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Offers
Welcome Offer
Eligible new applicants for the American Express Green Card can earn a welcome offer of 40,000 American Express Membership Rewards points:
- Earn 40,000 Membership Rewards upon spending $3,000 in the first 6 months
Earning American Express Membership Rewards
The American Express Green Card earns Membership Rewards points for all purchases made on the card:
- 3 Membership Rewards points for every dollar spent at restaurants worldwide, on transit, and on eligible travel purchases.
- 1 Membership Rewards point for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
Redeeming American Express Membership Rewards
The best and highest-value use for American Express Membership Rewards points is to transfer them to a variety of airline frequent flyer and hotel loyalty program partners for your next redemption:
- Transferrable at 1:1 ratio: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alitalia, Aer Lingus Avios, Air France KLM Flying Blue, ANA, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Avios, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Delta Air Lines, Emirates SkyWards, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Iberia Avios, Qantas, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Choice Privileges, and Marriott Bonvoy
- Transfers at a 1:0.8 ratio: JetBlue TrueBlue
- Transfers at a 1:2 ratio: Hilton Honors
- Transfers at a 1:1.6 ratio: Aeromexico Rewards
American Express regularly runs transfer bonuses to many of its airline and hotel partners; refer to the Miles & Points Transfer Tool for the latest bonuses.
American Express Membership Rewards can also be redeemed for travel booked through the Amex Travel Portal, statement credit, gift cards, and more.
Benefits
Annual $209 CLEAR Credit
Cardholders are eligible to receive up to an annual $209 USD statement credit when they use their card to pay for a new CLEAR membership or membership renewal. CLEAR is a program that can be used by US and Canadian residents who want to save time at airport security on their next vacation.
Insurance Coverage
The American Express Green Card offers five types of insurance coverage:
- Trip delay insurance
- Car rental loss and damage insurance
- Baggage insurance
- Extended warranty
- Purchase protection
Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.
Other American Express US Cards
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200,000 Membership Rewards points Estimated value: $4,000 |
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100,000 Membership Rewards points Estimated value: $2,000 |
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60,000 Membership Rewards points Estimated value: $1,200 |
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80,000 Membership Rewards points Estimated value: $1,600 |
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15,000 Membership Rewards points Estimated value: $300 |
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