American Express Gold checklist: 5 things to do when you get the card

A few years ago, I applied for the American Express® Gold Card, which has since become one of my favorite rewards cards.It offers a high earning rate on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets, as well as statement credits that more than cover its annual fee.Here are five things to do when you get your new card to make its $325 annual fee worth it (see rates and fees).Activate your dining and Uber benefitsWith the Amex Gold, you are eligible for up to $10 in monthly statement credits (up to $120 each calendar year) when you use your card at participating dining partners.These partners include Buffalo Wild Wings, The Cheesecake Factory, Five Guys, Grubhub and Wonder.You need to enroll your card for this perk on the Amex site or through the Amex mobile app under "Benefits," so do that as soon as you get your new card.OSCAR WONG/GETTY IMAGESThe Amex Gold also offers up to $120 in annual Uber Cash each calendar year, distributed in up to $10 monthly increments. These credits can be used for Uber rides and Uber Eats orders in the U.S.Unlike the monthly up-to-$10 dining credit, which operates as a statement credit when used, this credit deposits up to $10 into your Uber acc...