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BMO® Air Miles® World Elite® Mastercard® review

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Annual Fee
$120.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Balance Transfer
23.99%
Balance Transfer
23.99%
Rewards
1 Mile
Rewards
1 Mile
Signup Bonus
2000 miles (after spending $3,000)
Signup Bonus
2000 miles (after spending $3,000)


8.3/10
Informr score
The BMO® Air Miles® World Elite® Mastercard® currently has an Informr score of 8.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 11 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


BMO® Air Miles® World Elite® Mastercard® 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 $80000.

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...


Money.ca
Money.ca

There’s no denying that the sign-up bonus of 2,000 Air Miles and first year annual fee waiver* make this an appealing card, but who is the card best suited for in the long run? Those loyal to Air Miles should not hesitate to sign up for the card, since they’ll get the highest earn rate of any Air Mi...

- Barry Choi, Money.ca
Yore Oyster
Yore Oyster

With a generous welcome bonus of up to 2000 bonus miles and an introductory annual fee waiver for the first year, the BMO Air Miles World Elite Mastercard is one of Canada's best cards for accumulating air miles rewards. The card also offers several great travel perks and insurance coverage for thos...

- Victor, Yore Oyster
creditcardGenius
creditcardGenius

If you’re an avid Air Miles collector, the BMO AIR MILES World Elite Mastercard is a card you’re going to want to consider adding to your wallet – especially if you use your Miles to redeem for flights within North America. And if you’re not a collector, the current sign-up offer of 3,000 Miles and...

- creditcardGenius
SAVVY New Canadians
SAVVY New Canadians

The BMO Air Miles World Elite Mastercard is the best Air Miles credit card in Canada with 2,000 bonus Air Miles, comprehensive travel insurance, airport lounge access, high Air Miles rewards rate, and VIP perks.

- Enoch Omololu, SAVVY New Canadians
Hardbacon
Hardbacon

This is probably one of the best Air Miles cards in Canada right now. With it’s attractive welcome offer, ways to earn Air Miles, and redemption flexibility you’ll never be boxed in. The BMO Air Miles World Elite Mastercard allows you to travel and save on your terms based on what’s the most importa...

- Heidi Unrau, Hardbacon

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 $120.00

Waived on the first year.

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 2000 miles after spending $3,000

On purchases within the first 3 months.

Rewards
All Purchases 1 mile for $12 spent


Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel No
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details
  • 3 miles per $12 spent on your everyday needs at participating AIR MILES Partners
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders

$50 per year for each card

Travel Accident Insurance Yes
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount Yes
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
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Complimentary membership in Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass
  • 25% discount on one worldwide AIR MILES flight redemption during the calendar year
  • Enjoy free access to over 1 million Wi-Fi hotspots around the world with Boingo Wi-Fi for Mastercard Cardholders
  • Save up to 25% off rentals at participating National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car locations
  • Mastercard Identity Check
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 $80,000 per year


Temporary Residents No
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