American Express Gold Card Changes: Hertz Five Star Status, New Dining Partners, AF Remains Same

American Express has announced changes to the Gold Card as part of its 60th anniversary celebration. Changes to the card as follows:

  • Annual fee will remain at $325
  • Updated $120 dining credit will include new partners Buffalo Wild Wings & Wonder. Effective July 1, 2026 Goldbelly and Wine.com are removed.
  • Card will earn 5x points on prepaid hotels book through amextravel.com or app
  • Complimentary Hertz Five Star® status

There will also be limited time gold anniversary offers:

  • Uber One Membership Credit: Up to $96 back when you pay for Uber One using your card. Valid through October 30, 2026
  • Amex Travel Offers at select properties in The Hotel Collection
  • 20% transfer bonus to Hilton (this seems to be the same bonus available to everybody?)
  • Additional specialized anniversary amex offers (we will do a separate post on these)
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