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Rewards Program

Membership Rewards® program

Spending Limit

No Pre-Set Spending Limit     

Annual Fee

Pay no annual fee the first year, then $150

APR on Purchases

Pay no interest charges - you pay your balance in full each month     

Enjoy incredible rewards

Earn Membership Rewards points with everyday purchases, and then redeem them for an amazing collection of travel, shopping, dining, and entertainment rewards.2

Turn points into travel

Earn double the points on airline and hotel partners during your first year of membership, and 1.5x the points each year thereafter. You can redeem those points toward your next vacation with American Express Travel.

Share the benefits of membership

The benefits of membership are yours to share with no annual fee for up to five Additional Cards. You can even earn points on those Cards as well.

See it all up close

Exclusive ticket access to select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more with Gold Card Events. And, get some of the best seats in the house with the Preferred Seating program.4

 

Rewards for the American Express® Rewards Plus Gold Card

Earn Extra Points with Travel

As a Rewards Plus Gold Card member, you can earn double points for purchases with our Membership Rewards® airline and hotel partners during your first year of Card membership from then on, you can earn 1.5 points for virtually every dollar you spend with these partners on your eligible, enrolled Card

The Membership Rewards® Program - Earn the Rewards You Want

Whatever you want to experience, this is the rewards program that can help make it happen.2 You can earn one point for virtually every dollar you spend on your Card.3 Then you can turn those points into your next travel, entertainment, shopping, or dining experience, whenever you want. So get the most out of your rewards program and your life. These and many more benefits are waiting for you in the Membership Rewards® program4.

Earn Double Points On Travel

You can earn double points for a wide range of travel bookings through the American Express® Travel website.5

Bonus Points MallSM Website

Shop online at BonusPointsMall.com and you can earn double points all the time at over 160 retailers, such as Saks.com, Target.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and Gap.com.6

Redeem Points with our Travel Partners

Transfer points to your frequent flyer or frequent hotel guest account, or redeem for a certificate with one of our partner airlines or hotels.

Pay with Points

Fly when you want, where you want, on virtually any airline, with no blackout dates or seat restrictions when you pay with points for flights on the American Express Travel website.7

Exclusive Dining and Entertainment

You can redeem points for exclusive dining and entertainment rewards, and even get access to tickets for sold-out entertainment events using points.

Exclusive, Limited Time Offers

Browse special limited-time offers on a variety of rewards, including electronics, travel offers, concert tickets, and more. Offers are updated frequently, so check back often.

 
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