Fee listed is for residents of the province of Québec (Canadian residents in other provinces are subject to a different fee)
Offer structure
$200 in cash back Total with the bonus
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Total rewards by unlocking the welcome bonus
$200 in cash back Welcome bonus + Earn on the minimum spending requirement to unlock it
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Net value
$81 Total net value by unlocking the welcome bonus alone
‣ Details about our Flytrippers Valuation of welcome bonuses
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Effective return rate
4.1% Return on the minimum spending requirement of $2,000 in 3 months
‣ Details about effective return rates (coming soon)
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Rewards acquisition summary
$80 Rewards you get for $119 in fees paid
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Value of redemption options (welcome bonus)
For each available redemption option, here is the value of the $200 in cashback you get by unlocking the welcome bonus:
‣ Details about using Amex cash back (coming soon)
Redemptions for cash back
The more simple type of rewards redemption, with a fixed value. It is worth less but gives you more flexibility. Amex cash back is really as simple as rewards can be, as you can use it to simply erase any charge on your card.
Redeem your $200 in Amex cash back for:
‣ Details about using Amex cash back (coming soon)
Amex Offers program
Access to discounts, credits, and special offers throughout the year.
‣Learn more about the Amex Offers program
Amex ExperiencesTM
Access to exclusive virtual and in-person experiences and pre-sale tickets to lots of events.
‣Learn more about Amex ExperiencesTM (coming soon)
Insurance included
Medical travel insurance 15 days (64 years and under)
Flight delay insurance
Baggage delay insurance
Rental car insurance
Lost or stolen luggage insurance
Hotel burglary insurance
Travel accident insurance
Purchase insurance
Extended warranty
‣Learn more about the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express‘ insurance coverage (coming soon)
Insurance not included
Travel cancelation insurance
Trip interruption insurance
Mobile device insurance
‣Learn more about the different types of insurance coverage (coming soon)
Earn rates
4% cash back per $ on groceries, gas, and lots of other businesses indirectly via grocery store gift cards
2% cash back per $ everywhere else
(Multiplier rate applies only to $30,000 of spending per membership year or $1200 cash back.)
‣Learn more about credit card earn rates (coming soon)
Earning with additional cards
Fee for additional cards: $0
Quantity allowed: 9
Minimum age: 13 years old
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Pooling (with separate cards that earn Amex cash back)
You cannot pool cash back across your separate cards that earn Amex cash back. But the rewards are so easy to redeem that you don’t need to pool them either.
‣ Details about pooling rewards from separate cards (coming soon)
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Pooling (with travel companions)
You cannot pool cash back with travel companions. But the rewards are so easy to redeem that you don’t need to pool them either.
‣ Details about pooling rewards with travel companions (coming soon)
Expiration (if you have the card)
Amex cash back never expires as long as you have the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express!
‣ Details about Amex cash back expiration (coming soon)
How to get started
‣ Details about the steps to follow when applying for a new card in Flytrippers’ free checklist
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How to use/manage rewards
‣ Learn more about how to use/manage Amex cash back (coming soon)
Card eligibility
Minimum personal/household income: $0
Age: Majority in your province
Estimated credit score: Good or Excellent
Credit bureau: TransUnion
‣Learn more about credit card eligibility requirements (coming soon)
Welcome bonus eligibility
You must not have had the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express before.
‣Learn more about credit card welcome bonus eligibility rules (coming soon)
Offer end date
Offers subject to change at any time.
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Card details
Issuer: American Express Bank (Amex)
Network: American Express
Card Type: Credit card
Product Type: Personal card
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Fees and rates
Card fee: $119/year
Fee for additional card: $0
FX fee: 2.5%
Purchases annual interest rate: 21.99%
Penalty interest rate: 25.99% – 29.99%
Funds advances annual interest rate: 21.99%
Balance transfer fee: N/A
‣Learn more about why Flytrippers recommends ignoring fees and rates (coming soon)
• 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
• American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details and current product information, click the Apply Now link. If you apply and get approved for an American Express Card, (I/we) may receive compensation from American Express, which can be in the form of monetary payment
via Amex secure application
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