American Express stock adds no-fee Marriott card in Canada

Published on 11/13/2026 at 16:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

American Express stock is linked to a broader Canadian Marriott Bonvoy card lineup launching in February. Existing cards will gain Gold Elite benefits.

Key changes for Canadian cardholders

American Express and Marriott Bonvoy will launch the no-fee Marriott Bonvoy Bright card in Canada on February 9, 2027.
The existing personal and business cards will receive complimentary Gold Elite status, while the personal card's annual fee will rise.
The new card could broaden the Canadian customer base, but its financial contribution will depend on adoption after launch.

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American Express and Marriott Bonvoy announced on November 10 that they will expand their Canadian co-brand card portfolio with a new no-annual-fee product and enhanced benefits for two existing cards. The details come from the Marriott announcement.

A new entry point in Canada

The Marriott Bonvoy Bright American Express Card is scheduled to launch on February 9, 2027, with no annual fee. It will offer 3X Marriott Bonvoy points on eligible purchases at participating hotels, 2X points on eligible dining and 1.25X points on other eligible purchases.

The card will also include complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status and five Elite Night Credits each year. American Express and Marriott Bonvoy said the expanded lineup builds on a relationship of more than 15 years in Canada.

Existing cards gain premium benefits

The existing personal and business Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards will move from Silver to complimentary Gold Elite status. Gold members receive a 25 percent bonus on eligible stays, 2 p.m. late checkout and enhanced room upgrades, subject to availability.

The personal card's annual fee will rise from CAD 120 to CAD 150 on the cardmember's first annual fee billing date on or after February 9, 2027. The business card's CAD 150 annual fee will remain unchanged. Both cards will continue to provide 15 annual Elite Night Credits and an annual free-night award after CAD 3,000 in purchases.

What the change means for investors

The new card gives American Express another way to reach Canadian consumers and small businesses seeking travel rewards without a premium annual fee. The higher personal-card fee may support revenue per account, while the no-fee option could widen the addressable customer base; the announcement provides no financial contribution estimate.

American Express stock traded at 290.25 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:32 CET on Friday, November 13, 2026.