Best credit cards in Canada

September 2023

Getting new credit cards is one of the best ways for Canadians to travel more for less.

It’s how we easily get over a thousand dollars in travel rewards every year ourselves, all the while improving our credit score and getting plenty of other awesome travel benefits.

The key is to choose cards among the best credit cards in Canada (offers change constantly) and to always pay balances on-time and in full.

Here’s our monthly ranking, which focuses mainly on our Flytrippers Valuation of the credit cards’ welcome bonuses alone, since that’s what will be the same for any type of traveler—and because that is what is most important to maximize travel rewards.

(More details about how the ranking works or our Flytrippers Valuation.)

Flytrippers ranking of the best credit card offers in Canada (September 2023)

These are the best of the best, the credit cards with the highest welcome bonus offers in Canada right now. You can’t go wrong with any of these credit cards that all offer at least $510 in travel rewards with their welcome bonuses alone, but we help you choose below too.

You can watch our detailed video about the best credit card offers in Canada this month (and come see the next one in September).

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Best credit card offers
(September 2023)
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Best
for
NEW
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: $725
Card fee: $0 $139
Highest offer
for simple points
and 1st year free
ends January 3rd
NEW
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
Versatile rewards
valuable or simple
great beginner's card
ends November 27th
NEW
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $780
Card fee: $0 $139
Valuable Aeroplan pts
and travel benefits
$5k spend option also available
ends January 3rd
NEW
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1600
Card fee: $799
Unlimited access to
airport lounges
and flexible rewards
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Valuable rewards
and 4
airport lounge passes
Best
American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Best overall
card
in Canada
RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $840
Card fee: $165
Great airline
rewards
for big spenders
limited time
6% rate
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Very good
travel insurance
and earn rate
ends October 31st
American Express Aeroplan Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 10 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $630
Card fee: $120
Valuable Aeroplan pts
without min. income
and lower min. spend
Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $120
Very lucrative
hotel points
for specific hotels
NEW
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $3.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $350
Card fee: $0 $139
Highest ever
cash back bonus
ever seen in Canada
ends March 4th
American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k/mo for 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $599
For Air Canada
lounge access
& other AC benefits
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Best credit card offers
(September 2023)
NEW
TD First Class Travel® Visa Infinite* Card
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends January 3rd
Rewards: $725
Card fee: $0 $139
Best for: Highest offer for simple points
and 1st year free
NEW
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends November 27th
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
Best for: Versatile rewards valuable or simple
great beginner's card
NEW
TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends January 3rd
Rewards: ≈ $780
Card fee: $0 $139
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits
$5k spend option also available
NEW
Platinum Card® from American Express
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1600
Card fee: $799
Best for: Unlimited access to airport lounges
and flexible rewards
American Express® Gold Rewards Card American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Best for: Valuable rewards and 4
airport lounge passes
Best
American Express Cobalt® Card
American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Best for: Best overall card
in Canada
RBC® British Airways Visa Infinite RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
limited time
Rewards: ≈ $840
Card fee: $165
Best for: Great airline rewards
for big spenders
6% rate
Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Best for: Very good travel insurance
and earn rate
American Express® Aeroplan®* Card American Express Aeroplan Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 10 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $630
Card fee: $120
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts without min. income
and lower min. spend
Marriott Bonvoy American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $120
Best for: Very lucrative hotel points
for specific hotels
NEW
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $3.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends March 4th
Rewards: $350
Card fee: $0 $139
Best for: Highest ever cash back bonus
ever seen in Canada
American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k/mo for 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $599
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access
& other AC benefits
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Best credit cards in Canada by category

Since there is no such thing as one  “best card”, this beta version of our ranking of the best credit cards is now also split into various different sections based on your own preferences, profile, and strategy.

You can read a teaser about how to choose the best credit cards for you below the ranking, with more to come.

We’ll soon have even more categories, detailed credit card pages, comparison features, and more: sign up for free to be the first to get the full version.

Beginners: our upcoming free course (written & video) will explain how travel rewards & credit cards work in greater detail, but if you are new to this world, it’s important to read some basic knowledge (like not canceling old cards) also below the ranking.

Best credit cards in Canada for groceries

A lot of travel rewards beginners have a hard time understanding that earn rates aren’t as important as welcome bonuses, so we figured adding this section would be a great opportunity to remind you. But with groceries being such a big expense, these cards are great for those getting started out.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for groceries (coming soon).

 

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Best credit cards
for groceries
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Earn rate
on groceries
Best
American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
≈ 7.5%
as Aeroplan/Avios pts
$2.5k monthly cap
Best
American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
5%
as cash back
$2.5k monthly cap
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
6% (Sobeys brands)
in simple credit
$50k annual cap
ends October 31st
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
5%
in simple credit
$50k annual cap
ends October 31st
MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos. (see QC offer)
Rewards: $400
Card fee: $120
5%
as simple points
$50k annual cap*
BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
5%
as cash back
$500 monthly cap
SimplyCash Preferred Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
Rewards: $280
Card fee: $120
4%
as cash back
$30k annual cap
Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
4%
as cash back
$25k annual cap
ends October 31st
CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 4 mos.
Rewards: $0
Card fee:
4%
as cash back
$20k annual cap
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $360
Card fee: $0 $120
3.33%
in simple credit
$50k annual cap
NEW
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: $725
Card fee: $0 $139
3%
as simple points
$25k annual cap
ends January 3rd
NEW
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $3.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $350
Card fee: $0 $139
3%
as cash back
$15k annual cap
ends March 4th
Tangerine World Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
2%
as cash back
no cap
ends October 31st
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Best credit cards
for groceries
Best
American Express Cobalt® Card
American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Earn rate on groceries: ≈ 7.5% as Aeroplan/Avios pts
$2.5k monthly cap
Best
American Express Cobalt® Card
American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
Earn rate on groceries: 5% as cash back
$2.5k monthly cap
Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Earn rate on groceries: 6% (Sobeys brands) in simple credit
$50k annual cap
Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Earn rate on groceries: 5% in simple credit
$50k annual cap
MBNA Rewards World Elite® Mastercard® MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos. (see QC offer)
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $400
Card fee: $120
Earn rate on groceries: 5% as simple points
$50k annual cap*
BMO CashBack® World Elite®* MasterCard®* BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
Earn rate on groceries: 5% as cash back
$500 monthly cap
SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express SimplyCash Preferred Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $280
Card fee: $120
Earn rate on groceries: 4% as cash back
$30k annual cap
Scotia Momentum® Visa Infinite* Card Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
Earn rate on groceries: 4% as cash back
$25k annual cap
CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite* Card CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee:
Earn rate on groceries: 4% as cash back
$20k annual cap
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $360
Card fee: $0 $120
Earn rate on groceries: 3.33% in simple credit
$50k annual cap
NEW
TD First Class Travel® Visa Infinite* Card
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends January 3rd
Rewards: $725
Card fee: $0 $139
Earn rate on groceries: 3% as simple points
$25k annual cap
NEW
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $3.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends March 4th
Rewards: $350
Card fee: $0 $139
Earn rate on groceries: 3% as cash back
$15k annual cap
Tangerine World Mastercard® Tangerine World Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
Earn rate on groceries: 2% as cash back
no cap
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Best credit cards in Canada for airport lounge access

The only thing better than airport lounge access is free airport lounge access. We love airport lounges. And it’s easy for any Canadian to get free airport lounge access with these cards, no matter how often you travel.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for airport lounge access.

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Best credit cards for
airport lounge access
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Lounge
passes
Best
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1600
Card fee: $799
Unlimited + 1 guest
worldwide
Priority Pass + more
American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k/mo for 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $599
Unlimited + 1 guest
in North America
Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
NEW
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $12k in 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1149
Card fee: $599
Unlimited + 1 guest
in North America
AC Lounges* + 6 DragonPass
ends January 3rd
Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $560
Card fee: $399
10 passes
worldwide
Priority Pass & Plaza Premium
ends October 31st
CIBC Aventura Gold Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
Rewards: $485
Card fee:
4 passes
worldwide
DragonPass
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
Rewards: $485
Card fee:
4 passes
worldwide
DragonPass
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
4 passes
in Canada
Plaza Premium only
BMO Ascend World Elite MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $240
Card fee: $0 $150
4 passes
worldwide
DragonPass
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $270
Card fee: $150
6 passes
worldwide
DragonPass
ends October 31st
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $853
Card fee: $499
6 passes
worldwide
DragonPass
NEW
Business Platinum Card from American Express
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $15k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1801
Card fee: $799
Unlimited + 1 guest
worldwide
Priority Pass + more
American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $3k/mo for 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1013
Card fee: $599
Unlimited + 1 guest
in North America
Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
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Best credit cards for
airport lounge access
Best
Platinum Card® from American Express
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1600
Card fee: $799
Lounge passes: Unlimited + 1 guest worldwide
Priority Pass + more
American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k/mo for 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $599
Lounge passes: Unlimited + 1 guest in North America
Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
NEW
TD® Aeroplan® Visa* Infinite Privilege* Card
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $12k in 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends January 3rd
Rewards: ≈ $1149
Card fee: $599
Lounge passes: Unlimited + 1 guest in North America
AC Lounges* + 6 DragonPass
Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $560
Card fee: $399
Lounge passes: 10 passes worldwide
Priority Pass & Plaza Premium
CIBC Aventura® Gold Visa* Card CIBC Aventura Gold Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $485
Card fee:
Lounge passes: 4 passes worldwide
DragonPass
CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite* Card CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $485
Card fee:
Lounge passes: 4 passes worldwide
DragonPass
American Express® Gold Rewards Card American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Lounge passes: 4 passes in Canada
Plaza Premium only
BMO Ascend World Elite®* MasterCard®* BMO Ascend World Elite MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $240
Card fee: $0 $150
Lounge passes: 4 passes worldwide
DragonPass
Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* Card Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $270
Card fee: $150
Lounge passes: 6 passes worldwide
DragonPass
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $853
Card fee: $499
Lounge passes: 6 passes worldwide
DragonPass
NEW
Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Business Platinum Card from American Express
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $15k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1801
Card fee: $799
Lounge passes: Unlimited + 1 guest worldwide
Priority Pass + more
American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $3k/mo for 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1013
Card fee: $599
Lounge passes: Unlimited + 1 guest in North America
Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
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Best credit cards in Canada for easy fixed-value travel credits

While variable-value rewards are the best to maximize the value you get, some prefer easy fixed-value travel credits that can be applied to any travel expense for a lot more flexibility (and are okay with sacrificing value for that). These are the best current offers for easy “eraser”-type points.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for easy fixed-value travel credits (coming soon).

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Best credit cards
for easy travel credits
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Best
for
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Very good
travel insurance
and earn rate
ends October 31st
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
Rewards: $485
Card fee:
Flexible rewards
and 4
airport lounge passes
CIBC Aventura Gold Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
Rewards: $485
Card fee:
Flexible rewards
and 4
airport lounge passes
NEW
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $600
Card fee: $120
Non-Amex
with
flexible rewards
ends November 27th
American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
Big
spenders
or beginners
HSBC World Elite Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $149
Welcome
bonus
is easy to unlock
TD Platinum Travel Visa Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $273
Card fee: $0 $89
One of the best
offers with no
min. income required
ends September 3rd
HSBC +Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $25
Non-Amex
option
no travel insurance
HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Easy & simple
travel credit
for any trip
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: $820
Card fee: $250
Those who
already have
the Cobalt Card
NEW
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $1200
Card fee: $799
Unlimited airport
lounge access
higher spend req.
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Best credit cards
for easy travel credits
Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Best for: Very good travel insurance
and earn rate
CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite* Card CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $485
Card fee:
Best for: Flexible rewards and 4
airport lounge passes
CIBC Aventura® Gold Visa* Card CIBC Aventura Gold Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $485
Card fee:
Best for: Flexible rewards and 4
airport lounge passes
NEW
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends November 27th
Rewards: ≈ $600
Card fee: $120
Best for: Non-Amex with
flexible rewards
American Express Cobalt® Card American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
Best for: Big spenders
or beginners
HSBC World Elite® Mastercard® HSBC World Elite Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $149
Best for: Welcome bonus
is easy to unlock
TD Platinum Travel Visa* Card TD Platinum Travel Visa Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends September 3rd
Rewards: $273
Card fee: $0 $89
Best for: One of the best offers with no
min. income required
HSBC +Rewards Mastercard® HSBC +Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $25
Best for: Non-Amex option
no travel insurance
HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard® (excl. QC) HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Best for: Easy & simple travel credit
for any trip
American Express® Gold Rewards Card American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $820
Card fee: $250
Best for: Those who already have
the Cobalt Card
NEW
Platinum Card® from American Express
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $1200
Card fee: $799
Best for: Unlimited airport lounge access
higher spend req.
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Best credit cards in Canada for Aeroplan points

Aeroplan points are the best airline rewards in Canada.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for Aeroplan points (coming soon).

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Best credit cards for
Aeroplan points
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Aeroplan
points
NEW
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $780
Card fee: $0 $139
61,250 pts
+ free bag on AC
$5k spend option also available
ends January 3rd
American Express Aeroplan Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 10 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $630
Card fee: $120
50,000 pts
+ a free bag
on Air Canada
American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k/mo for 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $599
60,000 pts
+ unlimited AC lounges
& other AC benefits
NEW
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $12k in 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1149
Card fee: $599
116,501 pts
+ unlimited AC lounges
6 DP lounges & AC benefits
ends January 3rd
American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
60,000 pts
+ 5X the points
best card in Canada
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
72,000 pts
+ 4 lounges
and $100 travel credit
NEW
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1600
Card fee: $799
80,000 pts
+ unlimited PP lounges
and $200 travel credit
TD Aeroplan Visa Platinum Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $315
Card fee: $0 $89
21,000 pts
+ low min. spend
& lower fee
ends March 4th
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Best credit cards for
Aeroplan points
NEW
TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends January 3rd
Rewards: ≈ $780
Card fee: $0 $139
Aeroplan points: 61,250 pts + free bag on AC
$5k spend option also available
American Express® Aeroplan®* Card American Express Aeroplan Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 10 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $630
Card fee: $120
Aeroplan points: 50,000 pts + a free bag
on Air Canada
American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k/mo for 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $599
Aeroplan points: 60,000 pts + unlimited AC lounges
& other AC benefits
NEW
TD® Aeroplan® Visa* Infinite Privilege* Card
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $12k in 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends January 3rd
Rewards: ≈ $1149
Card fee: $599
Aeroplan points: 116,501 pts + unlimited AC lounges
6 DP lounges & AC benefits
American Express Cobalt® Card American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Aeroplan points: 60,000 pts + 5X the points
best card in Canada
American Express® Gold Rewards Card American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Aeroplan points: 72,000 pts + 4 lounges
and $100 travel credit
NEW
Platinum Card® from American Express
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1600
Card fee: $799
Aeroplan points: 80,000 pts + unlimited PP lounges
and $200 travel credit
TD® Aeroplan® Visa* Platinum Card TD Aeroplan Visa Platinum Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends March 4th
Rewards: ≈ $315
Card fee: $0 $89
Aeroplan points: 21,000 pts + low min. spend
& lower fee
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Best credit cards in Canada for Avios points

Avios points are valuable airline rewards for Canadians.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for Avios points (coming soon).

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Best credit cards for Avios points WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Avios
points
NEW
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
60,000 pts
+ wider acceptance
than Amex
ends November 27th
RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $840
Card fee: $165
56,000 pts
+ wider acceptance
than Amex
limited time
American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
60,000 pts
+ 5X the points
best card in Canada
HSBC World Elite Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)
Rewards: ≈ $220
Card fee: $149
8,000 pts
+ no FX fees
and $100 travel credit
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
72,000 pts
+ 4 lounge passes
and $100 travel credit
NEW
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1600
Card fee: $799
80,000 pts
+ unlimited lounges
and $200 travel credit
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Best credit cards for Avios points
NEW
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends November 27th
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
Avios points: 60,000 pts + wider acceptance
than Amex
RBC® British Airways Visa Infinite RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
limited time
Rewards: ≈ $840
Card fee: $165
Avios points: 56,000 pts + wider acceptance
than Amex
American Express Cobalt® Card American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Avios points: 60,000 pts + 5X the points
best card in Canada
HSBC World Elite® Mastercard® HSBC World Elite Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $220
Card fee: $149
Avios points: 8,000 pts + no FX fees
and $100 travel credit
American Express® Gold Rewards Card American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Avios points: 72,000 pts + 4 lounge passes
and $100 travel credit
NEW
Platinum Card® from American Express
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1600
Card fee: $799
Avios points: 80,000 pts + unlimited lounges
and $200 travel credit
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Best credit cards in Canada for Marriott Bonvoy points

Marriott has by far the best hotel rewards program for Canadians, and it is so easy to get many many free hotel nights. This is especially great for those who are like us and are able to find cheap flights anyways (and want to maximize the value they get from rewards).

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for Marriott Bonvoy points (coming soon).

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Best credit cards for
Marriott points
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Marriott
points
Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $120
53,000 pts
after welcome bonus
Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $150
53,000 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $878
Card fee: $250
86,400 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $648
Card fee: $156
72,000 pts
after welcome bonus
NEW
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1264
Card fee: $799
96,000 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express Business Edge Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $540
Card fee: $99
60,000 pts
(50,000 Amex pts)
after welcome bonus
limited time
American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $810
Card fee: $199
90,000 pts
after welcome bonus
limited time
NEW
Business Platinum Card from American Express
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $15k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1801
Card fee: $799
118,500 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express Green Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $119
Card fee: $0
13,200 pts
after welcome bonus
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Best credit cards for
Marriott points
Marriott Bonvoy American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $120
Marriott points: 53,000 pts
after welcome bonus
Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $150
Marriott points: 53,000 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express® Gold Rewards Card American Express Gold Rewards Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $878
Card fee: $250
Marriott points: 86,400 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express Cobalt® Card American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $648
Card fee: $156
Marriott points: 72,000 pts
after welcome bonus
NEW
Platinum Card® from American Express
Platinum Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $10k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1264
Card fee: $799
Marriott points: 96,000 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express Business Edge Card American Express Business Edge Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
limited time
Rewards: ≈ $540
Card fee: $99
Marriott points: 60,000 pts (50,000 Amex pts)
after welcome bonus
American Express® Business Gold Rewards Card American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
limited time
Rewards: ≈ $810
Card fee: $199
Marriott points: 90,000 pts
after welcome bonus
NEW
Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Business Platinum Card from American Express
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $15k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1801
Card fee: $799
Marriott points: 118,500 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express® Green Card American Express Green Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $119
Card fee: $0
Marriott points: 13,200 pts
after welcome bonus
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Best credit cards in Canada for AIR MILES Rewards

The AIR MILES program is widely-known but quite misused: like any rewards program, you can get the highest potential value by using it for travel. And AIR MILES Miles are easy to earn with many credit cards available.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for AIR MILES Rewards (coming soon).

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Best credit cards for
AIR MILES Rewards
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
AIR MILES
Miles
BMO AIR MILES World Elite MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $249
Card fee: $0 $120
2,375 Miles
after welcome bonus
BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $110
Card fee: $0
920 Miles
after welcome bonus
BMO AIR MILES World Elite Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $420
Card fee: $0 $120
3,500 Miles
after welcome bonus
BMO AIR MILES No-Fee Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $138
Card fee: $0
AIR MILES
collectors
who spend less
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Best credit cards for
AIR MILES Rewards
BMO AIR MILES®† World Elite®* MasterCard®* BMO AIR MILES World Elite MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $249
Card fee: $0 $120
AIR MILES Miles: 2,375 Miles
after welcome bonus
BMO AIR MILES®† MasterCard®* BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $110
Card fee: $0
AIR MILES Miles: 920 Miles
after welcome bonus
BMO AIR MILES World Elite®* Business Mastercard®* BMO AIR MILES World Elite Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $420
Card fee: $0 $120
AIR MILES Miles: 3,500 Miles
after welcome bonus
BMO® AIR MILES®† No-Fee Business® Mastercard®* BMO AIR MILES No-Fee Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $138
Card fee: $0
AIR MILES Miles: AIR MILES collectors
who spend less
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Best credit cards in Canada for cashback

Travel rewards are a lot better than cashback if you want to get more value. And some types of travel rewards are just as simple and flexible as cashback. But some still prefer cashback, so here are the few cashback cards that at least have good welcome bonuses.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for cashback (coming soon).

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Best credit cards
for cash back
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Earn
rate
American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
5%
on groceries (1-3% elsewhere)
BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
5% (with monthly cap)
on groceries (1-4% elsewhere)
CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 4 mos.
Rewards: $0
Card fee:
4%
on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
4%
on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
ends October 31st
SimplyCash Preferred Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
Rewards: $280
Card fee: $120
4%
on groceries/gas (2% elsewhere)
CIBC Dividend Platinum Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 4 mos.
Rewards: $0
Card fee:
3%
on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
NEW
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $3.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $350
Card fee: $0 $139
3%
on groceries, gas, bills (1% elsewhere)
ends March 4th
Tangerine World Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
2%
choice of 3 categories
ends October 31st
CIBC Dividend Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 4 mos.
Rewards: $0
Card fee:
2%
on groceries (0.5-1% elsewhere)
BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $97
Card fee: $0
1.26%
at AM partners (0.42% elsewhere)
BMO AIR MILES World Elite MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $249
Card fee: $0 $120
1.05%
(2.63% at AM partners)
SimplyCash Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 10 mos.
Rewards: $160
Card fee: $0
2%
on groceries/gas (1.25% elsewhere)
HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
1.5%
online (0.5-1% elsewhere)
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Best credit cards
for cash back
American Express Cobalt® Card American Express Cobalt Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
Earn rate: 5%
on groceries (1-3% elsewhere)
BMO CashBack® World Elite®* MasterCard®* BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
Earn rate: 5% (with monthly cap)
on groceries (1-4% elsewhere)
CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite* Card CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee:
Earn rate: 4%
on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
Scotia Momentum® Visa Infinite* Card Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
Earn rate: 4%
on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express SimplyCash Preferred Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $280
Card fee: $120
Earn rate: 4%
on groceries/gas (2% elsewhere)
CIBC Dividend Platinum® Visa* Card CIBC Dividend Platinum Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee:
Earn rate: 3%
on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
NEW
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $3.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends March 4th
Rewards: $350
Card fee: $0 $139
Earn rate: 3%
on groceries, gas, bills (1% elsewhere)
Tangerine World Mastercard® Tangerine World Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
Earn rate: 2%
choice of 3 categories
CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card CIBC Dividend Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $2k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee:
Earn rate: 2%
on groceries (0.5-1% elsewhere)
BMO AIR MILES®† MasterCard®* BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $97
Card fee: $0
Earn rate: 1.26%
at AM partners (0.42% elsewhere)
BMO AIR MILES®† World Elite®* MasterCard®* BMO AIR MILES World Elite MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $249
Card fee: $0 $120
Earn rate: 1.05%
(2.63% at AM partners)
SimplyCash® Card from American Express SimplyCash Card from American Express
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 10 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $160
Card fee: $0
Earn rate: 2%
on groceries/gas (1.25% elsewhere)
HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard® (excl. QC) HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Earn rate: 1.5%
online (0.5-1% elsewhere)
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Best credit cards in Canada with no foreign transaction fees

Almost every Canadian credit card charges a 2.5% fee on all transactions in foreign currencies, which might still be worth paying overall, depending on your card strategy. But these are the best credit cards to avoid that fee altogether.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada with no foreign transaction fees (coming soon).

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Best credit cards with
no foreign transaction fees
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Other
benefit
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $270
Card fee: $150
Airport
lounge access
6 passes
ends October 31st
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Very good
travel insurance
and earn rate
ends October 31st
Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $560
Card fee: $399
Airport
lounge access
10 passes
ends October 31st
No fee
Brim Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
No-fee
card
add-on w/ other card
Brim World Elite Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0 $199
No minimum
spend
add-on w/ other card
limited time
Home Trust Preferred Visa Card
Card: not available in Québec
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
No minimum
spend
add-on w/ other card
Home Trust Equityline Visa Card
Card: not available in Québec
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
No minimum
spend
add-on w/ other card
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Best credit cards with
no foreign transaction fees
Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* Card Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $270
Card fee: $150
Other benefit: Airport lounge access
6 passes
Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Other benefit: Very good travel insurance
and earn rate
Scotiabank Platinum American Express® Card Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $560
Card fee: $399
Other benefit: Airport lounge access
10 passes
No fee
Brim Mastercard
Brim Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Other benefit: No-fee card
add-on w/ other card
Brim World Elite Mastercard Brim World Elite Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
limited time
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0 $199
Other benefit: No minimum spend
add-on w/ other card
Home Trust Preferred Visa Card Home Trust Preferred Visa Card
Card: not available in Québec
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Other benefit: No minimum spend
add-on w/ other card
Home Trust Equityline Visa Card Home Trust Equityline Visa Card
Card: not available in Québec
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Other benefit: No minimum spend
add-on w/ other card
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Best credit cards in Canada for balance transfers

You should never carry a balance on a credit card. If you do, fixing that should be your #1 financial priority (the yearly thousand dollars in travel rewards you can get with credit cards should be good motivation). But if you are carrying a balance, in the meantime these cards will at least help you save on interest by doing a transfer.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for balance transfers (coming soon).

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Best credit cards
for balance transfers
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Interest
rate
CIBC Select Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee:
0%
for 10 mos
1% transfer fee
Tangerine Money-Back Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
1.95%
for 6 mos
1% transfer fee
ends October 31st
BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $110
Card fee: $0
0.99%
for 9 mos
2% transfer fee
BMO Rewards MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $74
Card fee: $0
0.99%
for 9 mos
2% transfer fee
BMO CashBack Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: spend $500 in 3 mos.
Rewards: $25
Card fee: $0
0.99%
for 9 mos
2% transfer fee
President's Choice Financial Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)
Rewards: $20
Card fee: $0
0.97%
for 6 mos
0% transfer fee
Scotiabank Value Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0 $29
0%
for 6 mos
1% transfer fee
ends October 31st
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Best credit cards
for balance transfers
CIBC Select Visa* Card CIBC Select Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee:
Interest rate: 0% for 10 mos
1% transfer fee
Tangerine Money-Back Card Tangerine Money-Back Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
Interest rate: 1.95% for 6 mos
1% transfer fee
BMO AIR MILES®† MasterCard®* BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $110
Card fee: $0
Interest rate: 0.99% for 9 mos
2% transfer fee
BMO Rewards® MasterCard®* BMO Rewards MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $74
Card fee: $0
Interest rate: 0.99% for 9 mos
2% transfer fee
BMO CashBack® MasterCard®* BMO CashBack Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: spend $500 in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $25
Card fee: $0
Interest rate: 0.99% for 9 mos
2% transfer fee
President's Choice Financial® Mastercard® President's Choice Financial Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $20
Card fee: $0
Interest rate: 0.97% for 6 mos
0% transfer fee
Scotiabank Value® Visa* Card Scotiabank Value Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0 $29
Interest rate: 0% for 6 mos
1% transfer fee
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Best credit cards in Canada with low minimum spends

Pros know that adding a 2nd card the same day as a card application is a great way to double your welcome bonuses, and that’s easier when the 2nd has a low minimum spend (also for those who spend less, despite our tips to reach minimum spend requirements).

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada with low minimum spends (coming soon).

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Best credit cards
with low minimum spends
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Best
for
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Lower spend
5x on food, no FX
insurance for lower income
ends October 31st
HSBC +Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $25
Non-Amex
option
no travel insurance
TD Platinum Travel Visa Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $273
Card fee: $0 $89
Easy to use
simple points
with 1st year free
ends September 3rd
American Express Green Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $165
Card fee: $0
Valuable
Amex points
for free
HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Easy & simple
travel credit
for any trip
HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Easy & simple
cash rewards
no fee
CIBC Aventura Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)
Rewards: $127
Card fee:
Flexible
points
no-fee card
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $270
Card fee: $150
6 airport lounge
passes
and no FX fees
ends October 31st
BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $110
Card fee: $0
More
AIR MILES
Rewards
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Best credit cards
with low minimum spends
Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Best for: Lower spend 5x on food, no FX
insurance for lower income
HSBC +Rewards Mastercard® HSBC +Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $25
Best for: Non-Amex option
no travel insurance
TD Platinum Travel Visa* Card TD Platinum Travel Visa Card (excl. QC)
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends September 3rd
Rewards: $273
Card fee: $0 $89
Best for: Easy to use simple points
with 1st year free
American Express® Green Card American Express Green Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $165
Card fee: $0
Best for: Valuable Amex points
for free
HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard® (excl. QC) HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Best for: Easy & simple travel credit
for any trip
HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard® (excl. QC) HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard (non-QC)
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Best for: Easy & simple cash rewards
no fee
CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card CIBC Aventura Visa Card
Card:
Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $127
Card fee:
Best for: Flexible points
no-fee card
Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* Card Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
ends October 31st
Rewards: $270
Card fee: $150
Best for: 6 airport lounge passes
and no FX fees
BMO AIR MILES®† MasterCard®* BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Card:
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $110
Card fee: $0
Best for: More AIR MILES
Rewards
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Best credit cards in Canada for businesses

If you have an incorporated business, you have even more options in terms of small business cards, so here are the best ones.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for businesses (coming soon).

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Best business
credit cards
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Best
for
NEW
Business Platinum Card from American Express
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $15k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1801
Card fee: $799
Big spenders
& luxury
travelers
American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1125
Card fee: $199
More valuable
Amex points
for Aeroplan or Avios
limited time
American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $3k/mo for 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1013
Card fee: $599
Frequent Air Canada
travel
& maximizing Aeroplan
American Express Business Edge Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $750
Card fee: $99
More Amex
points
and good earn rate
limited time
Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $150
Valuable Marriott
certificate
another must-have
BMO AIR MILES World Elite Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $420
Card fee: $0 $120
AIR MILES
Rewards
collectors
BMO World Elite Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $398
Card fee: $0 $120
Easy-to-use
fixed-value
rewards
BMO CashBack Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.*
Rewards: $150
Card fee: $0
Simple
cashback
rewards
BMO AIR MILES No-Fee Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $138
Card fee: $0
AIR MILES
collectors
who spend less
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Best business
credit cards
NEW
Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Business Platinum Card from American Express
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $15k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1801
Card fee: $799
Best for: Big spenders & luxury
travelers
American Express® Business Gold Rewards Card American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
limited time
Rewards: ≈ $1125
Card fee: $199
Best for: More valuable Amex points
for Aeroplan or Avios
American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $3k/mo for 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $1013
Card fee: $599
Best for: Frequent Air Canada travel
& maximizing Aeroplan
American Express Business Edge Card American Express Business Edge Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
limited time
Rewards: ≈ $750
Card fee: $99
Best for: More Amex points
and good earn rate
Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $150
Best for: Valuable Marriott certificate
another must-have
BMO AIR MILES World Elite®* Business Mastercard®* BMO AIR MILES World Elite Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $420
Card fee: $0 $120
Best for: AIR MILES Rewards
collectors
BMO World Elite®* Business Mastercard®* BMO World Elite Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $398
Card fee: $0 $120
Best for: Easy-to-use fixed-value
rewards
BMO CashBack® Business Mastercard®* BMO CashBack Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.*
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $150
Card fee: $0
Best for: Simple cashback
rewards
BMO® AIR MILES®† No-Fee Business® Mastercard®* BMO AIR MILES No-Fee Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: ≈ $138
Card fee: $0
Best for: AIR MILES collectors
who spend less
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Best prepaid credit cards in Canada

While you won’t get a high amount of travel rewards by getting a prepaid credit card, if you are building your credit and still want some of the benefits of credit cards in a free chequing account, these prepaid cards do not require a credit check and have no fees, so there’s no reason to not get them all.

You can read our detailed page about the best prepaid credit cards in Canada (coming soon).

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Best prepaid
credit cards
WELCOME BONUS
( VALUATION)
Best
for
KOHO Prepaid Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
0.5%
cashback
on everything
EQ Bank Card Prepaid Mastercard
Card: not available in Québec
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Earn 3%
interest
& no FX fees/ATM fees
Neo Money Card Prepaid Mastercard
Card: not available in Québec
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Earn 2.25%
interest
& 0.5%+ cashback
CIBC Air Canada conversion Visa Prepaid Card
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
10 different
currencies
& 1%+ cashback
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Best prepaid
credit cards
KOHO Prepaid Mastercard KOHO Prepaid Mastercard
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Best for: 0.5% cashback
on everything
EQ Bank Card Prepaid Mastercard EQ Bank Card Prepaid Mastercard
Card: not available in Québec
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Best for: Earn 3% interest
& no FX fees/ATM fees
Neo Money Card Prepaid Mastercard Neo Money Card Prepaid Mastercard
Card: not available in Québec
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Best for: Earn 2.25% interest
& 0.5%+ cashback
CIBC Air Canada conversion Visa* Prepaid Card CIBC Air Canada conversion Visa Prepaid Card
Card:
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Best for: 10 different currencies
& 1%+ cashback
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How our ranking of the best credit cards works

Here’s how we’ve designed the tables for each card ranking category, with more to come about each card in the non-beta version.

1. The card ranking category
So you can easily see which ranking this is.

2. The card image and card name
So you can easily see what card we’re talking about.

3. The minimum income required
So you can easily see if you are eligible for the card.

4. The Flytrippers Valuation
So you can easily see how much value you’ll get from the welcome bonus alone (clickable to see detailed calculations).

5. The minimum spend requirement
So you can easily see how much spend is required to unlock the welcome bonus.

6. The custom data column
So you can easily see why this card is included in that specific category ranking.

7. The link to the card’s page
So you can easily read more details about the card (that page will soon be revamped too).

How we calculate our Flytrippers Valuation

The key element in our ranking of the best credit cards in Canada is our Flytrippers Valuation. It’s there to help you understand how much a credit card’s welcome bonus is worth. We always include only the value you get from the welcome bonus, not from any additional spending whatsoever. Why?

First, not all point currencies are worth the same amount, so “20,000 points” means nothing: that can be worth $100 or that can be worth $300. The Flytrippers Valuation shows you the dollar value at a glance so you can compare credit cards more easily, apples to apples.

Second, we want to show you what you’ll get with just the welcome bonus since that’s the amount that will be the same for everyone regardless of what you decide to do after. The Flytrippers Valuation shows you the best-case maximization scenario to get the most points for the least spend.

For the beta version, the detailed Flytrippers Valuation and welcome bonus components is briefly broken down by clicking on the number. It will be even more detailed on each card page very soon.

For fixed-value rewards, the Flytrippers Valuation is obviously simply the guaranteed value of those points (those without the “≈” symbol).

For variable-value rewards, the Flytrippers Valuation is a very conservative and fair value for an average traveler—but you can easily get a lot more value with the same points if you use them well (or less if you use them badly). That’s the beauty of points with outsized value and unlimited value.

The relaunched card pages will show you concrete examples of how to get even more than the Flytrippers Valuation for each card that earns variable-value points (those with the “≈” symbol).

Reminder of credit card basics

If you are a beginner in the fascinating world of travel rewards and credit cards, there are very important rules to know about. Some are very counterintuitive, like for example how you should never cancel your old cards. That’s a common mistake that is very bad for your credit score.

For more great pro tips that are simply vital, please download our free checklist for when you get a new card.

Of course, you also need to understand why having more credit cards is better for your credit score (if paid on-time and in full—obviously), why welcome bonuses are the key to earning more travel rewards, why banks offer such generous welcome bonuses, and all the other credit card basics.

And stay tuned for our upcoming text and video content for beginners.

How to choose the best credit cards for you

There is simply no “best card” because that would be saying that having just one card is good (it’s not), that welcome bonuses never change (they do), or that every traveler is the same (you are not).

This topic will be a major one in our free travel rewards beginners course, but here is a brief overview of 7 things to consider when choosing.