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
3×
3×
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.