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Amex Green Card

American Express · amex · Charge card · Membership Rewards points

Amex Green Card
Monthly fee
€6.50€78.00 a year
Foreign transaction fee
2.50%on non-euro spending
BKR check
Yesnot re-confirmed: see requirements
Income needed
€30,000 a yearnot re-confirmed: see requirements

Rates last verified: 29 October 2026

Checked against American Express’s own pages on 4 October 2026: card type, fee; foreign fee, BKR; income, who can apply. Terms change: check them there before you apply.

About this card

Entry-level Amex for building rewards. Good if you want to try Membership Rewards without big commitment.

Charge card: a credit line you repay in full each month. No fixed spending limit; the full balance is due every month.

Best for: Rewards, First AMEX, Low Cost

Pros and cons

What we like

  • 1 MR point per €1 spent
  • Basic travel insurance
  • Lower income requirement (€20,000)

What to consider

  • No lounge access
  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee
  • Limited Amex acceptance
  • Fewer benefits than Gold

All fees and limits

Monthly fee
€6.50
Fee conditions
First year free for new cardholders (not if you held an Amex card in the last 12 months), then €6.50 a month.
Foreign transaction fee
2.50%
Credit limit
€2,000+
Interest-free period
54 days
Late payment fee
€15

Everyday use

Card network
amex
Daily ATM withdrawal limit
€300
ATM fees
€4 per withdrawal
Contactless payments
Supported
Apple Pay
Supported
Google Pay
Supported
Choose your PIN
Yes
Max cards per account
1
Free replacement card
No

Insurance

Purchase protection
Included
Purchase protection deductible
€75
Travel insurance
Included
Flight delay insurance
Not included
Baggage insurance
Not included
Car rental insurance
Not included
Cancellation insurance
Not included
Medical insurance
Not included
Legal assistance
Not included
Fraud protection
Included
24h helpline
Available

Requirements

Card type
Charge card: a credit line you repay in full each monthNot re-confirmed since 4 October 2026: check with the provider before you apply.
Minimum income
€30,000 gross a yearNot re-confirmed since 4 October 2026: check with the provider before you apply.
BKR checked when you apply
YesNot re-confirmed since 4 October 2026: check with the provider before you apply.
Card registered at BKR
NoNot re-confirmed since 4 October 2026: check with the provider before you apply.
BSN
Not stated by American Express.
Who can apply
18 or older, a Dutch home address and no negative BKR registration.Not re-confirmed since 4 October 2026: check with the provider before you apply.
Delivery time
7 business days

How to apply

  1. 1Gather your documentsHave a valid ID or passport and proof of your address in the Netherlands ready, and proof of income (€30,000 gross a year).
  2. 2Start the applicationVisit American Express's website and fill in the online application form. This typically takes 5–10 minutes.
  3. 3Identity verificationYour identity will be verified. BKR is checked when you apply; the card is not registered at BKR.
  4. 4Receive your cardYour card will arrive within 7 business days by post. Activate it online or via the app.

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