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National Bank Platinum Business MastercardBusiness Points Calculator
Our Take
A flat 1.5 points per dollar on everything, no caps, no category juggling. For businesses with varied spending that don’t want to think about optimizing categories, this card keeps it simple. The $125 annual fee is reasonable and the points never expire as long as your account is open. The trade-off is that you’re locked into National Bank’s À la carte Rewards for the best value — and the insurance and travel perks are minimal compared to what you’d get from premium cards at a similar price point. Best for businesses that value predictability over maximum return.
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Employee cards
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Card Details
Based on $4,000 monthly business spending
Annual rewards
$722.76
in National Bank Rewards points a year
Welcome bonus
$0
no welcome offer
Annual fee
$125
FX fees
$180
2.5% on $600/mo
First-year value
$417.76
$417.76 in years after
Annual rewards
$722.76
in National Bank Rewards points a year
Welcome bonus
+ $0
no welcome offer
Annual fee
− $125
FX fees
− $180
2.5% on $600/mo
First-year value
$417.76
$417.76 in years after
Interest Rates
Purchase: 20.99%
Cash Advance: 22.99%
Balance Transfer: 22.99%
Annual Fees
Main Card: $125
Additional Cards: $50
Annual Income
Personal: N/A
Household: N/A
Credit Score Estimate
Card Type
Credit
Our Rating
3.6/5
Institution
National Bank
How You Earn Rewards
- Earn 1.5 points per dollar spent,6 with no purchase limit
- Earn an additional 1.5 points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases with À la carte TravelTM agrency6
- Combine your accumulated points with your personal National Bank rewards card
National Bank Platinum Business Mastercard Points Calculator
Your rewards by category
A year of your spending at this card's ongoing rates, grouped by what each category earns.
BASE
Spend: $48,180/yr
Reward: $722.76
All other business spending (17 categories)
Office Supplies
$3,000/yr
4,500 pts
Electronics & Software
$1,200/yr
1,800 pts
Gas & EV Charging
$3,600/yr
5,400 pts
Air Canada
$1,200/yr
1,800 pts
Other Airlines
$600/yr
900 pts
Hotels
$1,800/yr
2,700 pts
Car Rental
$600/yr
900 pts
Other Travel
$600/yr
900 pts
Dining & Restaurants
$3,600/yr
5,400 pts
Phone, Internet & Cable
$2,400/yr
3,600 pts
Shipping & Courier
$1,800/yr
2,700 pts
Accounting & Bookkeeping
$1,800/yr
2,700 pts
Recurring Bills & Subscriptions
$4,800/yr
7,200 pts
Transportation
$1,200/yr
1,800 pts
US Dollar Purchases
$6,150/yr
9,228 pts
Other Foreign Currencies (EUR, GBP, etc.)
$1,230/yr
1,848 pts
All Other Business Expenses
$12,600/yr
18,900 pts
Insurance & Benefits
Insurance
Coverage
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
Flight Delay
Baggage Delay
Lost or Stolen Baggage
Car Rental Damage & Theft
Benefits
No additional benefits listed for this card.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Earn 1.5 points per $1 spent with no purchase limit
- Available regardless of company size or industry
- Ability to combine points with a personal National Bank rewards card
Cons
- $125 annual fee ($50 per additional card)
- Points program is most valuable within National Bank’s rewards ecosystem
- Limited insurance coverage compared to premium competitors
Legal
Little details that matter
Length of the welcome promotion
From March 4 to September 16, 2025.
Eligibility conditions
- Sign up for a National Bank Platinum Business Mastercard® credit card during the promotion as a primary cardholder.
- Not have held one of our business Mastercard credit cards from National Bank over the past 24 months as a business primary cardholder.
- Keep the credit card account open until rewards points are paid.
- Keep the account in good standing by complying with the conditions set out in the Cardholder Agreement for Mastercard®Business Cardsopens in a new tab until the rewards points are paid. For example, all minimum payments must be made on time.
- Not be employed by National Bank or one of its subsidiaries.
Description of the promotion
Up to up to 60,000 rewards points after signing up and annual fees reimbursed for the first year for the primary cardholder and the first additional authorized user.
Annual fees
No annual fees for the first year for the primary cardholder and the first additional authorized user.
We will charge annual fees to the account of your new card and reimburse those fees to you. You will receive this reimbursement within five months of opening your account, provided that your account remains open. It will appear on your statement in the form of a credit.
To benefit from the annual fee discount for the first additional authorized user’s card, you must add it to the account opening request.
Annual fees associated with cards for other authorized users are not eligible for this promotion.
Points offered | Conditions | When points are awarded to the account |
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30 000 | $5,000 in purchases in the first three months | At the end of the fifth month following the membership. |
30 000 | $20,000 in purchases per month for the first 12 months | At the end of the fifteenth month following the membership. |
How total purchases are calculated
The calculation is for the total amount of purchases made through all cards linked to the account. The transactions not included in the calculation are set out in article 1.5 of the À la carte Rewards Planopens in a new tabTM.
Other conditions
- You can only take advantage of the promotion once.
- Issuance of the card is subject to credit approval by National Bank of Canada. Other conditions apply to the issue of the card.
- This promotion may not be combined with any other promotion or offer applicable to National Bank credit cards, nor is it retroactive.
- This promotion may be modified or withdrawn without notice.
| $1 purchase = 1.5 points You can earn points even faster by making your purchases through the À la carte Travel™ online agency. |
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| The À la carte™ Rewards Plan gives you the freedom to travel without restrictions with the travel provider or carrier of your choice. For information on travel discounts, visit rewards.nbc.ca. |
| With the À la carte Travel™ online agency, reduce the cost of your packages and airline tickets by redeeming your points. Additionally, you can plan your entire trip by booking hotels, cruises, vehicles and other services. |
| Visit Plan rules for all the details. |
Summary and insurance certificate
Consult the Purchase protection summaryopens in a new tab | Travel insurance summary | Insurance Certificate [PDF].
Compensation plan in the event of fraud
Up to $ 10,000 (see the Cardholder Agreement)
Purchase protection in the event of theft or damage 4
180-day purchase protection following the date of purchase
Extended warranty 4
Triple the manufacturer's warranty, up to 2 additional years
Flight departure delay insurance 4
Up to $500 per person (over 4 hours)
Baggage insurance in case of theft or loss 4
Up to $1,000 per person
Baggage insurance in case of delay 4
Up to $500 per person (over 6 hours)
Vehicle rental insurance 4
Against collision, theft or damage for a period of 48 days or less (theft of personal effects up to $2,000)
Travel insurance in case of accident aboard public transit 4
Up to $250,000
Safe online purchases
Mastercard® ID CheckTM is a service that protects you against fraud by verifying your identity when making online purchases.
Easy Savings Program 5
With the Mastercard Easy Savings Programopens in a new tab you automatically receive discounts on eligible purchases at participating merchants. For a list of participating merchants, go to mastercard.ca/easysavings.
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®Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Authorized user: National Bank
®À LA CARTE REWARDS PLAN is a registered trademark of National Bank.
™À LA CARTE TRAVEL and À LA CARTE REWARDS are trademarks of National Bank of Canada. À la carte Travel is owned by Transat Distribution Canada Inc., holder of permit No. 753141 in Quebec.
1. Some restrictions apply. For more information, see the Rewards Plan section or the Points Earning Plan Rules.opens in a new tab
2. This coverage applies to purchases and rentals charged in part to the card, except out-of-province medical/hospital insurance for which the travel arrangements need not be charged to the card, and lost or delayed luggage insurance where all transportation costs must be charged to the card. This coverage applies to the primary cardholder, their spouse and/or dependent children when they (spouse and/or dependent children) travel with the primary cardholder. Extended warranty coverage applies to most new items purchased with the card, in Canada or abroad, as long as the manufacturer's warranty is valid in Canada. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. For more information and for details of your insurance coverage, please consult the insurance certificate associated with your cardopens in a new tab.
3. Grace period: No interest will be charged on purchases made during the month, provided the client pays the balance in full within twenty-one (21) days of the statement date. This grace period does not apply to cash advances or balance transfers. Minimum payment: If your account balance is lower than $10, you must pay the entire balance. If you reside in the province of Quebec, your minimum payment will correspond to 2.5% of the credit card account balance plus any overdue payment or $10, whichever amount is higher. If you are a business that chose the corporate responsibility, please refer to the cardholder agreement and account statement. Account statement: A statement is sent monthly.
| Average balance | |
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Annual interest rate | $500 | $3,000 |
22.99% | $9.45 | $56.69 |
20.99% | $8.63 | $51.76 |
14.5% | $5.96 | $35.75 |
11.7% | $4.81 | $28.85 |
*Variable interest rate in effect on April 24, 2023.
4. Subject to credit approval from National Bank. The total of all amounts transferred cannot exceed $5,000.
5. Certain conditions apply. Visit mastercard.caopens in a new tab for more information. Refer to the credit card terms and conditions.
6. Certain restrictions apply. You must, therefore, first pay for your trip in full with an eligible credit card to redeem your points. Your travel credit will take effect approximately 72 hours after the exchange. For more information, consult the Rewards plan section or the Plan rulesopens in a new tab regarding how to earn points.
National Bank is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. If you apply and get approved for a National Bank Card, (I/we) may receive compensation from National Bank, which can be in the form of monetary payment.