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American Express Essential Credit Card

Low interest Low InterestNo Annual Fee
3.0
★★★☆☆

Solid value

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Welcome value
est. first-year value
Annual fee
$25
per year
Purchase interest
12.99%
on carried balances
Rewards type
none
on eligible spend
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3 insurance coverages
Built-in protection

Rewards

Base earn rateSee card details
Welcome bonusNone
Rewards typenone

Fees & rates

Annual fee$25
Additional card$0
Purchase interest rate12.99%
Cash advance rate12.99%
Foreign transaction fee2.5% (typical)

Standout perks

Dining & Entertainment Benefits
🎩
24/7 Customer Service
Fraud Protection Guarantee
Emergency Card Replacement

Everyday features

📱 Apple Pay & Google Pay
🔒 Zero-liability fraud protection
📶 Tap to pay
🛒 Purchase security

Insurance coverage

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travel medical

Included — see issuer for details.

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purchase protection

Included — see issuer for details.

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extended warranty

Included — see issuer for details.

Eligibility

Minimum personal income$15,000
Credit score guidanceGood (660+)
ResidencyCanadian resident