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American Express® Gold Card

Welcome Gift: 4,000 Bonus Membership Rewards® Points

Annual fee
₹4,500
Forex markup
Lounges (Dom/Intl)
— / —
Welcome benefit
₹4,000

Is this card worth it for you?

Drag the sliders to match your spend. The number on the right updates live.

Monthly spend₹50,000
% on travel15%
% on dining10%

Remaining 75% goes on everything else (groceries, utilities, online shopping). Earning rate: 0.50% travel · 0.50% dining · 0.50% base.

Net steady-state return
₹3,000 /year
0.50% effective · fee waived
Annual reward earned₹3,000
Welcome benefit (year 1)One-time₹4,000
Annual fee₹0 (waived)
Joining fee (year 1 only)−₹1,000
Strong fit at this spend.

After fees, you're earning real money on this card. The break-even moves with your category mix — pull travel up if you fly more, dining if you eat out.

vs SBI Card ELITE

At ₹50,000/month with 15% travel and 10% dining.

Metric
American Express® Gold Card
SBI Card ELITE
Annual fee
₹4,500
₹4,999
Annual reward
₹3,000
₹3,000
Net /year (steady)
₹3,000
−₹1,999
Forex markup
1.99%

Tools for American Express® Gold Card holders

Frequently asked

Is the American Express® Gold Card worth the ₹4,500 fee?

It depends on your spend. The American Express® Gold Card earns 0.5% base reward and waives the annual fee at ₹10,000 of yearly spend. Use the break-even calculator above to see your specific number.

What is the eligibility for American Express® Gold Card?

American Express typically requires a minimum income of ₹6,00,000/year for the American Express® Gold Card.

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Reward rates and fees are sourced from American Express's product page and may change. Always confirm with the card issuer before applying.