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Compare fees, rewards, annual Flying Blue XP and travel benefits. Card information and offer checks have separate dates, shown with each card. Check the final terms with AMEX before applying.

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American Express Blue Card

Card fee
€36 a year (€3 a month). A possible spending-based fee waiver has not been confirmed.
Points / Miles per euro
1 Membership Rewards point per €2 spent.
Rewards programme
Membership Rewards
Flying Blue XP
None
Lounge
Not included
Privium
No
Main card benefits
  • Flexible Membership Rewards
  • Purchase protection and money-back guarantee
  • Supplementary travel accident insurance when travel or accommodation is paid with the card
  • Two supplementary Blue Cards at no extra cost
Typical user
Cost-conscious users who want flexible points without paying for lounge or premium travel benefits.

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Welcome offers

Public offer at American Express

No welcome bonus advertised

€3 per month (€36 per year), fee terms checked on 11 October 2026. A possible spending-based fee waiver has not been confirmed.

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American Express Gold Card

Card fee
€240 a year (€20 a month).
Points / Miles per euro
1 Membership Rewards point per euro spent; flexible redemption or transfer to partners.
Rewards programme
Membership Rewards
Flying Blue XP
None
Lounge
4 visits per year
Privium
No
Main card benefits
  • Flexible Membership Rewards
  • 4 complimentary Priority Pass lounge visits per membership year
  • Lounge On the go twice a month
  • Dining for 2 once a year for you and a guest
  • Travel and cancellation insurance when paid with the card
Typical user
Travellers who value flexible points, use lounges occasionally and want to keep the card fee moderate.

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Welcome offers

Via the Cardselect referral link

40,000 Membership Rewards

€20 per month

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A welcome bonus via this link; the public page does not advertise one.

Public offer at American Express

No welcome bonus advertised

€20 per month

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Bonus: 50% in month 7 and 50% in month 13, subject to monthly purchases. Eligibility conditions apply.

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The final offer and terms are shown on the AMEX application page.

American Express Platinum Card

Card fee
€900 a year (€75 a month).
Points / Miles per euro
1 Membership Rewards point per euro spent, alongside premium travel benefits.
Rewards programme
Membership Rewards
Flying Blue XP
None
Lounge
Unlimited (1,550+ lounges)
Privium
Yes
Main card benefits
  • Unlimited access to 1,550+ lounges worldwide
  • Privium Plus for the primary cardmember
  • Hotel status with Hilton, Marriott, Meliá and Radisson after enrolment
  • Extensive travel insurance
  • Dining for 2 three times a year for you and a guest
Typical user
Travellers who use lounges, Privium, hotel status and insurance and are considering a higher fee for those benefits.

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Welcome offers

Via the Cardselect referral link

100,000 Membership Rewards

€75 per month

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25,000 extra points compared with the public welcome bonus

Public offer at American Express

75,000 Membership Rewards

€75 per month

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Bonus: 50% in month 7 and 50% in month 13, subject to monthly purchases. Eligibility conditions apply.

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If you apply through this link, Cardselect’s operator may receive a referral bonus. This does not change your offer or influence the card recommendation.

The final offer and terms are shown on the AMEX application page.

Flying Blue American Express Silver Card

Card fee
€75 a year (€6.25 a month); any temporary discount is listed in the welcome offer.
Points / Miles per euro
0.8 Mile per euro; 1 Mile per euro with KLM, Air France and Hertz, plus 15 XP annually.
Rewards programme
Flying Blue Miles
Flying Blue XP
15 XP per year
Lounge
Not included with the card

Annual card XP helps you work towards Flying Blue Gold status. Gold status and above gives access to participating SkyTeam lounges worldwide on eligible flights, subject to conditions.

The card does not automatically grant Flying Blue status.

Flying Blue status benefits ↗
Privium
No
Main card benefits
  • Flying Blue Miles instead of Membership Rewards
  • 15 Flying Blue XP per year
  • Purchase protection; supplementary travel accident and inconvenience insurance when paid with the card
  • Two supplementary Silver Cards at no extra cost
Typical user
Occasional KLM/Air France travellers who want a low-cost way to collect Flying Blue Miles and an initial annual XP boost.

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Welcome offers

Public offer at American Express

2,500 Flying Blue Miles

No extra campaign XP advertised.

First year free; then €6.25 per month.

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Bonus: 50% in month 7 and 50% in month 13, subject to monthly purchases. Eligibility conditions apply.

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Flying Blue American Express Gold Card

Card fee
€198 a year (€16.50 a month).
Points / Miles per euro
1 Mile per euro; 1.5 Miles per euro with KLM, Air France and Hertz, plus 30 XP annually.
Rewards programme
Flying Blue Miles
Flying Blue XP
30 XP per year
Lounge
Not included with the card

Annual card XP helps you work towards Flying Blue Gold status. Gold status and above gives access to participating SkyTeam lounges worldwide on eligible flights, subject to conditions.

The card does not automatically grant Flying Blue status.

Flying Blue status benefits ↗
Privium
No
Main card benefits
  • Flying Blue Miles instead of Membership Rewards
  • 30 Flying Blue XP per year
  • Supplementary travel and cancellation insurance when travel or accommodation is paid with the card
Typical user
KLM/Air France travellers who want to collect Flying Blue Miles and XP without the highest card fee.

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Welcome offers

Via the Cardselect referral link

25,000 Flying Blue Miles

No extra campaign XP advertised.

€16.50 per month

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20,000 extra Miles compared with the public welcome bonus

Public offer at American Express

5,000 Flying Blue Miles

No extra campaign XP advertised.

€16.50 per month

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Bonus: 50% in month 7 and 50% in month 13, subject to monthly purchases. Eligibility conditions apply.

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If you apply through this link, Cardselect’s operator may receive a referral bonus. This does not change your offer or influence the card recommendation.

The final offer and terms are shown on the AMEX application page.

Flying Blue American Express Platinum Card

Card fee
€660 a year (€55 a month).
Points / Miles per euro
1.5 Miles per euro; 2 Miles per euro with KLM, Air France and Hertz, plus 60 XP annually.
Rewards programme
Flying Blue Miles
Flying Blue XP
60 XP per year
Lounge
Not included with the card

Annual card XP helps you work towards Flying Blue Gold status. Gold status and above gives access to participating SkyTeam lounges worldwide on eligible flights, subject to conditions.

The card does not automatically grant Flying Blue status.

Flying Blue status benefits ↗
Privium
No
Main card benefits
  • Flying Blue Miles instead of Membership Rewards
  • 60 Flying Blue XP per year
  • Share Flying Blue Platinum status once achieved
  • Supplementary travel, cancellation and car rental insurance when paid with the card
Typical user
Very frequent Flying Blue travellers with high spending who want to maximise XP, Miles and added travel protection.

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Welcome offers

Via the Cardselect referral link

70,000 Flying Blue Miles

No extra campaign XP advertised.

€55 per month

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60,000 extra Miles compared with the public welcome bonus

Public offer at American Express

10,000 Flying Blue Miles

No extra campaign XP advertised.

€55 per month

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Bonus: 50% in month 7 and 50% in month 13, subject to monthly purchases. Eligibility conditions apply.

View the current referral offer

If you apply through this link, Cardselect’s operator may receive a referral bonus. This does not change your offer or influence the card recommendation.

The final offer and terms are shown on the AMEX application page.