Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: Up to 25,000 points
  • +Purchase protection included
  • +No annual fee

Cons

  • Foreign Transaction Fee (2.5%)

Our Review

The new BMO eclipse rise Visa* Card is a no-annual-fee credit card with travel points, requiring no minimum income.

With this offer, you can earn up to 25,000 points as a welcome bonus:

  • 20,000 points after $1,500 in purchases in the first 3 months
  • 2,500 points when you redeem 12,000 points with the Pay with Points option over a 12-month period
  • 2,500 points when you pay the balance on time for 12 months

What’s more, you can benefit from an interest rate of 0.99% on balance transfers for nine months (a 2% balance transfer fee applies).

With the new BMO eclipse rise Visa* Card, you earn :

  • 5 points for every two dollars spent on recurring bill payments
  • 5 points for every two dollars spent at the grocery store
  • 5 points for every two dollars spent at restaurant and for takeaway
  • 1 point per two dollars of purchases for all other purchase categories

You can use BMO Rewards points for all travel purchases made through the agency or website of your choice (plane tickets, hotels, rental cars, all-inclusive packages, Airbnb, etc.) or for rewards and gift cards on the BMO Rewards platform.

The new BMO eclipse rise Visa* Card also offers:

  • Mobile Device Insurance
  • Purchase Protection
  • Extended warranty insurance

Finally, enjoy three months of Instacart+ membership and a $5 monthly Instacart credit when you sign up with your eligible BMO credit card.

Rewards

All Spending

0.5x

BMO Rewards pts per dollar

Recurring

2.5x

BMO Rewards pts per dollar

Groceries

2.5x

BMO Rewards pts per dollar

Restaurants

2.5x

BMO Rewards pts per dollar

Credit Card Rewards Calculator

See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.34¢2.01¢
Groceries2.5x
$700/month
Gas & EV0.5x
$200/month
Transit0.5x
$100/month
Restaurants2.5x
$300/month
Pharmacy0.5x
$50/month
Travel0.5x
$150/month
Bills & recurring payments2.5x
$250/month
Telecom0.5x
$150/month
Entertainment & streaming0.5x
$100/month
Office supplies0.5x
$0/month
All other spending0.5x
$500/month

Points Earned

45,000

BMO Rewards/yr

Estimated Value

$302

After Fees

+$302

1st Year Value

$469

incl. welcome bonus

Annual rewards breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 2.5x21,000 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 0.5x1,200 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 0.5x600 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 2.5x9,000 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 0.5x300 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 0.5x900 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 2.5x7,500 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 0.5x900 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 0.5x600 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 0.5x3,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.5x
Average earn rate on spend 1st year with welcome bonus2.33x
Total points earned on spend45,000 pts
Welcome bonus points+25,000 pts
  • Earn 20,000 BMO Rewards after $1,500 in purchases within the first 3 months
  • Earn 5,000 BMO Rewards with a purchase around month 12
Total points earned70,000 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$469

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Included

Extended Warranty

+1 year(s)

Mobile Device

Up to $1,000 / 1 year(s)

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $0
  • Additional card fee
    $0
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    2.5%
  • Purchase Rate
    21.99%
  • Balance transfer rate23.99%
    Quebec21.99%
  • Cash advance rate23.99%
    Quebec21.99%
  • Balance Transfer Promo

    Intro period: 9

    0.99%

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

Earn up to 25,000 bonus points:

  • Earn 20,000 points when you spend $1,500 in purchases within the first three months, a value of $133*
  • Plus, earn up to 5,000 bonus points every year:
    • 2,500 bonus points for redeeming at least 12,000 points annually towards your statement balance with Pay with points*
    • 2,500 bonus points for paying your full credit card balance on time for 12 consecutive months*
  • Earn 5x the BMO Rewards points for every $2 spent on recurring bill payments, groceries, dining and takeout*
  • Then get 1 point for every $2 spent on everything else!*
  • Enjoy three months of Instacart+ and a $5 monthly Instacart credit when you enroll your eligible BMO Credit Card.*
  • Get a 0.99% introductory interest rate on Balance Transfers for 9 months (2% fee applies to balance amounts transferred*)
  • Mobile Device Insurance that covers you for up to $1,000*
  • Pay with Points by browsing your recent transactions and redeem your Points for as little as $1*
  • Receive a discount on car rentals*
  • Purchase Protection*
  • Extended Warranty*

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FAQ

How do I contact BMO Mastercard?

To reach BMO Mastercard (Bank of Montreal), you can use one of the following options:

  1. Call Customer Service: You can call BMO Customer Service at 1-800-361-3361. They will be able to help you with any questions you may have about your BMO Mastercard.

  2. Use online chat: BMO also offers online chat on its website where you can ask questions and get help in real-time.

  3. Visit a branch: If you prefer in-person assistance, you can visit your nearest BMO branch for assistance with your BMO Mastercard.

How do I use BMO Rewards points?

If you have a BMO Rewards Card, you can use your BMO points to redeem rewards. Here’s how to use your BMO points:

  1. Log in to your account online: Access the BMO website and log in to your account using your credentials.

  2. Go to the Rewards section: Once logged in, go to the Rewards section on your account home page.

  3. Find the rewards you want: Search for the rewards you want based on the number of BMO points you have.

  4. Redeem your points for rewards: Once you’ve found the rewards you want to redeem, follow the instructions on the screen to confirm the redemption and use your BMO points.

  5. Receive your rewards: Once you redeem your BMO points for rewards, they will be sent to the address you provide or added to your online account.

It’s important to note that rewards options may vary depending on the type of BMO card you have and the rewards program you’re enrolled in. You can visit the BMO website or contact customer service for more information on the reward options available for your specific card.

How much is 1 BMO Rewards point worth?

The value of a BMO point depends on the rewards program associated with your BMO credit card. In general, the value of each BMO point will be approximately 0.67 cents according to Milesopedia.

For example, if the value of a BMO point is 0.67 cents, that means 10,000 BMO points can be redeemed for $67 in rewards.

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