Amex Gold card points do not expire as long as your account is open and in good standing. You will forfeit any points you have yet to redeem if you or American Express closes your Amex Gold card account for any reason.
More specifically, once the account is closed, American Express will allow you 90 days to redeem your unused points. After 90 days, you’ll lose your points and will not be able to get them back.
Similarly, American Express will not allow you to earn or redeem points whenever you’re late making the minimum payment.
American Express rewards do not expire as long as the account is open and in good standing. You will forfeit any rewards you have yet to redeem if you or American Express closes your account for any reason.
Once the account is closed, American Express may give you 90 days to redeem your unused rewards. After that, you’ll lose your rewards and will not be able to get them back.
You can redeem your American Express rewards either online or through the mobile app. To do so, log in to your account and click or tap the "Rewards" tab. Redemption options include travel purchases, gift cards, statement credits, and more, depending on the card. To begin redeeming rewards, choose your preferred redemption method from the tabs near the top of the page.
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