Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Welcome Bonus: 50,000 points
- +Up to 5x on Groceries
- +Airport lounge access
Cons
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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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Points Earned
90,000
Scene+/yr
Estimated Value
$900
After Fees
+$780
1st Year Value
$1,230
incl. welcome bonus
Annual rewards breakdown
- Earn 45,000 Scene+ after $7,500 in purchases in 12 months
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 Rate21.99%
- Cash Advance22.99%
- Foreign Transaction Fee0%
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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* The potential value of savings and rewards during the first 12 months includes the value of the welcome offer, the potential value of points earned in the first year and the value of foreign transaction fee savings as of May 22, 2026:
$300 in travel rewards (30,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Gold American Express Cardholders who make purchases totaling $2,000 in the first 3 months
$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) for making purchases totaling $7,500 in the first 12 months
$59 in foreign transaction fee savings based on the average annual amount of foreign currency purchases made per account over the last 24 months (saving on the 2.5% foreign transaction fee typically charged by other credit card issuers);
$398 corresponding to the potential value of points earned in the first year (38,500 Scene+ points) based on the average amount of purchases made, per account, over the last 24 months, assuming an average spend of 28% of purchases in categories eligible for accelerated earn rates of 6X, 5X and 3X points.
Maximum potential value after the first year = $957 (rounded to $950)
The actual value of offers, savings realized and rewards earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for offers. Conditions apply.
1 Offer Description and Conditions: The 50,000 Scene+ points offer (the « Offer ») applies only to new Scotiabank Gold American Express credit card accounts (the « Accounts ») opened between July 2, 2026, and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the account), subject to the conditions below. All other program terms and conditions continue to apply during the Offer period. The Offer may be changed, cancelled or extended at any time without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer.
50,000 Bonus Scene+ Points Offer Description and Conditions: To qualify for the 30,000 bonus Scene+ points (the « 30,000 Bonus Points Offer »), you must make eligible purchases totaling at least $2,000 within three months of the account opening date. To qualify for the 20,000 bonus Scene+ points (the « 20,000 Additional Bonus Points Offer »), you must make $7,500 in eligible purchases on your new account during the first year (twelve months). Eligible purchases mean purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and exclude payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, card fees and other fees.
Fulfillment of the Annual Bonus: Bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account within approximately eight weeks after you qualify for a bonus, provided the account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be credited as follows: (i) the 30,000 bonus points and the 20,000 additional bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($2,000 or $7,500) within the appropriate timeframe (the first three months or the first 12 months). If a supplementary cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 30,000 bonus points or the 20,000 additional bonus points, the bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s account. Points can be transferred between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, co-borrower or supplementary cardholder by contacting Scene+. An account is in good standing if it is not delinquent, the credit limit is not exceeded, and the holder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement applicable to the account. All other program terms and conditions continue to apply during the Offer period. The Offer may be changed, cancelled or extended at any time without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer.
Eligibility and Exclusions: You are not eligible for the Offer if you are currently a primary or secondary Scotiabank personal credit cardholder or have been one within the last two years, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, Scotiabank small business credit cardholders are eligible for this offer.
Rates and Fees: The current annual fees are $120 for the primary card and $29 for each supplementary card (including those issued for co-borrowers and supplementary cardholders). The current preferred annual interest rates applicable to the account are as follows: 21.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions). Rates, fees, features and benefits, which are described in the application disclosure statement, are subject to change.
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