American Express

American Express® Green

Transfers to airlines & hotels

Annual fee

$150/yr

Welcome bonus

40,000 Membership Rewards® Points

Min spend

$3,000 in 6 months

Recommended credit

Good to Excellent (700+)

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Offer last verified June 17, 2026. How we verify.

Earning rates

3x Membership Rewards® points on travel (flights, hotels, transit, Uber, Lyft & more)

3x at restaurants worldwide

1x on all other purchases

Transfer points to 20+ airline and hotel partners at 1:1

Features & benefits

Up to $199 CLEAR Plus credit annually

No foreign transaction fees

Car rental loss and damage insurance

Trip delay and baggage insurance

Statement credits

$199 CLEAR Plus credit

Transfer partners

Your Membership Rewards transfer directly to airline and hotel loyalty programs, usually at 1:1. That is where transferable points beat flat cash back, because the right award can be worth well over 1 cent each. Major partners include:

Airline partners

Delta SkyMiles, British Airways, Air France/KLM, Singapore Airlines, ANA, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards

See exactly what a flight award costs

Stop guessing at point values. Look up the real mileage price and live seat availability for a specific flight.

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Hotel partners

Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors

See what a hotel award costs

Look up the live points price and availability for a specific hotel stay before you book.

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How does it rank for your spending?

Every card is ranked by what it actually returns on the way you spend. Run your numbers and see where the American Express® Green lands.

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