Amex Blue Card vs Amex Flying Blue Gold Card
Two credit cards for expats in the Netherlands, figure by figure.
Amex Blue Card is the stronger pick for most expats.
- Monthly fee: €3.00/mo vs €16.50/mo
| Figure | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | €3.00/mo (better) | €16.50/mo |
| Foreign transaction fee | 2.50% | 2.50% |
| Card network | amex | amex |
| Travel insurance | Not included | Included (better) |
| Apple Pay | Supported | Supported |
| Card type | Charge card | Charge card |
| Minimum income | €30,000 gross a year | €30,000 gross a year |
| BKR checked when you apply | Yes | Yes |
| Card registered at BKR | No | No |
| Rate check | Verified 20 October 2026 | Verified 20 October 2026 |
Bold marks the better value in a row. Figures are checked daily against provider sources; each product page shows when its figures were last confirmed.
Amex Blue Card
What we like
- 54 interest-free days
- Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Basic insurance included
- Lower fee than Green Card
What to consider
- 2.5% foreign transaction fee
- No rewards program
- Limited Amex acceptance in NL
- Basic coverage only
Amex Flying Blue Gold Card
What we like
- 1 mile per €1 (1.5 miles at KLM/AF)
- 30 XP points toward elite status
- Basic travel insurance
What to consider
- €198/year annual fee
- 2.5% foreign transaction fee
- Limited Amex acceptance
- XP points expire if not flying
Questions
Is Amex Blue Card or Amex Flying Blue Gold Card better for expats in the Netherlands?
Amex Blue Card is the stronger all-round pick for most expats. Monthly fee: €3.00/mo vs €16.50/mo
Which card has lower fees abroad, Amex Blue Card or Amex Flying Blue Gold Card?
Both charge the same foreign transaction fee: 2.50%.
Do Amex Blue Card and Amex Flying Blue Gold Card check or register you at BKR?
Amex Blue Card: BKR is checked when you apply; the card is not registered at BKR. Amex Flying Blue Gold Card: BKR is checked when you apply; the card is not registered at BKR.