Update 7/14/22: Offer is back at this link
The Offer
American Express is offering a sign up bonus on the Gold card as follows:
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- Get 75,000 points signup bonus when spending $4,000 within 6 months.
- Get 20% back as a statement credit when you make a purchase at restaurants worldwide within the first 12 months of Card Membership, up to $250 back.
This offer is showing on the Resy website (restaurant reservation app), but the 20% credit is showing for any restaurant spend, unrelated to using Resy.
Card Details
- Annual fee of $250 NOT waived first year
- Card will earn at the following rates:
- 4x points at Restaurants
- 4x points at U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 in spend per calendar year)
- 3x points for flights booked directly with airlines
- 1x points on all other purchases
- $120 dining credit. This is a $10 monthly credit that can be used at Grubhub, Seamless, The Cheesecake Factory, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Shake Shack
- No foreign transaction fees
- $10 in monthly UberEats credit
- Full American Express Gold card review can be found here.
Our Verdict
Last year we saw 60k + $250 which was the best-ever offer, and now they’ve upped it to 75k+ $250, best ever. An argument could be made for those in 2-player mode to use the public offer of 60,000 points via referral link for the 4x referral offer, depending on how you value that 4x earning rate.
If you’re thinking of applying, make sure you read these things everybody should know about American Express cards first. We’ll add this to our list of Best Credit Card Offers. The 125k + 15x small business offer from Resy on the American Express Platinum card is still showing as well and there’s a new increased offer on the Green card as well.
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I'm seeing 75,000 for $6,000 spend in the first six months + 20% back on restaurants up to $250. Is this one of the best offers I can take? I've never applied for Amex before.
I just got 90k + $250 through a referral
Hi may I know how did you get such referral?
I only see 90k + $50 where do you get 90k + $250?
For me, Resy currently says 75k points + 20% off restaurants for 12 months up to $350 back.
You’re right. Now the offer reflects 20% credit up to $350. @chucksithe
im trying chrome incognito and i see $250
the only resy gold offer i see is 75k/20%/$250
I still see 75k/20%/$350
But I got the not eligible popup. :( I did a Green and Schwab Platinum back in 2020 I think.
I just got a green card last May, will I be eligible for the gold bonus if I apply today?
TQ!
I received email and app offer of 90k + $250 - they claim it's only for existing Amex customers
New offer 90k and 20% restaurants
Where
The spend requirement is now $6,000.
There's a 90k signup bonus now for the Amex Gold card. At least that's what my personal referral link is for. Not sure if it's a public offer?
In late-Dec I got the 75k gold welcome bonus, no 10x restaurant even though I had the Plat since 2022. I got popup jail from some links but one link didn't have popup jail and allowed me to apply and get welcome offer. Confirmed welcome offer is active by calling in. Check resy link, amex direct link, and referral links in multiple incognito browsers.
How easily can I fulfill the minimum spend with bank account funding?
I am debating BTW amex gold and venture rewards both offering 75,000 SUB, however I already have global entry from US bank. No need for a second global entry.
I know it would be hard for me to spend $6000 in 6 months. My biggest spend is rent each month and my building charges 3% if I use a credit card.
what bank accepts Amex for funding ?
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/does-funding-a-bank-account-with-a-credit-card-count-as-a-purchase-or-cash-advance/
I don't know. I was wondering
I just noticed it requires $4000 in 6 months, not $6000. Still credit card funding is much quicker.
Doc's summary is not correct. It is $6000 min spend