American Express^® Card

• Enjoy the purchasing flexibility you need with no pre-set spending limit.¹ Because the balance must be paid in full each month, using a charge card is a great way to manage your finances.
• Enroll in the Optional Membership Rewards^® Program for just $50 per year plus taxes and earn 1 Membership Rewards Point for virtually every $1 of purchases on your Card.²
• Shop confidently with additional protection on your purchases with extended warranties and damage coverage.
• Redeem for a wide range of incredible travel, shopping or dining experiences.

The perfect reward is out there waiting for you. Explore a world of exceptional rewards when you enroll in the Optional Membership Rewards Program.

• Earn 1 Membership Rewards Point for virtually every $1 of purchases on your Card when you enroll in the Optional Membership Rewards Program for just $50 per year.
• Redeem your Membership Rewards^® Points for an incredible array of rewards and experiences, including car rentals, hotel stays, fashion, home, dining, spa, and entertainment gift cards, or brand name small appliances and home décor.
• As a Cardmember, you can refer a friend and earn a referral bonus of 2,500 Membership Rewards points³ for each approved referral.⁴

Take the worry out of travel with protection from the American Express Card. You’ll enjoy complimentary coverage like:

• $250,000 Travel Accident Insurance^5†

  $250,000 Travel Accident Insurance

  Up to $250,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance covers you, your spouse and dependent children under the age of 23 when any of you travel on a common carrier (plane, train, bus or ship) and charge your tickets to your American Express Card. Supplementary Cardmembers, their spouses and dependent children under age 23 are also covered.

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• Travel Emergency Assistance⁶

  Travel Emergency Assistance

  Provides out-of-town emergency medical and legal referrals by telephone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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For your entertainment, we’ve made it easier to get the tickets you want, when you want, even to sold-out shows.

• Front Of The Line^®

  Front Of The Line

  Cardmembers can purchase tickets to many sought-after events before they go on sale to the general public. During the specified sale period, tickets are available exclusively to American Express^® Cardmembers.⁷

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• Reserved Seating

  Reserved Seating

  During the public on-sale period for many major events including but not limited to: music, theatre, culinary and comedy, Cardmembers can purchase tickets from a block of great seats reserved for American Express. Reserve ticket access is available to American Express^® Cardmembers.⁷

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Whenever you shop, your Card has a Plan to ensure you're covered.

• Buyer’s Assurance^® Protection Plan^8†

  Buyer’s Assurance^® Protection Plan

  This plan automatically doubles the manufacturer’s original warranty up to one additional year when you charge the full price on eligible purchases to your American Express Card. This applies to products purchased with the Card anywhere in the world, provided the manufacturer’s warranty is valid in Canada and the U.S. and does not exceed five years. Jewelry, motorized vehicles, and their parts are excluded in this coverage. You will need approval before any repairs will be covered. Replacement and repair costs are limited to $10,000 per eligible item up to a maximum of $25,000 per Cardmember per policy year for all occurrences combined.

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• Purchase Protection^® Plan^9†

  Purchase Protection^® Plan

  Automatically, without registration, insures your eligible purchases against accidental physical damage and theft, up to a limit of $1,000 per occurrence (not per purchased item) for 90 days from date of purchase when you use your American Express Card. You can be reimbursed for insured occurrences not covered by any other insurance.

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Wherever you are and whatever the time, we’re here for you in more ways than one.

• 24/7 Customer Service

  24/7 Customer Service

  Your life doesn’t keep regular office hours, so neither do we. If you want us, there is always someone local to speak with you, 24/7, about whatever you need big or small. Wherever you are in the world.

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• Emergency Card Replacement

  Emergency Card Replacement

  Problem? Wherever you are, call us and we’ll help sort it.

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• Fraud Protection Guarantee

  Fraud Protection Guarantee

  Use the American Express Card online or off, and you won't be held responsible for any fraudulent charges, as long as you've taken reasonable care to protect your account details and PIN.

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• Manage your account online

  Manage your account online

  With Online Services from American Express, you can stay on top of your account. Check statements, set account alerts and more while you’re on the go.

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To save time, make sure you can say yes to the following before applying for the American Express Card.

• You are a Canadian resident and have a Canadian credit file.
• You are of the age of majority in the province or territory where you live.
• You have an annual personal income or a combined spousal/partner income of $20,000 or more.

Please call 1-888-493-2639 to have one of our customer service representatives provide you with your application form.