American Express Gold vs The Platinum Card

A side-by-side look at American Express Gold and The Platinum Card — annual fee, welcome bonus, rewards and who each is best for.

American Express GoldThe Platinum Card
Sign-up bonus (est.)60,000 MR points (spend $6,000 in 6 months)80,000 MR points (spend $8,000 in 6 months)
Annual fee$325/yr$895/yr
Foreign transaction feeNoneNone
Suggested score670+740+
Reward highlights4x dining (up to cap)
4x U.S. supermarkets
Monthly dining & delivery credits
5x on flights
Centurion Lounge access
Over $1,000 in assorted annual credits
Who it's forBest for heavy dining & grocery spenders — and new immigrants who can apply with foreign credit history.Best for frequent flyers who will use the lounges and burn through every credit.