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Membership Rewards pointsUpdated 27 February 2026

Gold Card

by American Express

Monthly fee
€20.00
Foreign fees
2.5%
Insurance
Included
Network
amex
Gold Card credit card
Best for:TravelRewardsDining

Mid-tier Amex with 4 Priority Pass visits per year, €100 dining credit, and solid rewards earning. Best balance of benefits vs cost.

Rates last verified: 27 February 2026

The verdict

What we like

  • +4 Priority Pass lounge visits/year
  • +€100/year dining credit
  • +1 MR point per €1 spent
  • +Loungebox meals at Schiphol (2x/month)

What to consider

  • -€240/year annual fee
  • -2.5% foreign transaction fee
  • -Limited Amex acceptance in NL
  • -Requires €20,000 gross annual income

Financial details

Monthly fee€20.00
Foreign transaction fee2.5%
Credit limit€3,000+
Interest-free period54 days
Late payment fee€20
Installment paymentsYes (14.9% interest)

Banking features

Card networkamex
Daily ATM withdrawal limit€500
ATM fees€4 per withdrawal
Contactless paymentsSupported
Apple PaySupported
Google PaySupported
Choose your PINYes
Max cards per account2
Free replacement cardYes

Insurance coverage

Purchase protectionIncluded
Purchase protection deductible€50
Travel insuranceIncluded
Flight delay insuranceNot included
Baggage insuranceNot included
Car rental insuranceNot included
Cancellation insuranceNot included
Medical insuranceIncluded
Legal assistanceNot included
Fraud protectionIncluded
24h helplineAvailable

Requirements

Minimum net income€1,667/month
BKR credit checkNot required
Delivery time7 business days

You will typically need: Dutch address, BSN number, valid ID/passport, and proof of income (payslip or employment contract).

How to apply

1

Gather your documents

Have your BSN number, valid ID or passport, proof of Dutch address, and proof of income (min. €1,667/month) ready.

2

Start the application

Visit American Express's website and fill in the online application form. This typically takes 5–10 minutes.

3

Identity verification

Your identity will be verified. No BKR credit check is needed for this card.

4

Receive your card

Your card will arrive within 7 business days by post. Activate it online or via the app.

Monthly fee
€20.00/mo

You'll need your BSN and proof of income

Quick facts

Provider
American Express
Rewards
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