American Express Gold Card
American Express • Simple Membership Rewards earning with a monthly transaction bonus
This is a charge card with no pre set spending limit, decided by American Express from your profile and usage. It earns a base rate on most spends and adds a monthly bonus for repeated small transactions. It suits users who value points and Amex service more than lounge access.
What We Like
- Base points also apply on utility spends, subject to the monthly cap stated by Amex
- Monthly bonus for six transactions of ₹1,000 each
- No pre set spending limit gives flexibility for large purchases
Watch Out
- Renewal fee is ₹4,500 plus GST with no spend based waiver stated
- No complimentary airport lounge access
- No points on fuel payments from 12 June 2025 as stated on the official page
MITC & Hidden Charges
Annual fee ₹4,500 plus GST; total with 18% GST is ₹5,310. First year fee is ₹1,000 plus GST as stated on the official page. Other charges as per the issuer's MITC.
American Express Gold Card FAQs
What is the renewal fee of the Amex Gold Card?
The official page states ₹1,000 plus taxes in the first year and ₹4,500 plus taxes from the second year onwards.
Does the Amex Gold Card give free lounge access?
No. The official benefit list does not give complimentary lounge access, so lounge use should be treated as paid where available.