Amex Cash Back Credit Cards: Up to $400 Bonus!

Updated Oct 30, 2024
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Alexandrine Bertrand

Alexandrine Bertrand

Alexandrine Bertrand
An avid solo traveller, Alexandrine is an expert on loyalty programmes such as Aeroplan, Avios, AIR MILES, Flying Blue and Marriott Bonvoy. With a budget-conscious approach, she helps travellers make the most of their points and miles to experience affordable, off-the-beaten-path getaways. She also shares a love of gastronomy and enjoys exploring local flavours and culinary traditions.
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SimplyCash™ Preferred Card from American Express Featured
To the point Here are the new offers for cash back credit cards offering high returns on all your purchases.

Cash Back Credit Cards

SimplyCash™ Preferred Card from American Express

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.

SimplyCash™ Card from American Express

Do you want a cash back credit card with no annual fee and a great earning rate for everyday purchases? Here’s an option for you: the SimplyCash® Card from American Express.

With this no-annual-fee credit card, you earn:

  • 2% cash back on gas purchases
  • 2% cash back on grocery purchases
  • 1.25% cash back on all other purchases

And with this welcome offer, you can earn 5% cash back on all purchases (up to $2,000 in purchases) for the first 3 months (up to $100 in Statement credit).

You benefit from several types of insurance : $100,000 travel accident, Purchase Protection, Purchase Security.

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

An annual cash back

Cash back is redeemed once every calendar year.

You can check the cash back you earn, directly within your online account or on your statement.

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American Express Benefits

Like all other American Express cards, with SimplyCash credit cards you enjoy many benefits reserved for Cardmembers.

Front Of The Line Advance Access

Cardmembers can purchase presale tickets or make reservations to some of the most in-demand:

  • concerts,
  • theatre productions,
  • restaurants and special events.

Many times before the opening of the sales to the public.

Front Of The Line Reserved Tickets

During the public on-sale period for many major events, Cardmembers can purchase tickets from a block of seats reserved exclusively for American Express.

For example, in the facebook group of milesopedia, many American Express Cardmembers were able to benefit from this for future Celine Dion shows!

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American Express Invites

Learn more at ticketmaster.ca/americanexpress. Sign up to receive News Previews and get lists of the most anticipated events delivered directly to your inbox.

Special Access for all Cardmembers

American Express Cardmembers can skip the lines with:

  • American Express’ private entrance to the Budweiser stage
  • relax in the American Express loungeat the Budweiser Stage and Roy Thomson Hall
  • take advantage of the express service at the American Express bar at Massey Hall.

Special Offers & Experiences for all Cardmembers

Throughout the year, Cardmembers can purchase a variety of special offers including advance screenings of blockbuster movies, getaway packages and special shopping deals created just for American Express.
Besides, with these Cards, you get access to online promotional offers from American Express!

Conclusion

Both SimplyCash credit cards are attractive to anyone who wants to earn cash back.

As a points and miles enthusiasts we apply for this card to:

  • Major purchases outside the spending categories of other credit cards
  • Purchase/extended warranty insurance
  • Earn an exciting welcome bonus

These Credit Cards are also attractive if you don’t have the income required by other cards: no minimum income is required.

Note that starting October 12, 2022, you will earn between 2% and 4% cash back on gas and grocery purchases with these cards.

Come to discuss that topic in our Facebook Group!
Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine

Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien, President and Founder of Milesopedia, is a recognized expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel in Canada and France. Approaching forty and a father of two, he has travelled to over 100 countries, half of them with his children and his wife, Audrey. Specializing in top loyalty programs like Aeroplan, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, he guides travellers to maximize their benefits across North America and Europe.
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