Scotiabank® Gold American Express® Card 

Welcome Bonus
Up to 45,000 Scene+ Points
Ends Jan 2, 2025
  • 5X points on groceries and dining
  • No Foreign Transaction Fee
  • American Express Online Promotional Offers
Annual Fee
$120
First Year Annual Fee Rebate (terms apply)
Interest rates
Purchase Rates
20.99 %
Cash Advance Rates
22.99 %
Balance Transfer Rates
22.99 %

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Scotiabank® Gold American Express® Card
Up to 45,000 Scene+ Points
Ends Jan 2, 2025
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Updated Nov 1, 2024

Offer

  • Earn up to $950* in value in the first 12 months, including up to 45,000 bonus Scene+ points and an annual fee waiver for the first year.
  • You will not pay 2.5% foreign transaction fees on any foreign currency purchases, including online shopping and when travelling abroad. Only the exchange rate applies
  • Earn 6x Scene+ points on every $1 you spend at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, Voilà by Sobeys, Voilà by IGA, Voilà by Safeway, Chalo! FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les Marchés Tradition, Rachelle Béry and Co-Op.
  • Earn 5x Scene+ points for every $1 you spend on restaurant, food delivery and other eligible grocery stores. Includes popular food delivery and food subscriptions.
  • Earn 5x Scene+ points for every $1 you spend in Canada on eligible entertainment purchases. Includes movies, theatre and ticket agencies stores.
  • Earn 3x Scene+ points for every $1 CAD you spend in Canada on eligible gas and daily transit options. Includes rideshares, buses, subway, taxis and more.
  • Earn 3x Scene+ points for every $1 CAD you spend in Canada on eligible select streaming sevices.
  • Plus earn 1 Scene+ point for every $1 spent on all other eligible everyday purchases.
  • No Foreign Transaction Fee
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage

Fees & Conditions

Personal Income $12,000
Household Income $12,000
Annual Fee $120
First Year Annual Fee Rebate
First Additional Card $29
Other Additional Card $29
Foreign Transaction Fee 0.00%
Purchase Rates 20.99%
Cash Advance Rates 22.99%
Balance Transfer Rates 22.99%

Value

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

Advantages

Offer ends on Jan 2, 2025
Welcome Bonus amount Up to 45,000 Scene+ Points
Minimum Spending Required $7,500
Minimum Spending Timeframe (Months) 12 month(s)
Transferable Points
Rewards Type No Foreign Transaction Fee, Travel Rewards, Cash back
Transfer Partners Scene+
Loyalty Program Scene+
Concierge

Earnings

Per dollar of purchases

All Spending 1 Scene+ Point
Groceries 5 Scene+ Points
Gas 3 Scene+ Points
Dining and Food delivery 5 Scene+ Points
Convenience Stores 1 Scene+ Point
Drugstores 1 Scene+ Point
Local Transport 3 Scene+ Points
Travel 1 Scene+ Point
Entertainment 5 Scene+ Points
Recurring Payments 1 Scene+ Point
Telecom/Internet 1 Scene+ Point
Streaming services 3 Scene+ Points
Online transactions 1 Scene+ Point
Office Supplies 1 Scene+ Point

Insurance

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
$1,000,000
25 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$1,000,000
25 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
$1,000,000
3 day(s)
Trip Cancellation Insurance
$1,500
Trip Interruption Insurance
$1,500
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$1,000
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$1,000
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$65,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$1,000

There may be a daily maximum amount depending on the type of fees paid

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
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