What changed with the American Express Green Card update?

The American Express® Green Card’s credit score requirement is ”good”. This means you need good credit to have a decent chance of approval. The American Express® Green Card’s credit score requirement is comparable to that of several other American Express cards, like the American Express® Gold Card and the The Platinum Card® from American Express… read full answer. Some users report being approved with lower scores, but it’s a much safer bet to wait for a score of 700 before applying.

The American Express® Green Card’s credit score requirement alone doesn’t determine your approval or rejection. But it is a key component. Amex also considers annual income, employment status, monthly rent/mortgage payments and existing debt, among other factors.

Here’s the American Express Green Card credit score requirement and more:

• Credit score required: Good
• Other factors: Annual income, employment status, monthly rent/mortgage payment, existing debt and more.
• Age requirement: At least 18 years old (must have a verifiable source of income).
• Residency/identification requirement: A U.S. mailing address (no P.O. boxes) and a Social Security number, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number or passport.

Even if you meet the American Express® Green Card credit score requirement, you should be aware that this card is a hybrid card before you apply. That means you’re usually required to pay the entire balance in full each billing period. There is a feature called “Pay Over Time” where cardholders can carry a balance on individual charges that are each at least $100. However, these purchases are subject to approval by Amex. And the account will have a set “Pay Over Time” limit that cannot be exceeded. If you usually carry a balance every month, you might want to consider other Amex cards.

Both the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express and the The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express are viable options for anyone who plans to carry a balance from month to month. Neither card makes you pay in full each month. And they both offer 15 months of 0% interest on purchases. Both cards only require good credit.

The American Express Green card’s limit can vary from month to month. American Express may adjust the limit based on your card use. The amount and the frequency in which those adjustments occur also depend on a wide range of factors such as your income, credit standing, payment record and more.… read full answer

You should be able to charge up to the same amount on the Amex Green card each month, as long as there are no drastic changes in your financial situation. A reduced income or lowered credit score may prompt American Express to reduce how much you can spend, for example. Conversely, improvements to your credit and income may allow you to spend more.