What happened
The American Express Gold Card is currently offering new cardholders up to 100,000 Membership Rewards bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. The offer is valid as of July 2026, with TPG valuing 100,000 points at approximately $2,000. The spending requirement breaks down to roughly $1,334 per month. The card features 4x points at restaurants worldwide and on U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 per year), 3x on flights, and 5x on prepaid hotels booked through Amex Travel