The American Express Cobalt™ Card Named the Top Overall Credit Card by Rewards Canada for 2nd year in a row

American Express wins multiple awards in Rewards Canada's 2019 Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards rankings, including Top Overall Card and Top Hybrid Credit/Charge Card

TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - American Express Canada is excited to announce that several of its products were awarded in Rewards Canada's 11^th annual ranking of the Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards in Canada. Most notably, the American Express Cobalt Card has been ranked the Top Overall Card for the second year in a row for its strong earn rate, bonus points for new Cardmembers¹ and well-rounded insurance benefits. Cobalt also won the Top Hybrid Credit/Charge Card for its flexibility when redeeming points for travel.

"We are thrilled that our Cobalt Card has once again been recognized by Rewards Canada as the Top Overall Card in the country," said Megan McKee, Vice President & General Manager, Consumer Products & Partnerships, American Express Canada. "This Card is truly unique and reflects how American Express is committed to delivering best-in-class products and offerings that reward our Cardmembers for living life to the fullest."

Launched in September 2017, Cobalt was designed with the social lifestyle of millennials in mind - a generation whose spending habits reveal a passion for food, travel and entertainment. The Card rewards Cardmembers for simply living their lives and doing what they already do by offering 5x the points on eligible eats and drinks, 2x the points on eligible travel and transit, and 1x points on everything else. Plus, with Cobalt Perks –the product's offers and experiences program – American Express Cobalt Cardmembers can receive regular bonus reward offers and access to great events.

The American Express Cobalt Card also gives Cardmembers flexibility when it comes to redeeming their points through the company's Membership Rewards program. Whether it's using their points to book travel or paying for purchases they've already made on their Card, Cardmembers have plenty of options when it comes to point redemption. 

"For another year in a row, the number one card in Canada has been the American Express Cobalt Card," said Patrick Sojka, Founder, Rewards Canada. "It has the strong earn rate, a well-rounded insurance package and more. On top of this, Cobalt is a hybrid Card which gives you the best options and most flexibility when redeeming for travel."

In addition to Cobalt, American Express Cards won multiple awards in different categories. Take a look at the full list below:

• Top Overall Cards:
• 1^st place – American Express Cobalt Card
• 2^nd place– American Express Gold Rewards Card
• 4^th place – Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express
• Top No Fee Travel Rewards Credit Cards:
• 2^nd place – American Express Blue Sky Credit Card
• Top Hybrid Credit/Charge Cards:
• 1^st place – American Express Cobalt Card
• 2^nd place – American Express Gold Rewards Card
• 5^th place – The Platinum Card from American Express
• Top Coalition Program Credit Cards
• 4^th place – American Express Air Miles Platinum Credit Card

For more information on the Rewards Canada Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards rankings for 2019, please visit rewardscanada.ca.

¹ New Cobalt Cardmembers have the opportunity to earn up to 30,000 bonus points in the first 12 months of Cardmembership (minimum monthly spend applies).

About American Express in Canada
American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. American Express was established in Canada in 1853 and offers a variety of consumer and business products. Learn more at americanexpress.ca and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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