American Express Cobalt Card
- Annual Fee
- $15.99 / month (approx. $191.88 CAD / yr)
- Reward Currency
- Amex Membership Rewards (Canada)
- Welcome Bonus
- Up to 15,000 MR points earned via monthly spend thresholds in year one (2,500 pts/month when spending ≥ $500 each statement) — NOT a single first-purchase bonus.
Best card for everyday spending with 5x on groceries, eats & drinks, and 2x on transit and travel. Note: Amex Canada MR → Cathay Asia Miles transfers strictly at 1,000 : 750 (NOT 1:1).