Loyalty Program: Scene+

  • No annual fee
  • 2X points at Scene+ grocery stores (IGA, Rachelle Béry, Sobeys, etc.)
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Earn up to 5,000 bonus Scene+ points within your first 3 months¹.

  • No annual fee
  • Earn 2x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 you spend at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, participating Co-ops, FreshCo and more
  • Earn 2x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 you spend on Home Hardware, Home Building Center, Home Furniture locations in Canada and online at homehardware.ca
  • Earn 2x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 you spend at Cineplex theatres or online at cineplex.com
  • Plus earn 1 Scene+ point for every $1 spent on all other eligible everyday purchases.
  • Earn additional benefits + up to 4X Scene+ points for every dollar you spend on hotel bookings, car rentals, and things to do with Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia.

Rates, fees and other information are effective as of January 2, 2026. Subject to change.

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1 Offer Descriptions and Conditions: The 5,000 bonus Scene+ points offer (the « Offer ») applies only to new Scotiabank Scene+ Visa credit card accounts (the « Account ») opened between July 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 (regardless of when you apply for the Account), subject to the conditions below.

To be eligible for the 2,500 bonus Scene+ points (the « 2,500 Bonus Points Offer »), you must charge eligible purchases totaling at least $250 within three months of the Account opening date. To be eligible for the additional 2,500 bonus Scene+ points (the « Additional 2,500 Bonus Points Offer »), you must charge $1,000 in eligible purchases to your new Account during the first three months. Eligible purchases mean purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and exclude payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, card fees and other charges.

Bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account within approximately eight weeks after you become eligible for a bonus, provided the Account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint Account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be credited as follows: (i) the 2,500 bonus points and the additional 2,500 bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($250 or $1,000) within the appropriate timeframe (the first three months). If an additional cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 2,500 bonus points or the additional 2,500 bonus points, the bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s Account. Points can be transferred between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, co-borrower or additional cardholder by contacting Scene+. An Account is in good standing if it is not past due, there is no over-limit situation and the cardholder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the Account. All other program conditions continue to apply during the Offer period. The Offer may be modified, cancelled or extended at any time without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer.

Eligibility and Exclusions: You cannot take advantage of the Offer if you are currently or have been within the past two years a primary or secondary cardholder of a Scotiabank personal credit card, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, Scotiabank small business credit cardholders are eligible for this Offer.

Rates and Fees: There are currently no annual fees for the primary card and additional cards (including those issued to joint account holders and additional cardholders). The preferred annual interest rates currently applicable to the Account are as follows: 21.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions). All rates, fees, features and benefits described in the application disclosure may be changed.

Annual Fee
  • Primary card $0
  • Additional card $0
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $12,000
  • Household $12,000
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Earning Rate
  • Groceries2Scene+ Points
  • All Spending1Scene+ Point
  • Gas1Scene+ Point
Value
  • Year 1 $295
  • Year 2+ $240
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • Scene+

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
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Interruption Insurance
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
Flight Delay Insurance
Delayed Baggage Insurance
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance

Earn up to 10,000 bonus Scene+ points¹ within your first 3 months (that’s up to $100 towards travel).

  • Earn 3x Scene+ points¹ on every $1 you spend at Sobeys, Safeway, Freshco and more
  • Earn 2x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 you spend on restaurants, fast food, drinking establishments and other eligible grocery stores. Includes popular food delivery and food subscriptions.
  • Earn 2x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 you spend on eligible entertainment purchases. Includes movies, theatre and ticket agencies stores.
  • Earn 2x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 you spend on eligible gas and daily transit. Includes rideshares, buses, subway, taxis and more.
  • Earn 2x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 you spend on eligible select streaming services.
  • Plus earn 1 Scene+ point for every $1 spent on all other eligible everyday purchases.
  • Earn additional benefits + up to 4X Scene+ points for every dollar you spend on hotel bookings, car rentals, and things to do with Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia.
  • Mobile Device Insurance coverage
  • American Express Invites®

Rates, fees and other information are effective as of October 31, 2025. Subject to change.

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1 Offer Descriptions and Conditions: The 10,000 bonus Scene+ points offer (the « Offer ») applies only to new Scotiabank American Express credit card accounts (the « Account ») opened between May 1, 2026, and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the Account), subject to the conditions below.

To be eligible for the 2,500 bonus Scene+ points (the « 2,500 Bonus Points Offer »), you must make eligible purchases totaling at least $250 within three months of the Account opening date. To be eligible for the additional 7,500 bonus Scene+ points (the « 7,500 Additional Bonus Points Offer »), you must make $1,000 in eligible purchases on your new Account during the first three months. Eligible purchases mean purchases, less refunds, returns, and any other similar credits, and exclude payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, card fees, and other fees.

Fulfillment of the Annual Bonus: Bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ Account approximately eight weeks after you become eligible for a bonus, provided the Account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be credited as follows: (i) the 2,500 bonus points and the 7,500 additional bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ Account linked to the account of the borrower who completed the transaction to reach the eligible purchase threshold ($250 or $1,000) within the appropriate timeframe (the first three months). If an additional cardholder completes the transaction to reach the eligible purchase threshold for the 2,500 bonus points or the 7,500 additional bonus points, the bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ Account linked to the primary borrower’s account. Points can be transferred between the Scene+ Accounts of a primary borrower, co-borrower, or additional cardholder by contacting Scene+. An account is in good standing if it is not overdue, does not exceed the credit limit, and the cardholder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement applicable to the account. 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.

Eligibility and Exclusions: You are not eligible for the 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 an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, Scotiabank small business credit cardholders are eligible for this offer.

Rates and Fees: There are currently no annual fees for the primary card and supplementary cards (including those issued for joint account holders and additional cardholders). The preferred annual interest rates currently applicable to the account are: 21.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions). All rates, fees, features, and benefits, as described in the application statement, are subject to change.

Annual Fee
  • Primary card $0
  • Additional card $0
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $12,000
  • Household $12,000
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Earning Rate
  • Groceries2Scene+ Points
  • Gas2Scene+ Points
  • Dining and Food delivery2Scene+ Points
Value
  • Year 1 $443
  • Year 2+ $343
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • Scene+

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
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Interruption Insurance
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
Flight Delay Insurance
Delayed Baggage Insurance
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
  • No Foreign Transaction Fee
  • Premium Insurance
  • 10 free access to VIP lounges
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Earn up to $3,000* in value in the first 14 months, including up to 100,0001 bonus Scene+ points.

  • Plus earn 2X Scene+ points for every $1 spent on all other eligible purchases
  • Earn additional benefits + up to 4X Scene+ points for every dollar you spend on hotel bookings, car rentals, and things to do with Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia
  • No Foreign Transaction Fee
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage
  • Mobile Device Insurance coverage
  • 10 complimentary Airport Lounge Passes per year
  • Platinum VIP Offers+
  • American Express Invites®
  • Premium Complimentary Concierge Services

Rates, fees and other information are effective as of October 31, 2025. Subject to change.

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* The potential value of savings and rewards during the first 14 months includes the value of the welcome offer, potential savings, the potential value of points earned in the first year, and the value of savings on foreign transaction fees and airport lounge access as of May 22, 2026:

$600 in travel rewards (60,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Cardholders who make purchases totalling $5,000 within the first 3 months; $200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) when you make purchases totalling $10,000 within the first 6 months

$200 in travel rewards (20,000 bonus Scene+ points) when you post at least one (1) eligible purchase to your new account in the 14th month following the month the account was opened

$241 in savings on foreign transaction fees based on the average amount of foreign currency purchases made per account in the first year (by saving the 2.5% foreign transaction fee generally charged by credit card issuers);

$1,023 potential first-year points earnings (102,297 Scene+ points) on everyday purchases, based on the average amount of purchases made per account over the past 24 months;

$784 representing the value of Priority Pass membership and airport lounge passes for the primary cardholder (annual membership fee for a 10-visit plan, $454 CAD or $329 USD) and for one additional cardholder (annual membership fee of $137 CAD or $99 USD, plus 4 passes valued at $48 CAD or $35 USD each). Based on the exchange rate in effect on May 22, 2026.

Maximum potential value after 14 months = $3,048 (rounded to $3,000)

The actual value of offers, savings realized and rewards earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for offers. Conditions apply.

1 Offer description and terms: The offer of 100,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “Offer”) applies only to new Scotiabank Platinum American Express credit card accounts (the “Account”) opened between July 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 (regardless of when you apply for the Account), subject to the terms below. To be eligible for the 60,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “60,000 bonus points offer”), you must post at least $5,000 in total eligible purchases within three months of the Account opening date. To be eligible for the 20,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “additional 20,000 bonus points”), you must post $10,000 in eligible purchases to your new Account during the first six months following the Account opening date. To be eligible for the additional 20,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “additional 20,000 bonus points”), you must post at least one (1) eligible purchase to your new Account in the 14th month following the month the Account was opened. Eligible purchases are purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and exclude payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, card fees and other fees.

Annual bonus fulfillment: Bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account within approximately eight weeks after you become eligible for a bonus, provided the Account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint Account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be deposited as follows: (i) the 60,000 bonus points and the 20,000 bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($5,000 or $10,000) within the applicable timeframe (the first three months or the first six months), and (ii) the additional 20,000 bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower who made the first transaction considered an eligible purchase in the 14th month following the month the Account was opened. If an additional cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 60,000 bonus points or the 20,000 bonus points, or makes the first transaction to earn the additional 20,000 bonus points, the bonus points will be deposited into the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s Account. Points can be transferred between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, a co-borrower, or an additional cardholder by contacting Scene+. An Account is in good standing if it is not delinquent, there is no over-limit on the credit limit, and the cardholder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the Account. 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.

Eligibility and exclusions: You are not eligible for the Offer if you are currently a primary or secondary cardholder of a Scotiabank personal credit card or if you have been within the past two years, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account, and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, Scotiabank small business credit cardholders are eligible for this Offer.

Rates and fees: The current annual fee is $399 for the primary card and $99 for each additional card (including those issued to co-account holders and additional cardholders). The preferred annual interest rates currently applicable to the Account are as follows: 9.99% on purchases and 9.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions). All rates, fees, features and benefits described in the application disclosure statement are subject to change.

Annual Fee
  • Primary card $399
  • Additional card $99
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $12,000
  • Household $12,000
Conversion fees
  • 0.00 %
Earning Rate
  • All Spending2Scene+ Points
  • Groceries2Scene+ Points
  • Gas2Scene+ Points
Value
  • Year 1 $1,481
  • Year 2+ $481
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • Scene+

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

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