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canadian tire cash advantage mastercard

1.8

/5

Canadian Tire

Mastercard

Canadian Tire Cash Advantage MastercardCash Back Calculator

Our Take

The Canadian Tire Cash Advantage Mastercard is a solid choice for frequent shoppers at Canadian Tire stores. However, it may not be the best option for those looking for higher cashback or rewards on purchases outside of the Canadian Tire family of stores. The tiered rewards system and lack of insurance are notable downsides. If simplicity and more comprehensive rewards are what you're after, alternatives like the SimplyCash® Card from American Express might be better suited to your needs.





Card Details

Interest Rates


Purchase: 21.99%

Cash Advance: 22.99%, for Quebec 21.99%

Balance Transfer: 22.99%

Annual Fees


Main Card: $0

Additional Cards: 0

Annual Income


Personal: N/A

Household: N/A

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


1.8/5

Institution


Canadian Tire

How You Earn Rewards


  • 0.25% cash back up to $1,500 spent per year
  • 0.5% cash back between $1,500 to $3,000 spent per year
  • 1% cash back between $3,000 and $24,000 spent per year
  • 1.5% cash back over $24,000 spent per year
  • 2x cash back (from brackets above, up to 3%) on purchases at CanadianTire stores, Canadian Tire gas bars, and Marks

Annual Rewards Breakdown




Annual Rewards Summary




Point Redemptions

Redemption Method

Net Value (After Annual Fee)




Insurance & Benefits


Insurance

No insurance coverage is bundled with this card.

Benefits

No additional benefits listed for this card.

Pros & Cons


Pros

  • No annual fee
  • High Canadian Tire cashback
  • No fee financing

Cons

  • Complicated rewards tier system
  • Limited rewards outside brand
  • No insurance
  • No benefits