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American Express Gold
78/100 · ₹4,500/yr
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American Express Gold

by American Express · Data verified 2 days ago

4X MR points on dining and international spends, 3X on domestic flights. Taj InnerCircle Epicure membership. Best mid-range Amex card.

78
Score
Based on rewards, fees, benefits & eligibility
₹4.5K
Fee
Waiver available on spending
2
Reward Pts
Base earn rate (per transaction slab)
0.00%
Cashback
On eligible transactions
2 RP Earn
base reward rate
No Lounges
complimentary
₹4,500/yr
waiver available
78/100
CardSahayak rating
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How Much Can You Earn?

Calculate your potential rewards with this card

₹ /month
₹10,000 ₹5,00,000

Your Annual Benefits

Reward Points
pts
₹
Annual Fee
Card membership
-₹4,500
Net Annual Value

You save per year!

What's Great

  • 1,000 bonus Membership Rewards points every month on completing 6 transactions of ₹1,000+
  • Charge card with no pre-set spending limit
  • 5,000 Membership Rewards points on paying joining fee & spending ₹10,000 in 90 days
  • 1 MR point per ₹50 spent on all retail transactions
  • 5X MR points on purchases via Reward Multiplier portal

Things to Consider

  • No complimentary airport lounge access
  • High annual fee of ₹4,500 + GST with no spend-based waiver
  • Lower merchant acceptance in tier-2/3 offline retail compared to Visa/RuPay
  • 3.5% + GST foreign currency markup fee

Perfect For

Amex enthusiasts Reward seekers

About This Card

Premium card with accelerated rewards on travel and shopping
Annual Fee
₹4,500
Waiver
First year free
Joining Fee
₹1,000
Waiver

Other Charges

Interest Rate (APR)
Monthly on outstanding balance
3.49% - 3.49%
Foreign Transaction Fee
Markup on international txns
3.50%
Fuel Surcharge Waiver
Save on fuel transactions
Up to ₹350/mo
Interest-Free Period
On new purchases if paid in full
20 to 55 days
Cash Advance Fee
Fee for cash withdrawal from ATM
3.5% of amount (min ₹300)
Late Payment Fee
Charged if minimum due not paid on time
₹100 for TAD up to ₹500, ₹500 for ₹500.01-₹5,000, ₹750 for ₹5,000.01-₹20,000, up to ₹1,300 for >₹50,000
Reward Points Validity
How long your earned points remain valid
Points never expire (as long as account is active)
Card Replacement Fee
Fee for lost or damaged card replacement
₹300
2
Reward Pts
₹0.50
Point Value
0.00%
Cashback
Welcome Bonus
4,000 Bonus MR Points after spending Rs. 10,000 within first 90 days

Milestone Rewards

1,000 bonus points on 6 transactions of ₹1,000 each every calendar month

Reward Earning by Category

Category Reward Rate Details
Shopping 1 pts/₹100 1 MR per ₹50
Dining 1 pts/₹100 1 MR per ₹50
Travel 1 pts/₹100 1 MR per ₹50
Fuel — No MR on fuel/insurance/utilities
Point Value: 1 point = ₹0.50 | Redemption Fee: ₹0 + GST per request

Travel Insurance

₹25L cover

Fuel Savings

₹350/mo

Lost Card Cover

₹0

Dining

  • •Premium dining experiences via Global Dining Collection
  • •Reward points on dining

Shopping

  • •Reward points earned on all eligible purchases
  • •Contactless (tap-and-pay) enabled

Travel

  • •1% fuel surcharge waiver
  • •4 domestic lounge visits per year
  • •International usage enabled

Special Offers & Features

  • •5X Membership Rewards Points on international spends
  • •Complimentary Taj Epicure membership
  • •Global Dining Collection — premium dining experiences
  • •1% fuel surcharge waiver

EMI Options

  • •Plan It EMI on purchases above Rs.3,000
  • •Tenure: 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 months
  • •Transparent fixed monthly fee

Reward Transfer Partners

Singapore Airlines
Ratio: 3:1
Min: 2,000 pts
Transfer: 3-5 days
3 MR = 1 KrisFlyer mile
British Airways
Ratio: 3:1
Min: 2,000 pts
Transfer: 3-5 days
3 MR = 1 Avios
Marriott Bonvoy
Ratio: 2:1
Min: 2,000 pts
Transfer: 2-3 days
2 MR = 1 Marriott point

Card Features

Contactless
✓ Yes
Virtual Card
✗ No
International
✓ Yes
Material
Plastic

Mobile Wallet Support

Google Pay Apple Pay Samsung Pay
78 out of 100

CardSahayak Score

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Eligibility

Salaried ₹50,000/mo
Self-Employed ₹50,000/mo
Age 18-60 yrs
CIBIL 720+
Employment Salaried, Self-Employed
Card Variant Gold Card

Scores

Rewards 45/100
Fees 82/100
Benefits 25/100
Access 72/100

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Deals & Offers

Exclusive offers available on American Express Gold

Air India: 10X Rewards on Flight Bookings with Amex

Earn up to 10X Membership Rewards points on Air India flight bookings. Valid for Centurion and Platinum cardholders.

10
Till 31 Jul 2027 travel
Discount
10X Membership Rewards
Min Spend
No minimum
Max Savings
10X Membership Rewards points on flights
Valid Until
31 Jul 2027
How to Avail
Book flights on Air India and pay with your Amex Centurion or Platinum card.
Terms & Conditions

Valid for American Express Centurion and Platinum cardholders only. Points credited within 120 days.

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MakeMyTrip

MakeMyTrip

Experience luxury travel with American Express Cards on MakeMyTrip. Enjoy a flat 10% instant discount up to ₹3,000 on flights and luxury hotels with code AMEXMMT.

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Till 31 Dec 2026 AMEXMMT travel
Discount
Flat 10% up to ₹3,000
Min Spend
₹10,000
Max Savings
₹3,000
Valid Until
31 Dec 2026
How to Avail
Step 1: Open MakeMyTrip app or makemytrip.com.
Step 2: Search for domestic/international flights or luxury hotels totaling ₹10,000+.
Step 3: Enter promo code AMEXMMT on payment review screen.
Step 4: Pay with American Express Card to get up to ₹3,000 instant discount.
Terms & Conditions

Valid on flight and hotel bookings across India and international routes. Minimum spend of ₹10,000 required. Maximum discount of ₹3,000 per booking. Valid once per cardholder per calendar month.

Use Code: AMEXMMT
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Tata CLiQ Luxury

Tata CLiQ Luxury

Indulge in designer couture, luxury watches, and fine lifestyle accessories. American Express Cardholders get flat 10% instant discount up to ₹2,500 on Tata CLiQ Luxury.

10
Till 31 Dec 2026 AMEXTATACLIQ shopping
Discount
Flat 10% up to ₹2,500
Min Spend
₹7,500
Max Savings
₹2,500
Valid Until
31 Dec 2026
How to Avail
Step 1: Visit luxury.tatacliq.com or download Tata CLiQ Luxury app.
Step 2: Add designer fashion, watches, or accessories worth ₹7,500 or more.
Step 3: Enter promo code AMEXTATACLIQ at checkout.
Step 4: Pay with your American Express Card to get 10% instant discount up to ₹2,500.
Terms & Conditions

Valid on eligible luxury brands on Tata CLiQ Luxury. Minimum transaction value of ₹7,500 required. Maximum instant discount is ₹2,500 per transaction. Valid once per cardholder per calendar month.

Use Code: AMEXTATACLIQ
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❓ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about American Express Gold

To be eligible, you need:
  • • Min age: 18 years
  • • Salaried: ₹50,000/month min
  • • Self-employed: ₹50,000/month min
  • • CIBIL: 720+ recommended
The annual fee is ₹4,500. The fee can be waived by First year free.
You earn 2 reward points per eligible transaction. Each point is worth approximately ₹0.50. Welcome bonus: 4,000 Bonus MR Points after spending Rs. 10,000 within first 90 days on activation! Redeem for flights, hotels, vouchers via American Express rewards portal.
No complimentary lounge access. Consider a premium card for this benefit.
  • • Instant: Pre-approved American Express customers
  • • 24-48 hrs: New customers with documents
  • • Delivery: 7-10 working days

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