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American Express® Gold Rewards Card

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Network Provider: American Express
Provider: American Express
Type: Rewards
Annual fee: $250
Purchase interest rate: 20.99%
Cash advance rate: 21.99%
Balance transfer rate: N/A
Credit Needed: Good (650-749)

Card description

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
This could add up to 60,000 points in a year. That’s up to $600 towards your next vacation
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 $50 CAD statement credit when a NEXUS application or renewal fee is charged to your American Express Gold Rewards Card
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) complimentary visits per Calendar year to Plaza Premium Lounges across 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 20.99% and funds advances is 21.99%. If you have Missed Payments, the applicable rates for your account will be 23.99% and/or 26.99%. 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
American Express is not responsible for maintaining of monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details and current product information click the Apply now link. Conditions apply.

Card Features

24/7 Customer Service
Airport Lounge Access
American Express Hotel Collection
Annual Travel Credit
Car Rental Insurance
Entertainment Benefits
Extended Warranty
Purchase Protection
Rental Car Discounts
Rental Car Insurance
Travel Cancellation
Travel Insurance

About This Card

The American Express^® Gold Rewards card offers users a variety of benefits, including the ability to collect reward points. Reward points can be redeemed for travel expenses, like vacation packages and flights.

For every $1 spent at eligable gas stations, grocery stores and drugstores in Canada , cardholders receive two reward points. New cardholders get up to 60,000 bonus points when they spend 5,000 Membership Rewards® points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $1,000 in net purchases on your Card

You can also receive a $50 CAD statement credit when a NEXUS application or renewal fee is charged to your American Express Gold Rewards Card

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, keep in mind that as a new cardmember you'll also be entitled to American Express's 24-7 customer service and fraud protection. For an extra fee, cardholders can partake in an additional American Express rewards program.

Why use the American Express Gold Rewards card?

No preset credit limit - When it comes to how much you can spend on this card, you can charge whatever you think you can afford, as you must pay off the full balance at the end of the billing cycle.

Maximize the value of your points - The American Express Gold Rewards card allows users to transfer their reward points to their frequent flyer program. Eligible programs include Aeroplan and Avios.

Make purchases with Apple Pay - Gold Rewards cardholders can be discreet and charge purchases through their phone using Apple Pay.

Access to insurance benefits and discounts - As the owner of an American Express Gold Rewards card, you have access to numerous benefits, including extended warranties on purchases, protection against theft, rental car discounts and insurance, and travel insurance.

Complimentary hotel credits - American Express is partnered with The Hotel Collection, which has over 600 member hotels and resorts in over 30 countries. When holders of the American Express Business Gold Rewards book a stay with one of these member hotels through American Express Travel, they're entitled to:

A credit of up to $100 USD for amenities like spa treatments, golf, and dining experiences (room service excluded).
A complimentary room upgrade at check-in, when available.

Use points to pay for your trip — the whole trip - Points earned on the American Express Gold Rewards card can be used to pay for all types of travel expenses, including flights and hotels. The points can even be used to pay for processing and service fees, as well as taxes associated with the cost of the trip.

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