BMO CashBack® World Elite® Mastercard® vs BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard®: Which one is better?

BMO CashBack® World Elite® Mastercard®
4

BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard®
3.6
Finly Rebate
Finly Rebate
Rewards Breakdown
Annual Rewards
$500.78
First Year Bonus Value
$184
Annual Fee
$120
$0
First Year Waived
First Year Value
$684.78
$380.78 in years after
Based on $2,000/mo average spending. Calculate your rewards.
Rewards Breakdown
N/A
Insurance Included*
Extended Warranty
1 yearPurchase Protection
90 daysLost or Stolen Baggage
$500/person, $1,000 maximumBaggage Delay
$500/person, $1,000 maximum After 6 hoursCar Rental Damage & Theft
$65K up to 48 daysTravel Accident
$500,000Hotel Burglary Insurance
$1,000Emergency Out of province Medical
$5M up to 8 days per covered personFlight Delay
$500 After 4 hours delay
Insurance Included*
Extended Warranty
Doubled up to 1 yearPurchase Protection
90 days
Extra Benefits*
Car Rental Discount
Save up to 20% on National Car Rental® and Alamo Rent A Car® and up to 5% on Enterprise Rent-A-Car® at locations worldwide using the Car Rental Booking toolAirport Lounge - Dragon Pass
Complimentary membership in Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass. As a member enjoy lounge access for a fee of just US$32 per person, per visit.Gas Discount
Get up to 7 cents off per litre on Shell® fuel, only for BMO cardholders.Roadside Assistance
Including battery boosts, flat-tire change, lockout service and towing – a $69/year value.Hotel Booking Discount
Save up to 7% on your Booking.com prepaid hotel or property rental bookings at booking.com/mastercardcanada.Global Data Roaming plan
With FlexiRoam, stay connected around the world without a SIM card and get up to 15% off a Global Data Roaming plan plus up to 3GB of data, without any additional charges, if apply.
Extra Benefits*
N/A
Interest Rates*
Purchase:
21.99%
Cash Advance:
23.99%
Balance Transfer:
23.99%
Interest Rates*
Purchase:
13.99%2
Cash Advance:
15.99%2
Balance Transfer:
15.99%2
Annual Fee*
$120
$0
First Year Waived
Annual Fee*
$29
Income Required*
Min Personal Income:
$80,000
Min Household Income:
$150,000
Income Required*
Min Personal Income:
N/A
Min Household Income:
N/A
Welcome Bonus*
Get up to 10% cash back in your first 3 months with an incremental cashback value of $194
Welcome Bonus*
Get a 0.99% introductory interest rate on Balance Transfers for 9 months with a 2% transfer fee*
Rewards Rate*
- 5% cash back on groceries (capped at $500 spending per statement, maximum of $25 in cashback per statement cycle)
- 4% cash back on daily transit (capped at $300 spending per statement, maximum of $12 in cashback per statement cycle)
- 3% cash back on gas (capped at $300 spending per statement, maximum of $9 in cashback per statement cycle)
- 2% cash back on recurring payments (capped at $500 spending per statement, maximum of $10 in cashback per statement cycle)
- 1% cash back on all other eligible purchases.
Rewards Rate*
No rewards earned on this card
Is this card worth it?
If you're seeking a cashback credit card, the BMO CashBack® World Elite® Mastercard® stands out for its excellent balance between rewards and benefits. It offers a robust rewards program and a comprehensive benefits list, making it a solid choice. The high first-year value is enhanced by the annual fee waiver, and those with a BMO Premium Chequing Account can enjoy continued fee waivers. While it's highly ranked for rewards alone, it may not be the absolute top choice if benefits are less important to you.
Is this card worth it?
If you plan to carry a balance on your credit card, this card offers a very low interest rate. However, there are other cards with no annual fee and slightly lower interest rates that you might want to consider as well.
Pros
- Offers one of the highest cashbacks on groceries and gas, two of the most frequently spent categories, compared to other credit cards in Canada.
- Includes roadside assistance, a rare but valuable benefit for people on the road.
- Provides a comprehensive list of insurance coverage and benefits.
- High first-year value.
Pros
- Low interest rate
- Nice welcome offer for balance transfer
Cons
- Does not include restaurant purchases as a reward category, which is one of the most important spending categories.
- Monthly limits on cash back could be higher
Cons
- Annual fee while there are similar cards that don't have that fee with them
- No benefits other than the most basic purchase protection and extended warranty


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