Scotia Momentum Business Visa vs TD Business Cash Back Visa* Card

Both business cards worked out on the same spending: rewards, welcome bonus, fees and perks, line by line.

Scotia Momentum® for business Visa* Card

Scotia Momentum® for business Visa* Card

4.6

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TD Business Cash Back Visa* Card

TD Business Cash Back Visa* Card

3.5

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Worked out on a typical small business spending $4,000 a month. Enter yours to see your own numbers.

$819

First-year value

$250

$559

Every year after

$250

Scotia Momentum Business Visa is worth $569 more to your business in year one.

It stays ahead after that, by $309 a year.

How the first year adds up

Rewards and the welcome bonus in, the annual fee, FX fees and employee cards out, at your spending.

$817.8Better of the two
cash back a year

Annual rewards

$429.9
cash back a year
+ $260Better of the two
first year only

Welcome bonus

+ $0
no welcome offer
− $79

Annual fee

Better of the two− $0
no annual fee
− $180
2.5% on $600/mo

FX fees

− $180
2.5% on $600/mo
$818.8Better of the two

First-year value

$249.9

Where each card earns

A year of your spending on each card, category by category, biggest spend first.

Scotia Momentum Business Visa earns more on 16 of your 17 categories, TD Business Cash Back Visa* Card on 1.

$126Better of the two
at 1%

All Other Business Expenses

$12,600 a year

$63
at 0.5%
$61.5Better of the two
at 1%

US Dollar Purchases

$6,150 a year

$30.75
at 0.5%
$144Better of the two
at 3%

Recurring Bills & Subscriptions

$4,800 a year

$96
at 2%
$108Better of the two
at 3%

Gas & EV Charging

$3,600 a year

$72
at 2%
$108Better of the two
at 3%

Dining & Restaurants

$3,600 a year

$18
at 0.5%
$90Better of the two
at 3%

Office Supplies

$3,000 a year

$60
at 2%
$24Better of the two
at 1%

Phone, Internet & Cable

$2,400 a year

$12
at 0.5%
$18Better of the two
at 1%

Hotels

$1,800 a year

$9
at 0.5%
$36Better of the two
at 2%

Shipping & Courier

$1,800 a year

$9
at 0.5%
$36Better of the two
at 2%

Accounting & Bookkeeping

$1,800 a year

$9
at 0.5%
$12.3Better of the two
at 1%

Other Foreign Currencies (EUR, GBP, etc.)

$1,230 a year

$6.15
at 0.5%
$12Better of the two
at 1%

Electronics & Software

$1,200 a year

$6
at 0.5%
$12Better of the two
at 1%

Air Canada

$1,200 a year

$6
at 0.5%
$12
at 1%

Transportation

$1,200 a year

Better of the two$24
at 2%
$6Better of the two
at 1%

Other Airlines

$600 a year

$3
at 0.5%
$6Better of the two
at 1%

Car Rental

$600 a year

$3
at 0.5%
$6Better of the two
at 1%

Other Travel

$600 a year

$3
at 0.5%
$817.8Better of the two

Rewards in a year

$429.9

Welcome bonus

Each offer as the issuer words it, then which milestones your spending reaches.

Scotia Momentum Business Visa

Earn 5% cash back on up to $6,500 in purchases in the first 3 months.1 Plus, pay 2.99% on balance transfers for the first 6 months.1

TD Business Cash Back Visa* Card

No welcome bonus right now.

Scotia Momentum Business Visa

Worth $260 at your spending

5% cash back on up to $6,500 in 3 months

$260

TD Business Cash Back Visa* Card

No welcome bonus to work towards right now.

Fees, rates and eligibility

What each card costs to hold and to use abroad, and who it's for.

$79

Annual fee

Better of the two$0
$29

Employee cards

$0
2.5%

Foreign transaction fee

2.5%
Cash back

Rewards

Cash back
Visa

Network

Visa

Scotia Momentum Business Visa

Interest rates

Purchase:

19.99%

Cash Advance:

22.99%

Balance Transfer:

22.99%

Recommended credit score

300
Poor
560
Fair
660⁎
Good
725⁎
Very Good
760⁎
Excellent
⁎Estimates based on Equifax scoring

Income required

Min Personal Income:

N/A

Min Household Income:

N/A

TD Business Cash Back Visa* Card

Interest rates

Purchase:

19.99%

Cash Advance:

22.99%

Recommended credit score

300
Poor
560
Fair
660⁎
Good
725⁎
Very Good
760⁎
Excellent
⁎Estimates based on Equifax scoring

Income required

Min Personal Income:

N/A

Min Household Income:

N/A

How each card earns

The earn rates and caps, as each issuer sets them.

Scotia Momentum Business Visa

  • 3% cash back on eligible gas station, restaurant and office supply store purchases, and on eligible recurring bill payments2
  • 2% Cash Back on Shipping and Accounting and Bookkeeping Services2
  • 1% cash back on all other everyday purchases for your business2
  • 25-day interest-free grace period on new purchases3

TD Business Cash Back Visa* Card

  • Earn 2% in Cash Back Dollars on Gas, Electric Vehicle Charging and Public Transit Purchases2
  • Earn 2% in Cash Back Dollars on eligible Office Supply Purchases2
  • Earn 2% in Cash Back Dollars on recurring bill payments and Streaming, Digital Gaming & Media3
  • Earn 0.5% in Cash Back Dollars on all other Purchases made with your Card4

Insurance and perks

What both cards include comes first in each list.

Scotia Momentum Business Visa

Insurance

  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    1 year
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    90 days

  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft

    Yes
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)

    Up to 8 days
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (65 to 75)

    Up to 3 days

Perks

No extra perks.

TD Business Cash Back Visa* Card

Insurance

  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    1 year
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    90 days

Perks

  • car rental

    Car Rental Discount

    Save with Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car. Use your TD Credit Card to save a minimum of 10% of the lowest available base rates(8,9) in Canada and the U.S., and a minimum of 5% of the lowest available base rates(8,9) internationally, on qualifying car rentals at participating Avis and Budget locations.
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    Extra points

    Link your eligible Card to earn 50% more Stars at participating Starbucks stores. Conditions apply.

Our take

Scotia Momentum Business Visa

One of the strongest cashback cards for businesses that spend heavily on gas, dining, office supplies, and recurring payments — 3% back in those categories with a generous $50,000 annual cap. At just $79/year, it doesn’t take much spending to come out well ahead. The 1% base rate on everything else is decent too. It comes with a very strong cash back welcome bonus, and the promotional 2.99% balance transfer rate can be useful if you’re consolidating business debt. Skip this if you want travel perks or lounge access — it’s purely a cashback play, and a good one.

  • Strong cashback
  • High annual spending cap
  • Reasonable annual fee
  • Promotional balance transfer rate
  • Interest-free grace period
  • Low-fee employee cards
  • Visa SavingsEdge discounts
  • Extensive travel medical insurance
  • Foreign transaction fees
  • Limited travel perks
  • Annual redemption
  • Basic insurance

TD Business Cash Back Visa* Card

No annual fee and 2% cash back on the categories most small businesses actually spend on — gas, office supplies, recurring bills, EV charging, and digital media. It’s one of the simplest business cards available: earn cash back, get a statement credit, done. The downside is clear: the 0.5% base rate on everything else is low, and each 2% category is capped at $15,000/year. For a small business with moderate, predictable spending, this is a genuinely good free card. For higher spenders, the caps will hold you back.

  • $0 annual fee
  • Simple cashback structure
  • Free additional cards
  • Low 0.5% base reward rate
  • No travel insurance coverage
  • $15,000 annual cap per 2% category
  • No welcome bonus

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Scotia Momentum Business Visa

1 Offer Description and Conditions: The 5% Cash Back and Introductory 2.99% Balance Transfer Rate Offer (the “Offer”) applies only to new Scotia Momentum® for business Visa* Card accounts (“Accounts”) that are opened, and any additional cards on the Account issued, between May 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the Account) subject to the conditions below. Offer may be changed, cancelled or extended at any time without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers.

 

Offer Eligibility and Exclusions: Individuals who are currently or were previously primary or secondary cardholders of a Scotiabank business credit card in the past 2 years, including those that switch from an existing Scotiabank business credit card, are not eligible for the Offer. Subject to the above exclusions, Scotiabank personal credit cardholders are also eligible for the Offer. By accepting this Offer you confirm you meet all Offer eligibility requirements. We reserve the right to revoke this Offer at any time if we determine you do not meet the Offer eligibility requirements, including after you have accepted the Offer or been approved for the Account.   

 

5% Cash Back Offer Description and Conditions: You will earn 5% cash back on the first $6,500 in eligible purchases you spend on your new Account within the first 3 months of the Account open date (the “Promotional Period”). Eligible purchases include purchases (less any refunds, returns or other similar credits) but do not include payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and cash-like transactions), interest, fees or other charges. After the Promotional Period, you will earn regular cash back on eligible purchases at the regular cash back rate (the “Cash Back Program Rate”) described in the Scotia Momentum® for business VISA* Cash Back Program Terms and Conditions (the “Program Terms”). The 5% Cash Back rate for any category is made up of the sum of: (i) the regular Cash Back Program Rate (variable by categories as set out under the Program Terms); and (ii) a “Cash Back Bonus Rate”. Cash back earned under this Offer will be credited to your Account in 2 installments so long as your Account is open and in good standing at time of payout of each: Bonus Cash Back: The amount earned under the Cash Back Bonus Rate will be credited to your Account within approximately 7 months from the Account open date; and

  1. Regular Cash Back: The amount earned under your regular Cash Back Program Rate will be credited to your Account according to the redemption terms as set out under the Program Terms.

The Account is considered in good standing if it is not past due or over limit and the Cardholder(s) is not in breach of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the Account.

EXAMPLE: If the Regular Cash Back Program Rate for shipping/accounting services category is 2% then the Cash Back Bonus Rate will be 3% for that category so that you will earn a total of 5% on the amount of all eligible everyday purchases in that category during the Promotional Period.

If you make $2,000 in eligible everyday purchases in the 2% Cash Back category, your cash back earnings will be credited to your Account as follows:

  1. the Cash Back Bonus earnings of $60 (3% x $2,000) will be applied to your Account within approximately 7 months from the Account open date if you have met the Cash Back Bonus conditions and then available for redemption (min $25) as per the Program terms applicable to your Account, and 
  2. the Regular Cash Back earnings of $40 (2% x $2,000), will be applied to your Account and available for redemption (min $25) as per the Program terms applicable to your Account.

 

All other terms and conditions of the Program Terms continue to apply during the Promotional Period.

 

Introductory 2.99% Balance Transfer Rate Offer Description and Conditions: The Introductory 2.99% Balance Transfer Rate Offer (the “BT Rate Offer”) applies only to eligible balance transfers, subject to the conditions below. This introductory rate applies for 6 months from date of Account opening (the “Promo Rate Period”). After the Promo Rate Period, the introductory 2.99% interest rate on any balance transfers made during the Promo Rate Period will increase to the preferred interest rate on cash advances (currently 22.99%). There is no balance transfer fee applicable to balance transfers made during the Promo Rate Period.  This BT Rate Offer is subject to the approved credit limit on your Account as of the date of this BT Rate Offer. This means if a balance transfer amount(s) requested exceeds your approved credit limit as of the date this BT Rate Offer was provided to you, it may not be processed. This BT Rate Offer cannot be used for any Scotiabank account including to transfer a balance from another Scotiabank account, or to make a payment or deposit to another Scotiabank account.  All other terms and conditions of the Program Terms continue to apply during the Promo Rate Period.

 

Losing your promotional rate: If we don’t receive the minimum payment on your Account by the payment due date on your statement, two consecutive times, you will lose the benefit of this promotional BT Rate Offer and the interest rates that apply on any unpaid balance will increase to the standard annual interest rates that apply to your Account (currently 25.99% on purchases and 27.99% on Cash Advances).   

 

How we apply payments: Your payment cannot be applied to the balance(s) of your choice: In general, if you make a payment that exceeds the minimum payment on your statement, we will apply your payment on a proportionate basis among each group of billed charges on your Account. We group charges based on the interest rate that applies to the group of charges. See your credit card agreement for more information about how we apply payments to your Account.

 

Rates and Fees: The current annual fee is $79 for the primary card and $29 for each additional card (including those issued to co-borrowers and supplementary cardholders). The current preferred annual interest rates for the Account are: 20.99% on purchases and 22.99% on Cash Advances. 

All rates, fees, features, and benefits are outlined in the Welcome Kit you will receive if approved and are subject to change.


2 3% CASH BACK EARN RATE: You will earn 3% Cash Back on eligible purchases on your account at gas stations, electrical vehicle (EV) charging, restaurants, office supply stores, and on recurring bill payments. 3% Cash Back applies at merchants that are classified in the payment network associated with your account as: service stations (with or without ancillary services) and automated fuel dispensers; restaurants, fast food restaurants and bars; stationery and office supply stores; and recurring payments (Merchant Classification Codes (“MCC”): 5541, 5552 & 5542; 5812, 5813 & 5814; and 5111 & 5943). Recurring payments are defined as payments made on a monthly or regular basis automatically billed by the merchant to your account. Recurring payments typically include telecommunication, insurance, memberships, and subscription-based purchases. Not all merchants offer recurring payments. Please contact your merchant to confirm whether they offer recurring credit card payments. 2% CASH BACK EARN RATE: You will earn 2% Cash Back on eligible purchases on your account for shipping and accounting or bookkeeping services. 2% Cash Back applies at merchants which are classified in the payment network as shipping (MCC: 4214 and 4215) and accounting or bookkeeping services (MCC 8931). ANNUAL SPEND LIMIT ON 3% AND 2% EARN RATE CATEGORIES (the “Accelerated Earn Rates”): The combined Cash Back that can be earned on eligible purchases under the 3% and 2% earn rate categories (the Accelerated Earn Rates) will be capped at $40,000 in purchases annually. See “ANNUAL SPEND LIMITS” for more information. 1% CASH BACK EARN RATE (the “Regular Earn Rate”): You will earn 1% Cash Back on eligible Purchases made on your Account after you have reached the combined annual spend limit of $40,000 on the 3% and 2% earn categories (the “Overflow”) and on all other eligible Purchases made with the Account. ANNUAL SPEND LIMITS: There are annual limits on the Cash Back you can earn at Accelerated Earn Rates, as outlined in these Cash Back Program Terms (scotiabank.com/ terms/momentumbusiness). These limits are based on purchases posted to your account annually, calculated from the first day of the statement period of the month your account was opened (“Account opening date”). The annual spend limit resets every 12 months from the statement period of the month of your Account opening date. Once you reach the annual spend limit for any Accelerated Earn Rate(s), you will continue to earn Cash Back at the Regular Earn Rate.


3 Account must be open and in good standing to earn and redeem Cash Back. You must have earned a minimum of $25 Cash Back to be able to redeem. Only primary cardholders can redeem. Supplementary cardholders are not eligible to redeem Cash Back. Cash Back will be credited to the primary cardholder’s account within 3- 5 days from the day the redemption request is made. Cash Back will be displayed and available for redemption (after monthly calculation) and posted in the next statement cycle after such calculation has been completed by us. Cash Back will continue to accrue until redemption is made. There is no limit to Cash Back that can be earned. For complete details on how to redeem Cash Back, please see the “Cash Back Program Terms and Conditions” at Scotiabank.com/ terms/momentumbusiness.


5 Visa SavingsEdge is an automated discount program offered by Visa Canada Corporation ('Visa Canada') to eligible businesses and their authorized cardholders that hold an eligible Visa Business card and whose enrolment in the program is accepted by Visa. Under the program, cardholders can receive discounts from participating merchants each time the cardholder uses an enroled Visa Business card to make qualifying purchases of goods or services pursuant to an active discount offered by the merchant and that transaction is processed or submitted through the Visa payment system. Discounts provided will appear as credits on future credit card statements 8-10 weeks after purchase date. Visa Canada, not Scotiabank, is responsible for the Program. For details, visit www.visasavingsedge.ca. The following Scotiabank VISA Business cards are eligible for this program: Scotia Momentum for business Visa* card, Scotia Gold Passport for business Visa* card, ScotiaLine for business Visa* Card and Scotiabank Visa* Business Card.


See Card Provider's website and Card Application for complete card details, terms and current offers. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accuracy of information.

TD Business Cash Back Visa* Card

2 Earn 2% in Cash Back Dollars (“Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate”) for each $1.00 in “Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Purchases” charged to your TD Business Cash Back Visa Card Account (“Account”), earn 2% in Cash Back Dollars (“Public Transit Rebate”) for each $1.00 in “Public Transit Purchases” and earn 2% in Cash Back Dollars (“Office Supply Rebate”) for each $1.00 in “Office Supply Purchases” charged to your Account. Any returned items, refunds, rebates or other similar credits will reduce or cancel the Cash Back Dollars earned on the original Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Purchases, Public Transit Purchases, or Office Supply Purchases, as applicable. $15,000 Cap: Each of the Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate, the Public Transit Rebate, and the Office Supply Rebate is only available to a $15,000 maximum annual spend (“$15,000 Cap”). Once the $15,000 Cap has been reached for Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Purchases, Public Transit Purchases, or Office Supply Purchases, then any further Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Purchases, Public Transit Purchases, and Office Supply Purchases made on the Account will earn Cash Back Dollars at the standard rebate of 0.5% that applies to all other Purchases on the Account as set out in your Cardholder Agreement (“Standard Rebate”). Applicability of Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate, Public Transit Rebate, and Office Supply Rebate: Each of the Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate, the Public Transit Rebate, and the Office Supply Rebate is in place of, and not in addition to, the Standard Rebate. Merchant Category Codes: To earn the Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate, the Public Transit Rebate, and/or Office Supply Rebate, the Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Purchases and/or Office Supply Purchases must be made at merchants classified through the Visa network with a Merchant Category Code (“MCC”) that identifies them as Gas Service Stations, Automated Fuel Dispensers, Electric Vehicle Charging, Local and Suburban Commuter Passenger Transportation, including Ferries, or Office Supplies. Some merchants may sell gas or gas station services or products, offer electric vehicle charging, offer transit services, or sell office supply items, or have separate merchants located on their premises that also sell gas or gas station services or products, or electric vehicle charging, or transit services, or office supply items, but may not be classified with a gas, electric vehicle charging, public transit, or office supply MCC and such Purchases will not earn the Gas and Electric Vehicle Charging Rebate, Public Transit Rebate, or Office Supply Rebate, as applicable. If you have questions about the MCC that applies to a Purchase, contact TD at 1-800-983-8472. Other Conditions: Offer may be changed, withdrawn or extended at any time and cannot be combined with any other offer.


3 Earn 2% in Cash Back Dollars (“PAP and Streaming, Digital Gaming & Media Rebate”) on each $1.00 in “PAP and Streaming, Digital Gaming & Media Purchases” and payments made on a monthly or other regularly recurring basis for merchant bills, including insurance premiums, magazine/newspaper/online streaming subscriptions, membership fees and telecommunication fees, that are set up by the merchant with your consent to be automatically charged to your TD Business Cash Back Visa Card Account (“Account”) and that are classified through the Visa network as “Recurring Bill Payments” . You must confirm with your merchant if they can accept Pre-Authorized Payments. Any returned items, refunds, rebates or other similar credits will reduce or cancel the Cash Back Dollars earned on the original Recurring Bill Payment. To earn the “PAP and Streaming, Digital Gaming & Media Rebate” when making a Purchase that is not a Recurring Bill Payment, the Purchase must be made at merchants classified through the Visa network with a Merchant Category Code (“MCC”) that identifies them as Digital Goods Media – Books, Movies, Music, Digital Goods – Games, Digital Goods – Applications, Digital Goods – Large Digital Goods Merchants, Cable, Satellite and Other Pay Television/Radio/Streaming Services. Some merchants might sell Streaming, Digital Gaming, and Media but are not classified under the Merchant Category Code, and Purchases made with these merchants will not earn the PAP and Streaming, Digital Gaming & Media Rebate. If you have questions about the MCC that applies to a purchase, contact TD at 1-800-983-8472. $15,000 Cap: The PAP and Streaming, Digital Gaming, and Media Rebate is only available to a $15,000 maximum annual spend (“$15,000 Cap”). Once the $15,000 Cap has been reached, then any further PAP and Streaming, Digital Gaming, and Media Purchases made on the Account will only earn Cash Back Dollars at the standard rebate of 0.5% that applies to all other Purchases on the Account as set out your Cardholder Agreement (“Standard Rebate”). Applicability of PAP, Streaming, Digital Gaming, and Media Rebate: The PAP and Streaming, Digital Gaming and Media Rebate is in place of, and not in addition to, the Standard Rebate. Other Conditions: Offer may be changed, withdrawn or extended at any time and cannot be combined with any other offer.


4 Earn 0.5% in Cash Back Dollars (“Standard Rebate”) on each $1.00 for all other Purchases (“Other Purchases”) charged to your TD Business Cash Back Credit Card Account (“Account”). Any returned items, refunds, rebates or other similar credits will reduce or cancel the Cash Back Dollars earned on the original Purchase. Other Conditions: Offer may be changed, withdrawn or extended at any time and cannot be combined with any other offer.


8 Provided by Avis Rent A Car System ULC. Minimum discount offer subject to discount code and to terms and conditions which may change without notice. Blackout dates may apply. Base rate refers to time and kilometre/mile charges only. Taxes, fees and surcharges are extra. The Toronto-Dominion Bank is not responsible for any vehicles, services, discounts or other offers made available by Avis Rent A Car System ULC.

9 Provided by Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. Minimum discount offer subject to discount code and to terms and conditions which may change without notice. Blackout dates may apply. Base rate refers to time and kilometre/mile charges only. Taxes, fees and surcharges are extra. The Toronto-Dominion Bank is not responsible for any vehicles, services, discounts or other offers made available by Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.