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Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: 50,000 points
  • +Up to 5x on Groceries
  • +Airport lounge access

Cons

Our Review

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card offers an excellent welcome bonus.

Until November 1, 2026, you can earn up to 50,000 bonus Scene+ points, broken down as follows:

  • 30,000 Scene+ points by charging $2,000 in purchases to the card within the first 3 months
  • 20,000 Scene+ points by making $7,500 in purchases on the card in the first year

This represents a value of up to $500 for travel (including Airbnb).

With the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card, you earn 6 points per dollar spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, Voilà by Sobeys, Voilà par IGA, Voilà by Safeway, Chalo! grocery stores. FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les Marchés Tradition, Rachelle Béry and Co-Op.

Also, you earn 5 points per dollar for:

  • Grocery stores
  • Restaurants
  • Entertainment centers

And 3 points per dollar on gas, transit and streaming services purchases.

You can redeem your points on travel purchases (flights, hotels, all-inclusive and even Airbnb). You can also use your points as cash back rewards with Scene+.

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card also offers no foreign transaction fees, excellent insurance for your travel or purchases, concierge service, exclusive American Express benefits like the Front of the Line program.

Offer ends: 2026-11-01

Rewards

All Spending

1x

Scene+ pts per dollar

Groceries

5x

Entertainment

5x

Restaurants

5x

Streaming

3x

Transit

3x

Gas

3x

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See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.50¢
Groceries5x
$700/month
Gas & EV3x
$200/month
Transit3x
$100/month
Restaurants5x
$300/month
Pharmacy1x
$50/month
Travel1x
$150/month
Bills & recurring payments1x
$250/month
Telecom1x
$150/month
Entertainment & streaming5x
$100/month
Office supplies1x
$0/month
All other spending1x
$500/month

Points Earned

90,000

Scene+/yr

Estimated Value

$900

After Fees

+$780

1st Year Value

$1,230

incl. welcome bonus

Annual rewards breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 5x42,000 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 3x7,200 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 3x3,600 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 5x18,000 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1x600 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1x3,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 5x6,000 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1x6,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year3x
Average earn rate on spend 1st year with welcome bonus4.5x
Total points earned on spend90,000 pts
Welcome bonus points+45,000 pts
  • Earn 45,000 Scene+ after $7,500 in purchases in 12 months
Total points earned135,000 pts
Value of accumulated points$1,350

Travel Insurance

Travel Medical

Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days

Trip Cancellation

Up to $1,500

Trip Interruption

Up to $1,500

Delayed Baggage

Up to $1,000

Lost Baggage

Up to $1,000

Flight Delay

Up to $500

Hotel Burglary

Up to $1,000

Travel Accident

Up to $500,000

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Included

Extended Warranty

+1 year(s)

Mobile Device

Up to $1,000

Auto Rental

Up to $65,000 / 48 days

Interest Rates

  • Purchase Rate
    21.99%
  • Cash Advance
    22.99%
  • Foreign Transaction Fee
    0%

Perks & Benefits

Airport Lounge

0 visits/year

Concierge Service

24/7

Eligibility

Personal Income

$12,000

Household Income

$12,000

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

Earn up to $950 in welcome offers, rewards and savings in the first year, including up to 50,000 bonus Scene+ points¹.

  • Earn 6x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 spent at Sobeys, Safeway, Freshco, Foodland and more.
  • Earn 5x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 spent on dining, food delivery and other eligible grocery stores. Includes popular food delivery and food subscriptions.
  • Earn 5x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 spent on eligible entertainment purchases in Canada. Includes movies, theatre and ticket agencies stores.
  • Earn 3x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 CAD spent in Canada on gas and daily transit. Includes rideshares, buses, subway, taxis and more.
  • Earn 3x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 CAD spent in Canada on select eligible streaming services.
  • Plus earn 1 Scene+ point for every $1 spent on all other eligible everyday purchases.
  • Earn additional benefits + up to 4X Scene+ points for every dollar you spend on hotel bookings, car rentals, and things to do with Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia.
  • No Foreign Transaction Fee
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage
  • AMEX® Offers
  • American Express® Front Of The Line®
  • American Express® Invites
  • Complimentary Concierge Services

Rates, fees and other information are effective as of Jan 2,2026. Subject to change.

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