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American Express Gold

Amex・Amex・No.008

The foodie's card. Amex accepts overseas credit history via Nova Credit, making it newcomer-friendly.

✓ Verified · 2026-07-16
🎁 60,000 MR points (spend $6,000 in 6 months)

✓ Annual fee, APR and foreign-transaction fee verified against the issuer on 2026-07-16. Welcome offers change often — always confirm the current offer on the issuer's site.

Reward highlights

Who it's for

Best for heavy dining & grocery spenders — and new immigrants who can apply with foreign credit history.

Good for

Key benefits

Rates & fees

APR and fees are illustrative — confirm current terms on the issuer's site.

Frequently asked questions

Does the American Express Gold have an annual fee?

Yes, $325 per year.

Does it charge foreign transaction fees?

No — it has no foreign transaction fees.

Can newcomers apply without U.S. credit history?

Often yes — Amex accepts foreign credit history via Nova Credit, making it newcomer-friendly.

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