American Express
Green
What it is
The Green is an American Express card earning Membership Rewards points. For most, its value is mostly up front in the welcome bonus rather than ongoing perks. Amex's overlooked entry points card for travel and dining, at a low fee. A thin benefit stack means its value rests almost entirely on the welcome bonus.
Offer history
Value is the welcome bonus at your valuations. The Year 1 total also counts recurring benefits and subtracts the annual fee. Spend / mo (the dashed line, right axis) is the monthly pace to clear the minimum spend in time — shown on every view so the spend stays in context.
| Offer | Bonus | Value | Year 1 | Return | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PUBLIC | 40,000$3k · 180d | $600 | $534 | 18% | Jun ’26 |
PUBLIC ATH | 60,000$3k · 180d | $900 | $834 | 28% | Sep ’25 |
PUBLIC | 60,000$3k · 180d | $900 | $834 | 28% | Aug ’23 |
What you get
- CLEAR credit$209per year
Up to $209 a year covering a CLEAR Plus membership for expedited airport security — the card's only recurring statement credit.
Dollar figures are the benefit’s face value. What it’s worth to you — after realistic usage and your own point values — is in the receipt below.
The receipt
standard values| SUB value | +$600 |
| 40,000 MR × | |
| Benefits (Year 1) | +$84 |
↳ $209 at sticker value — before custom valuations CLEAR credit($209 × ) CLEAR credit $209 × $84 | |
| Annual fee | −$150 |
| Year 1 | $534 |
| Return for spending $3k | 18% |
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