Amex Gold Card Updated Benefits: Is It Worth It in 2026?

The American Express Gold Card just announced updated benefits, and the annual fee is not going up. If you already have one in your wallet or have been thinking about applying, here is everything that changed. We cover the new 5x points on prepaid hotels booked through Amex Travel, up from 2x, the addition of Hertz 5 Star status, two new dining credit partners in Buffalo Wild Wings and Wonder replacing Goldbelly and Wine.com, a limited time Uber One membership statement credit of up to $96 through October 30th, a 20% Hilton Honors transfer bonus through May 30th, and current Amex Travel hotel collection offers including complimentary third and fourth nights and room discounts through July 15th. Stream the full episode of the @upgradedpointspod on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. Amex Gold Just Added New Benefits Without Raising the Annual Fee https://upgradedpoints.com/news/amex-gold-card-new-benefits-2026/ 🖥 Website https://www.upgradedpoints.com ✉️ Upgraded Points Newsletter https://upgradedpoints.com/join-newsletter/ 🎙️The Upgraded Points Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqON_jKJ5-e2nJa38QivLxSkZjSsXibuB 📲 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/upgradedpoints 📲 Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@upgradedpoints