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American Express Gold Rewards Card

Name: American Express Gold Rewards Card
Brand: American Express
Price: 250 CAD
Availability: InStock

American Express · Amex MR

A mid-tier American Express Rewards card earning 2x on travel, gas, groceries, and drugstores. Suits everyday spenders at $250/yr.

$250/yr

Annual Fee

Best Earn

2.5%

FX Fee

None

Min. Income

Apply for the American Express Gold Rewards Card

You'll be taken to the issuer's secure application page.

Earn Rates

All Purchases

2xpoints

2×

Dining & restaurants

2xpoints

2×

Drugstore & pharmacy

2xpoints

2×

Entertainment

2xpoints

2×

Everything Else

1xpoints

1×

Food Delivery

2xpoints

2×

Gas & fuel

2xpoints

2×

Groceries

2xpoints

2×

Rideshare

2xpoints

2×

Streaming services

2xpoints

2×

Transit & commuting

2xpoints

2×

Travel

2xpoints

2×

Airport Lounge Access

Plaza Premium Lounges4 visits/year

4 complimentary visits per calendar year to Plaza Premium Lounges across Canada

Transfer Partners

Aeroplan

Ratio 1:1Time instant

British Airways Avios

Ratio 1:1Time 1-2 days

Air France KLM Flying Blue

Ratio 1:1Time instant

Cathay Pacific Asia Miles

Ratio 4:3Time few days to 1 week

Delta Skymiles

Ratio 4:3Time instant

Etihad Guest

Ratio 4:3Time instant

Marriott Bonvoy

Ratio 5:6Time instant

Hilton Honors

Ratio 1:1Time few days

Rates and availability subject to change.

Insurance & Protection

Trip cancellation — $3,000/trip · charge required · Only Amex MR bookings through Amex Travel

Trip interruption — $6,000/trip · charge required

Baggage delay/loss

Rental car collision — CDW/LDW · MSRP ≤ $85,000 · up to 48 days

Purchase protection — 120-day coverage

Extended warranty

Pros

Flexible Amex Membership Rewards points
Strong travel insurance coverage
No foreign transaction fees
Premium concierge services

Cons

$250 annual fee
Limited acceptance vs Visa/Mastercard
Points transfer partners may vary

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