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Scotiabank Gold American Express Card

AMERICAN EXPRESS

Great for travel abroad

Scotiabank Gold American Express Card

Welcome bonus

~$450

Earn up to 45,000 bonus Scene+ points ($450 in travel rewards)

Annual fee $120Purchase APR 21.99%1st-year value +$330
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Why get this card

  • Big welcome bonus worth ~$450
  • Bonus covers 3× the annual fee
  • Earn 6x on grocery (sobeys/empire banners)
  • No foreign transaction fees

Earn rates

  • grocery (Sobeys/Empire banners)6x

    first $50,000 annually; select grocery

  • grocery, dining, entertainment5x

    first $50,000 in eligible categories annually

  • gas, public transit, select streaming3x

    first $50,000 annually

  • all other purchases1x
  • Scene+ Travel hotels and car rentals3x

    booked through Scene+ Travel

Welcome offer

Earn up to 45,000 bonus Scene+ points ($450 in travel rewards)

Est. cash value
~$450
Bonus points
45,000
Minimum spend
$7,500
Spend window
365 days
Offer ends

Earn 25,000 bonus Scene+ points by spending $2,000 in first 3 months, plus an additional 20,000 by spending $7,500 within the first 12 months.

Fees

Annual fee
$120
Additional card
$29
Foreign transaction fee
None

No foreign transaction (FX) markup on foreign currency purchases

Interest rates

Purchase APR
21.99%
Cash advance APR
22.99%
Balance transfer APR
Grace period
Rate effective date

Benefits & insurance

Lounge access
Priority Pass
Insurance coverages
7
  • Travel Emergency Medical Insurance
  • Flight Delay Insurance
  • Delayed and Lost Luggage Insurance
  • Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
  • Rental Car Collision/Loss Damage Insurance
  • Mobile Device Insurance
  • Creditor Insurance

Redemption & eligibility

Reward currency
Scene+
Redemption options
Transfer partners
Min. personal income
Min. household income

Compare with similar cards

Frequently asked

Is the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card worth it?
It carries a $120 annual fee and a welcome offer worth about $450, for an estimated first-year value of +$330. Big welcome bonus worth ~$450. Compare it against similar cards below before deciding.
What is the annual fee and interest rate on the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card?
The annual fee is $120. The purchase interest rate is 21.99% and the cash advance rate is 22.99%. These are sourced from Scotiabank's official page.
What rewards does the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card earn?
It earns up to 6x on grocery (sobeys/empire banners), in Scene+. See the full earn-rate breakdown above.

Official sources

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