AMEX Green Card Calculator: Points Estimator & Rewards Breakdown
Fees
Earning Rates
- Earn 3X points per $1 spent on travel, transit, and at restaurants worldwide.
- Earn 1X points per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Main Benefits
- Up to $199 in statement credits towards CLEAR® Plus Membership.
- Up to $100 in statement credits towards LoungeBuddy.
- Travel & purchase coverage.
Our Take
AMEX Green Card Points Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate how many Membership Rewards points you'll earn with the AMEX Green Card based on your monthly spending. Compare the card’s 3X categories, adjust fees and benefit values, and explore point transfer options to maximize travel rewards.
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Edit Card Details
Edit Card Name
Set the name of the card to something of your choosing. Leave it blank to default back to normal card name.
Quick Assign
Use quick assign to quickly toggle this card on for Spend Categories in the calculator. If the card is already assigned, toggling off will set the category to No Selection.
Currency Codes
Any currencies you add to the tool will be selectable when entering spend into the Spend Categories section of the calculator.
Do note that any foreign currencies selected will automatically be converted to the card's default currency when calculating rewards.
Currency Name
Add Status / Loyalty
You can add elite status to one or more columns. This allows you to calculate the extra points you would receive from having status with that program.
If the status is already added, you can update the currency the status is based on by specifying a different currency than what the one in the calculator already has.
NOTE: Elite status is automatically added to the calculator for most credit cards that grant it.
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If you're looking to quickly assign cards to multiple categories, click on the card itself under the Credit Cards section.
Card Select
Select the card you will use for this category.
Do note that the order of the categories in the Category Spending section makes a difference. Spend is calculate by month in order of categories listed.
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American Express® Green Card Details
Earning Rates
The AMEX Green Card earns Membership Rewards points at the following rates:
- 3 points per $1 spent on travel which includes flights, hotels, tours, campgrounds, car rentals, cruises, vacation rentals, and more.
- 3 points per $1 spent on transit which includes trains, taxicabs, rideshare services, ferries, tolls, parking, buses, and subways.
- 3 points per $1 spent on dining at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the US.
- 1 point per $1 spent on all other card purchases.
Rewards Value & Calculator
Key Benefits
Here are the main benefits of the AMEX Green Card:
- $199 CLEAR® Plus Credit: Use the card to pay for your membership and get up to $199 back per calendar year on your CLEAR® Plus Membership (subject to auto-renewal).
- $100 LoungeBuddy Credit: You can earn up to $100 in statement credits per calendar year when you use the American Express® Green Card to purchase lounge access through LoungeBuddy.
- Travel & Purchase Coverage*: Trip Delay Insurance, Car Rental Loss And Damage Insurance, Baggage Insurance Plan, Purchase Protection, and Extended Warranty.
*Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions, and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/benefits guide for more details. Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company.
Transfer Partners & Conversion Calculator
Fees
Annual Fee
The AMEX Green Card has an annual fee of $150.
You can make this back if you can make use the annual credits, but if you frequently spend across the categories of dining, transit, and travel, the 3X earning rates will make up for the fee really quickly.
Authorized User Fee
There is no fee to add authorized users to the AMEX Green Card. Adding family and friends to the account can help build points faster.
Foreign Transaction Fee
The AMEX Green Card has a 0% foreign transaction fee. Combined with the 3X earning rates across travel-esque categories, that makes this an excellent card to take with you when traveling outside of the United States.
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