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SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express

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Cash back on everyday spending

SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express

Earn up to $200 in bonus cash back

Annual fee $119.88Purchase APR 21.99%
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Why get this card

  • Earn 4% on gas

Earn rates

  • Gas4%

    4% cash back, up to $1,200 cash back annually on combined eligible gas and grocery

  • Grocery (eligible purchases in Canada)4%

    4% cash back, up to $1,200 cash back annually on combined eligible gas and grocery

  • Everything else2%

    2% cash back

Welcome offer

Earn up to $200 in bonus cash back

Bonus points
Minimum spend
$2,000
Spend window
90 days
Offer ends

Earn a bonus 10% cash back on all purchases (up to $2,000 in purchases) in the first 3 months as a new SimplyCash Preferred Cardmember, up to $200. Current or former Cardmembers with this Card are not eligible.

Fees

Annual fee
$119.88
Additional card
Foreign transaction fee

For non-Quebec residents, $9.99/month (equals $119.88 annually); for Quebec residents, $119/year

Interest rates

Purchase APR
21.99%
Cash advance APR
21.99%
Balance transfer APR
Grace period
Rate effective date

Benefits & insurance

Lounge access
Insurance coverages
1
  • Travel insurance coverage

Redemption & eligibility

Reward currency
Cash back
Redemption options
Statement credit
Transfer partners
Min. personal income
Min. household income

Compare with similar cards

Frequently asked

Is the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express worth it?
It carries a $119.88 annual fee. Earn 4% on gas. Compare it against similar cards below before deciding.
What is the annual fee and interest rate on the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express?
The annual fee is $119.88. The purchase interest rate is 21.99% and the cash advance rate is 21.99%. These are sourced from American Express's official page.
What rewards does the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express earn?
It earns up to 4% on gas, in Cash back. See the full earn-rate breakdown above.

Official sources

Every figure on this page comes from American Express's own pages. Last checked 2026-06-13.