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American Express Business Gold Rewards Card review

CanadaUpdated October 2026

The American Express Business Gold Rewards Card is a charge card, so there’s no preset spending limit, but the balance is due in full each month. It earns 1 Membership Rewards point per dollar, plus 10,000 bonus points in each quarter you charge $20,000.

Earn rate1 pt / $1Plus 10,000 points per $20,000 quarter
Annual feeC$199C$50 per additional card
Card typeChargeDue in full each month
Available inCanadaCharge card
Treasi’s take

Who American Express is best for

Choose American Express if…

Businesses spending $20,000 or more a quarter, owners who value flexible points over cashback and companies that pay in full every month.

Look elsewhere if…

Businesses that need to carry a balance and low-spend businesses that won’t earn back the C$199 fee.

The American Express Business Gold Rewards Card is a charge card, so there’s no preset spending limit, but the balance is due in full each month. It earns 1 Membership Rewards point per dollar, plus 10,000 bonus points in each quarter you charge $20,000.

The annual fee is C$199, and additional cards cost C$50 each. It rewards businesses that spend consistently and can pay in full monthly. Amex has no minimum income requirement for this card.

Details

Fees, features and eligibility

Rewards1 Membership Rewards point per $1; 10,000 bonus points per quarter at $20,000
Annual feeCA$199
FeesC$199 annual; C$50 per additional card
Payment termsDue in full monthly
Card typeCharge card
EligibilityNo minimum income requirement
CurrenciesCAD

Source: American Express published product information.

Pros and cons

What stands out

Pros

  • 10,000 bonus points each quarter you charge $20,000
  • No minimum income requirement
  • No preset spending limit

Cons

  • C$199 annual fee
  • Balance due in full each month
  • C$50 per additional card
FAQs

American Express: common questions

Is the Amex Business Gold a credit card or a charge card?

It’s a charge card. Balances are due in full each month.

What is the Amex Business Gold annual fee?

C$199 for the main card and C$50 for each additional card.

How many points does the Amex Business Gold earn?

1 Membership Rewards point per $1, plus 10,000 bonus points each quarter you charge $20,000.

Is there a minimum income requirement?

No.

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