
Card Details
Interest Rates
Purchase: 11.90% - 19.90%
Cash Advance: 12.90%
Balance Transfer: 12.90%
Annual Fees
Main Card: $395
Additional Cards: 95
Annual Income
Personal: $150,000
Household: $200,000
Credit Score Estimate
300Poor
560Fair
660Good
725Very Good
760Excellent
Welcome Bonus
N/A
Card & Reward Type
Our Rating
2.9/5
Institution
Desjardins
Rewards
- 4% in BONUS-DOLLARS on restaurant, entertainment and transit purchases
- 3% in BONUS-DOLLARS on travel related purchases (up to $25,000 spending per year)
- 3% in BONUS-DOLLARS on travel and grocery purchases
- 1.75% in BONUS-DOLLARS on all other purchases
Insurance & Benefits
Insurance
Coverage
Extended Warranty
2 yearsPurchase Protection
180 daysMobile Device Insurance
$1,000Trip Cancellation
$2,500Trip Interruption
no limitsEmergency Out of province Medical
60 daysEmergency Medical Over 65
15 daysBaggage Delay
$1,000Lost or Stolen Baggage
$2,500Car Rental Damage & Theft
Yes
Benefits
Details
Airport Lounge - Priority Pass
6 free passes per yearAirport Lounge - Desjardins Odyssey
12 free passes per yearBoingo Wi-Fi hotspot
over 1 million Boingo Wifi hotspots worldwideCar Rental Discount
25% off base rate off Hertz car rental, no young drivers or additional driver surchargeCar Rental Discount
10% off base rate off Thrifty or Dollar rental, no young drivers or additional driver surchargeConcierge Services
Visa Infinite concierge servicesVisa Infinite Exclusive Benefits
Luxury hotels or travel options
Pros & Cons
Pros
- High Earn Rates: Earn up to 3% cash back on groceries, 2% on restaurants, entertainment, and public transportation, and 1.5% on all other purchases.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Includes 9 types of travel insurance, with coverage extending to those over 65.
- Free Lounge Access: Enjoy 8 free passes to the Desjardins Odyssey Lounge in Montreal.
- World Elite Perks: Includes additional perks like Boingo Wi-Fi, Mastercard Travel Rewards, and more.
Cons
- No Welcome Bonus: Unlike many premium cards, this one lacks a welcome bonus, reducing its initial appeal.
- High Income Requirements: Requires a minimum personal income of $80,000 or household income of $150,000.
- Limited Branch Access: Physical branches are only available in Quebec and Ontario.