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bmo cashback world elite mastercard

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BMO CashBack® World Elite®* Mastercard®*Cash Back Calculator

Get up to $650 in value*

Our Take

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.

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Card Details

Interest Rates


Purchase: 21.99%

Cash Advance: 23.99%□

Balance Transfer: 23.99%□

□ Quebec rates: Cash advance 21.99%, Balance transfer 21.99%

Promotional Rates


Balance Transfer: 0%

Promotional Period: 12 months

Annual Fees


Main Card: $139

$0

$0 first year

Additional Cards: $50

Welcome Bonus


Get up to $650 in value and the annual fees waived in the first year. Plus, get a 0% introductory interest rate on Balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% transfer fee.*


$650 in value is made up of:

  • Up to $480 Welcome Offer Cash Back: Receive $40 Bonus Cash Back when you spend a minimum of $2,000 on net card purchases per billing cycle in the first twelve (12) billing cycles after the account open date.*
  • $139: Annual Fee Waiver: The primary cardholder annual fee of $139 will be rebated in the first year and will appear as a fee and a credit on the primary cardholder’s first statement.*
  • $75 market value: Roadside Assistance: You will receive a complimentary membership in the Dominion Automobile Association (DAA) and the benefits of their BMO Roadside Assistance Program (Basic Coverage). Membership terms and plan features are described here: bmo.com/roadsideassistancebasic.*

Annual Income


Personal: $80,000

Household: $150,000

Credit Score Estimate


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

Card Type


Credit

Reward Type


Our Rating


4.1/5

Institution


BMO

Awards


Best Roadside Assistance Card Credit Card

Best Roadside Assistance Card Credit Card

2026

How You Earn Rewards


  • 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*




Insurance & Benefits

9 insurance
4 benefits

Insurance

Coverage

  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)

    $5M up to 8 days per covered person*
  • heart lock

    Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance

    $500,000
  • hourglass timer

    Flight Delay

    $500 After 4 hours delay*
  • lost baggage

    Lost or Stolen Baggage

    $500/person, $1,000 maximum*
  • hourglass timer

    Baggage Delay

    $500/person, $1,000 maximum After 6 hours*
  • burglar

    Hotel Burglary Insurance

    $1,000
  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft

    $65K MSRP up to 48 days*
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    90 days
  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    1 year
  • Benefits

    Details

  • alcohol cheers

    Airport 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.*
  • tire

    Roadside Assistance

    Complimentary Roadside Assistance Program*; Including battery boosts, flat-tire change, lockout service and towing – a $75/year value.*
  • car rental

    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 tool.*
  • discount

    Discount

    Enjoy six months of Instacart+ and a $10 monthly Instacart credit when you enroll your eligible BMO Credit Card.*
  • Pros & Cons


    Pros

    • Impressive cashback rates
    • Rare roadside assistance
    • Comprehensive insurance and benefits
    • High first-year value

    Cons

    • Lacks restaurant optimization
    • Low monthly cashback caps

    *Terms and conditions apply

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