How do I redeem my American Express travel credit in Canada?

Book an eligible flight, hotel, or car rental on the American Express Travel website while logged in, then check the box to apply your annual travel credit at checkout. The credit is applied automatically and appears on your account within 24 to 48 hours. See our ranking of the best American Express Membership Rewards cards.

What income is required to get an American Express card?

No minimum income is required to apply for an American Express credit card.This is true even for premium cards like the American Express® Gold Rewards Card or the American Express Platinum Card®.

What is the best American Express card?

Do you travel a lot? If so, the American Express Platinum Card®, with its travel benefits, is for you. Otherwise, do you spend very often at restaurants, bars, or grocery stores? The American Express Cobalt® Card would be the best, with 5 points per dollar at these merchants. To earn points faster toward free hotel nights, the Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card is the one you want.

Which American Express cards offer an annual travel credit?

Three cards in Canada. The American Express® Gold Rewards Card gives you $100 a year. The American Express Platinum Card® and the Business Platinum Card® from American Express each give you $200.

Is the travel credit available in the first year?

Yes. The annual travel credit is available as soon as you sign up for the card. It is then added to your account every year, when your annual fee renews.

Can the travel credit be combined with Fine Hotels + Resorts?

Yes. A booking made on the American Express Travel website at a Fine Hotels + Resorts, Small Luxury Hotels or The Hotel Collection property is eligible for the annual travel credit. You get both the credit and the collection benefits, such as daily breakfast for two.

What other annual credits do these cards offer?

The American Express Platinum Card® adds a $200 annual dining credit and a $100 NEXUS credit every four years. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express adds a $120 annual wireless credit and the same NEXUS credit. The Gold Rewards Card comes with a $50 NEXUS credit every four years.