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Interest Rates | |
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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 |
Get up to 10% cash back on every credit card purchase in your first 3 months, up to a maximum of $2,600 ($260 cash back) in spendings. |
Rewards | |
All Purchases | 1% cash back |
Restaurants | No |
Gas |
3% cash back
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Groceries |
5% cash back Up to $500 per statement cycle then 1% after (effectively capped at $6,000 per year) |
Hotels | No |
Travel | No |
Pharmacy | No |
Bills |
2% cash back
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Additional Details |
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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 | Yes |
Concierge Service | Yes |
Price Protection | No |
Fraud Protection | Yes |
Free Credit Scores | No |
Wireless Payments | Apple Pay |
Virtual Cards | No |
Additional Benefits |
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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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Terms & Conditions | Official Terms & Conditions |
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