Amex
Gold Card (Senior Card)
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Gold Card (Senior Card)
Amex
Last updated September 21, 2026· Rates, fees, and credits from WalletFlo's OneCard catalog (refreshed hourly). Verify current terms on the issuer site.
Annual fee
$55
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Credit score
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Overview
How this card fits in your wallet — fees, value, and who it's built for.
The Gold Card (Senior Card) from Amex carries a $55 annual fee. Use the calculators below to model rewards, credits, and net value on your own spending.
Is the annual fee worth it?
Quick breakeven from stated credits and perks — open the full tool to dig deeper.
Credits & perks vs fee
- Annual fee
- −$55
- Stated credits
- +$0
- Perks (est.)
- +$0
- Net after credits & perks
- -$55
Verdict
Fee exceeds stated credits & perks
You'll need enough rewards on your spend to cover the gap — model that below.
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Frequently asked questions
- What credit score do I need?
- Issuers generally look for good-to-excellent credit; exact thresholds vary.
- Is the annual fee worth it?
- See the annual fee analysis above, or open the full calculator to model credits and perks against $55 per year.