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
$119 (QC)
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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Offer

  • Get a bonus of 10% cash back on all your purchases during your first 3 months (up to $2,000 in purchases). Plus, get a $50 account credit when you make a purchase in the 13th month. You could accumulate up to $250 in bonus value during your first 13 months.
  • Get enhanced earning rates on eligible gas and grocery purchases
  • Get 4% cash back on eligible gas purchases in Canada, 4% cash back on eligible grocery purchases in Canada (up to $1,200 cash back per year), and 2% cash back on all other purchases
  • Annual Fee: $9.99 per month (totaling $119.88 per year) for residents outside Quebec. $119 per year for residents of Quebec
  • Access events and special offers curated for Cardmembers with Amex ExperiencesTM
  • Benefit from extensive insurance coverage and 24/7 customer service

Apply with confidence!

  • See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
  • When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
  • Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
  • A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
  • Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

Fees & Conditions

Personal Income $0
Household Income $0
Annual Fee $119.88
Annual Fee (Quebec) $119
First Additional Card $0
Foreign Transaction Fee 2.5%

Value

Calculate the rewards
Your Monthly Spending
Year 1
Year 2+
Welcome Bonus
0 $
Annual Credit
Travel benefits
VIP Lounges
First year offer value
Rewards Earned
Annual fee
Net value

Advantages

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

This section sets out the maximum coverage amounts or periods. Please review your insurance certificate for details, exclusions and limitations of your coverage, terms and conditions apply.

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 that offers 2% cash back on all purchases. In addition, you can get:

  • 4% cash back at gas stations
  • 4% cash back at grocery stores

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

The SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express is particularly popular with those who have significant purchases to make: renovations, furniture or appliance purchases, as it offers 2% at all merchants.

This Card stands out for the numerous insurances offered: car rental theft and damage, $100,000 travel accident, emergency medical expenses (outside the province or country), lost or stolen baggage, flight delay and misdirected baggage, hotel or motel burglary, Purchase Protection, Buyer’s Assurance.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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