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The American Express® Cobalt® Card

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Everyday rewards

The American Express® Cobalt® Card

7.9Canada Cards ScoreVery good

Welcome bonus

~$300

Earn up to 15,000 Membership Rewards points in your first year

Annual fee $191.88Purchase APR 21.99%1st-year value +$108.12Verified 2026-06-13
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Why get this card

  • Big welcome bonus worth ~$300
  • Earn 5x on eats & drinks (eligible restaurants, food delivery, groceries in canada)

Pros

  • +Big welcome bonus worth about $300
  • +Strong 5x earn on eats & drinks (eligible restaurants, food delivery, groceries in canada)

Cons

  • -Steep $191.88 annual fee
  • -High 21.99% purchase interest rate

Earn rates

  • Eats & drinks (eligible restaurants, food delivery, groceries in Canada)5x

    5X points per $1

  • Streaming subscriptions3x

    3X points per $1

  • Gas, transit & ride share2x

    2X points per $1

  • Everything else1x

    1X points per $1

  • Amex Travel Online1x

    1 additional point per $1

Welcome offer

Earn up to 15,000 Membership Rewards points in your first year

Est. cash value
~$300
Bonus points
15,000
Minimum spend
$750
Spend window
30 days
Offer ends

Earn 1,250 Membership Rewards points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $750 on the Card in your first year as a new Cobalt Cardmember, up to 15,000 points. Current or former Cardmembers with this Card are not eligible.

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Fees

Annual fee
$191.88
Additional card
Foreign transaction fee

$15.99/month (equals $191.88 annually) for non-Quebec residents; $191.88/year for Quebec residents

Interest rates

Purchase APR
21.99%
Cash advance APR
21.99%
Balance transfer APR
Grace period
Rate effective date

Benefits & insurance

Lounge access
Insurance coverages
1
  • Travel coverage

Redemption & eligibility

Reward currency
Membership Rewards points
Redemption options
Use Points for Purchases (1,000 points = $10), Travel, Gift cards, Merchandise
Transfer partners
Min. personal income
Min. household income

How we scored it

7.9Very good
  • Everyday earn rateWeight 30

    5x on Eats & drinks (eligible restaurants, food delivery, groceries in Canada) (≈10.0¢/$)

  • Welcome valueWeight 25

    ~$300 estimated

  • Annual-fee valueWeight 20

    $191.88 annual fee

  • Benefits depthWeight 15

    1 insurance coverages

  • Interest costWeight 10

    21.99% purchase APR

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Frequently asked

Is the The American Express® Cobalt® Card worth it?
It carries a $191.88 annual fee and a welcome offer worth about $300, for an estimated first-year value of +$108.12. Big welcome bonus worth ~$300. Compare it against similar cards below before deciding.
What is the annual fee and interest rate on the The American Express® Cobalt® Card?
The annual fee is $191.88. The purchase interest rate is 21.99% and the cash advance rate is 21.99%. These are sourced from American Express's official page.
What rewards does the The American Express® Cobalt® Card earn?
It earns up to 5x on eats & drinks (eligible restaurants, food delivery, groceries in canada), in Membership Rewards points. See the full earn-rate breakdown above.

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Every figure on this page comes from American Express's own pages. Last checked 2026-06-13.

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