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American Express Green Card
American Express Green Card is the entry travel card: 3 points per dollar on travel, transit and dining, with a $150 annual fee as of 2026.
Card facts
| Issuer | American Express |
|---|---|
| Network | American Express |
| Type | Travel |
| Annual fee | $150 (as of 2026) |
| Rewards | 3 points per dollar on travel, transit and dining, and 1 point per dollar on everything else. |
| Interest rate | Variable — the issuer's official page lists the current rate. |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed. Annual fees and rewards change — every figure on this page carries its year, and the issuer's official page is always the current one.
Rewards, in plain words
3 points per dollar on travel, transit and dining, and 1 point per dollar on everything else.
Who it is built for
Built for travellers who want a lighter travel card without the premium fee.
History
American Express closed the Green Card to new applications in July 2026 and renamed it Classic Green.
Current details — visit the official American Express Green Card page. Annual fees, rewards and interest rates change; the issuer's own page is always the current one.
More cards from American Express
Other cards from the same issuer in this library.
- American Express Business Gold Card · Business · $375 (as of 2026)
- American Express Business Platinum Card · Business · $895 (as of 2026)
- American Express Centurion Card · Travel · $5,000 (as of 2026)
- American Express Cobalt Card (Canada) · Dining · C$191 (as of 2026)
- American Express Everyday Card · Cash Back · No annual fee (as of 2026)
- American Express Gold Card · Dining · $325 (as of 2026)
More Travel cards
American Express Centurion Card
1 Membership Rewards point per dollar on most purchases, with higher rates on flights and hotels booked through American Express Travel.
American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card (UK)
1 Membership Rewards point per pound spent, 2 points per pound on travel booked through American Express Travel, and 1 point per pound on everything else.
Amtrak Guest Rewards
2 points per dollar on Amtrak travel, and 1 point per dollar on everything else.
Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred
3 points per dollar on Amtrak travel, 2 points per dollar on other travel and dining, and 1 point per dollar on everything else.
Frequently asked questions
What is the American Express Green Card?
American Express Green Card is the entry travel card: 3 points per dollar on travel, transit and dining, with a $150 annual fee as of 2026.
Does the American Express Green Card have an annual fee?
Yes — the annual fee is $150 (as of 2026).
What rewards does the American Express Green Card earn?
3 points per dollar on travel, transit and dining, and 1 point per dollar on everything else.
Who issues the American Express Green Card?
The American Express Green Card is issued by American Express and runs on the American Express network.
Sources
- https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/ — Issuer's card list
- https://www.americanexpress.com/us/credit-cards/card/green-card/ — Issuer's official card page
Page last updated 14 November 2026.