Earn as Much as 4 Points per Dollar

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There are more strong options for earning rewards on dining spend than ever before, thanks to the recently revamped American Express® Gold Card. This card now earns 4x points at US restaurants — equal to a 7.6% return based on our valuations.

The card, which has a $250 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees, also offers these perks:

• 4x points at US supermarkets — on up to $25,000 in purchases each calendar year
• Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the Gold Card at Grubhub, Seamless, The Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack, and Ruth's Chris Steak House.
• Receive 20% back as a statement credit on purchases at US restaurants within the first three months (up to $100 back), for new card members who apply by Jan. 9, 2019.
• A sleek new metal design, available in gold and limited-edition rose gold

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Other Great Options for Dining

While the Amex Gold Card now offers the best return on spending for dining purchases in the US, it won’t earn you bonus points on dining spend abroad. For those purchases, consider one of these cards:

• Chase Sapphire Reserve — 3x points, equal to a 6% return
• Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card — 4% cash back
• Citi ThankYou Premier Card — 2x points, equal to a 3.4% return

For more options, see our post on the best cards for dining.

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