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FieldCarta di Credito ITA Airways American ExpressAmerican Express Gold Italy
Bank/providerAmerican ExpressAmerican Express
Joining feeNot specified€0 first-year fee
Renewal fee€6.50/month€20/month from the second year
Best for
  • ITA Airways flyers in Italy who want to earn Volare points
  • Users who want a travel card for airline spending and everyday purchases
  • People who prefer airline rewards with cashback-style value
  • Users in Italy who want a strong Membership Rewards card
  • Shoppers who prefer flexible points instead of simple cashback
  • Travellers who want to use points for travel redemptions
Reward rate
  • 1 Volare point per €1 spent on eligible card purchases
  • 1.5 Volare points per €1 spent on eligible ITA Airways ticketing and services
  • 0.50% cashback on eligible spending during the active Spend & Reward campaign
  • 1 Membership Rewards point per €1 spent on eligible purchases
  • Points can be redeemed for travel, shopping, statement credit, gift cards, and partner rewards
  • Additional American Express offers may provide extra value
Cashback
  • 50% cashback on eligible spending during the active Spend & Reward campaign
  • Cashback is credited directly to the card account
  • Cashback value is designed to complement Volare points earning
  • No direct fixed cashback rate
  • Points can be redeemed for statement credit or rewards depending on redemption option
  • Best value usually comes from Membership Rewards and partner redemptions
Lounge access
  • No standard Included airport lounge access
  • Travel value is mainly through Volare points, ITA Airways benefits, and American Express services
  • No standard unlimited Included airport lounge access
  • Travel value is mainly through Membership Rewards, partner travel benefits, offers, assistance, and insurance benefits
Fuel surcharge waiverNot availableNot available
Welcome benefit
  • Welcome Volare points may be available for eligible new cardholders
  • Promotional cashback or statement-credit offers may be available during campaign periods
  • First-year annual fee may be free for eligible new cardholders
  • Welcome Membership Rewards points may be available during promotional periods
Annual fee waiver condition
  • No standard annual fee waiver
  • Monthly card fee applies after approval
  • First-year fee may be waived for eligible new cardholders
  • No standard ongoing annual fee waiver
Eligibility
  • Applicant should be an adult resident eligible to apply in Italy
  • Applicant should have a valid Italian bank account accepted by American Express Italy
  • Applicant should be eligible to join or hold an ITA Airways Volare account
  • Applicant should be an adult resident eligible to apply in Italy
  • Applicant should have a valid Italian bank account accepted by American Express Italy
  • Applicant should meet American Express income and credit assessment requirements
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