When you are approved for a new American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Card you will earn 10,000 Membership Rewards bonus points after your first purchase that can be redeemed for a $100 gift card. With this offer there is no fee for the first year. If you do not find the rewards sufficient to make the card worth keeping be sure to cancel before the second year to avoid the annual fee. Click on the link below for more information or to apply.