Elevated welcome bonus offers on Amex Platinum, and Gold cards

American Express Canada has elevated welcome bonus offers on three cards – Amex Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card, and the Gold Rewards Card. All three cards see an impressive bump in the welcome bonus category. The elevated welcome bonus on both versions of the Platinum card comes with an increased spend requirement, while the Amex Gold offer focuses on consistent spending across 12 months of Cardmembership – tldr;

• • Business Platinum Card® 
    • 80,000 90,000 Membership Rewards® points as a welcome bonus, with $6,000 $10,000 in purchases within the first three months of Cardmembership

• • The Platinum Card® 
    • Up to 60,000 80,000 Membership Rewards® points
      • 80,000 Welcome Bonus points with $6,000 $7,500 in net purchases in the first 3 months

• • American Express® Gold Rewards Card
    • Up to 40,000 60,000 Membership Rewards® points
      • 5,000 Membership Rewards® points for each monthly billing period with $1,000 in net purchases

Lets dive in and look at the benefits offered, starting with Amex Platinum cards;

Business Platinum Card – Apply Now

• • Annual Fee: $499
  • Welcome Bonus:
    • 90,000 Membership Rewards® points as a welcome bonus, with $10,000 in purchases within the first three months of Cardmembership
  • Earning Rate:
    • 1.25X Membership Rewards® points for every $1 in Card purchases
  • Other Key Benefits:
    • Metal Platinum Card, precision cut and personally engraved
    • 55 interest free days, to maximize cash flow
    • American Express Global Lounge Collection™  which unlocks access to over 1300 airport lounges worldwide. This includes The Centurion® Lounge network, Plaza Premium Lounges, and hundreds of other domestic and international lounges designed to enhance your travel experience
    • Hotel Status Benefit: Hilton Honors Gold Status, Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, Radisson Hotel Group Hotels and Resorts, Hertz® and Avis®
    • Benefits at Toronto Pearson International Airport: Access to Pearson Priority Security Lane, Complimentary valet service at the Express Park and Daily Park, 15% discount (statement credit)on parking rates at the Express Park and Daily Park
    • Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage: Emergency Medical (out of province/country), Trip cancelation, Trip Interruption, $500,000 Travel Accident Insurance and more
    • Platinum Concierge: Complementary assistance from  dedicated team, just a phone call away

Detailed list of benefits and perks of the card are listed here

The Platinum Card – Apply Now 

• • Annual Fee: $699 ($499 with the travel credit)
  • Welcome Bonus:
    • Up to 80,000 Membership Rewards® points
      • 80,000 Welcome Bonus points with $7,500 in net purchases in the first 3 months
  • Earning Rate:
    • 3X points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible dining and food delivery in Canada
    • 2X points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible travel
    • 1X points on all other purchases.
  • Other Key Benefits:
    • Metal Platinum Card, precision cut and personally engraved
    • $200 CAD Annual Travel Credit to use towards any single travel booking of $200 or more charged to your Platinum Card and made on www.americanexpress.ca/travel or through Platinum Card® Travel Service
    • American Express Global Lounge Collection™  which unlocks access to over 1300 airport lounges worldwide. This includes The Centurion® Lounge network, Plaza Premium Lounges, and hundreds of other domestic and international lounges designed to enhance your travel experience
    • Hotel Status Benefit: Hilton Honors Gold Status, Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, Radisson Hotel Group Hotels and Resorts, Hertz® and Avis®
    • Benefits at Toronto Pearson International Airport: Access to Pearson Priority Security Lane, Complimentary valet service at the Express Park and Daily Park, 15% discount (statement credit)on parking rates at the Express Park and Daily Park
    • Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage: Emergency Medical (out of province/country), Trip cancelation, Trip Interruption, $500,000 Travel Accident Insurance and more
    • Platinum Concierge: Complementary assistance from  dedicated team, just a phone call away

Detailed list of benefits and perks of the card are listed here

American Express Gold Rewards Card – Apply Now

• • Annual Fee: $250
  • Welcome Bonus:
    • Up to 60,000 Membership Rewards® points
      • 5,000 Membership Rewards® points for each monthly billing period with $1,000 in net purchases
  • Earning Rate:
    • 2X Membership Rewards® points for every $1 in Card purchases at eligible gas stations, grocery stores and drugstores in Canada
    • 2X points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible travel
    • 1X Membership Rewards® points on all other purchases.
  • Other Key Benefits:
    • Choice of Gold or Rose Gold metal card
    • 1 Free Additional Gold Rewards Card (a $50 value) to help earn points faster
    • $100 CAD annual Travel Credit, towards any single travel booking of $100 or more charged to the card through American Express Travel Online
    • $50 CAD statement credit when a NEXUS application or renewal fee is charged to the Card
    • Four (4) complimentary visits per Calendar year to Plaza Premium Lounges across Canada.
    • Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage: Including Emergency Medical (out of province/country), Trip Interruption and Delay, Lost or Stolen Baggage, Baggage Delay, Car Rental Theft and Damage, $500,000 Travel Accident Insurance and more
    • Access to The Hotel Collection properties:  Up to a $100 USD hotel credit and Complimentary room upgrade at check-in
    • Hertz Car Rental Benefit: One car class upgrade and fee-waived for one additional driver

Detailed list of benefits and perks of the card are listed here