Loyalty Program: NBC Rewards

  • Earn up to 2 points per dollar spent
  • Benefit from a complete travel insurance
  • Out-of-Province Hospital Medical Insurance, Trip Interruption Insurance, Trip Cancellation Insurance, Flight Delay Insurance, Baggage Delay Insurance, Stolen or Lost Baggage Insurance
  • Medical, general and legal assistance
  • Purchase insurance against theft or damage
  • Extended warranty
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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 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 Average balance
$500 $3,000
22,49 % $9.24 $55.45
20,99 % $8.63 $51.76
12,9 % $5.30 $31.81
8,9 % $3.66 $21.95

*Variable interest rate in effect on September 1st, 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 $115
  • Additional card $35
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $50,000
  • Household $80,000
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Interest Rates
  • Purchase Rates 20.99 %
  • Cash Advance Rates 22.49 %
  • Balance Transfer Rates 22.49 %
Earning Rate
  • All Spending1.25Points
  • Groceries1.25Points
  • Gas1.25Points
Value
  • Year 1 $155
  • Year 2+ $155
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
  • No minimum income required
  • Purchase Insurance
  • Accepted at Costco
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  • Earn up to 30,000 rewards points after signing up and annual fees reimbursed for the first year for the primary cardholder and the first additional authorized user.
  • Earn up to 2 points per dollar spent on certain purchase categories*.
  • 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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Length of the welcome promotion

February 1 to May 12, 2024.

Eligibility conditions

  • Sign up for a National Bank® Platinum Mastercard® credit card during the promotion as a primary cardholder.
  • Sign up via the redirection link provided on one of our partner’s websites during the promotion.
  • Not have held one of our Mastercard credit card for individuals from National Bank over the past 24 months.
  • Keep the credit card account open until rewards points are paid.
  • Keep the account in good standing by complying with the conditions set out in the credit card agreementuntil the rewards points are paid. For example, all minimum payments must be made on time.
  • Not be employed by National Bank or one of its subsidiaries.

Description of the promotion

Up to 30,000 rewards points after signing up and annual fees reimbursed for the first year 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 annual fees to the account of your new card and reimburse those fees to you. You will receive this reimbursement within five months of opening your account, provided that your account remains open. It will appear on your statement in the form of 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 authorized users’ cards are not eligible for this promotion.

Reward points

Points offered

Conditions

When points are awarded to the account

10 000

$2,500 in purchases in the first three months

In the two months following the end of the purchase calculation period.

15 000

$6,500 in purchases in the first 12 months

In the two months following the end of the purchase calculation period.

5 000

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

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

 

* 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.

How total 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 take advantage of the promotion once.
  • Issuance of the card is subject to credit approval by National Bank of Canada. Other conditions apply to the issue 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 modified 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 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 Average balance
$500 $3,000
22,49 % $9.24 $55.45
20,99 % $8.63 $51.76
12,9 % $5.30 $31.81
8,9 % $3.66 $21.95

*Variable interest rate in effect on September 1st, 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 $619
  • 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