{"id":8947,"date":"2024-09-24T00:07:50","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T00:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/under-the-radar-ways-to-maximize-the-american-express-gold-cards-dining-credits\/"},"modified":"2024-09-24T00:07:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T00:07:50","slug":"under-the-radar-ways-to-maximize-the-american-express-gold-cards-dining-credits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/under-the-radar-ways-to-maximize-the-american-express-gold-cards-dining-credits\/","title":{"rendered":"Under-the-radar ways to maximize the American Express Gold Card’s dining credits"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As someone who spends a lot on food every month, I really value my American Express\u00ae Gold Card<\/a><\/span>. I was apprehensive about the changes made to the card<\/a> in July, but after discovering some under-the-radar ways to maximize my card’s new and adjusted perks, I feel more confident about keeping it in my wallet.<\/p>\n

Whether you already have the Amex Gold or are considering applying for it<\/a>, it’s important to ensure you can get enough value out of the card. Maximizing the credits you need to offset the card’s steep $325 annual fee (see rates and fees<\/a>) each year can feel like a chore.<\/p>\n

If you feel like using your Amex Gold’s benefits is more of a headache than anything else, here are some great lesser-known ways to take advantage of them without too much effort.<\/p>\n

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Monthly dining statement credit<\/h2>\n

This is arguably the Amex Gold<\/a><\/span>‘s most well-known credit<\/a>. You’ll receive up to $10 each month (up to $120 per calendar year; enrollment is required and terms apply) for purchases made at Five Guys, Goldbelly, Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory and Wine.com. Enrollment is required.<\/p>\n

I use this credit to pay for my monthly Grubhub+ subscription since that costs $9.99 per month. I love to have food delivered to me at the end of a busy week; by having a Grubhub+ subscription, I can do that without paying extra delivery fees. The money I save helps me feel more confident about the value I get from my Amex Gold.<\/p>\n

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