Is the Amex Green still worth $150 a year?
At renewal there's no welcome bonus left, just the fee against what the card earns and the credits you actually use. Here's that renewal year for three spending profiles, compared with switching to a no-fee card. Terms verified Oct 5, 2026.
| Profile | Amex Green after fee | Best alternative | Pays | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday spender About $2,000 a month, mostly groceries and errands, one trip a year. | $347 | Wells Fargo Autograph | $535 | Cancel or downgrade Keep only if its unpriced perks are worth over $188 a year to you. |
| Balanced About $3,500 a month with a few trips a year and regular dining out. | $912 | Wells Fargo Autograph | $1,055 | Cancel or downgrade Keep only if its unpriced perks are worth over $143 a year to you. |
| Frequent traveler About $5,000 a month, heavy on flights, hotels and restaurants, some trips abroad. | $1,740 | Wells Fargo Autograph | $1,782 | Cancel or downgrade Keep only if its unpriced perks are worth over $42 a year to you. |
Profiles use typed totals, so merchant credits (rideshare, delivery, streaming) aren't counted here.Answer a few questions in the calculator below and the verdict updates.
The credits, and what it takes to use them
Up to $219 a year on paper. They only offset the fee to the extent you'd have spent that money anyway.
| Credit | How it works |
|---|---|
| $219 CLEAR+ credit | Up to $219 per calendar year on a CLEAR+ membership (auto-renewing) charged to the card. Raised from $209 when CLEAR+ went to $219 on 2026-07-01. |
Run it on your own spending
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