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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
How You Earn 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
Rewards Breakdown
Rewards Summary
Point Redemptions
Redemption Method
Net Value (After Annual Fee)
Insurance & Benefits
Insurance
Coverage
Extended Warranty
2 years
Purchase Protection
180 days
Mobile Device Insurance
$1,000
Trip Cancellation
$2,500
Trip Interruption
no limits
Emergency Medical Term
60 daysEmergency Medical (65+)
15 days
Baggage Delay
$1,000
Lost or Stolen Baggage
$2,500.svg)
Car Rental Damage & Theft
Yes
Benefits
Details
Airport Lounge - Priority Pass
6 free passes per yearAirport Lounge - Desjardins Odyssey
12 free passes per year
Boingo Wi-Fi hotspot
over 1 million Boingo Wifi hotspots worldwide
Car 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 surcharge.svg)
Concierge Services
Visa Infinite concierge services
Visa 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.