Head to head

American Express Business Gold Card vs. TD Cash Credit Card

On the criteria below, American Express Business Gold Card wins 3 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

American Express Business Gold Card

Amex

TD Cash Credit Card

TD Bank

At a glance

American Express Business Gold Card wins 3 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

American Express Business Gold Card wins on first-year math, earning ceiling, and foreign transactions; TD Cash Credit Card wins on annual fee.

Pick the American Express Business Gold Card if year-one math is your priority; take the TD Cash Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

3 vs 1
  • First-year math American Express Business Gold Card

    American Express Business Gold Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee TD Cash Credit Card

    TD Cash Credit Card is $375 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling American Express Business Gold Card

    American Express Business Gold Card earns more on its best category (4× vs 3×).

  • Foreign transactions American Express Business Gold Card

    American Express Business Gold Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$375
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$3,200
First-year net
+$2,825
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Advertising, Dining, Electronics
Selected Second Category, Selected Top Category
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
American Express Membership Rewards
TD Rewards Points

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.