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American Express Gold Card
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Simple Membership Rewards earning with a monthly transaction bonus
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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.

Annual Fee (+ 18% GST)₹4,500 (₹5,310 incl. GST)
Fee WaiverNo fee waiver
Joining PerkWelcome gift of 4,000 bonus Membership Rewards points on payment of the fee and spends of ₹10,000 within 90 days
Primary Reward1 Membership Rewards point for every ₹50 spent, with 1,000 bonus points for 6 transactions of ₹1,000 each in a calendar month
Airport Lounge AccessNo complimentary lounge access; any lounge use is on a pay per use basis where the lounge allows it
Forex Markup3.5% + 18% GST
RuPay UPINo
Best ForUsers who want Membership Rewards points on everyday and utility spends and can use Amex offers

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.

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