American ExpressFX: 2.5%Transfer PartnersTravelLounge Access
American Express
American Express Gold Rewards
Membership Rewards
First Year Bonus
~$890
Welcome Bonus
60,000 MR
Annual Fee
$250
Spend Required
$3,000
Apply via rebate portal
Updated Apr 10
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Earn rates
2x
all purchases
Points value: ~1.5¢/pt via Aeroplan transfer
Transfer partners
Aeroplan
British Airways Avios
Marriott Bonvoy
Hilton Honors
Delta SkyMiles
Asia Miles
Lounge access
1 free Priority Pass visit per supplementary card per year
Additional perks
- ✓Flat 2x on everything simplifies earning
- ✓$100 annual travel credit
- ✓Access to full MR transfer network
Insurance coverage
Travel Medical ($5M)
Trip Cancellation
Trip Interruption
Baggage Delay
Lost Baggage
Rental Car
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Card details
NetworkAmerican Express
Annual fee$250
Foreign fee2.5%
Income req.None
ProgramMembership Rewards
