The card with some very strong category earning (Gas, Grocery, Dining
& Entertainment) has had the 20,000 point sign up bonus since July 1 however it had the annual fee attached. However now we see the return of the FYF with the 20,000 points if you spend $500 in the first three months! The offer
of 20,000 points is worth $200 in travel and since it is first year free you essentially get that $200 for free!
This offer is valid until February 28, 2016
This card ranked third in the Travel Points Card with annual fee category in our 2015 Top Travel Rewards Credit card rankings. Here are some details on the card:
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
20,000 Scotia Rewards bonus points,with $500 in net purchases in first three months
4 points for every dollar spent on the card at gas stations, grocery
stores and on dining and entertainment, 1 point for all other purchases
with the card
No blackouts, no points expiry, no seat restrictions and no booking fees
Travel service with access to global concierge specialists
Ability to redeem points at or after booking for travel including
airfare, hotel, car rental, cruise and vacation packages. Points can
also be redeemed for merchandise and credits to Scotiabank investment
and credit products
Highly competitive insurance benefits, such as Travel Emergency Medical
(including travelers age 65+) and Rental Car Collision insurance
$99 annual fee (among the most competitive fee for a premium travel
reward card currently on the market). Additional card annual fee is $29
and the interest rates are 19.99% on purchases and 21.99% on cash
advances, balance transfers and Scotia Credit Card cheques.
For more details or to apply for the card please see here.
You can also read our in depth review of the card here