How to optimize the 10% cash back rate of the Scotia Momentum® VISA Infinite* card

Updated Apr 30, 2026
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To the point Find out how to make the most of the 10% cash back welcome bonus offered by the Scotia Momentum® VISA Infinite* card.

Welcome Offer

All you have to do is spend $2,000 on this card during the first 3 months to maximize this promotion!

But let’s look at how exactly this 10% cash back welcome bonus works and why it’s exciting.

The annual cash back statement credit in November

Scotia Momentum® Visa Infinite+* Cardholders usually earn their cash back annually, on the November statement. So a person who signs up in January 2023 will receive their annual cash back in November 2023.

However, as part of the 10% bonus, there will be two payments.

Payment of the 10% bonus

The 10% cash back applies to the first $2,000 in purchases charged to your card within the first 3 months.

In fact, this cash back rate is divided into two:

  • The normal cash back rate of the program (1% / 2% / 4% depending on merchant categories)
  • The bonus cash back rate (9% / 8% / 6% depending on merchant categories)

And the cash back will be credited to your credit card account in 2 installments!

  • The cash back at the normal rate is paid, as usual, on your November statement
  • The cash back at the bonus rate is paid within 7 months following the end of the offer

The 1% category is therefore preferable for the first 3 months!

During the first 3 months, it is in your best interest to use your Scotia Momentum® VISA Infinite+* card in merchant categories with a 1% rate (i.e., excluding grocery stores, gas stations, or local transit).

Explanations in a table for $2,000 in purchases based on merchant category:

$2,000
Purchases
Normal
Rate
Bonus
Rate
Normal Cash Back
Next November
Bonus Cash Back
7 Months After Offer End
Other Businesses like Costco1 %9 %$20$180
Service stations2 %8 %$40$160
Grocery stores4 %6 %$80$120

 

10% cash back at Costco?

Members of the milesopedia facebook group had a very relevant remark!

By purchasing $2,000 worth of gift cards on Costco.ca (which accepts VISA cards, unlike warehouses) with the Scotia Momentum® VISA Infinite+* card, you can maximize this welcome bonus!

Comparison of the Best Credit Cards for Costco Canada - February 2026 - Costco Cash Cards

It’s as if your first $2,000 spent at Costco earned you $200, or a 10% rebate!

Optimizing cashback

For those who wish to use this card throughout the year – and not just take advantage of the 10% welcome bonus – it is a very attractive card due to its accumulation rates:

  • 4% in grocery stores and recurring payments
  • 2% on gas and local transit

Given that it is a VISA card, you will have no difficulty using it at your favorite merchants and can benefit from rates as attractive as those offered by the Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card or the American Express Cobalt® Card.

To pay your rent

Are you a tenant? In our opinion, the best use of the 4% discount is for rent payments, one of the most important expenses in a budget. Thanks to Chexy, it’s now possible to earn rewards on your rent! This Canadian company lets you pay your rent by credit card, and then Chexy takes care of the monthly Interac transfer to your landlords.

This way you :

Without calculating the increased cash back with the welcome offer, this represents $405 in cash back per year on a monthly rent of $1,500! Here’s how to do it with Chexy:

Conclusion

December – January are the best months to subscribe to The Scotia Momentum® Visa Infinite+* Card:

  • you get a great welcome bonus
  • you will benefit from a first year annual fee waiver
  • you can use your card throughout the year to receive your annual cash back next November

Then, you are free to keep this credit card in your wallet for an additional year or opt for another cash back credit card!

Come to discuss that topic in our Facebook Group!
Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien Voisine is the President and Founder of Milesopedia and a leading expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel across Canada, France, and the U.S.A. Now 40 years old and a father of two, he has explored more than 100 countries—many of them alongside his wife Audrey and their children. Specializing in loyalty programs such as Aeroplan, Flying Blue, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, Jean-Maximilien helps travellers unlock the full potential of their points and benefits. His mission: empower others to travel better and smarter across North America and Europe.
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