✈ Does the Refreshed Amex Gold Still Shine? Plus, New White Gold Option & More Daily News From TPG ✈

Also: Arson attacks hobble France's rail network ahead of Olympics opening July 26, 2024 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Ch-ch-changes by Tarah Chieffi, Travel News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] The [American Express® Gold Card]( just underwent some major changes, including a new limited-edition white gold color option, a higher annual fee, new statement credits and an increased welcome offer. This card is already one of [TPG’s favorite cards]( due to its high earning potential of 4 lucrative Amex points per dollar spent on [groceries, dining and takeout](. These points can be transferred to airline and hotel partners to maximize your award travel. The bad news is that the annual fee for the Amex Gold is increasing from $250 to $325 (see [rates and fees]( but the good news is that the monthly statement credits are improving and could potentially more than offset that fee increase. For example, in addition to the current up to $120 in Uber Cash and up to $120 in dining credits awarded annually, you can now earn up to $100 per year in Resy dining credits ($50 biannually, which can be triggered by eligible purchases at Resy restaurants in the U.S.) and up to $84 per year in Dunkin credits ($7 per month). Enrollment is required for select benefits. The two new credits alone more than cover the $75 annual fee increase. If these foodie perks and high earning rates have enticed you to [apply for the Amex Gold]( you’ll be pleased to learn you can earn an increased welcome offer. New applicants can earn 60,000 American Express Membership Rewards points after spending $6,000 on eligible purchases within the first six months of card membership, plus 20% back as a statement credit for eligible restaurant purchases (up to $100). Based on TPG’s July 2024 [valuations]( this welcome offer is worth up to $1,300. Whether you are a current cardholder catching up on all the changes or you’re considering applying for this card (snag the new white gold option while you can!), here’s more information to help you get the most out of the Amex Gold: - [New Amex Gold offer worth up to $1,300]( - [Amex Gold Card refresh details]( - [Amex Gold Card review: Best for foodies]( * 4 points per dollar earned on up to $25,000 per calendar year in U.S. supermarket purchases (then 1 point per dollar) and up to $50,000 per calendar year in purchases on dining at restaurants (then 1 point per dollar) Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: THE POINTS GUY. 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