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American Express® Air Miles® Reserve Credit Card review

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Annual Fee
$299.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Balance Transfer
20.99%
Balance Transfer
20.99%
Rewards
1 Mile
Rewards
1 Mile
Signup Bonus
2400 miles (after spending $3,000)
Signup Bonus
2400 miles (after spending $3,000)


7.5/10
Informr score
The American Express® Air Miles® Reserve Credit Card currently has an Informr score of 7.5 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 4 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


American Express® Air Miles® Reserve Credit Card is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be at least 18 years of age (AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK). 19 in all other provinces.
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada
Yes Have a minimum personal income of $20000.

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


NerdWallet
NerdWallet

If you don’t mind an annual fee, travel often and typically use your credit card at the grocery store, gas station, or drugstore, the American Express Air Miles Reserve Card may be a practical choice.

- Shannon Terrell, NerdWallet
PointsWise
PointsWise

On paper the the American Express Air Miles Reserve Credit Card still makes sense, as it comes with a lot of travel benefits which far outweigh the annual fee. However, if you’re serious about earning travel rewards, or even just getting started, consider an Amex Membership Rewards Card instead. The...

- PointsWise
My Rate Compass
My Rate Compass

After the bonus, card holders earn one Air Mile for every $10 spent on eligible Air Miles partner purchases and other eligible purchases such as gas, groceries and pharmacy. One Air Mile is earned for every $15 spent elsewhere. Card holders can redeem their points on flights, hotels, merchandise, ca...

- Mohamed Konate, My Rate Compass
creditcardGenius
creditcardGenius

If you travel a lot, have a higher yearly spend amount, and love AIR MILES – then this card is worth exploring.

- creditcardGenius

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 20.99%
Balance Transfer Interest Rate 20.99%


Cash Advance Interest Rate 21.99%
Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $299.00
Balance Transfer Fee 3%

Maximum

Cash Advance Fee $2.75
Foreign Transaction Fee 2.5%

Transactions made in a foreign currency will be converted and posted to your account in Canadian currency.

Over Limit Fee $29.00
Late Payment Fee $0.00
Promotions
Sign up bonus 2400 miles after spending $3,000

On purchases within the first 3 months

Rewards
All Purchases 1 mile for $15 spent
Restaurants No
Gas 1 mile for $10 spent
Groceries 1 mile for $10 spent
Hotels No
Travel No
Pharmacy 1 mile for $10 spent
Bills No
Additional Details

1 mile for $10 spent on purchases made at AIR MILES Sponsors.

Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders

$50 per year for each card

Travel Accident Insurance Yes
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability Yes
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance Yes
Concierge Service Yes
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection Yes
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments Apple Pay
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Receive four complimentary visits per year to Priority Pass Worldwide Lounges and access to the Toronto Pearson Priority Security Lane and Toronto Pearson Priority Limo and Taxi Lanes.
  • Exclusive Annual Companion Flight Benefit
  • Receive Automatic Onyx Status
  • AIR MILES FlexFly, a Reserve exclusive
  • Toronto Pearson Priority Security Lane
  • Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
  • Baggage Delay Insurance
  • Flight Delay Insurance
  • Lost or Stolen Baggage Insurance
  • Emergency Medical Insurance (Out of province/country)
  • American Express Invites including Front Of The Line
  • Emergency Card Replacement
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age

18 years in AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK. 19 years in all other provinces.

Minimum Personal Income $20,000 per year


Temporary Residents No
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