Loyalty Program: NBC Rewards

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By clicking on the Subscribe button, you will be redirected directly to the National Bank credit card application form. Make sure you have the following information on hand: contact details, employment status, income and valid ID.

Take advantage of this great welcome offer: a rebate on the annual fee for the first year (a $70 value) and up to 25,000 bonus points, distributed as follows:

  • 10,000 points by subscribing to credit card payment insurance for at least the first three months*
  • 5,000 points if you made $2,500 in net purchases in the first 3 months after enrollment**
  • 10,000 points if you made $10.000 in net purchases during the first 12 months
  • Earn up to 2 points per dollar in eligible grocery and restaurant purchases*
  • Reassuring protection. Travel with peace of mind thanks to our comprehensive insurance coverage up to 10 days
  • Out-of-province-of-residence medical/hospital insurance, Departure flight delay insurance, Baggage insurance in case of delay, Baggages insurance in case of theft or loss, Vehicule rental insurance
  • Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Insurance
  • Flight and baggage delay insurance
  • Car rental insurance
  • Purchase insurance against theft or damage
  • Extended Warranty
  • Mobile devices insurance against theft or damages for a period of up to 2 years
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CONDITIONS – PLATINIUM CARD PROMOTIONAL OFFER

Length of the welcome promotion

From December 2, 2025 to February 2, 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Sign up for a National Bank® Platinum Mastercard® credit card during the promotion as a primary cardholder.
  • Have not held a personal National Bank Mastercard credit card as a primary cardholder during the past 24 months.
  • Keep the credit card account open until the rewards points are paid.
  • Keep the account in good standing while complying with the conditions in the Credit Card Agreement, until the rewards points are paid. For example, all minimum payments must be made on time. For example, all minimum payments must be made on time.
  • Not be employed by National Bank or one of its subsidiaries.

Promotion Description

Up to 25,000 rewards points upon enrolment and the first year’s annual fee refunded for the primary cardholder and the first additional authorized user.

Annual Fee

No annual fees for the first year for the primary cardholder and the first additional authorized user.

We will charge the annual fee to your new card account and refund the fee to you. You will receive this refund within five months of opening your account, provided your account is still open and in good standing. It will appear on your statement as a credit.

To benefit from the annual fee discount for the first additional authorized user’s card, you must add it to the account opening request.

Annual fees related to other authorized users’ cards are not eligible for this promotion.

Reward points

Points offered

Conditions

When points are awarded to the account

10 000

Enrolment in payment insurance* for at least the first three months

In the two months following the minimum enrolment period for payment insurance.**

5 000

$2,500 in purchases in the first 3 months**.

By the end of the 6th month after enrollment.**

10 000

$10,000 in purchases in the first 12 months**

By the end of the 15th month after enrolment**

 

* To apply for enrolment in payment insurance, you must complete the sections to apply for the Credit Card Payment Protection Plan (CCPPP) included on the credit card application form.

**The purchase calculation period starts on the date you sign up for the card. For example, if you sign up for the card on December 15, you have until February 15 to make the required purchases to receive the points which will be credited to your account by the end of June 2025.

How Purchases Are Calculated

The calculation is for the total amount of purchases made through all cards linked to the account.
The transactions not included in the calculation are set out in article 1.5 of the À la carte Rewards PlanTM.

Other Conditions

  • You can only benefit from the promotion once.
  • The card is subject to the Bank’s credit approval. Other conditions apply to the issuance of the card.
  • This promotion may not be combined with any other promotion or offer applicable to National Bank credit cards, nor is it retroactive.
  • This promotion may be changed or withdrawn without notice.

Credit terms

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 is the greater of 5% of your account balance, plus any overdue amounts, or $10.

If you live outside Quebec, your minimum payment is 2.5% of your credit card balance, plus any past-due amount or $10, whichever is greater.

Account statement: A statement is sent monthly.

Example of credit charges over a 30-day period

Annual interest rate Average balance
$500 $3,000
22.49% (regular card) $9.24 $55.45
20.99% (regular card) $8.63 $51.76
12.90% (Syncro card) $5.30 $31.81
8.90% (Syncro card) $3.66 $21.95

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

Balance transfer and cash advance are subject to credit approval by National Bank. Each balance transfer must be at least $250.

Annual Fee
  • Primary card $70
  • Additional card $35
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $0
  • Household $0
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Interest Rates
  • Purchase Rates 20.99 %
  • Cash Advance Rates 22.49 %
  • Balance Transfer Rates 22.49 %
Earning Rate
  • Groceries2Points
  • Dining and Food delivery2Points
  • Gas1.5Points
Value
  • Year 1 $574
  • Year 2+ $209
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
10 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
10 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
$5,000,000
10 day(s)
Trip Cancellation Insurance
$1,000
Trip Interruption Insurance
$1,500
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
  • 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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By clicking on the Subscribe button, you will be redirected directly to the National Bank credit card application form. Make sure you have the following information on hand: contact details, employment status, income and valid ID.

  • Earn up to 5 points per dollar spent on eligible grocery and restaurant purchases.*
  • Earn 2 points per dollar spent on eligible gas and electric recharging expenses, recurring bills and purchases made À la carteTM travel purchases.*
  • Earn 1 point per dollar spent on other purchases.
  • Up to a $150 refund per year on travel expenses, including seat selection, airport parking, baggage fees, access to airport lounges worldwide, and ticket upgrades.
  • Your credit card gives you access to a multitude of rewards. Our clients can choose from several options to treat themselves with the points they've accumulated:
    • Get your hands on new electronics, kitchen accessories, gift cards and more
    • Use your points to make a payment on your credit card
    • Contribute to your RRSP and TFSA
    • Make a donation to a participating charity
    • Plan your next vacation
    • And more!
  • Enjoy unlimited free access for you and a guest at lounge from the National Bank at Montreal-Trudeau airport, including drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi, and much more*.
  • Enjoy up to 60 days of coverage with our travel, trip cancellation/interruption, baggage loss and car rental insurance.
  • Out-of-province hospital medical insurance, departure flight delay insurance, baggage insurance in case of delay, baggage insurance in case of theft or loss, vehicle rental insurance.
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*Grocery and restaurant: Points earned on grocery and restaurant purchases depend on the total gross monthly amount charged to the credit card account, regardless of category. Earn 5 points per dollar spent on eligible grocery and restaurant purchases. Earn 5 points per dollar on the first $2,500 in gross monthly purchases charged to the account. Beyond that amount, eligible grocery and restaurant expenses earn 2 points per dollar spent. 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. Subscriptions to ready-to-cook services and meal delivery services are eligible. Excluded from this definition are retail stores and big-box stores whose main activity is the sale of non-food products. Some merchants may sell the same or similar products or services as eligible merchants, or are separate merchants located on the same premises as eligible merchants, but are classified by Mastercard in different categories. Purchases made at other merchants only qualify for basic rewards points. An in-restaurant purchase refers to a purchase made in a restaurant, including fast-food restaurants, bars, discotheques, nightclubs and taverns.

Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging: 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. Some merchants may sell the same or similar products or services as eligible merchants, or are separate merchants located on the same premises as eligible merchants, but are classified by Mastercard in different categories. Purchases made at other merchants are eligible for basic rewards points only.

Recurring bill: Recurring bill payments are defined as payments made monthly or regularly that are automatically deducted by the merchant from your National Bank World Elite Mastercard. Not all merchants offer recurring bill payments, and not all recurring payments are considered recurring bill payments. As a result, some payments may not qualify for Accelerated Rewards points.

À la Carte Travel: 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.

Other purchases: For example, if you spend $400 monthly on groceries, $200 on gas, $100 on recurring bills and $150 on other purchases, the $850 you spend will generate 2,750 points, broken down as follows: 2,000 points on groceries (since the total gross monthly amount is $850, or less than $2,500), 400 points on gas, 200 points on recurring bills and 150 points on other purchases.

Reimbursement of travel expenses

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.

Account in good standing” means a credit card account that does not contravene the Credit Card Agreement in any way and on which no restrictions apply.

For example, the annual fees related to the credit card must have been paid in full. The maximum reimbursement of $150 can be claimed from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

Eligible expenses include:

      • airport parking
      • 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. Travel expenses must be charged to the National Bank World Elite Mastercard credit card account. 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.

National Bank reserves the right to request additional supporting documents for validation purposes (e.g. invoices). You must keep all receipts and supporting documents for a period of 12 months from the date of your claim. An amount not claimed in a year cannot be carried over to the following year. You can apply online at rewards.nbc.ca or by calling 1-800-341-8083 (toll-free) and an agent will assist you with your travel claim.

Credit terms

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 is the greater of 5% of your account balance, plus any overdue amounts, or $10.

If you live outside Quebec, your minimum payment is 2.5% of your credit card balance, plus any past-due amount or $10, whichever is greater.

Statement of account: a statement of account is sent monthly.

Example of credit charges over a 30-day period

Annual interest rate Average balance
$500 $3,000
22.49% (regular card) $9.24 $55.45
20.99% (regular card) $8.63 $51.76
12.90% (Syncro card) $5.30 $31.81
8.90% (Syncro card) $3.66 $21.95

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

Balance transfer and cash advance are subject to credit approval by National Bank. Each amount transferred cannot be less than $250.

Annual Fee
  • Primary card $150
  • Additional card $50
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $80,000
  • Household $150,000
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Interest Rates
  • Purchase Rates 20.99 %
  • Cash Advance Rates 22.49 %
  • Balance Transfer Rates 22.49 %
Earning Rate
  • Groceries5Points
  • Dining and Food delivery5Points
  • Gas2Points
Value
  • Year 1 $728
  • 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

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