The deal
Spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on the new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership
The walkthrough
- 01 Check the Amex pop-up for your exact offer before applying — the welcome bonus is once per lifetime per card.
- 02 Apply through American Express; no hard pull until you accept the offer shown.
- 03 Put everyday purchases — groceries, gas, online shopping — on the card to reach $2,000 within 6 months.
- 04 Let the spend post; Amex credits the $200 as a statement credit, typically 8–12 weeks after you qualify.
What to watch for
- ! Amex's once-per-lifetime rule: past ownership of this card almost certainly blocks the bonus.
- ! A higher $250–$300 offer appears only via CardMatch, referral, or a targeted mailing — it's not the public baseline.
- ! The bonus is a statement credit (reduces a balance), not deposited cash.
Editorial note
Offers change frequently. BonusPrimer verifies every bonus monthly, but before you apply, confirm the current terms directly with the issuer. We are not a bank and do not decide approvals. Our methodology →