American Express (USA) refreshed Green Card (October 2019).
Sep 17, 2019, 2:45 pm
#62
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Reportedly the new Green Card will be made from reclaimed ocean plastic:
..and there will be a card recycling program.
Read more here, but no information about rewards or benefits:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...irst-Ever-Card
Later this year, American Express will introduce redesigned Consumer and Corporate Green Cards which will each be made primarily with reclaimed plastic collected from beaches, islands and coastal communities by Parley for the Oceans, an organization focused on combating marine plastic pollution
American Express is introducing the company’s first Card recycling program. Rolling out in 2020 for U.S. Consumer, Small Business, and Corporate Cards, the program will enable Card Members to send back their expired or non-working Cards to American Express who will ensure that they are properly recycled.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...irst-Ever-Card
Sep 17, 2019, 4:03 pm
#63
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
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Oct 11, 2019, 9:33 am
#64
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AA LTP, UA, DL, HH, Marriott/SPG
Posts: 585
New Green card coming soon
Looking on Amex website, I found this:
"Coming Soon: The New American Express® Green Card
Coming this Fall, the new Green from Amex will include new benefits, features, and an innovative design using 70% reclaimed plastic. Learn more"
Link: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/c...een-from-amex/
"Coming Soon: The New American Express® Green Card
Coming this Fall, the new Green from Amex will include new benefits, features, and an innovative design using 70% reclaimed plastic. Learn more"
Link: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/c...een-from-amex/
Oct 13, 2019, 12:23 am
#66
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There was a leak posted on reddit from the AMEX website adverting $100 off with Away luggage. I know this has been rumored but it seems like a weird partnership for a Green Card. Seems a better fit for the Gold or Platinum. Also, there is an official landing page noting the card is coming this fall with no other info.
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/c...een-from-amex/
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/c...een-from-amex/
Oct 13, 2019, 7:38 am
#67
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,193
There was a leak posted on reddit from the AMEX website adverting $100 off with Away luggage. I know this has been rumored but it seems like a weird partnership for a Green Card. Seems a better fit for the Gold or Platinum. Also, there is an official landing page noting the card is coming this fall with no other info.
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/c...een-from-amex/
https://www.americanexpress.com/us/c...een-from-amex/
Oct 14, 2019, 3:40 pm
#69
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
Programs: Delta Platinum, American Gold, JetBlue Mosaic 4, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,
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If they added a rideshare/travel spend bonus category, I would pick the card up as that is the main one they seem to be missing.
Oct 15, 2019, 7:24 am
#70
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 83
There's now an option to choose the new recycled plastic card when ordering a replacement corporate green card (note there's also separate option to request a contactless card, but the chat agent confirmed to me that the recycled card would be contactless). Mine should by Monday. Not sure if it's an option yet for regular green cards.
Oct 15, 2019, 8:19 am
#71
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I’m hearing the following rumors (take with grain of salt):
If this is true it’s pretty lackluster. I rather pay for the Chase Sapphire Reserve which is essentially $150/yr after the easy to use travel credit. I’ll then get 3x on all travel and dining and a Priority Pass membership including restaurant locations.
- New AF $150
- 3x points on Airfare and Transit (not 100% on what transit means but I assume it includes Uber/Lyft)
- $100 towards CLEAR (not sure if this is a benefit or part of the sign up)
- $100 towards Away luggage (not sure if this is a benefit or part of the sign up)
If this is true it’s pretty lackluster. I rather pay for the Chase Sapphire Reserve which is essentially $150/yr after the easy to use travel credit. I’ll then get 3x on all travel and dining and a Priority Pass membership including restaurant locations.
Last edited by JHake10; Oct 15, 2019 at 8:35 am
Oct 15, 2019, 9:45 am
#72
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: CLT
Programs: AA EP, AA AC
Posts: 4,268
I’m hearing the following rumors (take with grain of salt):
If this is true it’s pretty lackluster. I rather pay for the Chase Sapphire Reserve which is essentially $150/yr after the easy to use travel credit. I’ll then get 3x on all travel and dining and a Priority Pass membership including restaurant locations.
- New AF $150
- 3x points on Airfare and Transit (not 100% on what transit means but I assume it includes Uber/Lyft)
- $100 towards CLEAR (not sure if this is a benefit or part of the sign up)
- $100 towards Away luggage (not sure if this is a benefit or part of the sign up)
If this is true it’s pretty lackluster. I rather pay for the Chase Sapphire Reserve which is essentially $150/yr after the easy to use travel credit. I’ll then get 3x on all travel and dining and a Priority Pass membership including restaurant locations.
Safe Travels
Oct 15, 2019, 11:00 am
#73
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 3
On the consumer side Amex sorely needs a simple card or way to earn at least 1.5x to compete with Chase Freedom Unlimited or Citi Double Cash.
Oct 15, 2019, 11:11 am
#74
Join Date: May 2011
Location: NYC (LGA, JFK), CT
Programs: Delta Platinum, American Gold, JetBlue Mosaic 4, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond,
Posts: 4,895
I’m hearing the following rumors (take with grain of salt):
If this is true it’s pretty lackluster. I rather pay for the Chase Sapphire Reserve which is essentially $150/yr after the easy to use travel credit. I’ll then get 3x on all travel and dining and a Priority Pass membership including restaurant locations.
- New AF $150
- 3x points on Airfare and Transit (not 100% on what transit means but I assume it includes Uber/Lyft)
- $100 towards CLEAR (not sure if this is a benefit or part of the sign up)
- $100 towards Away luggage (not sure if this is a benefit or part of the sign up)
If this is true it’s pretty lackluster. I rather pay for the Chase Sapphire Reserve which is essentially $150/yr after the easy to use travel credit. I’ll then get 3x on all travel and dining and a Priority Pass membership including restaurant locations.
In all honesty? I think I will stick with my CSR. It is a $150 fee to add some diversity to the points earning, pairs well with the Freedom Unlimted and Freedom, etc. It's also good to have a Visa or Two without FX fees.
Citi Premier + Double Cash is also a good, cheaper combo.
Oct 15, 2019, 11:57 am
#75
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For those that are already on the Platinum and Gold (5x airfare, 4x dining, 4x grocery), it basically completes the loop by adding 3x transit (Uber and Lyft). Theoretically, people who have the Platinum and Gold can replace Chase/Citi (which are essential given Amex doesn't offer an Uber/Lyft spend category) and go all in on MR (provided they don't need 3x on hotel spend).
In all honesty? I think I will stick with my CSR. It is a $150 fee to add some diversity to the points earning, pairs well with the Freedom Unlimted and Freedom, etc. It's also good to have a Visa or Two without FX fees.
Citi Premier + Double Cash is also a good, cheaper combo.
In all honesty? I think I will stick with my CSR. It is a $150 fee to add some diversity to the points earning, pairs well with the Freedom Unlimted and Freedom, etc. It's also good to have a Visa or Two without FX fees.
Citi Premier + Double Cash is also a good, cheaper combo.