Card economics
Amex Green
No longer offered
Annual fee
$150/yr
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Earn rates
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Flights outside issuer portals | 3x |
| Hotels outside issuer portals | 3x |
| Other travel outside issuer portals | 3x |
| Travel - Car Rentals / Agencies / Cruises | 3x |
| Travel - Vacation Homes | 3x |
| Tours & Activities (booked direct) | 3x |
| Amex Travel - Flights | 3xPortal only |
| Amex Travel - Hotels | 3xPortal only |
| Amex Travel - Car Rentals / Cruises | 3xPortal only |
| Bilt Travel - Flights | 3xPortal only |
| Bilt Travel - Hotels | 3xPortal only |
| United Renowned Hotels & Resorts | 3xPortal only |
| Transit | 3x |
| Dining | 3x |
| Everything else | 1xBase rate |
Transfer partners: Amex Membership Rewards
Fee calculator
Sticker Fee
$150/yr
Credits
-$0
Effective Fee
$150
Credits & Benefits
Max: $209/yr · annual
Conservatively modeled at $209/year. Official Amex materials observed 2026-08-01 conflict: the current product/benefits page displays $219 while the membership guide and CLEAR terms display $209. Enrollment required.
Catalog record last reviewed Aug 2, 2026. Issuer terms and available offers control and may change.
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