Best Cards Issued by American Express Canada - October 2026

• In your first year as a new Cobalt Cardmember, you can earn 1,250 Membership Rewards^® points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $750 in net purchases on your Card. This could add up to 15,000 points in a year. That’s up to $150 towards a weekend getaway or concert tickets

Card features

• Earn 5X the points on eligible eats and drinks in Canada, including groceries and food delivery. Spend cap applies.
• Earn 3X the points on eligible streaming subscriptions in Canada
• Earn 2X the points for eligible gas, public transit and ride sharing purchases in Canada
• Earn 1 additional point on eligible hotel and car rental bookings via American Express Travel Online
• Earn 1X point for every $1 in Card purchases everywhere else
• Fees: $15.99/month (Equals $191.88 annually) for non-Quebec residents. $191.88/year for Quebec residents.
• Enjoy access to hotel bookings, a room upgrade (when available), 12pm check-in and late check-out (when available), and up to $100 USD hotel credit to use on amenities when charged to the room for a stay of 2 or more consecutive nights through The Hotel Collection from American Express Travel
• Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs
• Access Front Of The Line^® Amex^TM Presale & Reserved Tickets to some of your favourite concerts and theatre performances and special offers and events curated for Cardmembers with Amex Experiences^TM

Apply with confidence!

• See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
• When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
• Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
• A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
• Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

Access special experiences with The Platinum Card^®.

Get up to 100,000 Membership Rewards^® points, worth up to $1,000 toward your next getaway-

• As a new The Platinum Card^® Cardmember, get a welcome bonus of 70,000 points when you charge $10,000 in net purchases to your Card in the first 3 months of Cardmembership
• Plus, get 30,000 points when you make a purchase between the 15th and 17th month after your Cardmembership begins

Card features

• Earn 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible dining and food delivery in Canada, 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible travel, and 1 point for every $1 in all other Card purchases
• Access a $200 Annual Travel Credit through American Express Travel Online or Platinum^® Card Travel Service
• Enjoy a $200 Annual Dining Credit at some of Canada’s best restaurants
• Unlock $200 or more in additional value with Member extras. You can earn statement credits for qualifying purchases with participating brands
• Make the most of the American Express Global Lounge Collection^™, which gives you access to more than 1,550 airport lounges worldwide. The Global Lounge Collection includes the Centurion Lounge^® network, Plaza Premium lounges, and hundreds of other international and domestic lounges that will enhance your travel experience. Terms and conditions apply
• Enjoy flexible ways to use your points such as statement credits for any eligible purchase charged to your Card, new travel purchases booked on American Express Travel Online through the Flexible Points Travel Program, and eligible flights through the Fixed Points Travel Program
• Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs
• Enjoy complimentary benefits that offer an average value of $550 USD at over 1,600 extraordinary properties worldwide when you book Fine Hotels + Resorts
• Platinum Cardmembers can enjoy access to special events and unique opportunities
• Enjoy premium benefits at the Toronto Pearson Airport
• You will also have access to many leading hotel and car rental companies’ loyalty programs. Our partners include Marriott International, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Hertz and Avis
• Interest applies in accordance with your Cardmember Agreement, Information Box, and Disclosure statement if the total New Balance is not paid by the Payment Due Date each month. All payments must be received by the Payment Due Date shown on the monthly statement

Apply with confidence!

• See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
• When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
• Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
• A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
• Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

 

Earn up to 60,000 Membership Rewards^® points:

• New American Express^® Gold Rewards Cardmembers, earn 5,000 Membership Rewards^® points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $1,000 in net purchases on your Card

Card features

• Earn 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases for eligible travel purchases, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more
• Earn 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases at eligible gas stations, grocery stores and drugstores in Canada, and 1 point for every $1 in Card purchases everywhere else
• The Card is now available in your choice of Gold or Rose Gold metal options
• Receive a C$50 statement credit when you charge your American Express Gold Rewards Card for NEXUS membership or renewal fees
• You have access to an annual $100 CAD Travel Credit, compliments of your American Express Gold Rewards Card. Use the credit once annually towards any single travel booking of $100 or more charged to your Gold Rewards Card through American Express Travel Online
• As a Gold Rewards Cardmember, you can receive complimentary membership in Priority Pass^TM – one of the world’s largest independent airport lounge programs. Escape the chaos of airports and relax in an oasis of calm and simply enjoy the fact that the travel experience has begun before your plane has even left the ground. Enrollment is required and entry fees apply
• Enjoy four (4) free visits per calendar year to Plaza Premium lounges in Canada. Entry fees apply once complimentary visits have been used
• Charge any eligible purchase to your credit Card then log in to redeem your earned points for a statement credit
• Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs
• 1 Free Additional Gold Rewards Card (a $50 value) to help you earn points faster
• Subject to approval. The preferred rate for purchases is 21.99% and funds advances is 21.99%. If you have Missed Payments, the applicable rates for your account will be 25.99% and/or 29.99%. See the information box included with the application for the definition of Missed Payment and which rates apply to charges on your account and other details.

Apply with confidence!

• See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
• When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
• Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
• A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
• Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

Earn up to 70,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy^® points

• New Marriott Bonvoy^® American Express^®* Cardmembers can earn up to 60,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy^® Points after you spend $3,000 on your Card in your first 3 months of Cardmembership
• Plus, earn 10,000 points after you spend $500 on your Card in your 13th month of Cardmembership

Card features

• Earn 5 points for every dollar in eligible Card purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy^®
• Earn 2 points for every $1 in all other Card purchases
• Receive an Annual Free Night Award for up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide every year after your first anniversary
• No annual fee on Additional Cards.
• Redeem points for free nights with no blackout dates at over 7,000 of the world’s most desired hotels
• Automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status membership.
• Receive 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year with your Marriott Bonvoy^® American Express^®* Card. These can be used towards attaining the next level of Elite status in the Marriott Bonvoy program.
• Enjoy an automatic upgrade to Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status when you reach $30,000 in purchases on the Card each year or when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your card

Apply with confidence!

• See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
• When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
• Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
• A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
• Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

• Get the Card that lets you live in the moment while getting ready for the future. The American Express^® Green Card lets you go for it with every swipe or tap of your Card
• As a new American Express^® Green Cardmember, you can earn a Welcome Bonus of 10,000 Membership Rewards^® points when you charge $1,000 in purchases to your Card in the first 3 months of Cardmembership. That’s $100 towards groceries or concert tickets
• Earn 1x the points on Card purchases
• Charge an eligible purchase to your Card and redeem your Membership Rewards points for a statement credit (All eligible purchases: 1,000 points = $10 statement credit)
• With Amex Experiences^TM and Front Of The Line^® Amex Presale Tickets^®, American Express Cardmembers get access to amazing events in Canada
• Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs

Apply with confidence!

• See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
• When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
• Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
• A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
• Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

• During your first 3 months of membership with the SimplyCash^® Card from American Express, you can earn a bonus of 5% cash back on all your purchases (up to $2,000 in purchases). This offer is in addition to your everyday cash back rates. That’s up to $100 in bonus cash back.
• Earn 2% cash back on eligible purchases at Canadian gas stations, 2% cash back on eligible purchases at Canadian grocery stores (up to $300 cash back per year), and 1.25% cash back on all other eligible purchases.
• Access events and special offers curated for Cardmembers with Amex Experiences^TM
• Insurance coverage and 24/7 Customer Service

Apply with confidence!

• See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
• When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
• Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
• A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
• Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

• Get a bonus of 10% cash back on all your purchases during your first 3 months (up to $2,000 in purchases). Plus, get a $50 account credit when you make a purchase in the 13th month. You could accumulate up to $250 in bonus value during your first 13 months.
• Get enhanced earning rates on eligible gas and grocery purchases
• Get 4% cash back on eligible gas purchases in Canada, 4% cash back on eligible grocery purchases in Canada (up to $1,200 cash back per year), and 2% cash back on all other purchases
• Annual Fee: $9.99 per month (totaling $119.88 per year) for residents outside Quebec. $119 per year for residents of Quebec
• Access events and special offers curated for Cardmembers with Amex Experiences^TM
• Benefit from extensive insurance coverage and 24/7 customer service

Apply with confidence!

• See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
• When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
• Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
• A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
• Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

• New American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Cardmembers can earn up to 45,000 Aeroplan points:
  • Earn 35,000 Aeroplan points after spending $7,500 in purchases on your Card within the first 6 months.
  • Plus, earn an additional 10,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $1,000 in the 13th month.
  • You could earn up to $1,550 in value within your first 13 months. When you combine the Welcome Bonus offer of up to $900 in value, your earn potential in accelerated and everyday spend earn rate categories with approximately $515 in value, and the $140 in value you get from exceptional benefits, you can earn up to $1,550 or more in value within your first 13 months. Terms and usage assumptions apply.

• Notice: As of Jan 12, 2027, the American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Card annual fee will increase to $150. Annual fees charged on or after this date will reflect the new fee. The Additional Aeroplan^®* Card annual fee will increase to $59. The Additional Aeroplan^®* No Fee Card will be renamed to the Additional Aeroplan^®* Companion Card and the annual fee will increase to $25. Learn more about new benefits.

Card features

• Standard Earn Rate: Earn 2X the points on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada^®* and Air Canada Vacations^®*
• Standard Earn Rate: Earn 1.5X the points on eligible Dining and Food Delivery purchases in Canada
• Standard Earn Rate: Earn 1X the points on everything else
• Enjoy your first checked bag free (up to 23kg/50lb) for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada^®* flights
• Get 1,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) for every $20,000 in eligible net purchases charged to your Card, up to 25,000 SQC
• As an American Express Aeroplan Cardmember, you can often book flight rewards for even fewer points with preferred pricing
• Amex Experiences^TM opens doors for you to access a number of special events, including special dining experiences, VIP parties, advance film screenings and more
• Enjoy an array of travel related insurance benefits such as Lost or Stolen Baggage Insurance and up to $500,000 in Travel Accident Insurance
• 24/7 Customer Service and Emergency Card Replacement
• As part of our commitment to sustainability, the American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Card has been made with 70% reclaimed plastic
• No pre-set spending limit on purchases gives you flexibility. Using a charge card is a great way to manage your finances as the balance must be paid in full each month*

Apply with confidence!

• See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
• When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
• Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
• A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
• Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

New cardholders of the American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card can earn up to 85,000 Aeroplan points

• • Earn 60,000 points after spending $7,500 on your Card within your first 3 months of Cardmembership
    
  • Plus, earn an additional 25,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $2,500 in the 13th month
  • Earn up to $4,400 in value within your first 13 months. When you combine the welcome bonus offer of up to $1,700 in value with your earning potential from normal and accelerated spending categories offering approximately $1,760 and the $1,000 in value you get with exceptional benefits, you can earn up to $4,400 or more in value within your first 13 months. Terms and usage assumptions apply.

• Notice: As of Jan 12, 2027, the American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card annual fee will increase to $799. Annual fees charged on or after this date will reflect the new fee. The Additional Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card annual fee will increase to $249. The Additional Aeroplan^®* Reserve No Fee Card will be renamed to the Additional Aeroplan^®* Reserve Companion Card and the annual fee will increase to $25. Learn more about new benefits.

Card features

• Cardmembers can now get an extra night free for every 3 hotel nights redeemed with Aeroplan points. Enjoy even more at over 300,000 hotel properties worldwide
• Highest Air Canada earn rate on an Aeroplan payment card in Canada: Earn 3X the points on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada^®* and Air Canada Vacations^®*
• Standard Earn Rate: Earn 2X the points on eligible Dining and Food Delivery purchases in Canada and earn 1.25X the points on everything else
  
• Get through the airport quicker with Air Canada Priority Check-In, Air Canada Priority Boarding and Air Canada Priority Baggage Handling
• Enjoy access to select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges^™* and Air Canada Café^™ in North America for you and a guest, with a same day ticket on a departing Air Canada^®* or Star Alliance^®* flight
• Enjoy your eligible first checked bag free for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada flights
• Get a 10% Head Start. Starting in 2027, eligible Basic Cardmembers with Aeroplan Elite^TM* Status will receive a 10% head start toward qualification, based on Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) accumulated the year before. Roll over any unallocated unused eUpgrade Credits to the following year to enjoy during your travels
• Get access with your American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card to more than 1,200 Priority Pass airport lounges That means an oasis of comfort before your flight—regardless of your choice of airline or cabin class
• Receive up to $100 CAD in statement credits every four years when a NEXUS application or renewal fee is charged to your American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
• Receive one Annual Worldwide Companion Pass when you spend $25,000 in net purchases prior to your Card anniversary date; your Pass entitles you to buy an accompanying Air Canada economy class ticket for a companion at a fixed base fare from $99 to a maximum of $599 CAD (plus taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges)
• Amex Experiences^TM opens doors for you to access a number of special events, including special dining experiences, VIP parties, advance film screenings and more
• Get more from your travel experience at Toronto Pearson International Airport with:
  • Access to Pearson Priority Security Lane
  • Complimentary valet service at the Express Park and Daily Park
  • 15% discount on parking rates at the Express Park and Daily Park
  • 15% discount on Auto Care services
• American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card is made from precision cut and engraved 13 g metal – it’s the perfect companion on your next exceptional journey
• Insurance Coverage: whether you’re shopping nearby or travelling abroad, you can feel confident knowing you can be taken care of

Apply with confidence!

• See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
• When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
• Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
• A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
• Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

Earn up to 90,000 Welcome Bonus Aeroplan^®* points.

• Earn 65,000 Aeroplan points after spending $10,500 on your Card within the first 3 months as a new American Express Aeroplan^®* Business Reserve Cardmember.
• Plus, earn 25,000 Aeroplan points^® when you spend $3,500 in month 13.

• Notice: As of Jan 12, 2027, the American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Business Reserve Card annual fee will increase to $799. Annual fees charged on or after this date will reflect the new fee. The Employee Aeroplan^®* Business Reserve Card annual fee will increase to $249. The Employee Aeroplan^®* Business Reserve No Fee Card will be renamed to the Employee Aeroplan^®* Business Reserve Expense Card and the annual fee will increase to $25. Learn more about new benefits.

Earn Aeroplan points that you can redeem in a variety of ways.

• You can earn up to $5,600 in value within your first 13 months. When you combine the Welcome Bonus offer of up to $1,800 in value, your earn potential in accelerated and everyday spend earn rate categories with approximately $2,825 in value, and the $1,000 in value you get from exceptional benefits, you can earn up to $5,600 or more in value within your first 13 months. Terms and usage assumptions apply.
• Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations^®*, 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible hotels and car rentals.
• Earn 1.25 points for every $1 spent on everything else.

Make the most out of a full suite of business management tools that give you more control over your business – anytime and anywhere.

• Leverage your cash flow with the option of carrying a balance or paying in full each month
• Control employee expenses plus track and accumulate points on your account with Employee Cards, so you have an opportunity to maximize the points you earn.

Unlock business travel possibilities to make every work trip one to look forward to.

• Access more than 1,200 Priority Pass^™ airport lounges around the globe. That means an oasis of comfort before your flight—regardless of your choice of airline or cabin class
• Enjoy access to select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges^™ for you and a guest, and Air Canada Café^™; in North America, with a same day ticket on a departing Air Canada or Star Alliance^®* flight
• Enjoy Priority Check-In, Priority Boarding, and Priority Baggage Handling when you fly with Air Canada, together with up to eight companions
• Receive one Annual Worldwide Companion Pass when you spend $25,000 in net purchases prior to your Card anniversary date; your Pass entitles you to buy an accompanying Air Canada economy class ticket for a companion at a fixed base fare from $99 to a maximum of $599 CAD (plus taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges)
• Stay focused on getting where you need to go. Receive up to $100 CAD in statement credits every four years when NEXUS application or renewal fees are charged to your Aeroplan Business Reserve Card.
• Pay with your American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card and present your Aeroplan Membership Card at over 170 Aeroplan partner brands and 120 online retailers via the Aeroplan eStore to earn points twice
• If you’re departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport, enjoy the benefits of being an American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Cardmember. Get more from your travel experience with access to Pearson Priority Security Lane, Complimentary Valet Service, 15% discount on parking rates, and 15% discount on Car Care Services
• Get a 10% Head Start. Starting in 2027, eligible Basic Cardmembers with Aeroplan Elite^™* Status will receive a 10% head start toward qualification, based on Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) accumulated the year before. Roll over any unallocated unused eUpgrade Credits to the following year to enjoy during your travels.
• Enjoy priority access to the standby list and eUpgrades. Get prioritized on the standby waitlist for an Air Canada flight and higher priority when you request an eUpgrade
• Get 1,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) for every $5,000 in eligible net purchases charged to your Card, up to 25,000 SQC
• Book flight reward tickets for even fewer points with Air Canada. In addition to flights, you can also redeem for hotel stays, car rentals, vacation packages, merchandise and more.
• Unlock two-car-class rental upgrades, expedited service, dedicated phone line, and more with complimentary upgrade to Avis President’s Club