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American Express Cash Back · Amex
SimplyCash Card from American Express
Cash back without an annual fee. Compare the earn rates and conditions with where you shop.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- 2.5%
- Purchase APR
- 20.99%
Free · No account needed
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You prefer cash back and spend at merchants that qualify for the listed rates.
A different card may earn more at your usual stores. Interest can outweigh rewards if you carry a balance.
Your estimate
See the rewards after fees, based on where you actually shop.
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Rewards
Current rates. Conditions and limits matter as much as the headline number.
- Gas and groceries in Canada (2%)Source
- 2% cash back
Limit: $15,000 in eligible spending per account year; then 1.25%.
- Gas station purchases in Canada (2%)Source
- 2% cash back
- All other purchases (1.25%)Source
- 1.25% cash back
Merchant coding and eligibility determine the rate. Rates do not add together unless the issuer explicitly allows it.
Using your rewards
Redemption value depends on how you use your rewards. Check the issuer’s redemption terms before comparing points with cash.
Welcome offer
We haven’t included a verified welcome offer in this estimate. That doesn’t mean no promotion is available. Check the issuer’s current offer and eligibility conditions.
Check issuer offers ↗Fees and eligibility
Paying interest can outweigh the rewards you earn.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Additional card
- $0
- Purchase interest rate
- 20.99%
- Cash advance interest rate
- 21.99%
- Foreign transaction fee
- 2.5%
Who can apply?
- Minimum income
- No minimum stated
Meeting published income criteria does not guarantee approval. Other eligibility conditions and fees may apply.
Read the issuer’s full terms ↗Benefits
Value the benefits you will use—not every advertised perk.
Card benefits
Check the issuer’s benefit guide for the full list.
Similar cards
Related reward programs and fees—not a ranking for your spending.
Common questions
Is SimplyCash Card from American Express worth the annual fee?
There’s no annual fee, but another card may reward your spending more. Use your spending to compare the ongoing value after fees.
Does this card charge a foreign transaction fee?
The published foreign transaction fee is 2.5%. Exchange rates and other applicable charges can still affect your cost. See the issuer’s terms.
How does WealthGeist calculate my estimate?
We match eligible spending to each card’s reward rules, account for spending limits and subtract fees. You can check the breakdown and adjust assumptions. Welcome offers and ongoing rewards are shown separately.
How we compareSources
Card terms and last checked dates
- americanexpress.com · cardmember agreements ↗Issuer source · Checked Sep 10, 2026
- americanexpress.com · simply cash preferred ↗Issuer source · Checked Sep 10, 2026
- americanexpress.com · simply cash ↗Issuer source · Checked Sep 10, 2026
Page updated Sep 8, 2026. Card terms were last checked on the dates above.
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