National Bank ECHO Cashback Mastercard Review

To learn more about the terms applicable to your card, read the Credit card Agreement[PDF].

There are two main elements of a joint credit card:

• The primary cardholder’s name will be the one that appears on the credit card contract. This person can decide to add up to three authorized users to their account, as well as remove them at any time. They must meet all the eligibility criteria to apply for a credit card. 
• An authorized user has their own card and PIN. However, all transactions made by that person are charged to the primary cardholder’s account. An authorized user could be a spouse, a child aged 16 or older, or a friend. The designated person doesn’t need to meet all of the eligibility criteria to access their card. 

Please remember that the primary cardholder is responsible for paying any outstanding balances and managing the account. This also means that they’re the ones who will receive any cashback generated by the account. If any disagreements or separations occur, the authorized users and primary cardholder must agree on how to proceed. 

The authorized user doesn’t receive a statement and doesn’t have access to transaction details and account information, including the credit card limit. However, both cardholders can enjoy the benefits of their card. They can also change their respective PINs, as well as cancel or replace their cards.

How do I get a joint credit card?

If you’re applying for a new credit card, answer “Yes” to the “Do you need an additional card” question in our application form.

If you’d like an additional card for an existing account, fill out our credit card application or call us at 1-888-622-2783. 

Please note that there’s an annual fee for an additional credit card. 

To learn about how we protect your information, consult our Confidentiality Policies.

^®ECHO is a registered trademark of National Bank. 

^®Mastercard and Tap & Go are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Authorized user: National Bank.

^TMID Check and Identity Check are trademarks of Mastercard International Inc. Authorized user: National Bank.

1. All eligible purchases qualify for 1% cashback when your account is in good standing. Your account is in good standing when you comply with the obligations of your cardholder agreement (e.g., making your minimum payment by the due date). The cashback will be paid as a credit applied to your account and cannot be paid in cash. An additional cashback of 0.5% is granted on the first $25,000 of eligible gas, grocery and online purchases charged annually to your credit card account. The additional cashback of 0.5% does not apply when the total of your annual eligible purchases exceeds $25,000. After that, the cashback equals 1% of eligible purchases, regardless of the type of purchase. For conditions and restrictions that apply to cashback rewards and a full list of codes associated with eligible merchants, refer to the cashback accumulation table [PDF] and the applicable rules [PDF].

2. This coverage applies to purchases charged to the National Bank ECHO cashback card. Extended warranty coverage applies to most new items purchased with the card, in Canada or abroad, as long as the manufacturer's warranty is valid in Canada. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. For more information and for details of your insurance coverage, please consult the insurance certificate associated with your card.

3. Grace period:

No interest will be charged on purchases made during the month, provided the client pays the balance in full within twenty-one (21) days of the statement date. This grace period does not apply to cash advances or balance transfers. Minimum payment: If your account balance is lower than $10, you must pay the entire balance. If you reside in the province of Quebec, your minimum payment will correspond to 5% of the credit card account balance plus any overdue payment or $10, whichever amount is higher. If you reside outside of Quebec, your minimum payment represents 2.5% of the credit card account balance plus any overdue payment or $10, whichever amount is higher. Account statement: A statement is sent monthly.

Example of credit charges over a 30-day period

*Variable interest rate in effect on September 1, 2021

4. Subject to credit approval by National Bank. Each balance transfer must be at least $250.

5. *Maximum coverage of $60,000 for the entire account term. The extended warranty applies to the majority of new items purchased with the card, whether in Canada or abroad, as long as the manufacturer's warranty is existing and valid in Canada. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. For more information, please refer to the warranty certificate linked to your card.

6. These protections apply as long as the purchases or expenses in question are charged to the National Bank ECHO Cashback Mastercard credit card. Extended warranties apply to most new items purchased with the card, in Canada or abroad, as long as the manufacturer's warranty is in effect and valid in Canada. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. For more information and details concerning your insurance coverage, please consult the insurance certificate attached to your card.

7. Certain conditions apply. Visit mastercard.ca for more information. Refer to the credit card terms and conditions.