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American Express Cards in Canada

All the Amex cards from my Amex ranking video, from the free Amex Green to the $799 Platinum.

  1. American Express Cobalt Card

    American Express Cobalt Card

    5x points on groceries, restaurants and food delivery.

    Fee: $15.99 a month

    • Groceries, restaurants, food delivery: 5x points (up to 12,500 points a month)
    • Streaming: 3x points
    • Gas, transit, rideshare: 2x points
    Facts and sign-up links →
  2. The Platinum Card from American Express

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Amex's top card, with lounge access and lots of credits.

    Annual fee: $799

    • Dining and food delivery: 2x points
    • Travel: 2x points
    • Everything else: 1x points
    Facts and sign-up links →
  3. American Express Gold Rewards Card

    American Express Gold Rewards Card

    2x points on travel, gas, groceries and drugstores.

    Annual fee: $250

    • Travel: 2x points
    • Gas, groceries, drugstores: 2x points
    • Everything else: 1x points
    Facts and sign-up links →
  4. Amex SimplyCash Preferred

    Amex SimplyCash Preferred

    4% on gas and groceries, 2% on everything else.

    Fee: $9.99 a month

    • Gas: 4%
    • Groceries: 4% (up to $1,200 cash back a year)
    • Everything else: 2%
    Facts and sign-up links →
  5. Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card

    Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card

    Marriott points and a free night every year.

    Annual fee: $120 ($150 from Feb 9, 2027)

    • Marriott hotels: 5 points per $1
    • Everything else: 2 points per $1
    • Free night: Up to 35,000 points, every year after year one
    Facts and sign-up links →
  6. American Express Green Card

    American Express Green Card

    A no-fee way into Amex Membership Rewards points.

    Annual fee: $0

    • Everything: 1x points
    • Points transfer: 1:1 to airline and hotel partners
    Facts and sign-up links →
  7. American Express Aeroplan Card

    American Express Aeroplan Card

    Aeroplan points and a free checked bag on Air Canada.

    Annual fee: $120 ($150 from Jan 12, 2027)

    • Air Canada: 2x points
    • Dining and food delivery: 1.5x points
    • Everything else: 1x points
    Facts and sign-up links →
  8. American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card

    American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card

    Amex's top Aeroplan card.

    Annual fee: $599 ($799 from Jan 12, 2027)

    • Air Canada: 3x points
    • Dining and food delivery: 2x points
    • Everything else: 1.25x points
    Facts and sign-up links →

Side by Side

CardAnnual feeNetworkIncome needed
Amex Cobalt$15.99 a monthAmexNot listed
Amex Platinum$799AmexNot listed
Amex Gold$250AmexNot listed
Amex SimplyCash Preferred$9.99 a monthAmexNot listed
Marriott Bonvoy Amex$120 ($150 from Feb 9, 2027)AmexNot listed
Amex Green$0AmexNot listed
Amex Aeroplan$120 ($150 from Jan 12, 2027)AmexNot listed
Amex Aeroplan Reserve$599 ($799 from Jan 12, 2027)AmexNot listed

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