James Bronzz, WalletHub Analyst
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The American Express Green Card update, which took effect in October 2019, changed the card’s rewards rates and fees. The updated Amex Green Card rewards are 3 points per $1 at restaurants worldwide (including takeout and delivery in the US), 3 points per $1 on travel and transit purchases, and 1 point per $1 on all other purchases. It also included extra annual statement credits, while the annual fee jumped from $95 to $150. The card’s 2.7% foreign transaction fee also dropped to 0%.
Other updates include the addition of Amex’s Pay Over Time feature and a mobile assistant to help with account-related questions, flight and hotel bookings, and more.
One other American Express Green Card update is to the physical card itself. The current eco-friendly card is made of 70% recycled plastic recovered from oceans, islands and coastal communities worldwide.
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