American Express Gold

Pros: useful banking services available worldwide
Cons: nasty surcharges for currency exchange

This past Fall semester I spent studying overseas in London. My first question was, "How do I manage my money so far from home?"-because I didn't have ATM and my bank couldn't get me a check-card before I left. My father had the solution, I should...

Pros: great customer service and special programs
Cons: high annual fee; no attached line of credit

I've been an AMEX member since 1983, and a Gold Card member since 1985. My Gold Card remains my card of choice for several reasons. I love the website, with its ability to keep track of my current and past purchases. I've never had a problem with...

Pros: Its very well accepted, and has high limits if used judiciously!
Cons: Its not accepted Everywhere, and does cost $75.00 Annually.

Member since 1981...

Thats how long I have had my AMEX Gold...

I have never changed it, and used it often...and I always pay off the monthly balance...that is what is so nice about it...

I even put my Miata on it when...

Pros: THE BEST
Cons: CANNOT REALLY THINK OF ANY

I am writing from experience with the American Express Gold card. I have owned one since 1991 and love it. At first, I did not think I would want one, until I received a Mastercard bill and saw the interest. Good LORD! the annual fee for the...

Pros: No pre-set spending line, gold card events, year end summary of charges
Cons: none

I originally had an American Express green card but upgraded to The Gold Card in May. I think this card is excellent. They offer unbeatable service.

RETAIL BENEFITS:
BEST VALUE GUARANTEE: If you buy a covered item with the...

Pros: HIDDEN LIMIT IS SET..
Cons: NOTHING - worst card ever

I bought this card two months back only because there was no limit set on this card. The first month bill I got was for 750. I wanted to pay the amount using two checking accounts. I paid 650 by one account and when I tried to pay the remaining, got a ...

Pros: Points
Cons: Poor customer service, unethical

I was considering making a risky purchase over the Internet and so before I did I called AMEX to make sure I would be protected or else I wouldn't have made the purchase.
I explained to the rep how this Internet merchant operated and asked if the...

Pros: Prestige of having a gold card I guess
Cons: High fees without many benefits

I have used the American Express Gold card for years. It's the card I actually started out with. What i liked about the Gold card is the no-limit and the fact that it was a charge card. I don't like carrying balances at all. Unlike others I have...

Pros: No Limit, Teach how to spend, customer service
Cons: annual fee, not accepted everywhere

I have had my American Express Card for over a year and a half. During that time period, I only have good things to say about them. The customer service is much better that any other credit card I have. One of the best parts is their Online Service to...

Pros: Accumulate SkyMiles
Cons: POOR customer service

Because I am a delta skymiles member I received a solicitation from American Express (Amex) through Delta regarding the Amex Delta SkyMiles credit card.

The offer was simple: They would waive the first year's annual fee (of $85 for a gold...

Pros: Great for business travel!
Cons: Acceptance can be patchy... and the 2% currency conversion... ouch!

I've been with Amex for over 10 years, and apart from one mess up, have had no problems

I've been all over the place (Hong Kong, Baltimore(!), Dublin, London, Brussels... ) and had no real problem with acceptance either

Having said...

Pros: NONE--please read what they did to me!!
Cons: they are evil, incredibly mean, uncaring, unorganized, and moronic.

Alright, here is my tale. please read it, it would mean lot to me.
I am 19 and in college working 3 jobs. In December, My mom gave me an American Express Gold card and told me i was an authorized user on it --i paid for my dogs huge vet bills and a...

Pros: rewards, convenience, widely accepted
Cons: disloyal to members, impersonal, rude customer service

I have (had) 2 American Express cards, one Gold Card since 1983 and a Sky Miles card for approximately 10 years. I enjoyed the products, rewards, and convenience. However, last year I had a sudden illness which lasted off and on for 6 months. After...

Pros: Amazeingly impressive, considering my age at the time.
Cons: Being frozen on vacation.

When I turned 15, I felt I was growing up. I always relied on my parents for money, and they usually gave me their credit cards when I went out. They trusted me, and knew I wouldn't spend above the preset amount I was told. When my father found out he ...

Pros: This is a MUST-HAVE card for traveller
Cons: High annual fee

I have had AMEX Gold card (Hong Kong) since 1999. I moved to Canada in June 2000. After I have moved to Canada, I think that I should have a card which charged me by Canadian dollars. So I decided to make a phone call to Hong Kong AMEX to explained my...