SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express  🇨🇦

Welcome Bonus
Up to $250 cash back
  • 4% cash back on grocery purchases
  • 4% cash back on gas purchases
  • American Express Online Promotional Offers
Annual Fee
$119.88
Interest rates
Purchase Rates
21.99 %
Cash Advance Rates
21.99 %
Balance Transfer Rates

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SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express
Up to $250 cash back
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Updated Oct 8, 2024

Offer

  • Earn a bonus 10% cash back on all purchases for your first 3 months (up to $2,000 in purchases). Plus, earn a $50 statement credit when you make a purchase in month 13. This could add up to $250 in bonus value in your first 13 months.
  • Earn accelerated earn rates on eligible gas and grocery purchases
  • Earn 4% cash back on eligible gas station purchases in Canada, 4% cash back on eligible grocery store purchases in Canada (up to $1,200 cash back annually) and 2% cash back on all other purchases
  • Access events and special offers curated for Cardmembers with Amex ExperiencesTM
  • Extensive insurance coverage and 24/7 Customer Service

Fees & Conditions

Personal Income $0
Household Income $0
Annual Fee $119.88
First Additional Card $0
Foreign Transaction Fee 2.5%
Purchase Rates 21.99%
Cash Advance Rates 21.99%

Value

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Advantages

Welcome Bonus amount Up to $250 cash back
Minimum Spending Required $2,000
Minimum Spending Timeframe (Months) 3 month(s)

Earnings

Per dollar of purchases

All Spending 2 %
Groceries 4 %
Gas 4 %
Dining and Food delivery 2 %
Convenience Stores 2 %
Drugstores 2 %
Local Transport 2 %
Travel 2 %
Entertainment 2 %
Recurring Payments 2 %
Telecom/Internet 2 %
Streaming services 2 %
Online transactions 2 %
Office Supplies 2 %

Insurance

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Interruption Insurance
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$100,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$85,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$500

There may be a daily maximum amount depending on the type of fees paid

Other Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Extended Warranty
1 year
Purchase Protection
90 day(s)
Mobile Device Insurance
$1,000
1 year
Price Protection
Insurance Document

Our review

The SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express is the only credit card in Canada to earn 2% cash back on all purchases. In addition, you get :

  • 4% cash back on gas purchases
  • 4% cash back on grocery purchases

With this welcome offer, you can earn 10% cash back on all purchases (up to $2,000) for the first 3 months, or up to $200. Plus, receive a $50 statement credit after making a purchase in the 13th month.

The SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express Card is especially popular with those who have significant purchases to make: home improvement, furniture or appliance purchases since it offers 2% cash back at all stores.

This Card is stands out by the many insurances it offers : rental car theft and damage, $100,000 travel accident, emergency medical expenses (out-of-province or out-of-country), lost or stolen baggage, flight delay and misdirected baggage, hotel or motel burglary, Purchase Protection, Purchase Security.

Like all American Express Canada Cards, there is no minimum income requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

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