Offer
- Earn up to $650* in savings and rewards in the first 12 months, including up to 40,000 bonus Scene+ points.
- You will not pay 2.5% foreign transaction fees on any foreign currency purchases, including online shopping and when travelling abroad. Only the exchange rate applies
- Earn 6X Scene+ points on every $1 you spend at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, Voilà by Sobeys, Voilà by IGA, Voilà by Safeway, Chalo! FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les Marchés Tradition, Rachelle Béry and Co-Op.
- Earn 5X Scene+ points for every $1 CAD in eligible purchases at grocery stores, restaurants and entertainment centers.
- Earn 3X Scene+ points for every $1 CAD spent on eligible gas and daily transit. Includes rideshare, buses, taxis, subway, and more.
- Earn 1X Scene+ point for every $1 spent on every other purchase
Card Awards
Fees & Conditions
Value
Advantages
Earnings
Per dollar of purchases
Insurance
Travel Insurance
There may be a daily maximum amount depending on the type of fees paid
Other Insurance
Our review
The Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card only requires a $12,000 minimum income, making it accessible to as many people as possible.
For a limited time, you can earn up to 40,000 points in the first year, which is a $400 value on travel purchases, including Airbnb.
With the Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card, you earn 6 points per dollar spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, Voilà by Sobeys, Voilà by IGA, Voilà by Safeway, Chalo! FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les Marchés Tradition, Rachelle Béry and Co-Op.
Also, you earn 5 points per dollar for:
- grocery stores
- Restaurants
- Entertainment
And 3 points per dollar on gas, transit and streaming services purchases.
You can redeem your points on travel purchases (flights, hotels, all-inclusive and even Airbnb). You can also use your points as cash back rewards with Scene+.
The Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card also offers no foreign currency transaction fees, excellent travel and purchase insurance, concierge service and exclusive American Express benefits (Front of the Line Program).
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the annual fees for the Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card?
This card has an annual fee of $120.
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How does the Scene+ points program work with this card?
Earn 5 Scene+ points per dollar spent in specific categories and 3 points per dollar spent elsewhere.
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Is there a welcome bonus for new members?
Yes, there’s a special welcome offer in Scene+ points.
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Does the card offer any travel benefits?
Yes, it includes travel benefits and allows you to redeem points for travel.
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Which insurance coverages are included?
It includes full travel insurance, including cancellation insurance.
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What other features does the card offer?
Contactless payment and compatibility with mobile payment services.
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Where can I use the Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card in Quebec or Canada?
You can use your Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card at grocery stores like IGA, Metro, Super C, Safeway, Whole Foods, your local Couche-tard or 7Eleven convenience store, your favourite gas station like Esso, Shell, Petro-Canada or any travel provider!
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