SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express
American Express · AMEX
The SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express is a credit card from American Express on the AMEX network. It has an annual fee of C$119.88. It earns 4% on gas & fuel, 4% on groceries, 2% on everything else. The welcome offer is Make more happen with a bonus of up to 10% cash back. Earn a bonus 10% cash back on purchases in your first 3 months (up to $2,000 in purchases). That’s on top of your everyday cash back earn rates.
Key facts
- Annual fee
- C$119.88
- Purchase APR
- 21.99% on purchases and 21.99% on funds advances
- Network
- AMEX
- Welcome offer
- Make more happen with a bonus of up to 10% cash back. Earn a bonus 10% cash back on purchases in your first 3 months (up to $2,000 in purchases). That’s on top of your everyday cash back earn rates.
Reward rates by category
| Category | Rate | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gas & fuel | 4% | 4% cash back On gas |
| Groceries | 4% | 4% cash back On grocery |
| Everything else | 2% | 2% cash back on everything else |
Benefits and perks
- New SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express Cardmembers can earn 10% cash back on purchases for the first 4 months of Cardmembership (up to $400 cash back)
- Earn 2% cash back when your Welcome Rate ends
- There’s no limit to how much cash back you can earn
- Car Rental Theft and Damage Insurance †4
- $100,000 Travel Accident Insurance †5
- Out of Province/Country Emergency Medical Insurance (For under age 65) †6
- Lost or Stolen Baggage Insurance †6
- Flight Delay Insurance †6
- Baggage Delay Insurance †6
- Hotel Burglary Insurance †6
- Buyer’s Assurance® Protection Plan †7
- Purchase Protection® Plan †6
- Refer a friend and you could earn bonus cash back As an eligible Basic Cardmember, you could earn up to a maximum annual referral bonus of $750 cash back for approved referrals.
- Access unforgettable experiences Enjoy exclusive ticket access, virtual events, live performances and more with American Express® Experiences.
- Mobile Device Insurance 7† Provides up to $1,000 coverage for mobile devices that are lost, stolen or accidentally damaged when the full purchase price is charged to your card; or financed with your card through a Canadian wireless service provider.
- Up to $60 in statement credits with Instacart Enjoy groceries and more delivered with Instacart and earn up to $60 in statement credits within a 12 month period until December 31, 2027.
- Earn up to 4% cash back on eligible gas and grocery purchases
- Earn 2% cash back on everything else
- Front Of The Line® Access
Rates and fees
Annual membership fee: C$119.88. Purchase APR: 21.99% on purchases and 21.99% on funds advances, based on creditworthiness and the Prime Rate. Cash advance APR: 21.99%.
Rates and fees as published by the issuer and recorded on 10 Sept 2026. See the issuer's terms for current rates. View the issuer's terms
Questions about the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express
What is the annual fee on the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express?
The SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express has an annual fee of C$119.88.
What rewards does the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express earn?
The SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express earns 4% on gas & fuel, 4% on groceries, 2% on everything else.
Is the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express worth it?
The SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express is worth it when the rewards you would earn on your own spending exceed its annual fee. Upload a statement to Woodo and the calculation runs against your real categories rather than an assumed budget.
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