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BMO® Rewards® Mastercard® review

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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Balance Transfer
22.99% (0.99% for the first 9 months)
Balance Transfer
22.99% (0.99% for the first 9 months)
Rewards
1 - 2 points
Rewards
1 - 2 points
Signup Bonus
10000 points (after spending $1,000)
Signup Bonus
10000 points (after spending $1,000)


7.9/10
Informr score
The BMO® Rewards® Mastercard® currently has an Informr score of 7.9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 4 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


BMO® Rewards® 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 $15000.

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...


Yore Oyster
Yore Oyster

The BMO Rewards Mastercard entry-level personal travel credit card that that doesn't charge an annual fee and comes with a very generous welcome bonus of 10,000 points. With this card, you can earn reward points on all credit card purchases and enjoy a 0.99% introductory interest rate for the first...

- Victor, Yore Oyster
Finder
Finder

The BMO Rewards Mastercard is a good fit for customers who want a decent return on points for no annual fee. This card comes with a welcome offer, an introductory balance transfer rate and other perks like car rental discounts and purchase protection.

- Claire Horwood, Finder
Hardbacon
Hardbacon

This is a good card. It does not have bells or whistles. However, there is no annual fee and no confusing redemption rules. Plus, you can convert your rewards points into an investment contribution in your BMO Investment account. You can also pay your credit card balance with points. You have double...

- Stefani Balinsky, Hardbacon
MoneyGenius
MoneyGenius

The BMO Rewards Mastercard is relatively well rated for a no fee travel card. It gets high points for the flexibility of the BMO Rewards program, the fact that it has no annual fee, and its generous welcome bonus. It does lose a few points for being a bit lacklustre on its perks, the inconvenience o...

- MoneyGenius

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 20.99%
Balance Transfer Interest Rate 22.99% (0.99% for the first 9 months)
Cash Advance Interest Rate 22.99%

21.99% for Quebec residents

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $0.00
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 10000 points after spending $1,000

On purchases within the first 3 months.

Rewards
All Purchases 1 point per $1 spent
Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel 2 points per $1 spent

On purchases made at National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car.

Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details


Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance No
Car Rental Discount Yes
Extended Warranty No
Purchase Protection No
Zero Liability Yes
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance No
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection Yes
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments Apple Pay
Virtual Cards No
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 $15,000 per year


Temporary Residents No
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