Cobalt Card: 2,000 points after $75 in gas station purchases

Updated Oct 30, 2024
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Alexandrine Bertrand
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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A new promotion from American Express just for American Express Cobaltᵐᶜ Cardholders!

2,000 points after $75 in gas station purchases

From March 27 through May 31, 2019, a new promotion is targeting American Express Cobaltᵐᶜ Cardholders:

  • you can earn 2,000 Membership Rewards points
  • when you spend $75 or more on eligible purchases (including taxes) at gas stations

cobalt gasoline promo

The American Express Cobaltᵐᶜ Card allows you to earn:

  • 5 points per dollar for your purchases in grocery stores, restaurants, bars and convenience stores
  • 2 points per dollar for gas station purchases, travel
  • 1 point per dollar everywhere else

There’s more than just gasoline at gas stations! You could, for example, buy gift cards!

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Experience feedback

I was purchased $75 worth of SAQ gift cards at my ULTRAMAR gas station and was able to get the 2,000 bonus points immediately.

ultramar 2000 cobalt

Note that if you buy gas at a Couche-Tard station, there is a good chance that the transaction will be charged to the “Convenience Store” register (5 points/dollar) and not to the “Gas Station” register (2 points/dollar).

For this promotion to work, the purchase must be considered a gas station purchase (2 points / dollar).

Also note that purchases can be cumulative: the key will be to exceed $75 in gas station purchases by May 31, 2019.

Thanks to Nagham for this feedback in the facebook group:

cumulative cobalt service station

What are 2,000 points?

2,000 Select Membership Rewards points earned on the American Express Cobaltᵐᶜ Card represent either:

american express cobalt card

The American Express Cobalt card is truly the preferred card of the travel hacker in Canada for its flexibility as we explain here !

Especially with this type of recurring promotions that target cardholders. Here are some examples of past promotions:

In short, a card to have in your wallet for all these reasons!

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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