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But classic doesn’t mean outdated, as these cards have both received dramatic makeovers in recent years, resulting in two competitive products aimed at different market segments. The Amex Green is more focused on travel, while the Amex Gold is better suited for everyday spending on groceries and eating out.
Today, we’ll take a deep dive into the features and benefits of these two products and see which one might be the better fit for you.
Comparison of benefits
*Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Not all vehicle types or rentals are covered, and geographic restrictions apply. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company. Coverage is offered through American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
**Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.
***Eligibility and benefit level varies by card. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Visit americanexpress.com/benefitsguide for details. Policies are underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company.
Welcome offer
Both cards have an attractive welcome offer.
The currently offers 60,000 Membership Rewards points and 20% back on eligible travel and transit purchases made during your first six months of cardmembership (up to $200 back) after you spend $3,000 on purchases on your new card in your first six months of cardmembership. This is the best offer we’ve seen available to the public.
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The , on the other hand, offers 60,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new card within the first six months.
Because TPG currently values Membership Rewards points at 2 cents each, both points bonuses are worth $1,200. But you can get up to an additional $200 back with the Amex Green bonus.
Sometimes, the cards have offered higher targeted welcome offers through the CardMatch Tool (offer subject to change at any time), so be sure to check this tool before applying for a card.
Note that if you’ve held either of these cards before, you’re almost certainly ineligible for a welcome offer. Despite the revamps both cards have received in the past few years, they’re still considered the same products. In addition, American Express also considers other factors to determine welcome-bonus eligibility, though it should notify you of your status before you submit your application and face a hard inquiry.
Winner: Given the additional 20% back on travel and transit purchases as part of its welcome offer, the comes out ahead in this category.
Earning categories and bonuses
The offers 3 points per dollar on travel — including transit purchases such as taxis and ride-hailing services. You also earn 3 points per dollar at restaurants around the world and 1 point per dollar on all other eligible purchases.
The Amex Gold Card offers 4 points per dollar at restaurants and on purchases of up to $25,000 spent each calendar year at U.S. supermarkets (then 1 point per dollar). You’ll also earn 3 points per dollar on airfare purchased directly with the airline or through Amex Travel. For all other purchases, you’ll earn 1 point per dollar.
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When you compare these rates, the Amex Gold offers you 33% more points at restaurants than the Amex Green, and it also offers 4 points per dollar when you buy groceries (or anything else) from a supermarket in the U.S (up to $25k in purchases each calendar year; then 1 point per dollar.)
And although they both offer 3 points per dollar on select travel purchases, the Amex Green Card opens up the bonus points to all travel-related purchases. This means anything coded as “travel” on your monthly statement will receive the bonus points.
For the Amex Gold Card, you’ll only earn 3 points per dollar on a limited number of airline-specific purchases, which includes purchasing airfare from the airline directly (not an online travel agency) or through Amex Travel. This means you’ll only earn 1 point per dollar for hotels, cruises, transit and many other travel-related purchases.
Winner: If you’re a commuter or a frequent traveler (and don’t spend much at U.S. supermarkets) and don’t have another card that offers you bonuses for travel spending, then the Amex Green has a strong advantage. Otherwise, the Amex Gold Card will likely offer more points for most people’s spending.
Travel benefits
A standout benefit of the Amex Green is its up to $189 annual credit toward a Clear Plus membership, which is enough to fully cover the cost of one adult membership.
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The Amex Green Card also offers an annual up to $100 LoungeBuddy credit, which can be applied to the admission fee for hundreds of lounges worldwide. This could be somewhat valuable to those who don’t already have a Priority Pass Select benefit from a different credit card. Enrollment is required.
The Amex Gold Card offers up to $120 in Uber Cash. With this benefit, you’ll receive up to $10 monthly in Uber Cash credit, which can be used on Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S. The fact that you can use these credits on takeout means card members should have no problem using the cash — which puts a full $120 value on the perk.
Both cards offer car rental loss and damage coverage (secondary coverage)*, baggage insurance** and trip delay protection.*** However, the Amex Gold also provides access to benefits and discounts when booking accommodations through The Hotel Collection (minimum two-night stay required).
The trip delay protection is typically the most valuable to many cardholders since you’ll be reimbursed up to $300 per eligible trip if your trip is delayed more than 12 hours. This will cover unexpected out-of-pocket expenses, such as meals, lodging and personal use items.
Winner: Given that both cards offer the same travel protections, the comes out ahead with its valuable Clear and LoungeBuddy credits.
Shopping benefits
The Amex Gold Card has an up to $120 annual restaurant credit at select establishments, including The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations. If none of those appeal to you, you can apply that credit to delivery or takeout orders from Grubhub. Because it’s so easy to use, most cardholders can get the full $120 value from this benefit. Enrollment is required.
You’ll also notice that both cards offers purchase protection* and extended warranty benefits* — an important card feature to have for many purchases (especially those that can break easily). The Amex Gold Card comes out slightly ahead in this department since the purchase protection perk covers your purchase up to 90 days from the day of purchase, up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per year.
While the Amex Green Card also includes the same 90-day benefit, you’re capped at $1,000 per claim and $50,000 per year. For an expensive purchase, the Amex Gold Card is preferable, but most cardmembers will find the maximum to be more than sufficient with the Amex Green Card.
Additionally, both cards come with free ShopRunner two-day delivery from select online merchants and the American Express Entertainment Access program that gives you preferred access to shows and sporting events.
Winner: With its dining credit and more valuable purchase protection coverage, the easily comes out ahead in this category.
Bottom line
Although the American Express Green Card has much to offer, its more upscale sibling — the American Express Gold Card — is still a better fit for most.
Using the Amex Gold Card to earn more at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets is likely more attractive to most people than the Amex Green’s bonus earning on a wider range of travel purchases. In addition, the higher annual fee of the Amex Gold is offset by up to $240 in annual credits.
Still, with a lower annual fee, useful travel credits and broad bonus categories, the Amex Green is a solid option.
No matter which you choose, you can rest assured you’re adding a great card to your wallet.
Official application link: Amex Gold Card with a welcome bonus of 60,000 points after you spend $4,000 within your first six months of cardmembership.
Official application link: Amex Green Card with a welcome bonus of 60,000 Membership Rewards points and 20% back on eligible travel and transit purchases made during your first six months of cardmembership (up to $200 back) after you spend $3,000 on purchases on your new card in your first six months of cardmembership.
Additional reporting by Emily Thompson, Benét J. Wilson and Jason Steele
Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
When I first enrolled in the rewards program, I was excited but I didn’t know what the cards were all about. I got five stars and was promoted to the green card level. When I reached 299 stars, I entered the coveted gold card level. Many people do not get the fuss about the green and the gold cards, but this post will decipher all information about both cards. By the end, you will know the difference between the two cards, so read on.
What are the differences between Starbucks Gold cards vs. Green cards?
The gold card comes in a stunning gold color with the owner’s name on it. It’s made with hard plastic that is laser-etched with Starbucks symbols and letters.
The green card comes in green color with a huge Starbucks siren logo. It is laser-etched with symbols of Starbucks’ history.
In this category, the gold card wins as it comes with the owner’s name engraved on the card.
Availability
The Gold card is available to all enrolled members who reach the 300-star threshold. The card is mailed to you after you accumulate stars.
The green level is available to any person who earns more than five stars. This is the most common level, with most people reaching the five-star threshold.
Price
The gold card level is free. However, if one star equals one dollar, it means you need to spend 300 dollars to get to this level.
The green card level is free, after a member earns five stars. This translates to a star for every dollar you spend, which means $5 to get a green card.
In this category, the green card takes it for being cheaper to earn.
Rewards and benefits
A gold member is entitled to a custom birthday gift of any handcrafted drink, monthly double-star days, free syrups, and two stars for every dollar spent.
The green card gives you a free refill for brewed coffee or iced tea in the original store of purchase, and a free birthday handcrafted rink of choice with two customizations.
In this category, the gold card has more perks and wins.
Requirement
A gold card member must have reached 299 stars after enrolling in the rewards program within 12 months.
A green card member requires to enroll in the Starbucks rewards program and earn five stars. These stars are earned when one purchases qualifying drinks.
In this category, the green cards win for having fewer requirements than the gold card.
Replacements
A lost gold card is replaced after reporting on the Starbucks app. However, you will receive a standard plastic gold card if your card was a special metallic edition.
Green cards are replaced once lost, only if they have any balance in them by the time of reporting.
This category gives us a draw as both cards are replaceable.
Expiry
Gold card stars expire six months from the date they were credited to your card. However, Starbucks uses the older stars when you redeem.
Green card stars also expire 6 months after they are credited to the card, and one must accumulate the required stars within 12 months.
This category gives us another draw, as both card rewards expire at the same time.
Starbucks gold card vs. green card- A comparison overview
This is the second level and it’s earned after getting five stars credited to the registered account. When you get the green card, you receive welcome perks like free refills and birthday gifts. In this category, you will earn one star for every dollar you spend.
How to get Starbucks green card
Enroll in the reward program by registering on the Starbucks rewards page. You will then proceed to make purchases and have stars credited to your account. Once you get to five stars, you will move to the green card level.
What do people say?
I received a tall refresher for my birthday last summer, and two stars were credited to my account after my first purchase.
This is the best program to save some cash when you redeem stars for free drinks.
Starbucks Gold card-Overview
This is the highest tier in the Starbucks rewards program after accumulating 299 stars within a year. When you meet the threshold, you are moved to this level, and a gold card is emailed to you. You will be entitled to a free handcrafted drink of choice on your birthday, and 2 stars for a dollar spent.
How to get a Starbucks gold card
You will need to be a member of the rewards program, as mentioned above at the green card level and earn 299 stars within a year of enrolment.
Not as elite as it used to be, before. Nothing extraordinary about this level.
The cards are cute and the free drinks on my birthday are amazing.
So which is better? Starbucks gold card vs. green card
The Gold card is better but does not have much difference from the green after Starbucks made changes to it. You will still get more rewards and stars with the gold card and earn more stars.
FAQ SECTION
No, Starbucks standardized the levels for all its reward members.
Which card is more expensive between the Starbucks gold and green card?
The gold card will require more spending.
Is the Starbucks gold card worth the money?
No, the perks are not worth spending.
Which reward card has a permanent status between Starbucks gold card and green card?
You can remain at the green card level permanently.
Which is easier to get between Starbucks gold card and green card?
The green card is the easiest to get.
Which one can Starbucks employees earn between gold and green card?
Starbucks employees can earn gold cards.
Kai Jordan worked as a Certified Nutrition Specialist and now a food critic whose main objective is to provide consumers with as much information as they need to make the right choices concerning foods and drinks. Jordan is passionate about helping the public reach their health-related goals but also keen on reviewing foods and drinks offered by some of the famous restaurants the likes of Starbucks.
Kai has therefore created well-researched and comprehensive excerpts regarding the services and products offered by the giant restaurant chain. And which can be retrieved from Starbmag.com, apart from talking writing, and dealing with food Kai loves also to Kayak.