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Tangerine® Rewards World Elite®* Mastercard®*

Tangerine® Rewards World Elite®* Mastercard®*

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Travel
Welcome bonus – Earn up to $500 in first-year bonuses.

Card highlights

First year reward

$1,167

Based on spending $2,200/mo after $120 annual fee

Welcome bonus

$500

Annual credits

$391

Annual fee

$120

Ratehub’s review

Natasha Macmillan

The Tangerine Rewards World Elite Mastercard is a strong option for higher-income Canadians who want flexible rewards without being locked into fixed spending categories. With customizable bonus categories, solid everyday earn rates, and added travel perks like lounge access, this card strikes a balance between personalization and premium benefits.

Pros

  • Customizable bonus categories: Earn 1.5 Scene+ points per $1 spent in three categories of your choice (from 13 options), and update your selections every 90 days to align with your spending habits
  • Airport lounge access: Receive four complimentary DragonPass lounge visits annually, with access to over 1,000 airport lounges worldwide
  • Fuel savings at Shell Canada: Save 3¢/L on all fuel and an additional 4¢/L on premium fuel during the promotional period, plus earn Scene+ points on every fuel purchase
  • Annual bonus points: Earn 10,000 Scene+ points when you spend $30,000 annually, a worthwhile bonus for high spenders
  • Large rewards ecosystem: Earn and redeem Scene+ points with major partners, including grocery stores, travel providers, and entertainment brands, increasing redemption opportunities
  • Purchase protection: Includes purchase assurance and extended warranty coverage on eligible purchases, helping protect against damage or theft

Cons

  • Annual fee: The $120 annual fee may outweigh the rewards value for those who don’t spend heavily enough to offset it
  • High income requirements: Requires $80,000 personal or $150,000 household income, limiting accessibility for many Canadians
  • Foreign transaction fee: Charges a standard 2.5% fee on foreign currency purchases, making it less ideal for frequent international travellers or shoppers
  • High spend threshold for bonus points: Annual bonus points require $30,000 in yearly spending, which may be out of reach for some users


Rewards & bonuses

See what you could earn based on how you spend.

Welcome bonus

Earn up to $500.

Earn 50,000 Scene+ Points when you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months ($500 value).

Annual credits

Up to $391 in annual credits

10,000 Scene+ points. Get an Annual Spend Reward by spending $30,000 in a year.$291 worth of lounge passes annually

Earn rates

1.5 points/$1
On 3 Accelerator Categories*
1 point/$1
On everything else*

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

$1,167

Based on spending $2,200/mo after $120 annual fee

Second year reward

$667

Based on spending $2,200/mo after $120 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
$396
Welcome bonus
+ $500
Annual credits
+ $391
Annual fee
– $120
First year reward
$1,167

Second year reward

If you spend $2,200/month, you’ll earn
$396
Annual credits
+ $391
Annual fee
– $120
Second year reward
$667

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 access Included
No foreign exchange fees Not included
Extended warranty Included
Price protection Not included
InsuranceDetails
Travel accident insurance Not included
Travel emergency medical Included
Car rental insurance Included
Trip cancellation Included
Trip interruption Included
Flight delay insurance Included
Baggage loss insurance Included
Baggage delay insurance Included
Hotel/motel burglary Included
Mobile insurance Included
Purchase assurance Included

Details & eligibility

Fees

Annual fee
$120
Balance transfer fee
1% of transferred balance

Rates

Purchase interest
20.95%
Balance transfer rate
22.95%
Cash advance rate
22.95%

Type

Provider
Tangerine
Card type
Travel
Payment network
Mastercard

Eligibility

Minimum personal income
$80,000
Minimum household income
$150,000
Minimum credit score
660+
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