Network Product: World Elite Mastercard

  • 4% cash back on purchases in the Grocery category (up to $10,000 in purchases during the year – beyond that, the earning rate drops to 1%)
  • 3% cash back on purchases in the Restaurant category (up to $6,000 in purchases during the year – beyond that, the earning rate drops to 1%)
  • 3% cash back on purchases in the Entertainment and Public Transit categories
  • 1% cash back on your other purchases
Annual Fee
  • Primary card $100
  • Additional card $30
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $80,000
  • Household $150,000
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Interest Rates
  • Purchase Rates 20.9 %
  • Cash Advance Rates 21.9 %
  • Balance Transfer Rates
Earning Rate
  • Groceries4%
  • Dining and Food delivery3%
  • Local Transport3%
Value
  • Year 1 $322
  • Year 2+ $322
Best For
  • Daily transit
Transfer Partners
  • Cash Back

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
3 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
3 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
$5,000,000
3 day(s)
Trip Cancellation Insurance
$500
Trip Interruption Insurance
$1,000
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
Flight Delay Insurance
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$85,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
  • 3% in BONUSDOLLARS on purchases in the Grocery category (up to $10,000 in purchases during the year – beyond that, the earning rate drops to 1.5%)
  • 2% in BONUSDOLLARS on purchases in the Restaurant category (up to $6,000 in purchases during the year – beyond that, the earning rate drops to 1.5%)
  • 2% in BONUSDOLLARS for purchases in the Entertainment and Public Transit categories
  • 1.5% in BONIDOLLARS on your other purchases
Annual Fee
  • Primary card $130
  • Additional card $0
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $80,000
  • Household $150,000
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Interest Rates
  • Purchase Rates 20.9 %
  • Cash Advance Rates 21.9 %
  • Balance Transfer Rates
Earning Rate
  • Groceries3Points
  • Dining and Food delivery2Points
  • Local Transport2Points
Value
  • Year 1 $632
  • Year 2+ $632
Best For
  • Daily transit
Transfer Partners
  • Desjardins Bonusdollars

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
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$1,000,000
Flight Delay Insurance
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$1,000
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$85,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
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  • Welcome offer: Get up to 100,000 points and the annual fee waived in the first year for both the primary cardholder and authorized users.*
  • 5x the points for every $1 spent on eligible travel purchases,* 3x the points for every $1 spent on eligible dining and entertainment purchases and recurring bill payments,* 1 point for every $1 spent everywhere else.*
  • Memorable journeys begin with our premium flexible travel credit card!
  • Complimentary membership in Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass,* with four annual complimentary passes.
  • Get valuable benefits and offers for digital everyday services from a variety of on-demand apps and subscription services
  • Points you can use to cover all flight charges & taxes*
  • Fly on any airline, with no blackout dates*
  • Redeem your points at any time through the BMO Rewards center.
  • Best-in-class travel and medical insurance (unlimited trips per year)*
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*Terms and conditions apply

BMO is not responsible for maintaining the content on this site. Please click on the Apply now link for the most up to date information

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 21.99 %
  • Cash Advance Rates 23.99 %
    21.99 % (QC)
  • Balance Transfer Rates 23.99 %
    21.99 % (QC)
Earning Rate
  • Travel5Points
  • Air Canada5Points
  • Dining and Food delivery3Points
Value
  • Year 1 $1,256
  • Year 2+ $289
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • BMO 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
$2,000,000
21 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
21 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
$1,500
Trip Interruption Insurance
$2,000
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$65,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$1,000
  • Welcome offer: Get up to 10% cash back in your first 3 months and earn an additional $75 cash back bonus when you spend $25,000 in your first year. Plus, we’ll waive the $120 annual fee in the first year.
  • Earn more cash back on the categories that mean the most:
    • 5% on groceries*
    • 4% on transit including ride sharing, taxis and public transportation*
    • 3% on gas and electric vehicle charging*
    • 2% on recurring bill payments like your monthly phone bill or favourite streaming service*
    • Unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases*.
  • Get the highest cash back earn rate on groceries in Canada*
  • Get valuable benefits and offers for digital everyday services from a variety of on-demand apps and subscription services
  • Free membership of the Mastercard Airport Experiences program provided by LoungeKey.
  • Complimentary Roadside Assistance Program*
  • Extended Warranty Plus*
  • Purchase Protection Plus*
  • BMO CashBack World Elite Travel and Medical Protection*
  • Shop, eat and relax with our partners to receive offers when you travel and make purchases with your BMO World Elite Mastercard outside Canada.
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*Terms and Conditions apply.

BMO is not responsible for maintaining the content on this site. Please click on the Apply now link for the most up to date information

Annual Fee
  • Primary card $120
  • Additional card $50
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $80,000
  • Household $150,000
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Interest Rates
  • Purchase Rates 21.99 %
  • Cash Advance Rates 23.99 %
    21.99 % (QC)
  • Balance Transfer Rates 23.99 %
    21.99 % (QC)
Earning Rate
  • Groceries5%
  • Local Transport4%
  • Gas3%
Value
  • Year 1 $995
  • Year 2+ $420
Best For
  • Grocery stores
  • Daily transit
Transfer Partners
  • Cash Back

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
8 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
8 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Interruption Insurance
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$65,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$1,000
  • Up to 5 points per dollar at grocery stores and restaurants
  • Up To $150 Annual Credit
  • Premium insurance
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Best Travel Credit Card In 2024

By clicking on the Apply Now, 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
12.95% (Syncro card) $5.32 $31.93
8.95% (Syncro card) $3.68 $22.07

*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 $923
  • Year 2+ $923
Best For
  • Grocery stores
Transfer Partners
  • NBC RewardsNBC 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
  • 3X miles at participating AIR MILES partners
  • Premium Insurance
  • Accepted at Costco
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Best AIR MILES Credit Card in 2024

Welcome Offer: Get up to $1,000 in value including up to 7,000 AIR MILES Bonus Miles and no annual fee in your first year.*

  • Collect miles more than 10x faster than other AIR MILES* Collectors:
    • 3x the Miles for every $12 spent at participating AIR MILES Reward Partners
    • 2x the Miles for every $12 spent at any eligible grocery store*.
    • 2x the Miles for every $12 spent at any eligible wholesale clubs, membership-based retailers and alcohol retailers*
    • Plus, 1 Mile for every $12 that you spend with your credit card everywhere else*
  • What’s more, you now have the option of transferring your Silver miles into Dream miles thanks to our new miles transfer feature. So if you want to turn your Silver miles into a dream vacation, there’s no stopping you!
  • Get 7¢/L off Shell V-Power premium fuel and 2¢/L off all other Shell fuels every time you fill up.
  • Use fewer miles with our exclusive 25% discount on an AIR MILES flight to any destination during the calendar year*.
  • Complimentary membership in Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass.*
  • Get valuable benefits and offers for digital everyday services from a variety of on-demand apps and subscription services
  • Shop, eat and relax with our partners to receive offers when you travel and make purchases with your BMO World Elite Mastercard outside Canada.
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*Conditions apply.

BMO is not responsible for updating the content of this site. For the most up-to-date information, please click on the Online Application link.

Annual Fee
  • Primary card $120
  • Additional card $50
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $80,000
  • Household $150,000
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Interest Rates
  • Purchase Rates 21.99 %
  • Cash Advance Rates 23.99 %
    21.99 % (QC)
  • Balance Transfer Rates 23.99 %
    21.99 % (QC)
Earning Rate
  • AIR MILES partners0.25miles
  • All Spending0.08miles
  • Groceries0.08miles
Value
  • Year 1 $1,146
  • Year 2+ $101
Best For
  • Pharmacy
  • Grocery stores
Transfer Partners
  • AIR MILES

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
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
$1,500
Trip Interruption Insurance
$2,000
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$65,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$1,000