Best ways to use American Express Green Card points
The American Express Green Card earns Amex Membership Rewards points. Here's how to use them well — transfer partners, sweet spots, and when it's worth holding the card.
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Issuer
American Express
Program
Amex Membership Rewards
Annual fee
$150
Earning rates
- 3× on travel (broadly defined — includes taxis, trains, tolls, parking)
- 3× on dining
- 3× on transit
- 1× on everything else
Top benefits
- $189 CLEAR Plus credit
- $100 Away luggage credit (LoungeBuddy removed recently)
- Broad travel category includes rideshare, trains, parking
Best ways to use the points
- Broad travel definition catches spending Chase cards miss
- Pairs well with Sapphire Preferred (Chase for restaurants at 3×, Green for transit/trains at 3×)
Transfer partners
American Express Green Card points transfer to:
Drawbacks
- Fewer benefits than Gold or Platinum
- CLEAR Plus credit only works if you actually use CLEAR
Our verdict
Mid-tier Amex MR card with a notably broad travel definition. Worth holding if you use CLEAR at airports — the $189 credit covers the annual fee. Otherwise, Gold or Platinum usually fits better.
Find award availability before you transfer
Points transfers are almost always non-reversible. Use AwardLocker to confirm saver space first, then move your Amex Membership Rewards points only when you're ready to book.
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