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Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard®

Earns Amtrak Guest Rewards Counts Toward 5/24
Welcome Offer
20,000 Bonus Points

Earn 20,000 bonus Amtrak Guest Rewards points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 billing cycles of account opening.

How to Earn Rewards
3x Amtrak Guest Rewards points per $1 spent on Amtrak travel, including onboard purchases
2x Amtrak Guest Rewards points per $1 spent on dining, travel (general), transit, and rideshare
1x Amtrak Guest Rewards point per $1 spent on all other purchases
Key Benefits

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Round-Trip Companion Coupon Annually + at Account Opening
Receive a round-trip companion coupon at account opening and each cardmember anniversary, with a value of up to $300 when redeemed for Amtrak travel. Blackout dates apply. It allows a companion to ride Amtrak with you for free on a round-trip booking.
One-Class Upgrade Coupon Annually + at Account Opening
Receive a one-class upgrade coupon at account opening AND each cardmember anniversary. Upgrade your seat to the next class (e.g., Coach to Business, or Business to First) on a paid Amtrak ticket.
Station Lounge Pass Annually + at Account Opening
Receive a station lounge pass at account opening AND each cardmember anniversary. Access to Amtrak's Metropolitan Lounges in select stations (NYC Penn, DC Union, Chicago Union, Philadelphia 30th Street, Boston South, Portland Union, etc.).
20% Rebate on Amtrak Onboard Food & Beverage Purchases
Receive a 20% statement credit rebate on Amtrak onboard food and beverage purchases when paid with this card.

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Receive a round-trip companion coupon at account opening and each cardmember anniversary, with a value of up to $300 when redeemed for Amtrak travel. Blackout dates apply. It allows a companion to ride Amtrak with you for free on a round-trip booking.
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Offer History

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Offer Spend Req. Date
20,000 Bonus Points $1,000 in 3 billing cycles Current
35,000 Bonus PointsElevated Standard spend Past elevated (October 2024)
40,000 Bonus PointsElevated $2,000 in 3 billing cycles Limited-time elevated offer (returns 2-3x per year); past instances: April 2025, Summer 2025, ended August 2025 and December 2025

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Points for normal people.

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