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Premium service and rewards, access to invitation-only events, airport lounges & moreExceptional travel rewards, triple points on all airfare and access to special eventsExceptional rewards and access to special eventsExceptional rewards and managing your financesSpecial benefits and rewards when you add select Packs.
Welcome Offer
One-of-a-kind travel privileges and extraordinary serviceNo annual fee for the first year & Earn 10,000 bonus points after first purchase 1 No annual fee for the first year 2 No annual fee for the first year 3 Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points after first purchase4
How You Earn Points or Miles
1 point for every eligible dollar you spend. 2X points at the American Express Travel website. 2X - 10X with select partners1 point for every eligible dollar, 3x points on airfare, 2x points on gas & groceries     and at the American Express Travel website. 2X - 10X with select partners1 point for every eligible dollar. 2X points at the American Express Travel website. 2X - 10X with select partners1 point for every eligible dollar. 2X points at the American Express Travel website. 2X - 10X with select partnersGet 1 point for every eligible dollar you spend. With select Packs, you can get special benefits and rewards for travel, dining, entertainment, and more.
Using Points or Miles for Rewards
Use points for rewards from over 500 brands. Transfer points to over 20 airline and hotel partners or use points for gift cards and merchandise. Exclusive access to rewards from luxury brandsUse points for rewards from over 500 brands. Transfer points to over 20 airline and hotel partners or use points for gift cards and merchandiseUse points for rewards from over 500 brands. Transfer points to over 20 airline and hotel partners or use points for gift cards and merchandiseUse points for rewards from over 500 brands. Transfer points to over 20 airline and hotel partners or use points for gift cards and merchandiseChoose rewards from over 500 leading brands in travel, gift cards, merchandise, and entertainment.

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boost your return

Earn more on key categories.

  • Bonus Points Mall®
  • Amex Travel
  • Everywhere Else
    %
That's enough for:
  • $60 in gift cards from over 60 brands including Saks Fifth Avenue and Legal Sea Foods.*
  • $75 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $100 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $150 in gift cards from over 60 brands including Saks Fifth Avenue and Legal Sea Foods.*
  • $200 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • 1 round-trip domestic airline award ticket.*
  • An economy class companion award ticket to Europe.*
  • $400 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $500 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $600 in gift cards from over 60 brands including Saks Fifth Avenue and Legal Sea Foods.*
  • $700 toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • An economy class award ticket to Tahiti.*
  • $900 toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • An economy class award ticket to Australia.*
  • $1,100 or more towards tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • An economy class award ticket to Hong Kong.*
  • A 6.1 megapixel digital SLR camera.*
  • $1,400 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • A surround sound home theater system.*
  • $1,600 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • A 37" 1080P LCD television.*
  • $2,000 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • At least $2,500 toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • Tip: You're less than 750 points away from $75 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 1,250 points away from $100 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $150 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $200 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from a domestic round-trip award ticket!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from a companion award ticket to Europe!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $400 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $500 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $600 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $700 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from an award ticket to Tahiti!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $900 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from an award ticket to Australia!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,100 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 7,500 points away from an award ticket to Hong Kong!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from a digital SLR camera!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,400 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from a surround sound home theater system!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,600 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 7,500 points away from a 37" LCD television!*
  • Tip: You're less than 12,500 points away from $2,000 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 25,000 points away from $2,500 off any travel purchase!*
Calculating...
boost your return

Earn more on key categories.

  • Airfare
  • Gas, Groceries
  • Everywhere Else
    %
That's enough for:
  • $60 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Brookstone and iTunes.*
  • $75 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Brookstone and iTunes.*
  • $100 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $150 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $200 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • 1 round-trip domestic airline award ticket.*
  • An Economy Class Companion award ticket to Europe.*
  • $400 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $500 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $600 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $700 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Brookstone and iTunes.*
  • An Economy Class award ticket to Tahiti.*
  • $900 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • An Economy Class ticket to Australia.*
  • $1,100 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • An Economy Class ticket to Hong Kong.*
  • $1,300 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $1,400 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Brookstone and iTunes.*
  • $1,500 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $1,600 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $1,750 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $2,000 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • At least $2,500 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • Tip: You're less than 750 points away from $75 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 1,250 points away from $100 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $150 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $200 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from a domestic round-trip award ticket!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from a Companion award ticket to Europe!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $400 off any travel purchase!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
  • Plus: You have earned an extra 15,000 bonus points for your annual purchases!*
Calculating...
boost your return

Earn more on key categories.

  • Bonus Points Mall®
  • Everywhere Else
    %
That's enough for:
  • $60 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $75 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $100 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $150 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $200 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $250 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $300 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $400 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $500 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $600 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $700 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $800 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • A 13-piece stainless steel cooking set.*
  • A DVD surround sound home entertainment system.*
  • $1,100 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $1,250 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $1,300 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $1,400 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • A surround sound home theater system.*
  • $1,600 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $1,750 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • $2,000 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • At least $2,500 in gift cards from over 60 brands including Ticketmaster and Crate and Barrel.*
  • Tip: You're less than 750 points away from $75 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 1,250 points away from $100 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $150 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $200 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $250 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $300 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $400 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $500 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $600 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $700 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $800 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from a 13-piece stainless steel cooking set!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from a DVD surround sound home entertainment system!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,100 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 7,500 points away from $1,250 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $1,300 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,400 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from surround sound home theater system!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,600 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 7,500 points away from $1,750 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less tha12,500 points away from $2,000 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 25,000 points away from $2,500 in gift cards!
Calculating...
boost your return

Earn more on key categories.

  • Amex Travel
  • Everywhere Else
    %
That's enough for:
  • $60 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $75 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $100 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $150 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $200 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $250 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $300 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $400 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $500 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $600 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $700 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $800 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $900 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $1,000 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $1,100 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $1,250 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $1,300 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $1,400 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $1,500 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $1,600 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $1,750 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $2,000 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • $2,400 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including Nike and Home Depot.*
  • Tip: You're less than 750 points away from $75 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 1,250 points away from $100 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $150 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $200 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $250 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $300 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $400 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $500 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $600 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $700 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $800 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $900 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,000 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,100 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 7,500 points away from $1,250 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $1,300 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,400 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,500 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,600 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 7,500 points away from $1,750 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 12,500 points away from $2,000 in gift cards!*
  • Tip: You're less than 25,000 points away from $2,400 in gift cards!*
Calculating...
boost your return

Earn more on key categories.

  • Amex Travel
  • Everywhere Else
    %
That's enough for:
  • $60 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including iTunes® and AMC Theatres®.*
  • $75 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including iTunes® and The Cheesecake Factory®.*
  • $100 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including iTunes.*
  • $150 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including AMC Theatres® and iTunes®.*
  • $200 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including AMC Theatres® and iTunes®.*
  • $250 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $300 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including AMC Theatres® and iTunes®.*
  • $400 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including The Cheesecake Factory® and iTunes®.*
  • $500 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including The Cheesecake Factory®.*
  • $600 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including The Cheesecake Factory®.*
  • $700 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $800 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including iTunes® and AMC Theatres®.*
  • $900 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including iTunes® and The Cheesecake Factory®.*
  • $1,000 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including iTunes.*
  • $1,100 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $1,250 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including AMC Theatres® and iTunes®.*
  • $1,300 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including AMC Theatres®.*
  • $1,400 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including AMC Theatres® and iTunes®.*
  • $1,500 or more toward tickets on any airline using Pay with Points.*
  • $1,600 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including The Cheesecake Factory® and iTunes®.*
  • $1,750 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including The Cheesecake Factory®.*
  • $2,000 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including The Cheesecake Factory®.*
  • $2,400 or more in gift cards from over 60 brands including iTunes® and AMC Theatres®.*
  • Tip: You're less than 750 points away from $75 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 1,250 points away from $100 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $150 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $200 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $250 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $300 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $400 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $500 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $600 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $700 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $800 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $900 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,000 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,100 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 7,500 points away from $1,250 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 2,500 points away from $1,300 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,400 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,500 off any travel purchase!*
  • Tip: You're less than 5,000 points away from $1,600 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 7,500 points away from $1,750 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 12,500 points away from $2,000 in gift cards!
  • Tip: You're less than 25,000 points away from $2,400 in gift cards!

Unique and Premium Benefits

 




Pay with Points or Miles
                       
Complimentary Airport Club Access
         
Companion Tickets
         
Personal Concierge Services
         
Extended Warranty
                       
Roadside Assistance
                       
Access to Exclusive, Once in a Lifetime Events
         
Early Access to Entertainment
                  
Online Financial Tools

All Our Cards Have...

  • Car Rental Loss & Damage Insurance:  When you use your Card to rent a car, you're automatically covered if the car is damaged or stolen.
  • Purchase Protection:  Protects eligible purchases made with the Card against accidental damage and theft for up to 90 days from the date of purchase (The Platinum Card also covers lost items).
  • Travel Accident Insurance:  Provides coverage in case of accidental death and dismemberment while traveling on a Common Carrier Conveyance (plane, train, ship, or bus) when the entire fare has been charged to the Card.
  • Emergency Travel Assistance:  You can rely on Global Assist 24/7 for medical, legal, financial or other emergency assistance while traveling more than 100 miles from home.

Financial

 




APR on Purchases
No interest charges — you pay your balance in full monthly      No interest charges — you pay your balance in full monthly      No interest charges — you pay your balance in full monthly      No interest charges — you pay your balance in full monthly       No interest charges — pay your balance in full monthly
Annual Fee
$450The first year's on us - then $175      The first year's on us - then $125      The first year's on us - then $95      $25
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