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American Express

Gold Credit Card

American Express Gold Verified 24 Aug 2026

Fees and eligibility, as published

Annual fee
AED 414.75 a year Annual membership fee of AED 395 stated in Key Information section. VAT-exclusive amount reported as per instructions. Minimum monthly salary requirement is AED 15,000 (annual AED 180,000 for employed). No fee waiver based on spending is mentioned on the page.
Annual fee waived at
Not published
Minimum monthly salary
AED 15,000
Interest rate
Not published

11 verified benefits

Quoted from American Express's published terms. Anything we could not match to the issuer's own words is not listed.

Airport lounge 1 benefit

Global Airport Lounge Access

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Complementary access to global airport lounges via Priority Pass, including 5 complimentary visits per annum for the primary cardholder and 1 supplementary cardmember. Additional visits charged at US$35 per person.

How often
5 uses a year
How to use it
Activate in the bank's app — Enrol via Amex MENA app or Online Services. Access through Priority Pass Mobile App.
Caps and limits
5 complimentary visits per annum; additional visits US$35 per person
Exclusions
Supplementary Cardmembers under 18 years not eligible
Where
International
“5 complimentary visits per annum to Priority Pass™ lounges.”

Source: https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/cards/the-american-express-gold-credit-card/ · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Cashback 1 benefit

Membership Rewards Points

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Earn 1 Membership Rewards point for every AED 4 spent on eligible purchases. Points are redeemable across airlines, hotels, and merchandise from leading brands.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Activate in the bank's app — Redeem via Amex MENA app or online services across airline, hotel, and brand partners
Where
All emirates
“Earn 1 point with every 4 you spend on eligible purchases using your Credit Card.”

Source: https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/cards/the-american-express-gold-credit-card/ · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Hotel 1 benefit

Unravel Travel Partnership Savings

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Save up to 50% on hotel stays globally through Unravel partnership; additional 10% off all bookings site-wide when paying with Amex card, with AI-powered travel assistant support.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Redeem on a website — Book through Unravel platform using Amex card; savings applied automatically at checkout
Caps and limits
Save up to 50% on hotel stays; 10% off all bookings site-wide
Where
International
“Save up to 50% on all 3.5 million hotel stays globally”

Source: https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/cards/the-american-express-gold-credit-card/ · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Installments 1 benefit

Plan It - Installment Plans

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Spread the cost of purchases into monthly installments with flexible terms of 3, 6, 9, or 12 months. Clear upfront pricing with low interest and no additional surprise fees. Continue earning rewards on installment purchases.

How often
Per event
How to use it
Activate in the bank's app — Apply for installment plan through Amex MENA app or online services
Caps and limits
Available in 3, 6, 9, or 12 month terms
Where
All emirates
“Spread the cost of your purchases into monthly instalments.”

Source: https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/cards/the-american-express-gold-credit-card/ · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Online shopping 1 benefit

SafeKey Pay with Points

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Redeem Membership Rewards points at checkout for online purchases with participating SafeKey merchants.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Redeem on a website — Select and redeem points at checkout for participating SafeKey merchants
Where
International
“Redeem your Membership Rewards® points easily at checkout for online purchases”

Source: https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/cards/the-american-express-gold-credit-card/ · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Other 2 benefits

Complimentary Supplementary Cards

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Up to 9 complimentary supplementary cards for immediate family members aged 12 and above, allowing them to enjoy the same card benefits.

How often
9 uses, always on
How to use it
Activate in the bank's app — Enrol and manage supplementary cards via Amex MENA app or online services
Caps and limits
Up to 9 complimentary supplementary cards; additional cards available at a fee
Exclusions
Cardholders must be over 12 years of age
Where
All emirates
“With up to 9 complimentary Supplementary Cards, any of your immediate”

Source: https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/cards/the-american-express-gold-credit-card/ · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Virtual Card Issuance

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Instant issuance of up to 6 virtual cards at no extra cost (1 for primary cardholder and up to 5 for supplementary cardholders) with customizable spending limits for online transactions and digital wallet compatibility.

How often
6 uses, always on
How to use it
Activate in the bank's app — Set up virtual cards via Amex MENA app; add to digital wallets for contactless payments
Caps and limits
Up to 6 virtual cards total (1 primary + 5 supplementary)
Where
International
“You can get up to 6 Virtual Cards at no extra cost; 1 for you and up”

Source: https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/cards/the-american-express-gold-credit-card/ · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Purchase protection 2 benefits

Fraud Protection Guarantee

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Protection against fraudulent charges with no liability for cardholders who have taken reasonable care to protect account details and PIN.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Applied automatically — Fraud protection is automatic; report fraud via Amex MENA app or customer services
Caps and limits
Full protection against fraudulent charges if reasonable care taken
Where
International
“you won't be held responsible for any fraudulent charges”

Source: https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/cards/the-american-express-gold-credit-card/ · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Retail Protection Insurance

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Comprehensive retail protection insurance covering eligible purchases, up to the stated limit.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Applied automatically — Claims can be submitted and tracked online. Policy number: AMEX14.
Caps and limits
Up to AED 3,000 coverage limit
Where
International
“Retail Protection Insurance of up to 3,000”

Source: https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/cards/the-american-express-gold-credit-card/ · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Travel insurance 2 benefits

Travel Accident Insurance

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Comprehensive travel accident insurance coverage up to the stated limit for the cardholder and supplementary cardmembers.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Applied automatically — Claims can be submitted and tracked online. Policy number: AMEX14.
Caps and limits
Up to AED 350,000 coverage limit
Where
International
“Travel Accident Insurance of up to 350,000”

Source: https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/cards/the-american-express-gold-credit-card/ · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

Travel Inconvenience Insurance

Verified 24 Aug 2026

Travel inconvenience insurance providing coverage for travel-related disruptions, up to the stated limit.

How often
Always on
How to use it
Applied automatically — Claims can be submitted and tracked online. Policy number: AMEX14.
Caps and limits
Up to AED 4,000 coverage limit
Where
International
“Travel Inconvenience Insurance of up to 4,000”

Source: https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/cards/the-american-express-gold-credit-card/ · Last checked 24 Aug 2026

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Questions

What is the annual fee on the Gold Credit Card?

The Gold Credit Card has a published annual fee of AED 414.75. Annual membership fee of AED 395 stated in Key Information section. VAT-exclusive amount reported as per instructions. Minimum monthly salary requirement is AED 15,000 (annual AED 180,000 for employed). No fee waiver based on spending is mentioned on the page.

What salary does the Gold Credit Card require?

American Express publishes a minimum monthly salary of AED 15,000 for the Gold Credit Card.

What benefits does the Gold Credit Card include?

The Gold Credit Card carries 11 verified benefits across 8 categories: Airport lounge, Cashback, Hotel, Installments, Online shopping, Other, Purchase protection, Travel insurance. Each is quoted from American Express's own published terms on this page.

How current is this page?

Every benefit here carries the date it was last read from the issuer's published terms. This page is last verified 24 Aug 2026. Anything we could not verify against the issuer's own words is not shown at all.

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