BMO World Elite MasterCard®

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First year rewards (up to)

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35,000 BMO Rewards Points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months and $100 on travel related purchases Spending
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Based on the amount of spending you do each month, our tool determines how much you'll spend on an annual basis and calculates the potential rewards you could earn for doing so. Spending
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Annual fee
Annual fee
(1st yr waived)
The total net reward is the dollar amount all your rewards will add up to, minus any annual fee you may have to pay. For a detailed explanation on how we calculated this number, check out the Points Calculator tab.
Cash advance: 22.99%
Balance transfer: 22.99%
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Purchase interest rate
Cash advance: 22.99%
Balance transfer: 22.99%
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Balance transfer
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Rewards
Earn points on each dollar you spend
How much do you spend on travel each month? Travel expenses can include flights, hotels, cruises, ferry boat rides, and even things like cab fares and hot air balloons in other provinces or countries! Enter an estimate here, to see how much cash back you could earn on travel expenses each month. Travel
How much do you spend at restaurants each month? Some cash back credit cards give you a percentage of cash back for every dollar spent in a restaurant. Give an estimate, if you're unsure. Restaurants
How much do you spend on entertainment each month? Movie tickets, concerts, music, plays, video gamse, etc. are all examples of things that would show up as entertainment costs on your cash back credit card statement. Entertainment
3  points per dollar
How much do you spend on everything else that doesn't fit into one of the other categories? Bus passes, cab fares, online shopping purchases, etc. are just a few examples of things that would show up as "other" purchases on your cash back credit card statement. Other purchases
2  points per dollar
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First year rewards (up to)
First year rewards (up to)
For a limited time, you will receive a promotional offer from Ratehub.ca if your application is approved. Terms and conditions apply. Click here for details. Gift card
Some credit cards come with a spending bonus, which is given to the card holder after they complete a condition, such as making their first card purchase. The spending bonus may be in the form of points, cash, free merchandise, etc. Spending bonus
To find out how we determined the value of this point, click on the "Redeeming Points" tab and view the PDF to see the exact calculations. Value per 1pt
This is the dollar amount all your rewards will add up to. Total value
Some credit cards come with an anniversary bonus, to provide more incentive for people to continue using the card for multiple years. The anniversary bonus may be in the form of points, cash, free merchandise, etc, and is given to the card holder every year on the anniversary. Anniversary bonus
Based on the amount of spending you do each month, our tool determines how much you'll spend on an annual basis and calculates the potential rewards you could earn for doing so. Spending reward
Bills
Entertainment
Gas
Groceries
Other purchases
Pharmacy
Restaurants
Travel
This is the total number of rewards points you could earn in one year, based on the credit card's sign-up bonus and the amount you could potentially spend on the card. Total points
To find out how we determined the value of this point, click on the "Redeeming Points" tab and view the PDF to see the exact calculations. Value per 1pt
This is the dollar amount all your rewards will add up to. Total value
This is the annual fee you have to pay, in order to use this credit card. The annual fee is charged once per year and is added to your credit card statement. Annual fee
Total net reward
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Value of a BMO Rewards Point

The average dollar value of an individual BMO Rewards point is $0.007. To see how we calculated this, click here.

Step by Step Guide

  • Login to your BMO Rewards account, using your rewards number and password.
  • If you DO NOT have an online BMO Rewards account you can create an account online at https://www.bmorewards.com or you can redeem points over the phone by calling the BMO Rewards Centre at 1-866-991-2835.
  • Points can be redeemed for travel – flights, hotels, cruises and vacation packages.
  • Points can be used to cover the base ticket price and all applicable taxes.
  • If you do not have enough points to cover the full flight, you can pay the remainder with your BMO credit card.
Insurance

Travel Insurance

Click here for more information about this card's travel and purchase insurance.

Benefits
Most credit cards come with at least some additional insurance policies. Here's what's covered with this credit card. Insurance
Travel emergency medical
Travel accident insurance
If you book a trip using your credit card, it may come with some amount of trip cancellation, trip interruption and/or emergency medical insurance, all of which can help you if you find yourself in some very tough situations. Here's what your credit card comes with. Travel
Trip cancellation
Flight delay
Trip interruption
While you're travelling, there's always a chance that your bag may be lost or go missing for a period of time. In the event that happens to you, here's what you're covered for. Baggage
Baggage loss
Baggage delay
If you use your credit card to rent a car, you will likely have some amount of collision and damage insurance. Collision and damage insurance protects you, the cardholder, in the event that a rental car is damaged and/or in an accident, while it's in your possession. Read the fine print in your agreement, before you rent your next car. Rental
Car rental collision / loss damage waiver
Miscellaneous insurance items for purchases on your credit card. Miscellaneous
  • Zero liability
  • Extended warranty
  • Purchase assurance
  • Airport lounge access
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Card details

Network: MasterCard
Provider: Bank of Montreal
Card type: Rewards

Fees & interest

This is the annual fee you have to pay, in order to use this credit card. The annual fee is charged once per year and is added to your credit card statement. Annual fee: $150
This is the annual interest rate you will pay on purchases, if/when you can't pay off the entire balance by the payment due date outlined on your credit card statement. Purchase interest rate: 19.99%
This is the interest rate you will pay on cash advances. Unlike regular purchases, which come with a grace period, interest on cash advances starts to accrue the day you complete the transaction. Cash advance: 22.99%
This is the interest rate you will pay on balance transfers. Unlike regular purchases, which come with a grace period, interest on balance transfers starts to accrue the day you complete the transaction. Balance transfer: 22.99%

Eligibility

This is the annual income requirement to be eligible for this credit card. Income: $80K / Year
This is the total annual family income requirement to be eligible for this credit card. Only applicable if the applicant does not meet the annual income requirement themselves. Household income: $150K / Year
  • Be a permanent Canadian resident
  • Have reached the age of majority in the province in which you live (18 yrs in AB, MB, ON, PE, QC, SK. 19 yrs all others)

Get more details

  • Get up to $540 in value in your first year*. Welcome offer: Get 35,000 points and the $150 annual fee waived in the first year ($250 travel value booked on bmorewards.com + $150 Value*). Offer Ends May 3, 2020.
  • Complimentary membership in Mastercard Airport Experiences provided by LoungeKey, with exclusive VIP access, plus four annual complimentary passes* ($140 Value/Year).
  • Get 3 BMO Rewards points for every $1 spent on travel, dining and entertainment purchases*
  • Get 2 points for every $1 spent everywhere else*
  • Points can be used to cover all flight charges & taxes
  • Fly on any airline, with no blackout dates
  • Best in-class travel and medical insurance (unlimited trips per year)
  • BMO Concierge Service
  • 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
  • Terms and conditions apply
  • For a more in-depth look at this credit card, read our full BMO World Elite Review