At all-time highOffer changed 1.4+ years ago

American Express Gold Card

Today's 100,000 points matches this card's all-time high, but an easier version ($4,000 spend instead of today's $8,000, 3 months to spend instead of 6) ran ~4.4 yrs ago.

Best deal ever recorded: 100,000 points for $4,000 / 3mo (2022-06-01).

Current sign-up bonus

100,000

Bonus points

Earn 100,000 points after you spend $8,000 in the first 6 months. That's ~$1,500 in value.

Earning rates

4x

Restaurants worldwide (first $50,000/yr)

up to $50,000

4x

U.S. supermarkets

up to $25,000

3x

Flights booked with airlines or via Amex Travel

5x

Prepaid hotels via Amex Travel

2x

Prepaid car rentals and cruises booked through Amex Travel

1x

Everything else

Key benefits

  • ✓$120 annual dining credit (Grubhub, Seamless, etc.)
  • ✓$120 annual Uber Cash
  • ✓No foreign transaction fees
  • ✓Hotel Collection benefits
  • ✓Transfer points to 20+ airline and hotel partners

We list the highlights. See the issuer for full benefits & terms

Welcome bonus history

Every welcome bonus we've recorded for this card. The dashed line marks its all-time high, and the green dot is today, sitting right at the peak.

Highest bonus ever recorded:
100,000 points, first seen June 2022
Current offer since:
June 2025
All-time high100,00040,000 points · from Apr 201960,000 points · from Oct 2020100,000 points · from Jun 202260,000 points · from Jul 202260,000 points · from Oct 2023100,000 points · from Jun 2025Current2019Today · 2026
  1. 100,000 pointsCurrent★ Highest ever
    2025-06-01 to 2026-10-17 · $8,000 / 6mo · as-high-as / variable
    Source: upgradedpoints.com
  2. 60,000 points
    2023-10-01 to 2026-05-25 · $6,000 / 6mo
    Source: upgradedpoints.com
  3. 60,000 points
    2022-07-01 to 2026-05-25 · $4,000 / 6mo
    Source: upgradedpoints.com
  4. 100,000 points★ Highest ever
    2022-06-01 to 2026-05-25 · $4,000 / 3mo · brief elevated offer
    Source: upgradedpoints.com
  5. 60,000 points
    2020-10-01 to 2026-05-25 · $4,000 / 3mo
    Source: upgradedpoints.com
  6. 40,000 points
    2019-04-01 to 2026-05-25 · $4,000 / 3mo
    Source: upgradedpoints.com

Historical offers are tracked for reference. Past offers may not return.

Common questions

What is the highest welcome bonus the Amex Gold has ever offered?

100,000 points, first recorded June 2022. Today's offer matches it.

When did the Amex Gold's welcome bonus last change?

The current 100,000 points offer began June 2025, replacing 60,000 points. Every change is recorded with the date it was first seen.

What is the APR on the Amex Gold?

The ongoing variable APR is 20.24% to 29.24%.

How many points per dollar does the Amex Gold earn?

Up to 5 points per $1 in its bonus categories and 1 point per $1 on everything else. Full rates are in the earning table above.