Overview
Welcome to Scene+! In this comprehensive guide to the Scene+ loyalty program, you will learn how to earn and use Scene+ points, including through Scene+ credit cards.
Earn More Scene+ Points
Here are the different ways to earn Scene+ points, from the Scene+ rewards program:
- Scotiabank Scene+ credit cards
- Scene+ Rakuten Shopping Portal
- Restaurants
- Movies
- Entertainment
- Travel
- Grocery
For more information on the program, please read the Scene+ terms and conditions.
Scotiabank Credit Cards
You can earn Scene+ points with the 7 Scene+ credit cards. Here are the two best Scene+ credit cards:
Carte Visa Infinite +* Passeport Banque ScotiaMC
With this welcome offer for the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card +* CardMC, you’ll earn 25,000 welcome bonus Scene+ points after charging $2,000 in purchases to your account within the first three months.
Plus, every year, earn an annual bonus of at least 10,000 Scene+ points when you charge at least $40,000 in purchases to your account. In total, the offer represents up to 35,000 Scene+ points and a value of up to $1,250 in the first year, including rewards, savings on foreign transaction fees and airport lounge access.
With the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card, you earn 3 points per $1 spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland and participating Co-ops, and 2 points per $1 spent at other grocery stores, restaurants, eligible entertainment and eligible daily transit. You earn 1 point per $1 on all your other everyday purchases.
These points can be redeemed against any travel purchase at a rate of 1,000 points = $10 (flights, hotels, all-inclusives and even Airbnb), or as cash back with Scene+ at the same rate.
The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card also offers:
- No fees for foreign currency transactions
- 6 complimentary airport VIP lounge passes
- Excellent insurance for your travels and purchases
- Visa Infinite* Concierge Services
We have named this credit card the Best Credit Card with No Foreign Transaction Fees in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Carte American ExpressMD Or de la Banque ScotiaMD*
The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card offers an excellent welcome bonus.
Until November 1, 2026, you can earn up to 50,000 bonus Scene+ points, broken down as follows:
- 30,000 Scene+ points by charging $2,000 in purchases to the card within the first 3 months
- 20,000 Scene+ points by making $7,500 in purchases on the card in the first year
This represents a value of up to $500 for travel (including Airbnb).
With the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card, you earn 6 points per dollar spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, Voilà by Sobeys, Voilà par IGA, Voilà by Safeway, Chalo! grocery stores. FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les Marchés Tradition, Rachelle Béry and Co-Op.
Also, you earn 5 points per dollar for:
- Grocery stores
- Restaurants
- Entertainment centers
And 3 points per dollar on gas, transit and streaming services purchases.
You can redeem your points on travel purchases (flights, hotels, all-inclusive and even Airbnb). You can also use your points as cash back rewards with Scene+.
The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card also offers no foreign transaction fees, excellent insurance for your travel or purchases, concierge service, exclusive American Express benefits like the Front of the Line program.
Other Scene+ credit cards to consider:
- With the Scotiabank American Express® Card, you can earn 2 points per dollar spent at gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, and movie theaters/entertainment venues. Elsewhere, you’ll earn 1 point per dollar.
- With the Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card, you get 10 airport lounge accesses each year, as well as excellent Scene+ points accumulation on all purchases.
- With the Scotiabank® Scene+™ Visa* Card, you won’t pay an annual fee and you can earn 1 point per dollar on all your purchases and 5 points per dollar at Cineplex theatres.
Scene+ Rakuten Shopping Portal
Scene+ Rakuten is the online shopping portal of Scene+.
By using this portal when shopping online, you can earn points back on every eligible purchase from hundreds of online retailers. You will receive 100 points for every $1 in cash back.
Your cash back will be automatically deposited as points in your Scene+ account at the end of each quarter.
Want to join Rakuten? Get $30 via our referral link! Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be able to link your Rakuten and Scene+ accounts in just one click.

Restaurants
By presenting your Scene+ loyalty card at participating restaurants, you can earn Scene+ points for your food expenses!
Here are examples of earning Scene+ points at restaurants:
| Restaurants | Scene+ points |
| East Side Mario’s | 15X the points |
| Harvey’s | 15X the points |
| Swiss Chalet | 200 bonus points |
| Montana’s | 15X the points |
| Kelseys | 15X the points |
| Bier Markt | 15X the points |
| Fionn MacCool’s | 15X the points |
Movies
You can earn Scene+ points for your purchases at Cineplex cinemas.
Here are examples of earning Scene+ points at Cineplex:
| Purchases | Scene+ points |
| Movie ticket (standard formats) | 3 points per dollar |
| Food and Beverages | 3 points per dollar |
| Premium formats (VIP, UltraAVX, D-BOX, etc.) | 6 points per dollar |
| Watch a movie during a promotional period | 500 bonus points |
Entertainment
You can earn Scene+ points when making purchases at certain entertainment centers:
| Entertainment | Scene+ points |
| Playdium Complex | 1 point per dollar |
| The Rec Room | 1 point per dollar |
Travel
During promotional offers, you can earn more points through Scene+ Travel by Expedia.
Don’t forget to use a Scene+ credit card to earn points when purchasing your trip.
Banking Services
You can earn Scene+ points by subscribing to certain convenient offers from Scotiabank.
For example, when opening specific Scotia banking packages. Or by subscribing to a Scene+ credit card offer such as the ones below:
Grocery
Here is the list of Scene+ grocery stores:
- Sobeys
- Safeway
- Foodland
- IGA
- FreshCo
- Chalo! FreshCo
- Voilà by Sobeys/Safeway/IGA
- Needs
- Thrifty Foods
- IGA West
- Les Marchés Tradition
- Rachelle Béry
- Lawtons Drugs and Co-Op
1,000 Scene+ points allow you to deduct $10 from the bill at checkout (1% return).
Scene+ points are earned through:
- Personalized offers on the IGA app and other grocery stores
- Special offers or events in store
- Product Promotions
Redeem Scene+ Points
Here are the different ways you can use your Scene+ points:
- Travel
- Movies
- Groceries
- Grocery
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Gift cards
- Statement Credit

Travel
Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia
With Expedia’s Scene+ Travel, you can use your Scene+ points directly when booking your trip (hotel, flight ticket, car rental): 100 points = $1.
There are several advantages to booking with Expedia’s Scene+ Travel platform:
- You earn 3 points for every dollar spent on hotel rooms and car rentals when you book through Scene+ Travel powered by Expedia.
- If you don’t have enough Scene+ points, you can top up with your credit card.

Other Trips
If you have a Scene+ credit card (or a Scene+ debit card), you can apply your Scene+ points directly to the purchase of any trip.
Simply charge your trip to a participating Scotiabank card and use your Scene+ points to pay for the trip within 12 months of the booking date.
The exchange rate is 100 points = $1.
Scene+ program for Movies at Cinema Cineplex
With your Scene+ points, you can get movie rewards at Cineplex.
Here is the list of available rewards:
| Rewards | Scene+ points |
| Snacks | 500 points = $5 |
| Movie rentals | 100 points = $1 |
| Movie Tickets | 100 points = $1 |
| Added-value films | 100 points = $1 |
| VIP movie tickets | 100 points = $1 |
| Ticket of your choice | Half Scene+ points (promotional periods) |
Grocery stores (IGA, Foodland, Sobeys, etc.)
You can now use your Scene+ points at the following grocery stores in Quebec:
- IGA
- Voilà by IGA
- Les Marchés Tradition
- Rachelle Béry
You will receive a $10 discount in exchange for 1,000 Scene+ points on your purchase at participating grocery stores. Simply present your Scene+ card at the time of payment.

Groceries
You can use your Scene+ points with shopping partners, for cardholders in the province of Quebec:
- Apple: 127 points for $1 off (145 points required as of June 19, 2023 for Quebec, and the rest of Canada)
- Best Buy: 127 points for $1 off (145 points required as of June 19, 2023 for Quebec, and the rest of Canada)
Simply browse the Scene+ Apple or Best Buy catalog and select one or more items. If you don’t have enough points, you can pay as little as 20% of the item’s value plus taxes with your points, and charge the remaining 80% to the payment product of your choice.

Dining
With your Scene+ points, you can get dining rewards at many restaurants.
Here is the list of available rewards:
| Rewards | Scene+ points |
| East Side Mario’s | 500 points = $5 |
| Harvey’s | 500 points = $5 |
| Swiss Chalet | 500 points = $5 |
| Montana’s | 500 points = $5 |
| Kelseys | 500 points = $5 |
| Bier Markt | 500 points = $5 |
| Fionn MacCool’s | 500 points = $5 |
Entertainment
With your Scene+ points, you can get rewards at certain entertainment centers.
Here is the list of available rewards:
| Rewards | Scene+ points |
| Playdium Complex | 500 points = $5 |
| The Rec Room | 1,000 points = $10 |
Gift cards
With your Scene+ points, you can get gift cards for many merchants.
The standard exchange rate is 1,400 points = $10. But it may vary depending on the retailer and their current promotions. For example, with this Home Hardware gift card, which offers a better exchange rate: 1,000 points = $10.

Statement Credit
You can use your Scene+ points to get a credit on your eligible debit or credit card account from Scotiabank.
| Statement Credit | Points required |
|---|---|
| $100 | 14 500 |
| $150 | 21 500 |
| $300 | 43 000 |
| $500 | 71 500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Scene+ points for a free movie?
With the new Scene+ points system, you now need 1,250 points to get a movie for free.
How does the Scene+ card work?
Every eligible purchase from a program partner earns Scene+ points.
Then, with the points, you can get discounts at the grocery store, free movies, credits to pay off your trip, gift cards, merchandise, free meals at partner restaurants, and more.
How and where to obtain a Scene+ card?
You can go to the customer service counter at an IGA. Ask for the brochure, which will contain your future Scene+ card inside.
How much is a Scene+ point worth?
To redeem a trip or get a discount at IGA, Rachelle-Béry, Sobeys, Les marchés Tradition, Foodland, Safeway, etc., you need 1,000 points to get $10 in credit. So, 1 Scene+ point is worth 1 cent. This is one of the best ways to use the Scene+ program.
How do I download the Scene+ application?
The Scene+ application is available on Google Play and App Store.
Which partner stores accept Scene+ points?
The Scene+ program includes a wide variety of grocery and entertainment partners. On the grocery side, you can earn and use your points at IGA, Sobeys, Rachelle-Béry, Les marchés Tradition, Foodland, Safeway, FreshCo, Voilà, and Thrifty Foods. For dining and entertainment: Cineplex (1,250 points for a movie ticket), East Side Mario’s, Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, Montana’s, Recroom, and Playdium. Points can also be used to book travel via Expedia (for Scotia) or to get gift cards. The strength of Scene+ is this diversity: few Canadian in-house programs cover grocery, cinema, and travel with such versatility.
Which credit cards are best for earning Scene+ points?
Scotiabank offers four Scene+ cards with different profiles. The Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card is the most generous for groceries: 6 points per dollar at Sobeys grocery partners and 5 points per dollar at other grocery stores. The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card is ideal for international travelers thanks to the absence of foreign transaction fees. The Scotiabank® Scene+™ Visa* Card is the no-annual-fee option, perfect for getting started with the program.
Point values
| Redemption type | ¢ / point | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| otherdefault | 1.00 | medium |
| gift_card | 1.00 | medium |
| statement_credit | 0.80 | medium |
| merchandise | 0.60 | medium |



















