American Express® Classic Green Card
A $150 mid-tier travel and dining card that is no longer open to new applicants. Annual fee: $150. Status: closed to new applicants.
Closed to new applicants. Not open to new applicants. Amex removed the Green Card from new applications in July 2026 and renamed it 'Classic Green' from Aug 20, 2026. Existing cardholders keep the card.
Listed as American Express® Green Card.
Welcome offer
No welcome offer is available for this card.
The last reported offer (40,000 points after $3,000 in 6 months) is no longer available.
Earning rates
| Category | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Travel (flights, hotels, cruises, rentals) | 3x | |
| Transit (trains, rideshare, tolls, parking) | 3x | |
| Restaurants worldwide | 3x | |
| Everything else | 1x |
Benefits and credits
Statement credits
| Credit | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CLEAR Plus | Up to $189/yr | NerdWallet's review lists $169 in one place and $189 in another; confirm in your account. |
| LoungeBuddy | Up to $100/yr | Reported as ended Jan 13, 2025; do not count on it. |
Other benefits
- Trip delay insurance up to $300 per trip (12+ hours).
Restrictions
- Closed to new applications (July 2026).
Strategies
How this card relates to others. The 'American Express Green Card' on your list and the 'Classic Green Card' are the same product under two names. No replacement has been announced.
- If you hold this card, check whether its 3x categories still beat your Gold or Platinum before paying the $150 fee again.
- Watch Amex announcements: commentators expect a refreshed Green card but nothing has been confirmed.
Compare with: The Platinum Card® from American Express, American Express® Gold Card, Capital One Venture X Rewards, Capital One Venture Rewards. Or try the Best Card Finder with your own spending.
Sources and freshness
Status from NerdWallet (review dated Oct 1, 2026) and Your Mileage May Vary (Jul 24, 2026). Amex's own Green page did not load.
Last updated: . Verification status: status confirmed from the sources above.