Head to head

American Express Green Card vs. TD Cash Credit Card

On the criteria below, American Express Green Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

American Express Green Card

Amex

TD Cash Credit Card

TD Bank

At a glance

American Express Green Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

American Express Green Card wins on first-year math and foreign transactions; TD Cash Credit Card wins on annual fee.

Pick the American Express Green 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

2 vs 1 (1 tie)
  • First-year math American Express Green Card

    American Express Green Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee TD Cash Credit Card

    TD Cash Credit Card is $150 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

  • Foreign transactions American Express Green Card

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

By the numbers

Annual fee
$150
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$640
First-year net
+$490
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Dining Worldwide, Transit, Travel
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.