Strategy to obtain US Amex

[Ktan89]

I can't make up my mind between Green or Gold card now. .
Originally I thought the gold card was x5 on food but its only x4. The sign up offer is now set at 60k too (before it was up to 100k)

The Green does x3 food but also "3X points on transit including trains, taxicabs, rideshare services, ferries, tolls, parking, buses, and subways.‡"

Does this work for Australian tolls and buses?

 

[albyd]

In my experience when I held the green card, they did work. My preference would be the green over the gold …. Unless you’re down on the bonus point categories that work in AU within the annual limits work better for you. I think with dining, the difference between 3x and 4x is negligible for my level of spending but many make a difference for you.

I only used mine for public transport in Sydney not on tolls. Thanks for the heads up re tolls @sudoer

 

[sudoer]

Does this work for Australian tolls and buses?

Sydney buses - yes

NSW gov e-toll - no (Linkt may be different)