Hector Molina, WalletHub Analyst
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Yes, the Amex Gold Card is a metal card. New Amex Gold Card applicants don’t need to specify that they want a metal card, either. This is the standard design for this card. The metal Amex Gold Card doesn’t work any differently than a plastic card, though it will be more durable.
What you should know about the Amex Gold Card:
It’s worth noting that regardless of its name, the Amex Gold Card is not made of gold. But it is worth quite a bit in ongoing rewards.
You may be eligible to earn as high as 100,000 points for spending $6,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months (welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer; apply and, if approved, find out your offer amount and accept the card with your offer, spend $6,000 in 6 months, and receive the points).
Plus, this card offers 4 points per $1 at U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 spent per year), 4 points per $1 at restaurants worldwide (up to $50,000 spent per year), 3 points per $1 on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com, 2 points per $1 spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com, as well as 1 point per $1 on all other eligible purchases.
There are also valuable annual credits, when enrolled. All these perks together help offset the Amex Gold Card’s $325 annual fee.
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read full answer by John S Kiernan, Managing EditorIs there a list of metal credit cards?
Metal credit cards have proven to be quite popular, so new options are regularly being introduced. You can find the latest list of metal credit cards below, based on our analysis of WalletHub’s database of 1,000+ credit card offers.
2025 metal credit cards list:
| Metal Credit Card | Material |
| Amazon Credit Card | Metal (Prime-member version) |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card (see details, rates & fees) | Stainless steel (75% recycled materials) |
| Chase Sapphire Reserve® | ... |
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