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Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card

4.0 Ratehub rated
Best for Travel perks
Travel
Welcome bonus – Earn up to $250 in first-year bonuses.

Card highlights

First year reward

$632

Based on spending $2,200/mo after $150 annual fee

Welcome bonus

$250

Anniversary bonus

$100

Annual credits

$100

Annual fee

$150

Ratehub’s review

Natasha Macmillan

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite+ card makes a great vacation companion, designed for Canadians who travel abroad and explore the world. It is one of the few cards that covers foreign transaction fees, and also includes valuable travel benefits like airport lounge access.

Pros

  • No foreign transaction fee: Save 2.5% on all non-Canadian currency purchases 
  • Scene+ points: Earn three Scene+ points per $1 spent at participating grocery stores (e.g., Sobey’s, IGA, and FreshCo) and two Scene+ points per $1 spent on eligible grocery, dining, entertainment, and daily transit purchases
  • Flexible redemption: Enjoy flexible point redemption options including for travel, groceries, statement credits, gift cards, and movie tickets
  • Airport lounge access: Access airport lounges with six free visits per year to over 1,200 lounges worldwide
  • Visa Infinite benefits: Benefit from the Visa Infinite Luxury Hotel Collection, Visa Infinite Dining series, and complimentary Avis Preferred Plus membership
  • Comprehensive travel insurance: Enjoy coverage for emergency medical, trip cancellation/interruption, flight delays, and more

Cons

  • Annual fee: The annual fee of $150 is higher than some comparable cards
  • Low point return: The earn rate for certain spending categories like dining and entertainment is lower compared to other cards
  • Consistent point values: Travel points are always worth one cent per point and you can’t transfer your points to other airline rewards programs like you can with some Amex cards


Rewards & bonuses

See what you could earn based on how you spend.

Welcome bonus

Earn up to $250.

Earn 25,000 bonus Scene+ points when you spend $2,000 within the first 3 months.

Anniversary bonus

Earn up to 10,000 points (a $100 value).

Plus earn 10,000 bonus Scene+ points when you spend $40,000 annually on your Account each year

Annual credits

Up to $100 in annual credits

Earn an annual 10,000 Scene+ point bonus when you spend at least $40,000 in everyday eligible purchases annually.

Earn rates

3 points/$1
On Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland and participating Co-ops and more*Up to $4,167 / month, then 1 point/$1
2 points/$1
On other eligible grocery stores, dining, eligible entertainment purchases and eligible daily transit options (including rideshares, buses, subways taxis and more), restaurants (including fast food & drinks)*Up to $4,167 / month, then 1 point/$1
1 point/$1
On other purchases*Up to $4,167 / month, then 1 point/$1
3 points/$1
On hotel bookings, car rentals and things to do with Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia*Up to $4,167 / month, then 1 point/$1

Caps apply where shown. Rewards are earned on eligible purchases only, see the card’s terms for full details. 100 points = $1.

Your earning potential

First year reward

$632

Based on spending $2,200/mo after $150 annual fee

Second year reward

$382

Based on spending $2,200/mo after $150 annual fee

These numbers are based on estimations and the calculation breakdown below.

Adjust your spending

First year reward

If you spend $2,200/month, you’ll earn
$432
Welcome bonus
+ $250
Annual credits
+ $100
Annual fee
– $150
First year reward
$632

Second year reward

If you spend $2,200/month, you’ll earn
$432
Anniversary bonus
not met
$0
Annual credits
+ $100
Annual fee
– $150
Second year reward
$382

Estimate calculated by Ratehub.ca and is based on current offers and a monthly spend of $2,200. It is for illustrative purposes only.


Perks & insurance

Perks and insurance coverage included with the card.

PerksDetails
Lounge accessDragon Pass membership - includes 6 complimentary passes per year
No foreign exchange feesNo FX fees
Extended warrantyUp to 1 year
Price protection Not included
InsuranceDetails
Travel accident insurance$500,000 per person ($1 million total)
Travel emergency medical$2,000,000 for 25 days (under 65)
Car rental insuranceMSRP of up to $65,000, for 48 days
Trip cancellationUp to $1,500 per person / $10,000 per trip
Trip interruptionUp to $2,500 per person / $10,000 per trip
Flight delay insuranceUp to $500 coverage per person after 4 hours
Baggage loss insuranceUp to $1,000
Baggage delay insuranceUp to $1,000; delays over 4 hours
Hotel/motel burglaryUp to $1,000
Mobile insurance Not included
Purchase assuranceUp to 90 days

Details & eligibility

Fees

Annual fee
$150

Rates

Purchase interest
20.99%
Balance transfer rate
22.99%
Cash advance rate
22.99%

Type

Provider
Scotiabank
Card type
Travel
Payment network
VISA

Eligibility

Minimum personal income
$60,000
Minimum household income
$100,000
Minimum credit score
725+
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