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  • First Year Annual Fee Rebate
  • 4% cash back on groceries
  • 4% cash back on recurring payments
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Get 15% cash back on all purchases (up to $2,000 in total purchases) for the first three months¹. 0% introductory rate on balance transfers for the first 12 months (2% cash advance fee, thereafter: 22.99%)¹.

And pay no annual fee in the first year, including on additional cards¹.

  • 4% for every $1 you spend on grocery store purchases, recurring bill payments and subscription purchases
  • 2% for every dollar spent on gas and daily transit purchases
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases with no cashback limit
  • Visa Infinite* Concierge Services
  • Visa Infinite* Hotel Collection
  • Visa Infinite* Dining and Wine Country Program
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance & New Mobile Device Insurance coverage
  • New 2% Cash Back earn category: You will earn 2% on all eligible purchases of Food Delivery¹.
  • New Cash Back Anytime feature: Redeem your cash back that you’ve earned whenever you need it, through the Scotia app or Scotia Online ($25.00 minimum redemption)¹.

Rates, fees and other information are effective as of May 1, 2026. Subject to change.

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1 Offer Terms and Description: The 15% cash back, 0% introductory balance transfer rate, and first-year annual fee waiver offer (the “Offer”) applies only to new Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite +* credit card accounts (the “Accounts”) opened, and any additional cards issued, between May 1, 2026, and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the Account), subject to the terms and conditions set out below. We will waive the initial annual fees, for the first year only, for the primary card and for each additional card. All other program terms continue to apply during the Offer period. The Offer may be changed, cancelled, or extended at any time, without notice, and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Description and Terms of the 15% Cash Back Offer: You will receive 15% cash back on the first $2,000 in eligible purchases charged to your new Account during the three months following its opening date (the “Promotional Period”). Eligible purchases mean purchases, minus refunds, returns, and any similar credits, and exclude payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, and card and other fees. After the Promotional Period, you will earn the usual cash back on your purchases, at the regular rate (the “Program Cash Back Rate”) described in the cash back program terms (the “Program Terms”). The 15% cash back rate for each category is the sum of the regular cash back rate (which varies by category) and the “Bonus Cash Back Rate.”

The cash back earned under this Offer will be credited to your Account, provided it is open and in good standing on the cash back payment date. 1. Bonus Cash Back Rate: Cash back accumulated at the Bonus Cash Back Rate may be credited to your Account approximately 5 months following its opening date, in accordance with the cash back program terms. 2. Regular Cash Back Rate: Cash back accumulated at the regular Program Cash Back Rate can be redeemed at any time provided you redeem a minimum of $25 each time. EXAMPLE: If the regular Program Cash Back Rate for grocery purchases and recurring payments is 4%, the Bonus Cash Back Rate will then be 11% for that purchase category, so all current eligible purchases in that category will earn a total of 15% cash back during the Promotional Period. If you make eligible current grocery purchases and recurring payments totaling $2,000, the cash back credited to your Account for that category will be calculated as follows: (1) a bonus cash back of $220 (11% x $2,000), credited as an adjustment on your statement, and (2) the regular cash back of $80 (4% x $2,000), which will appear on your monthly statements.

Description and Terms of the 0% Introductory Balance Transfer Offer: The 0% introductory interest rate offer on balance transfers (the “Rate Offer”) applies only to eligible cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions, collectively referred to as “cash advances”), subject to the conditions below. This introductory rate applies for 12 months from this date (the “Promotional Period”). After the Promotional Period, the interest rate on cash advances covered by the 0% promotional rate (including any outstanding balance of such cash advances at the end of the Promotional Period) will revert to the preferred interest rate applicable to cash advances (currently 22.99%). A fee corresponding to 2% of the amount of any cash advance made during the Promotional Period applies (minimum fee of $5.00).

The Offer is subject to any cash advance limit on your Account. This Offer is also based on your approved credit limit on the date of this Offer. This means that if the sum of transferred balances exceeds the approved credit limit, balance transfers may not be processed. This Offer cannot be used to transfer a balance from another Scotiabank account, nor to make a payment or deposit to another Scotiabank account.

Cancellation of Promotional Rate: If we do not receive your minimum payment by its due date indicated on your statement for two consecutive times, you will lose the benefits of this special rate offer and your interest rates will revert to the annual rates normally applicable to your Account (currently 25.99% for purchases and 27.99% for cash advances). All other program terms continue to apply during the Offer period.

Application of Payments: For residents of Quebec: In general, if one or more interest rates apply to your Account, we apply payments according to the interest rate(s) applicable to the transactions posted to your Account (from highest to lowest rate). For residents outside Quebec: In general, if you make a payment greater than the minimum amount shown on your statement, the difference is applied proportionally to the different groups of charges billed to your Account. Charges are grouped based on the interest rate applicable to them. Your payment cannot be applied to the balance of your choice. Consult your credit card agreement for more information on how payments are applied to your Account.

Description and Terms of the Annual Fee Waiver Offer: We will waive the annual fees, for the first year only, for the primary card and for each additional card issued between May 1, 2026, and November 1, 2026.

Eligibility and Exclusions: You are not eligible for this Offer if you are currently a primary or secondary holder of a Scotiabank personal credit card or have been within the last two years, including if you transfer your balance from a Scotiabank personal credit card account and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, holders of a Scotiabank small business credit card are eligible for this Offer. By accepting this Offer, you confirm that you meet all eligibility requirements. We reserve the right to revoke this Offer at any time if we determine that you do not meet the eligibility requirements, including after its acceptance or the opening of the Account.

Rates and Fees: The current annual fees are $120 for the primary card and $50 for each additional card (including those issued for co-account holders and additional cardholders). The current preferred annual interest rates applicable to the Account are: 20.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances. Rates, fees, features, and benefits, which are described in the application disclosure, may be changed.

Annual Fee
  • Primary card $120
  • Additional card $50
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $60,000
  • Household $100,000
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Earning Rate
  • Groceries4%
  • Recurring Payments4%
  • Telecom/Internet4%
Value
  • Year 1
  • Year 2+
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • Cash Back

Advantages

  • Annual Credit
  • VIP Lounges
  • Concierge
  • Wifi
  • Travel credit

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
$1,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$1,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Interruption Insurance
$2,000
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$65,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
  • Up to 5 points per dollar spent on groceries and restaurants
  • Get up to a $150 refund on travel expenses
  • Premium Insurance
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Conditions - Exclusive Milesopedia promotion - World Elite Card

Welcome promotion period: From June 30 to November 4, 2026.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Apply for a National Bank Mastercard World Elite credit card through the redirect link available on the Milesopedia network websites during the promotion period, as the primary cardholder.
  • Not have held one of National Bank's Mastercard credit cards for individuals in the past 24 months, as the primary cardholder.
  • Keep the credit card account open and in good standing until the annual fees are reimbursed. To be considered in good standing, you must comply with the conditions set out in the Credit Card Agreement, such as paying all fees and minimum payments on time.
  • Not be employed by National Bank or one of its subsidiaries.

Promotion description:

  • Reimbursement of annual fees for the first year for the primary cardholder. We will charge these annual fees to your new card account and reimburse them. You will receive this reimbursement within five months of opening your account, provided your account is still open and in good standing. You will see it appear on your statement as a credit.
  • Annual fees for cards held by other authorized users are not eligible for this promotion.

Other conditions:

  • You may only benefit from this promotion once.
  • The card is granted subject to credit approval by National Bank. Other conditions apply to the granting of the card.
  • This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotion or offer applicable to National Bank credit cards and is not retroactive.
  • This promotion may be modified or withdrawn without notice.
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®Mastercard et World Elite are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Authorized user: National Bank.

® The À LA CARTE REWARDS logo is a registered trademark of National Bank of Canada.

® À LA CARTE REWARDS PLAN is a registered trademark of National Bank of Canada

® Apple Pay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Apple Inc. is not a sponsor of or participant in National Bank Mobile Banking Solutions.

® Google Pay is a trademark of Google LLC and this content is not endorsed by or affiliated with Google in any way.

TM À LA CARTE TRAVEL is a trademark of National Bank of Canada. À la carte Travel is owned by Transat Distribution Canada Inc., holder of permit No. 753141 in Quebec.

TM À LA CARTE REWARDS is a trademark of National Bank of Canada.

®THE TOTAL, THE CONNECTED, AND NATIONAL BANK are registered trademarks of National Bank of Canada.

* World Elite® Mastercard®

National Bank® of Canada World Elite® Mastercard® credit card was named the best Mastercard credit card by Milesopedia in 2026, 2025 and 2024.

National Bank® of Canada World Elite® Mastercard® credit card was named the best travel credit card by Milesopedia in 2026, 2025 and 2024.

Each year, Milesopedia examines the credit card offers of the largest financial institutions and establishes its ranking according to more than 150 criteria such as fees, welcome offers, minimum income required, number of points per category, account credits, insurance, airport lounge access, etc.

  1. Certain restrictions apply. For more information, consult the Rewards plan section or the Plan rules regarding how to earn points.
  2. Grace period:
    No interest will be charged on purchases made during the month, provided the client pays the balance in full within twenty-one (21) days of the statement date. This grace period does not apply to cash advances or balance transfers. Minimum payment: If your account balance is lower than $10, you must pay the entire balance. If you reside in the province of Quebec, your minimum payment will correspond to 5% of the credit card account balance plus any overdue payment or $10, whichever amount is higher. If you reside outside of Quebec, your minimum payment represents 2.5% of the credit card account balance plus any overdue payment or $10, whichever amount is higher. Account statement: A statement is sent monthly.

    Example of credit charges over a 30-day period

    Annual interest rate $500 $3,000
    22.49% $9.24 $55.45
    20.99% $8.63 $51.76
    13.2% $5.53 $33.16
    9.2% $3.78 $22.68

    *Variable interest rate in effect on September 1, 2021.

  3. Balance transfer and cash advance are subject to credit approval by National Bank. Each balance transfer must be at least $250.
  4. Exclusively available to World Elite Mastercard cardholders. Guests must present their physical credit card and boarding pass to access the National Bank LoungeTM.
    The Lounge is only available to clients travelling to international destinations, excluding Canada and U.S. flights.
    Cardholders benefit from free and unlimited access with a guest and two children aged 12 or under.
    Until July 31, 2026 (date is subject to change), guests can spend a maximum of three (3) hours in the Lounge. As of August 1, 2026 (date is subject to change), due to the renovations, guests can spend a maximum of two (2) hours in the temporary lounge. Private Banking 1859® World Elite® Mastercard® credit cardholders can spend a maximum of three (3) hours in the temporary lounge.
    National Bank clients who are not World Elite® Mastercard® cardholders can also access the current lounge while enjoying a 25% discount on these rates:
    $63.24 taxes included for adults (excluding discount)
    $40.24 taxes included for children aged 2 to 12 (excluding discount)
    Free for children under 2 years old (excluding discount)
    The entrance fee is subject to change without notice and is the responsibility of the lounge operator.
  5. Clients must submit required documents within the given deadline. Certain conditions may apply. Only the primary cardholder (“Cardholder”) of National Bank World Elite Mastercard whose account is in good standing can request a refund of travel expenses. An account in good standing refers to an account linked to a credit card which complies with the Agreement governing the use of the credit card and which is not subject to any restrictions. For example, the annual fees related to the credit card must have been paid in full. The maximum amount that can be submitted for reimbursement between January 1 and December 31 of each year is $150.
    Eligible expenses include:
    airport parking fees
    baggage fees
    seat selection fees
    access to airport lounges worldwide
    airline ticket upgrades
    The claim must be submitted within 60 days of the purchase date and accompanied by proof of purchase. The travel fees must be charged to the National Bank World Elite Mastercard credit card. The maximum reimbursement amount is $150 per account. The refund will be issued within 7 business days following the request approval date and after receiving all required information. An amount not claimed in a year cannot be carried over to the following year. For more information or to obtain the refund form, sign in to rewards.nbc.ca, click the Refund of travel expenses tab and complete the form, you can also contact us at 1-888-296-8881 (toll-free).
  6. The amount of points earned on grocery and restaurant purchases depends on the total gross monthly amount charged to the credit card account, regardless of the purchase category. You will earn 5 points for every dollar in eligible grocery and restaurant purchases until a total of $2,500 in gross monthly purchases is charged to the account. After that, you will earn 2 points per dollar in eligible grocery and restaurant purchases. The total gross monthly amount is calculated based on your monthly billing period. Grocery purchases include any purchase made at a store that primarily sells food, i.e., grocery store, delicatessen, supermarket, greengrocer or specialty food store. Ready-to-eat meal services and meal delivery services are eligible. This definition excludes purchases made at retail stores and big box stores whose core business is the sale of non-food items. Certain merchants may sell products and services that appear identical or similar to those sold by eligible merchants, or may be separate merchants located on the same premises as eligible merchants, but are classified in different categories by Mastercard. For purchases at other merchants, you will only earn regular rewards points. Restaurant purchases include purchases at a restaurant, fast food restaurant, bar, nightclub or pub. For a full list of Mastercard codes associated with eligible merchants, download the terms and conditions of the À la carte Rewards Plan®.
  7. This coverage applies to purchases and rentals charged in part to the card, except out-of-province medical/hospital insurance for which the travel arrangements need not be charged to the card and lost or delayed luggage insurance where all transportation costs must be charged to the card. This coverage applies to the primary cardholder, their spouse and/or dependent children when they (spouse and/or dependent children) travel with the primary cardholder. Extended warranty coverage applies to most new items purchased with the card, in Canada or abroad, as long as the manufacturer’s warranty is valid in Canada. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. For more information and for details of your insurance coverage, please consult the insurance certificate associated with your card.
  8. Subject to credit approval by National Bank.
  9. Certain conditions apply. Visit mastercard.ca for more information. Refer to the credit card terms and conditions.
  10. To earn 2 points per dollar in purchases, you will need to purchase gas or an electrical vehicle charge from a service station or from certain big-box stores. Certain merchants may sell products and services that appear identical or similar to those sold by eligible merchants, or may be separate merchants located on the same premises as eligible merchants, but are classified in different categories by Mastercard. For purchases at other merchants, you will only earn regular rewards points. For a full list of Mastercard codes associated with eligible merchants, download the terms and conditions of the À la carte Rewards Plan®.
  11. Recurring bill payments are defined as monthly or regular payments automatically charged by a merchant to your National Bank World Elite Mastercard credit card. Not all merchants offer recurring bill payments, and not all recurring payments are considered recurring bill payments. Certain payments therefore may not entitle you to earn more points.
  12. To earn 2 points per dollar in purchases, you must make your eligible purchases via the À la carte TravelTM Agency section of our À la carte RewardsTM site.
  13. For example, if each month you charge $400 in groceries, $200 in gas, $100 in recurring bill payments and $150 in other purchases to your card, your $850 in purchases will earn you 2,750 points, as follows: 2,000 points for grocery purchases (since the total gross monthly amount is $850, i.e., under $2,500), 400 points for gas purchases, 200 points for recurring bill payments and 150 points for other purchases.
  14. Up to $1,000 in the event of breakage, loss or theft for a maximum of 2 years after the purchase date. The device must have been purchased using your National Bank World Elite Mastercard credit card, or your phone plan must be paid via recurring payments charged to your National Bank World Elite credit card starting September 1, 2022. For complete terms and conditions, please consult the insurance certificate associated with your card.
Earning Rate
  • Groceries5Points
  • Dining and Food delivery5Points
  • Gas2Points
Value
  • Year 1 $1,373
  • Year 2+ $923
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • NBC Rewards

Advantages

  • Annual Credit
  • VIP Lounges
  • Concierge
  • Wifi
  • Travel credit

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
$5,000,000
60 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
31 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Trip Cancellation Insurance
$2,500
Trip Interruption Insurance
$5,000
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$1,000
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$65,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance

Exclusive welcome offer: Get up to $1,700 in value, including up to 115,000 points, the Mastercard Travel Pass program and 4 complimentary airport lounge passes, a statement credit for NEXUS and the annual fee waived in the first year for the primary cardholder and authorized users*.

Additionally, enjoy a 0% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for 12 months as well as a 2% balance transfer fee.*

  • 5x the points for every $1 spent on eligible travel purchases,*
  • 3x the points for every $1 spent on eligible dining and entertainment purchases and recurring bill payments,*
  • 1 point for every $1 spent everywhere else.*
  • Free membership to the Mastercard Travel Pass app provided by DragonPass*, with 4 complimentary passes per year*
  • Enjoy six months of Instacart+ and a $10 monthly Instacart credit when you enroll your eligible BMO Credit Card.*
  • Extended Warranty*
  • Purchase Protection*
  • BMO Ascend World Elite Total Travel and Medical Protection:
    Get Collision Damage Waiver benefits on rental cars, 21 days of Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Emergency Medical coverage of up to $5 million, and more.*
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*Terms and conditions apply

BMO is not responsible for updating the content of this site. For the most up-to-date information, please click on the Online Application link.

Annual Fee
  • Primary card $150
  • Additional card $50
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $80,000
  • Household $150,000
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Earning Rate
  • Travel5Points
  • Air Canada5Points
  • Dining and Food delivery3Points
Value
  • Year 1 $1,356
  • Year 2+ $289
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • BMO Rewards

Advantages

  • Annual Credit
  • VIP Lounges
  • Concierge
  • Wifi
  • Travel credit

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
$2,000,000
21 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
21 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
$1,500
Trip Interruption Insurance
$2,000
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$65,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$1,000