Per dollar of purchases
There may be a daily maximum amount depending on the type of fees paid
The Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card only requires a minimum income of $12,000, making it accessible to the greatest number of people.
Until July 1, 2025, you can earn up to 40 000 Scene+ points in welcome bonus, broken down as follows:
That’s $400 worth of travel (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:
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).
This card has an annual fee of $120.
Earn 5 Scene+ points per dollar spent in specific categories and 3 points per dollar spent elsewhere.
Yes, there’s a special welcome offer in Scene+ points.
Yes, it includes travel benefits and allows you to redeem points for travel.
It includes full travel insurance, including cancellation insurance.
Contactless payment and compatibility with mobile payment services.
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!
*Conditions apply. Rates, fees and other information are effective as of January 3, 2025. Subject to change.
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