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Scotiabank American Express Card review

4.1Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

A no-fee gem: 2x-3x on groceries, dining, gas, transit and streaming plus mobile device insurance make it one of the strongest free rewards cards in Canada, if Amex acceptance works for you.

At a glance

Annual fee
No annual fee
Welcome bonus
~$100
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
AMEX
Rewards
points
Purchase APR
21.99%

Rewards & earn rates

Sobeys-family grocery storesSobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Foodland and more; 2x at other grocery stores3x
Dining & food delivery2x
Entertainment2x
Gas2x
Daily transit2x
Select streaming services2x
Everything else1x

Welcome offer: Up to 10,000 bonus Scene+ points (2,500 + 7,500) (Spend $250 in first 3 months (2,500 pts) and $1,000 in first 3 months (7,500 pts). Offer for accounts opened May 1 - Nov 1, 2026).

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Best-in-class earn rates for a no-fee card
  • Mobile device insurance is rare at $0 annual fee

Cons

  • No travel insurance included
  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee
  • Amex acceptance is more limited in Canada

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • No annual fee with strong 2x-3x everyday earn rates
  • 3x Scene+ points at Sobeys-family grocery stores
  • Amex Front Of The Line presale and event access
  • Extra 3x points on hotels and car rentals via Scene+ Travel
  • Low $12,000 income requirement

Insurance

  • Mobile device insurance
  • Purchase security and extended warranty protection

Rates & fees

Annual fee
None
Purchase interest
21.99%
Cash advance
22.99%
Foreign transactions
2.5%
Min. personal income
$12,000
Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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