American Express® Gold Rewards Card
Earn up to 60,000 Membership Rewards® points1*
by earning 5,000 Membership Rewards points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $1,000 on your Card in your first year as a new American Express® Gold Rewards Cardmember. This could add up to 60,000 points in a year.1*
That’s up to $600 towards your next vacation.12
*Current or former Cardmembers with this Card are not eligible for this offer. Other terms apply.
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Wherever you’re going, Gold gets you there
Note: Once you click Apply Now you will not be able to change the colour of the Card you selected once you submit your application.
Card Type
Credit Card
Annual Fee
$250 Annual Fee
Additional Cards
1 Free Additional Gold Rewards Card2 - a $50 value $50 annual fee for Additional Gold Rewards Cards2
Annual Interest Rate
21.99% on purchases and 21.99% on funds advances*
Every point counts with Amex.
Whether you choose to redeem your points to cover your groceries or a flight for your next getaway, get the Card that makes life more rewarding.12
How You Earn
2X
POINTS
On travel
Including eligible flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more3
2X
POINTS
On everyday purchases
On eligible gas, grocery & drugstore purchases in Canada3
1X
POINTS
On everything else
From dining to takeout, subscriptions, shopping, and more3
1
ADDITIONAL POINT
On Amex Travel Online
On eligible hotel or car rental bookings4
Featured Benefits
Enjoy all the benefits to make travel go the extra mile.
You can receive one $100 Annual Travel Credit to redeem for bookings through American Express Travel Online.29
Get airport lounge access to start relaxing early.
Enjoy four (4) complimentary visits per calendar year to Plaza Premium Lounges39 across Canada. Entry fees apply once complimentary visits have been used.
Gold or Rose Gold: you get to choose.
Your American Express® Gold Rewards Card is made with 13g stainless steel metal. Available in your choice of Gold or Rose Gold.
Get travel benefits for the adventures ahead of you.
You can receive a $50 CAD statement credit when a NEXUS◊ application or renewal fee is charged to your American Express® Gold Rewards Card.40
Travel with points using the Flexible Points Travel Program.
Redeem for travel booked through American Express Travel Services or at americanexpress.ca/travel. Pay with your Card, points or a combination of both!8
Pay for almost anything with points
From groceries and gas to travel and streaming services, you can redeem your Membership Rewards points with Use Points for Purchases to cover eligible Card purchases. 1,000 points = $10 for all eligible purchases
All Benefits
Plan It® - The American Express® Installment Program
Find control and flexibility with Plan It. Split large purchases into monthly installments. Terms and conditions apply
- No additional credit checks or applications
- No additional interest and a fixed monthly fee
- Earn rewards as usual
- Learn more at amex.ca/installments
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Eligibility
To save time, make sure you can say yes to all of the following before applying for the American Express® Gold Rewards Card:
You are a Canadian resident and have a Canadian credit file
You are the age of majority in the province or territory where you live
Important Information
*Subject to approval. The preferred rate for purchases is 21.99% and funds advances is 21.99%. If you have2 separateMissed Payments, the applicable rates for your account willbe25.99%.If you have 3 or more separate MissedPayments, the applicable rates will be 28.99%.See the Information box includedwith the application for the definition of Missed Payment and which rates apply tochanges on your account and other details.
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