12,500 Membership Rewards points
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$301
First-year value
12,500
Membership Rewards points
$0
Annual fee
Based on minimum spend to earn the full welcome bonus and Prince of Travel's valuation of Membership Rewards points at 2.2 cents per point.
Last updated: February 13, 2026
The American Express Green Card is a no-frills starter card that can be good for those with a new or recovering credit file and want to start earning American Express Membership Rewards points along the way.
| Tier | Amount | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Spend threshold | 12,500 | $1,200 spend in 3 months |
Annual Fee
Free
Additional Card
Free
A no-fee foothold in Membership Rewards – modest bonus, but zero ongoing cost makes it a keeper for preserving points long-term without premium card fees.
| Partner | Ratio | Transfer Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroplan | 1:1 | instant |
| British Airways Avios | 1:1 | 1-2 days |
| Air France KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | instant |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 4:3 | few days to 1 week |
| Delta Skymiles | 4:3 | instant |
| Etihad Guest | 4:3 | instant |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 5:6 | instant |
| Hilton Honors | 1:1 | few days |
Transfer to Aeroplan, British Airways, or Flying Blue to access premium cabin awards across all three major alliances – star of the show is Aeroplan's access to Star Alliance long-haul business class.
Read Our Full American Express Membership Rewards (Canada) Guide
Read moreFront Of The Line® access and Amex Experiences give you early entry to concerts, theatre, and sporting events that often sell out before tickets reach the general public – particularly valuable in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal where popular shows can be gone within minutes of the public sale.
Underwritten by Belair Insurance Company Inc.
| Coverage | Maximum | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical | Not included | — |
| Trip Cancellation | Not included | — |
| Trip Interruption | Not included | — |
| Trip Delay | Not included | — |
| Baggage Delay | Not included | — |
| Baggage Loss | Not included | — |
| Rental Car (CDW/LDW) | Not included | — |
| Purchase Protection | Included | 90-day coverage |
| Extended Warranty | +1 year | — |
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No travel insurance at all – you'll need coverage from another card or a standalone policy before any trip.
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Apply Now†Terms and conditions apply. The information for the American Express Green Card has been collected independently by Prince of Travel. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Last updated: February 13, 2026
