Travel Rewards card review
American Express® Classic Green Card
Closed to new applicants since July 2026. Still live for existing cardholders under the Classic Green name.
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Status
American Express stopped taking applications in July 2026 and removed the card from its website. It was renamed Classic Green on 20 August 2026. Existing cardholders keep the card and its benefits. This page is kept as a reference for people who already hold it or are researching the name.
At a glance
Annual fee$150Unchanged at the rename.
Welcome offerNo public welcome offer
IssuerAmerican Express
Rewards programMembership Rewards
Foreign transaction feeNone
Welcome offer
No public welcome offer.
The card is closed to new applications, so there is no offer to apply for.
Earning rates
| Rate | On | Cap or condition |
|---|---|---|
| 3x | Eligible travel, transit and restaurant purchases | No cap stated |
| 1x | Everything else | No cap stated |
Benefits and credits
- Membership Rewards earning Points pool with other Membership Rewards cards and transfer to Amex partners.
- No foreign transaction fees Useful for overseas spending.
Restrictions worth knowing
- Not available to new applicants as of July 2026.
- American Express has not said publicly whether a replacement Green product is planned.
How to use it well
- If you hold it, compare the $150 fee against what you actually earn from the 3x categories before each renewal.
- A product change to another Amex card is usually possible. Call the number on the back of the card to ask what you are eligible for.
- For a similar 3x travel-and-dining profile that is still open, look at the Citi Strata Premier or Wells Fargo Autograph Journey.
Sources and freshness
What we checked: Closure date, rename and fee from InsideFlyer, read 2 November 2026. Not confirmed on an American Express page, which could not be opened during this build.
- InsideFlyer: Three Amex cards remain closed to new applicants — read November 2, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026.
Other American Express cards
- Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express — $95 after year one, open to new applicants
- Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express — $0, open to new applicants
- The Platinum Card® from American Express — $895, open to new applicants
- American Express® Gold Card — $325, open to new applicants