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American Express® Gold Card

Go for Gold

One month of mobility and 40 000 Rewards points as a gift

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Secure your advantages

  • 40,000 (instead of 15,000) Membership Rewards points
  • Half the annual fee in the first year: CHF 175 instead of CHF 350
  • For your road trip: 10% off on Rentalcars.com
  • Airport lounge access including two admissions to lounges
  • Up to CHF 100 credit per year for spending at a restaurant or delivery service of your choice
  • blue SuperMax streaming subscription at half price in the first year, saving CHF 149.40
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Benefit from the special Gold Card offer thanks to the promotion code

Apply now for your American Express® Gold Card by entering the promo code AGASTARA and benefit from 40,000 Membership Rewards points and half the annual fee in the first year.1

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For a limited time only: Get one month's free mobility

Apply now for your American Express® Gold Card with the promo code AGASTARA and get one month's free mobility and free home delivery of your chosen car when you take out an Astara car subscription for at least 6 months.5

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Up to CHF 100 dining credit

Each quarter, you will receive a credit worth CHF 25 for a restaurant visit or a delivery service order.

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blue SuperMax streaming subscription at half price

Your Gold Card is the ticket for the 3-in-1 annual streaming subscription. You’ll get it at half price in the first year, saving you CHF 149.40.

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10% off Rentalcars.com

Choose your vacation car on Rentalcars.com and receive a 10% discount when you use your American Express® Gold Card.

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2 lounge admissions included

You will receive admission to over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide, with two complementary lounge admissions per year.

Membership Rewards Points

Turn your points into valuable rewards

For every franc you spend with your American Express® Gold Card7, you’ll get one Membership Rewards point credited to your account. Your points do not expire8 and can be used wherever, whenever you would like to spend them.

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10,000 Membership Rewards points

Ticketcorner gift voucher worth CHF 50

The perfect gift: gourmet events, concerts, ski days, or festivals – you can make anyone happy with a voucher for an unforgettable experience from Ticketcorner.

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30,000 Membership Rewards points

Zalando voucher worth CHF 150

Travel in style: Dress up with your favorite items from the Zalando online store. Whether it’s a summer dress or a new pair of jeans, we’ve got you covered with Zalando.

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40,000 Membership Rewards points

Pack Easy FLOW suitcase, size L

Functionality, style, and innovation all in one: With Pack Easy, you are sure to be ideally equipped for any holiday. This hard case has space for everything you might need on your relaxing, adventurous, or spontaneous vacation.

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60,000 Membership Rewards points

Marley STIR IT UP wireless turntable

Experience the perfect symbiosis of sustainability and modern technology with the STIR IT UP wireless turntable. The turntable is made of environmentally friendly materials and is equipped with functions such as Bluetooth and USB-to-PC recording.

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70,000 Membership Rewards points

Apple Watch SE, 40 mm, incl. sports bracelet

Elegant, sporty, practical: The Apple Watch SE suits any lifestyle. Choose your favorite color and use your Apple Watch for anything related to health, fitness, and communication.

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100,000 Membership Rewards points

SWISS flight voucher worth CHF 500

Are you planning a surf camp in Ericeira, an adventurous trip to Southeast Asia, or a wellness break in Tirol? With SWISS, you can reach more than 100 destinations around the world.

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Turn points into miles

Turn your points into miles and use them for whatever you are planning to do next. Depending on the partner program, you can use it to book your next flight, vacation accommodations, or rental car.

Pay with Points

Pay with Points12: whether it’s your next weekly shopping trip or a gift to yourself, use your American Express® Gold Card at checkout and confirm that you want to pay using points for selected purchases in your Swisscard app.

Your Gold benefits

  • Dining

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    Up to CHF 100 dining credit per year

    For a restaurant visit or a delivery service order in Switzerland: each quarter you get a credit worth CHF 25 for a culinary experience4 of your choice.

    Here’s how it works:

    • Choose a restaurant or delivery service in Switzerland to dine at or order from
    • Make a purchase and spend at least CHF 80 with your American Express® Gold Card
    • Once per quarter, you will automatically receive a credit of CHF 254 on your credit card account

  • Membership Rewards bonus program

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    Collect and redeem Membership Rewards points

    For every franc you spend with your American Express® Gold Card7, you get one Membership Rewards point credited to your account. Your earned points do not expire8 and can be used wherever you want to spend them.

    Here’s how it works:

    • Pay with your American Express® Gold Card and automatically earn Membership Rewards points
    • Check your points balance in your Swisscard app
    • Rewards shop: Use your points for offers in the Membership Rewards Shop
    • Pay with Points12: Redeem them in your Swisscard app for selected purchases
    • Miles: Trade them in for miles for your next trip

  • Streaming benefit

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    Streaming

    3-in-1 streaming with blue SuperMax

    The American Express® Gold Card gives you the first six months of a blue SuperMax annual subscription for free, saving you CHF 149.40, plus you can stream anytime and anywhere. The offer is valid even if you’re already subscribed to blue SuperMax2.

    Here’s how it works:

    • Apply successfully for your American Express® Gold Card
    • You’ll receive a personal promotion code by e-mail
    • If you don’t yet have a blue SuperMax subscription, register directly on the blue SuperMax registration page
    • If you already have a blue SuperMax subscription, send an e-mail with your promotion code to blue customer service. You will receive precise details about this beforehand by e-mail.

  • Rental cars

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    10% on Rentalcars.com

    From convertibles to family cars: with a 10% discount on your car rental9 at Rentalcars.com, you’ll be traveling in style.

    Here’s how it works:

    • Whether it’s a station wagon, convertible, or electric car – you choose which vehicle you prefer
    • Pay on Rentalcars.com with your American Express® Gold Card
    • Your discount of 10% will be deducted automatically when you make your booking

  • Purchase Protection Insurance

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    Extended guarantee and Return Protection Insurance

    Worry-free shopping10: Get a two-year guarantee extension for any new electronic devices10 you purchase11. In addition, for three months after the date of purchase, you can get a refund for new, unused devices over CHF 60 that the seller refuses to take back10.

    Here’s how it works:

    • Find your new laptop, headphones, or new coffee machine at the seller of your choice in Switzerland
    • Pay with your American Express® Gold Card
    • Your new devices10 automatically receive an extended guarantee of two additional years11
    • You will receive the money back for your newly purchased and undamaged electronic devices of minimum CHF 60 up to 90 days after purchase10

    Please refer to the General Terms and Conditions of Insurance for the American Express Gold Card to obtain the exact provisions (including sums insured and exclusions of liability).

  • Airport lounges

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    2 complimentary lounge admissions

    Thanks to your “Priority Pass” membership, you have access6 to over 1,300 airport lounges around the world. Two complimentary lounge admissions are included each year.

    Here’s how it works:

    • Activate your Priority Pass
    • Show your Priority Pass membership with your membership card or in the Priority Pass app
    • Redeem your complimentary admissions – two for you or one each for you and your travel companion

  • Travel Insurance

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    Extensive travel insurance

    For carefree vacation plans: with transport accident insurance, luggage insurance, medical costs abroad, and a host of other benefits10, you are optimally covered, no matter where you travel to.

    Here’s how it works:

    • Book your accommodations, your flight, or your train ticket
    • Pay at least 50% of the costs with your American Express® Gold Card
    • The insurance benefits10 automatically apply after payment for the period of your booking

Documents and links

1 The promotion is available only to American Express® Gold Card new clients who apply online for an American Express® Gold Card on the associated Swisscard AECS GmbH promotion site between 25.04.2024 - 30.10.2024 (date of receipt decisive, digital time stamp and subject to approval of the card application). No cash payment is possible. Swisscard does not issue credits for rejected card applications, additional or secondary cards. Legal recourse is excluded. This offer cannot be combined with other offers or promo codes. Swisscard AECS GmbH may cancel the Membership Rewards points if the cardholder terminates the card contract within 13 months of the card issue date. Special rates are subject to card issuance after a card application has been successfully verified.

2 Swisscard provides an activation code that is redeemable until 12/31/2025. The blue SuperMax subscription fees are waived for the first six months; thereafter it’s CHF 24.90 per month (prices subject to change), billed by blue Entertainment AG. The partner’s GTC apply. Swisscard AECS GmbH assumes no liability. Valid for new Amex Gold clients (10/14/2024–09/30/2025). Valid for existing clients not already subscribed to blue SuperMax (until 10/13/2024)

4 The principal cardholder of an American Express® Gold Card issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH will receive a credit of CHF 25 to their card account once per quarter, provided they or the additional cardholder have paid for a meal of at least CHF 80 at a Swiss restaurant or delivery service participating in the promotion and paid with the American Express® Gold Card. Swisscard generally credits the card account of the principal cardholder within one week.

5 This promotion is only valid for new customers who apply for the American Express® Gold Card by 31.07.2024 (receipt decisive, digital time stamp). The Astara benefit can only be claimed when the card is issued after the card application has been checked. The Astara voucher then issued can be redeemed once until 30.11.2024 at the latest. Astara Move is an offer from Astara Move Switzerland AG and its terms and conditions apply. Swisscard AECS GmbH accepts no liability for this offer.

6 Access to Priority Pass lounges requires a valid Priority Pass membership card. The fees and General Terms and Conditions of Priority Pass Ltd. and the participating lounges apply. The services are provided by Priority Pass Ltd. For more information, visit Prioritypass.com. Swisscard AECS GmbH does not assume any warranty for offers and benefits of Priority Pass Ltd. and disclaims all liability. The principal cardholder receives complimentary access to the Priority Pass lounges twice per year; each additional admission costs USD 35.

7 Except for fees, interest, chargebacks, cash withdrawals, payments for money transfers and currency exchanges (incl. into monetary surrogates, such as cryptocurrencies, traveler’s checks and topping up cashless means of payment, etc.) or transfers to securities brokers, payments for services in connection with the card (e.g. optional insurance plans) as well as for gambling or any activities similar to gambling or games of chance.

8 As long as you have a valid American Express® card participating in the Membership Rewards program.

9 The discount is only valid when you pay with your American Express® Gold Card. It is cannot be transferred or accumulated and does not apply retroactively or to extras (e.g. child seats, navigation, additional drivers, deductible exclusions, young driver fees, etc.) and taxes. It cannot be paid out in cash. The person renting the car must be at least 21 years old. Some booking periods may not be eligible for the discount. The benefits are provided by Rentalcars.com and their General Terms and Conditions apply. Swisscard AECS GmbH assumes no liability for these benefits, which are generally available on a limited basis.

10 For the detailed Terms and Conditions (incl. insurance sums and liability exclusions), please refer to the Terms and Conditions of Insurance (incl. information for persons insured under the collective insurance), which you can find at swisscard.ch/terms-and-conditions or request from Swisscard AECS GmbH.

11 Up to CHF 3,000 per year will be compensated for repairs or replacement of purchased equipment. The purchased device must have a value of at least CHF 100 and must not be older than four years in case of damage.

12 These eligibility requirements apply to your participation in Pay with Points (additional cardholders do not benefit from Pay with Points).