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Scotia Momentum® Visa Infinite Card review

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Annual Fee
$120.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Balance Transfer
22.99%
Balance Transfer
22.99%
Rewards
1 - 4% cashback
Rewards
1 - 4% cashback
Signup Bonus
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Signup Bonus
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8.8/10
Informr score
The Scotia Momentum® Visa Infinite Card currently has an Informr score of 8.8 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 21 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


Scotia Momentum® Visa Infinite Card is typically available to those with excellent 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 $60000.

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...


WalletBliss
WalletBliss

The Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card has positioned itself as one of the best credit cards in Canada with competitive cashback, comprehensive insurance, and exclusive benefits. If these are some of the features you need in a credit card, then you can’t make the wrong choice with this card. But if...

- Simon Ikuseru, WalletBliss
Wealth Rocket
Wealth Rocket

It’s clear as day why the Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite card is highly regarded as one of the best credit cards in Canada. With high cashback potential and a healthy offering of customer perks, this card is hard to beat. This fact is especially true if you or your household spends the majority of yo...

- Rachel Cribby, Wealth Rocket
Yore Oyster
Yore Oyster

The Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite Card provides valuable benefits to cardholders, especially those who often spend more on groceries and recurring bills. Although it earns points from other purchases, the earn rate you can get is lower. Moreover, it's an excellent credit card with solid insuranc...

- Victor, Yore Oyster
NerdWallet
NerdWallet

The Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card is a cash-back credit card that offers a few perks usually associated with travel rewards cards. Cardholders earn cash back on every purchase, while the Visa Infinite program provides access to exclusive hotel, dining and wine experiences.

- Clay Jarvis, NerdWallet
AwardWallet
AwardWallet

For Canadian residents interested in a credit card that allows you to maximize cash back earnings, the Momentum Infinite is an excellent product, especially if you tend to spend a lot on grocery stores and gas stations. The Visa Infinite benefits provided alone can make the annual fee worth it and w...

- Miguel R. Quiñones, AwardWallet

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 20.99%
Balance Transfer Interest Rate 22.99%
Cash Advance Interest Rate 22.99%
Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $120.00

Waived on the first year

Balance Transfer Fee $5.00
Cash Advance Fee $5.00
  • For transactions processed by Scotiabank, any financial institution in Canada, Scotiabank ABM, any non-Scotiabank ABM displaying Interac+ symbol
  • $7.50 for transactions obtained at any ABM or processed by any financial institution outside of Canada
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

Earn 10% cash back on all purchases for the first 3 months (up to $2,000 in total purchases)

Rewards
All Purchases 1% cash back
Restaurants No
Gas 2% cash back
Groceries 4% cash back

Includes grocery stores and supermarkets.

Hotels No
Travel No
Pharmacy No
Bills 4% cash back

On recurring bill payments

Additional Details
  • 2% cash back on daily transit purchases
  • 4% cash back on recurring subscription purchases
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders
  • $50 per year for each card
  • Waived on the first year
Travel Accident Insurance Yes
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount Yes
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability No
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance Yes
Concierge Service Yes
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection No
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments Paywave, Apple Pay
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Luxury Hotel Privileges
  • Visa Infinite Dining and Wine Country program
  • Visa Infinite Music Series
  • Save up to 25% off base rates at participating AVIS locations and at participating Budget locations in Canada and the U.S.
  • Mobile Device Insurance
  • Trip Cancellation / Trip Interruption Insurance
  • Flight Delay Insurance
  • Delayed and Lost 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 $60,000 per year


Temporary Residents No
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