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May 2, 2026

American Express Gold Card Adds New Benefits for 60th Anniversary With No Fee Increase

American Express enhanced the Gold Card with new benefits including 5x points on Amex Travel hotels, new Hertz elite status, and additional dining partners—all without raising the $325 annual fee. The enhancements reflect Amex's focus on travel and dining perks for Gen Z and millennial cardholders.

Apr 29, 2026

American Express Offering 20% Transfer Bonus to Hilton Honors Through May 30, 2026

American Express is offering a **20% transfer bonus** to Hilton Honors, allowing cardholders to convert Membership Rewards points at a favorable rate (1,000 MR = 2,400 HH points). The promotion runs through **May 30, 2026**.

Apr 16, 2026

American Express Extends Purchase Protection to AI Agent Purchases

American Express announced Amex Agent Purchase Protection, extending eligible purchase protections to transactions made by registered AI agents on behalf of cardholders. Amex also acquired Hyper, an AI-focused expense management startup backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, to expand AI-powered expense tools for cardholders.

Apr 13, 2026

American Express Business Plum Card Discontinued

American Express has discontinued the Business Plum Card and is no longer accepting new sign-ups as of **April 10, 2026**. The card was removed from Amex's business card lineup, with referral links becoming inactive shortly after.

Apr 9, 2026

Amex Caps Referral Bonuses at 5 Per Calendar Year Across Membership Rewards Cards

American Express has replaced its currency-based annual referral limit with a flat cap of five referral bonuses per calendar year, effective April 8, 2026. The new terms appear on all Membership Rewards cards and apply to any friend approved from a referral link after the cutoff.