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BMO® Eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card review

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Annual Fee
$499.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Balance Transfer
23.99%
Balance Transfer
23.99%
Rewards
1% cashback
Rewards
1% cashback
Signup Bonus
50000 points (after spending $6,000)
Signup Bonus
50000 points (after spending $6,000)


7.7/10
Informr score
The BMO® Eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card currently has an Informr score of 7.7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 5 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


BMO® Eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be at least 18 years of age (AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK). 19 in all other provinces.
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada
Yes Have a minimum personal income of $150000.

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


Rewards Canada
Rewards Canada

It was great to see BMO expand their portfolio by adding in Visa branded cards several years ago however for the most part they missed the mark with this card. They had the opportunity to really make a dent in their competition with these cards but have failed to do so. Don't get us wrong there are...

- Rewards Canada
Yore Oyster
Yore Oyster

With a generous welcome bonus of up to 60,000 reward points and an introductory annual fee waiver for the first year, the BMO Eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege Card is one of Canada's best cards for accumulating reward points. The card offers excellent insurance coverage and access to the benefits of...

- Victor, Yore Oyster
Money We Have
Money We Have

My BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* card Review is positive. The value you get in the first year makes the card an obvious choice to sign up for. Since the ongoing benefits are worth more than the annual fee, hanging onto this card for the long run may very well be worth it.

- Barry Choi, Money We Have
MoneyGenius
MoneyGenius

The BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege garnered 3.2 stars when put through our rating algorithm. It gained lots of points for having a good rewards earn rate, a very generous welcome bonus, a rewards bonus if you add an authorized user, a rich annual lifestyle credit, valuable travel insurance, and...

- MoneyGenius
Young and Thrifty
Young and Thrifty

The BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card offers first-class perks and ample opportunities to collect and earn rewards. New cardholders can receive up to 90,000 BMO Rewards points*. The card also comes with some serious frills, such as airport lounge access*, exclusive access to entertainment, d...

- Young and Thrifty

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 20.99%
Balance Transfer Interest Rate 23.99%

21.99% for Quebec residents

Cash Advance Interest Rate 23.99%

21.99% for Quebec residents

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $499.00
Balance Transfer Fee 5%

Maximum

Cash Advance Fee 1%

Minimum of $5

Foreign Transaction Fee 2.5%

Transactions made in a foreign currency will be converted and posted to your account in Canadian currency.

Over Limit Fee $29.00
Late Payment Fee $0.00
Promotions
Sign up bonus 50000 points after spending $6,000
  • On purchases within the first 6 months
  • Plus 30000 points when you spend at least $30000 in the first 6 months
  • Receive an additional 40000 points when you spend at least $75000 in the first year.
Rewards
All Purchases 1% cash back
Restaurants 5 points per $1 spent
Gas 5 points per $1 spent
Groceries 5 points per $1 spent
Hotels No
Travel 5 points per $1 spent
Pharmacy 5 points per $1 spent
Bills No
Additional Details
  • 5x rewards category applies to first $50000 in annual purchase at merchants qualifying for the accelerated earn rate
  • Earn 25% more points on all purchases when you add an authorized user to your account
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders

$99 annually per additional card

Travel Accident Insurance Yes
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability Yes
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance No
Concierge Service Yes
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection Yes
Free Credit Scores Yes
Wireless Payments Apple Pay, Google Pay
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Get a $200 annual lifestyle credit
  • Priority Pass membership and 6 airport lounge visits per year
  • Priority Security Lane, airport parking and valet service discounts at select Canadian airports
  • Access to the Visa Infinite Luxury Hotel Collection and benefits
  • Access to Visa Infinite Dining Series61 and Visa Infinite Wine Country
  • Access to Visa Infinite Troon Golf Benefit and discount
  • Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance
  • Flight Delay and Baggage Insurance
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age

18 years in AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK. 19 years in all other provinces.

Minimum Personal Income $150,000 per year
Temporary Residents No
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