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Flytrippers Valuation of Welcome bonus (net value) |
ends October 31st via BMO secure application link |
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$ 454ⓘ Rewards: $1053 Card fee: $599 |
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Card eligibility
min. income: $150k OR $200k (household) Welcome bonus eligibility must not have had this specific card before |
BMO Rewards (more simple) + $400 in credits
Bonus: 80k pts (OR 200k pts with full bonus) Earn on min. spend: 18k pts (total: 98k pts) • $653 for any travel booked anywhere • $653 in cashback indirectly with the refundable hotel trick |
How to unlock bonus
spend $6,000 in 110 days Interest rates: Purchases: 21.99% Cash advances: 23.99% (QC: 21.99%) Balance transfers: 23.99% (QC: 21.99%) |
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Welcome bonus structure (3 separate bonuses)
80,000 points Bonus after spending $6,000 (in a maximum of 3 months)
*40,000 points Additional bonus after spending $30,000 (in a maximum of 6 months)
*80,000 points Additional bonus after spending $75,000 (in a maximum of 12 months)
*NOT INCLUDED IN OUR FLYTRIPPERS VALUATION
80,000 points Total with the main part of the bonus
*200,000 points Total with the 3 parts of the bonus
*NOT INCLUDED IN OUR FLYTRIPPERS VALUATION
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Earn on the minimum spending requirement
18,000 points Estimated earn on the minimum spending requirement of $6,000 (50% at multiplier earn rate of 5 pts/$ and 50% at base earn rate of 1 pt/$)
*105,000 points Minimum earn on the additional spending requirement of $105,000 (at base earn rate of 1 pt/$)
*NOT INCLUDED IN OUR FLYTRIPPERS VALUATION
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Total rewards by unlocking the welcome bonus
98,000 points Main part of the welcome bonus + earn on the minimum spending requirement to unlock it
*305,000 points Entire welcome bonus + earn on the minimum spending requirement to unlock it
*NOT INCLUDED IN OUR FLYTRIPPERS VALUATION
Value of the welcome bonus offer
(at our Flytrippers Valuation of 0.67¢/pt)
$533 Welcome bonus (80,000 pts)
$120 Earn on the spending requirement (18,000 pts)
$200 Lifestyle credit (in 2025)
$200 Lifestyle credit (in 2026)
–$599 Card fee (deducted from Valuation)
$454 Total net value by unlocking the welcome bonus alone
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Effective return rate
7.6% Return on the minimum spending requirement ($454 on $6,000 in 3 months)
‣Learn more about effective return rates (coming soon)
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Rewards acquisition summary
$1,053 Rewards you get for $599
Value of redemption options (welcome bonus)
For each available redemption option, here is the value of the 98,000 BMO Rewards points you get by unlocking the welcome bonus:
$657 Travel booked on any website
$657 Cashback indirectly with the refundable hotel trick
$657 Deposit in a BMO investment account
≈ $490 Merchandise
≈ $490 Gift cards
$323 Statement credit
‣Learn more about the best redemptions of BMO Rewards points (coming soon)
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Value of redemption options (per point)
For each available redemption option, here is the value per BMO Rewards point to help you understand:
0.67¢ Travel booked on any website
0.67¢Cashback indirectly with the refundable hotel trick
0.67¢ Deposit in a BMO investment account
≈ 0.5¢ Merchandise
≈ 0.5¢ Gift cards
0.33¢ Statement credit
‣Learn more about the basics of the values per point (coming soon)
Redemptions for travel
The more simple type of rewards redemption, with a fixed value. It is worth less but gives you more flexibility. BMO Rewards points are really as simple as points can be, as you can use them to simply erase any travel expense booked on any site.
Redeem your 98,000 BMO Rewards points for:
98,000 pts Discount of $657 on travel booked on any website
‣Learn more about the best redemptions of BMO Rewards points (coming soon)
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Redemptions for cashback indirectly
The refundable hotel trick is usually useful for credits, but BMO Rewards points can be cashed out by booking a refundable hotel, by applying the points, and by getting a refund.
Redeem your 98,000 BMO Rewards points for:
98,000 pts Cashback of $657 with the refundable hotel trick
‣Learn more about the best redemptions of BMO Rewards points (coming soon)
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Redemptions for investments
Also a redemption of the more simple type, with a fixed value. BMO Rewards points are among the very few that offer a non-travel redemption that doesn’t have a lower value than travel redemptions. You can use your points to get a deposit in a BMO investment account at the same fixed value.
Redeem your 98,000 BMO Rewards points for:
98,000 pts Deposit of $657 in a BMO investment account
‣Learn more about the best redemptions of BMO Rewards points (coming soon)
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Redemptions for anything other than travel (except BMO investments)
Should always be avoided, as with all rewards!
‣Learn more about why you should always redeem your rewards for travel (coming soon)
Expiry
BMO Rewards points never expire if you have the BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card and if you don’t want to renew, you can downgrade it to a no-annual-fee card to keep your points indefinitely.
‣Learn more about BMO Rewards points expiry (coming soon)
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Pooling
BMO Rewards points cannot be pooled with travel companions.
‣Learn more about pooling BMO Rewards points (coming soon)
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Transfers
BMO Rewards points cannot be transferred to more valuable rewards programs.
‣Learn more about transferring BMO Rewards points (coming soon)
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Logistics
BMO Rewards points can be used directly on the BMO Rewards website.
‣Learn more about how to get started with the BMO Rewards program (coming soon)
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Rewards program summary
Rewards: BMO Rewards points
Source: Bank rewards
Type: More simple
Flytrippers Valuation: 0.67¢ per point
Minimum value: 0.67¢ per point
Maximum value: 0.67¢ per point
Transferable: No
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Earn rate
5 points per $ (3.33%):
1 point per $ (0.67%):
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Earning with additional cards
Fee for additional cards: $99
Quantity allowed: 9
Minimum age: 13
‣Learn more about additional cards (coming soon)
6 free annual passes for VIP airport lounges worldwide
You get 6 free passes to enter 1,200+ airport lounges around the world, including 21 in 8 Canadian airports. All DragonPass lounges (Visa Airport Companion by DragonPass).
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Priority lanes in select Canadian airports
Access a priority lane for security checkpoints in select Canadian airports.
‣Learn more about the Visa Infinite Privilege security benefit (coming soon)
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25% bonus points by adding additional card
Increase the card’s earn rates by 25% by adding an additional card with $99 fee (break even at 5940 points earned).
‣Learn more about the BMO 25% bonus benefit (coming soon)
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Visa Infinite luxury benefits
Access to a 24/7 travel concierge, and luxury benefits at hotels, restaurants, and more.
‣Learn more about Visa Infinite benefits (coming soon)
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Parking and valet service discounts in select Canadian airports
Get discounted prices on parking and valet services in select Canadian airports.
‣Learn more about the Visa Infinite Privilege airport benefit (coming soon)
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Visa Infinite Hotel Collection
You get exclusive perks at some expensive luxury hotels.
‣Learn more about the Visa Infinite Hotel Collection (coming soon)
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Visa Infinite Dining and Wine Country program
You get access to exclusive expensive gourmet experiences.
‣Learn more about the Visa Infinite Dining and Wine Country program (coming soon)
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Monthly Instacart credit (and 6 months of Instacart+)
You get a $10 monthly Instacart credit and 6 months of the Instacart+ premium plan by enrolling your card.
‣ Details about the BMO Instacart benefit (coming soon)
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Visa Infinite Entertainment Access
You get exclusive access to tickets to curated events across Canada throughout the year, including the Toronto International Film Festival.
‣Learn more about the Visa Infinite Entertainment Access program (coming soon)
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Visa Infinite Troon Golf
Receive elevated Troon Rewards Silver Status at over 95 courses and 10% off on green fees, merchandise, and lessons at participating Troon Rewards golf courses.
‣Learn more about the Visa Infinite Troon Golf program (coming soon)
Insurance included
Medical travel insurance for 22 days (64 years and under)
Medical travel insurance for 3 days (65 years and over)
Flight delay insurance ($1000, 4hr minimum)
Baggage delay insurance
Trip cancelation insurance
Trip interruption insurance
Rental car insurance
Lost or stolen luggage insurance
Hotel burglary insurance
Travel accident insurance
Mobile device insurance
Purchase insurance
Extended warranty
‣Learn more about the BMO eclipse rise Visa* Card’s insurance coverage (coming soon)
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Insurance not included
None
‣Learn more about the different types of insurance coverage (coming soon)
Card eligibility
Minimum income: $150,000 (personal) OR $200,000 (household)
Age: Majority in your province
Estimated credit score: Excellent
Credit bureau: Equifax Canada
‣Learn more about credit card eligibility requirements (coming soon)
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Welcome bonus eligibility
You must not have already had the BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
‣Learn more about credit card welcome bonus eligibility rules (coming soon)
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Offer end date
Offer subject to change at any time
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Card details
Issuer: BMO (Bank of Montreal)
Network: Visa
Card Type: Credit card
Product Type: Personal card
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Fees and rates
Card fee: $599
Fee for additional card: $99
Foreign transaction fee: 2.5%
Purchases annual interest rate: 21.99%
Cash advance and balance transfer annual interest rate: 23.99% (21.99% for Québec residents)
Balance transfer APR: 23,99%
Cash advance fee: $5
‣Learn more about why Flytrippers recommends ignoring fees and rates (coming soon)
Get up to $2,300 in value including up to 200,000 points, Visa Airport Companion Program membership & 6 Complimentary Lounge Passes, NEXUS Statement Credit, $200 Statement Credit and earn 25% more points when you add another cardholder.Plus, get 0%s introductory interest rate on Balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% transfer fee.
Earn 5x the BMO Rewards points on groceries, dining, drugstore purchases, gas and travel*
Get 1 BMO Reward for every $1 spent on everything else*
Get a $200 annual lifestyle credit to spend however you want*
Mobile Device Insurance that covers you for up to $1,000*
Earn 25% more points when you add an authorized user to your account*
Pay with Points by browsing your recent transactions & redeem your points for as little as $1
Enjoy a Visa Airport Companion membership and 6 complimentary airport lounge visits per year – valued at more than $250 USD.*
Airport experiences along with Priority Security Lane, airport parking and valet service discounts at select Canadian airports*
Enjoy the Visa Infinite Dining Series and Visa Infinite Wine Country*
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