American Express^® Green Card Benefits and Requirements

Of course, points are only part of the picture. The American Express Green Card offers several essential travel perks to help make each trip better. For example, Card Members can enjoy a $199 CLEAR^® Plus Credit – an annual statement credit that effectively covers up to $199 of a CLEAR Plus membership when charged to your American Express Green Card (Excluding any applicable taxes. Subject to auto-renewal). 

 
To top it off, when you use the Card outside of the United States Amex will not charge any foreign transaction fees.¹ However, there may be circumstances in which a merchant or ATM charges a fee on foreign transactions. 

Aside from rewards and perks, credit cards are known and loved for their added flexibility when managing your budget. Green from Amex takes this flexibility to another level with no preset spending limit. Unlike a traditional card with a set credit limit, the amount you can spend on your Card adapts based on factors such as your credit history, purchase history, and payment history.

Green from Amex offers more flexible ways to pay your bill, too. Of course you can pay it in full each month – the ideal choice to avoid paying interest charges. But sometimes it’s better for your monthly budget to pay off an item over time. That’s why Card Members can use the Pay Over Time² feature to carry a balance, with interest – as long as you pay your minimum payment each month. 

When you make purchases, eligible charges are automatically placed in your Pay Over Time balance, up to your Pay Over Time Limit. Interest is charged at your standard APR from the date of charge, unless you pay your balance in full each month by the due date.¹

Card Members can also use Plan It^® to select eligible large purchases and split them into monthly payments with a fixed fee. With Plan It, you can create up to 10 active payment plans, up to your Pay Over Time Limit. Each plan is subject to a plan fee, which is a fixed finance charge that accrues each month the corresponding plan is active.¹ For more on how Plan It works, read “Buy Now, Pay Later with Plan It^® by American Express^®.”

Finally, Card Members can pay off small purchase amounts – $100 or less – throughout the month with Pay It^®. Pay It payments are deducted from your outstanding balance, making this option an easy way to keep your credit utilization ratio down. Pro tip: Making multiple credit card payments every month is a common practice followed by people aiming to get a perfect credit score.

To get Green from Amex, you’ll have to apply directly through American Express. Application requirements are standard fare. For example, you’ll need to provide information such as your name, email address, date of birth, Social Security number, and income. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live in the United States. Potential Card Members should also be prepared to pay the Green Card’s $150 annual fee.¹

Once all application requirements are fulfilled, you’ll get a decision as to whether you’re approved in as little as 30 seconds. If so, you’ll receive the Card in the mail within 7 to 10 days. And if you’re eligible, you’ll be invited to receive an instant card number so you can start making online purchases or add your actual card number to your digital wallet before your Card arrives in the mail.

Wondering the credit requirements for the American Express Green Card? As with all lending products – credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, etc. – the higher your credit score, the more likely you’ll be approved. And while it’s still possible to be approved with a lower credit score, having a good or excellent score of at least 700 can boost your chance of success.