Which American Express card offers the best welcome bonus in June 2026?

For June 2026, the highest bonus goes to the American Express Platinum Card, with up to 170,000 Membership Rewards points. The Aeroplan Premium Card American Express follows, with up to 150,000 Aeroplan points. These two enhanced offers end on July 28, 2026. For small business cards, the Business Platinum Card reaches 120,000 Membership Rewards points. If you spend less, the Gold Rewards Card remains more accessible: up to 60,000 points with a lower spending requirement. In Quebec, the Cobalt Card targets 15,000 points over 12 months.

Are Amex welcome bonuses available if I have already had the same card?

American Express Canada applies a lifetime eligibility rule to its welcome bonuses. If you have already received the bonus on a specific product (Cobalt, Gold, Platinum, Aeroplan, Marriott Bonvoy), you generally cannot get it a second time on the same product. The restriction targets the product: moving from a personal Cobalt to a Gold Rewards Card counts as a new product, and therefore a new bonus. Many milesopedia community members switch Amex products every 12 to 18 months to accumulate bonuses legitimately.

How long does it take to unlock Amex bonuses for June 2026?

Most American Express offers require a minimum spend within the first 3 months following approval. The Platinum Card awards 90,000 points after $10,000 in purchases in 3 months, then 40,000 points after $45,000 in purchases in 12 months, and 40,000 points on a purchase made between the 15th and 17th month, for a total of 170,000 points. The Cobalt Card is spread out over 12 months instead, at $750 per month, for its 15,000 points. Always check the exact terms of your offer: exclusive Milesopedia offers sometimes show a lower spending requirement than the public offer.

Can you transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Aeroplan and other programs?

Yes. Membership Rewards points earned with the Cobalt, Gold Rewards, Platinum, and Business Platinum Cards transfer at a 1:1 ratio to Aeroplan, British Airways Executive Club, Etihad Guest, Cathay Asia Miles, and Delta SkyMiles, and at a 5:6 ratio to Marriott Bonvoy. Amex Aeroplan cards (Aeroplan Card up to 45,000 points and Aeroplan Premium Card up to 150,000 points) directly accumulate Aeroplan points, with no transfer step. Many milesopedia readers combine a transferable points card with an Aeroplan card for more flexibility.

Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine is the President and Founder of Milesopedia and a leading expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel across Canada, France, and the U.S.A. Now 40 years old and a father of two, he has explored more than 100 countries—many of them alongside his wife Audrey and their children. Specializing in loyalty programs such as Aeroplan, Flying Blue, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, Jean-Maximilien helps travellers unlock the full potential of their points and benefits. His mission: empower others to travel better and smarter across North America and Europe.

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