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Our Take
The National Bank World Elite Mastercard is a strong choice for frequent travelers who value rewards and comprehensive insurance coverage. With a generous earn rate on everyday spending categories like groceries and restaurants, it offers substantial value, especially if you redeem points for travel. The $150 annual travel credit effectively offsets the card's $150 annual fee, making this card almost "fee-free" if fully utilized. Additionally, the card’s airport lounge access, superior purchase protection, and extended warranties make it a great companion for those who prioritize convenience and peace of mind during their travels.
Interest Rates
Purchase: 20.99%
Cash Advance: 22.49%
Balance Transfer: 22.49%
Annual Fees
Main Card: $150
Additional Cards: $50
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Welcome Bonus
From 3, February to 29, June 2026
Bonus current account offer
Annual Income
Personal: $80,000
Household: $150,000
Credit Score Estimate
Card Type
Credit
Our Rating
4.6/5
Institution
National Bank
Redemption Method
Insurance
Coverage
Purchase Protection*
Extended Warranty*
Travel Medical Insurance (54 & under)
Travel Medical Insurance (55 to 64)
Travel Medical Insurance (65 to 75)
Trip Interruption
Trip Cancellation
Baggage Delay
Flight Delay
Lost or Stolen Baggage
Car Rental Damage & Theft
Mobile Device Insurance
Benefits
Details
Airport Lounge - National Bank
Travel Credit
Pros
Cons
Little details that matter
Length of the welcome promotion
From February 3 to June 29, 2026
Eligibility conditions
Description of the promotion
Rewards points
Points offered | Conditions | When the points are credited to the account |
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Other products and services following enrollment | ||
10,000 | Sign up for payment insurance* for at least the first 90 days. | Within five months of the minimum period of enrollment. |
Minimum purchases required | ||
5,000 | $5,000 in net purchases in the first 90 days | By the end of the 6th month after enrollment ** |
10,000 | $20,000 in net purchases in the first 12 months | By the end of the 15th month after enrollment** |
Bonus current account offer | ||
10,000 | (i) Open a first current account with National Bank as the main holder, co-holder or sole holder, not having held one in the past two years as a main holder, co-holder or sole holder, and subscribe to one of the following packages:
(ii) Keep the current account with an eligible package open and in good standing for at least the first 180 days and until the points are credited to the credit card account. | By the end of the 9th month following credit card enrollment |
*To apply for payment insurance, you must complete the Credit Card Payment Protection Plan (CCPP) section in the credit card application form.
**The purchase calculation period starts on the date you sign up for the card. For example, if you sign up for the card on 15 February 2026, you have until 15 May 2026 to make the required $5,000 in purchases to obtain the 5,000 points offered, which will be credited to your account by the end of August 2026.
How the total purchase amount is calculated
The calculation covers the total amount of purchases made with all cards linked to the account. Transactions not included in the calculation are listed in article 1.5 of the À la carte Rewards PlanTM.
Other conditions
You may only benefit from the promotion once.
The card is issued subject to credit approval by the National Bank. Other conditions apply to the issue of the card.
You must keep your National Bank current account in good standing for at least 180 days from the date the new current account is opened and until the points are credited to the credit card account. For the purposes of this promotion, the current account is not in good standing if:
This promotion may not be combined with any other promotion applicable to National Bank credit cards, nor is it retroactive.
This promotion may be modified or withdrawn without notice.
Minimum age | Age of majority in your province or territory of residence |
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Legal status | Be a Canadian resident |
Gross annual income or Minimum purchases per year (existing client only) or Investable assets | $80,000 for applicant or $150,000 for household income
$25,000 charged to the card annually
$400,000 |
You aren't eligible? Discover the World Mastercard Credit Card or the Platinum Mastercard credit card.
Number of points per $ spent1 | Groceries and restaurants6: The amount of points earned on grocery and restaurant purchases depends on the total gross monthly amount charged to the credit card account, regardless of the purchase category.
Gas and electric vehicle charging: 2 points per dollar in eligible purchases10 Recurring bill payments: 2 points per dollar in purchases11 À la carte TravelTM: 2 points per dollar in purchases12 Other purchases: 1 point per dollar in purchases13 |
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Travel deals1 | With the À la carte RewardsTM, you have the freedom to travel with the agency and airline of your choice. For more information on travel rewards, go to rewards.nbc.ca. |
À la carte Travel | Save on vacation packages and airline tickets when you redeem your points through the À la carte TravelTM online agency. Plan your entire trip with hotel and cruise bookings, car rentals and more. |
À la carte Extras | Invest in a financial product, save on your banking packages or pay your mortgage with your rewards points thanks to the À la carte Extras® |
Pay with rewards points | Pay your credit card balance with your rewards points directly in your online bank. For more details, visit our Pay with rewards points page. |
Summary and insurance certificate | Consult the Purchase protection summary[PDF] | Travel insurance summary [PDF] |Insurance Certificate[PDF] |
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Zero Liability9 | Included |
Purchase protection in the event of theft or damage7 | 180 days following the purchase date |
Extended warranty7 | Possibility of tripling the manufacturer's warranty (up to 2 additional years) |
Trip cancellation insurance7 | Up to $2,500 per person |
Trip interruption insurance7 | Up to $5,000 per person |
Out-of-province-of-residence medical/hospital insurance7 | Up to $5,000,000 per person:
If your trip exceeds these time frames, you will not be covered. |
Departure flight delay insurance7 | Up to $500 per person (over 4 hours) |
Baggage insurance in case of delay7 | Up to $500 per person (over 6 hours) |
Baggage insurance in case of theft or loss7 | Up to $1,000 per person |
Vehicle rental insurance7 | Against collision, theft or damage for a period of 48 days or less |
Medical, general and legal assistance7 | Included |
Mobile device insurance | Up to $1,000 in the event of accidental breakage, loss or theft for a maximum of 2 years after the purchase date14 |
Customer service (24/7) |
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À la carte Rewards Centre |
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Travel fee reimbursement |
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Insurance claim and assistance |
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Lost or stolen card |
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Chargeback |
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:
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.
®Mastercard et World Elite are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Authorized user: National Bank.
® The À LA CARTE REWARDS logo is a registered trademark of National Bank of Canada.
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TM À LA CARTE TRAVEL is a trademark of National Bank of Canada. À la carte Travel is owned by Transat Distribution Canada Inc., holder of permit No. 753141 in Quebec.
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* World Elite® Mastercard®
National Bank® of Canada World Elite® Mastercard® credit card was named the best Mastercard credit card by Milesopedia in 2026, 2025 and 2024.
National Bank® of Canada World Elite® Mastercard® credit card was named the best travel credit card by Milesopedia in 2026, 2025 and 2024.
Each year, Milesopedia examines the credit card offers of the largest financial institutions and establishes its ranking according to more than 150 criteria such as fees, welcome offers, minimum income required, number of points per category, account credits, insurance, airport lounge access, etc.
1. Certain restrictions apply. For more information, consult the Rewards plan section or the Plan rules regarding how to earn points.
2. 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
Annual interest rate | Average balance | |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $3,000 |
22.49% | $9.24 | $55.45 |
20.99% | $8.63 | $51.76 |
13.2% | $5.53 | $33.16 |
9.2% | $3.78 | $22.68 |
*Variable interest rate in effect on September 1, 2021
3. Balance transfer and cash advance are subject to credit approval by National Bank. Each balance transfer must be at least $250.
4. Exclusively available to World Elite Mastercard cardholders. Guests must present their physical credit card and boarding pass to access the National Bank LoungeTM.
The Lounge is only available to clients travelling to international destinations, excluding Canada and U.S. flights.
Cardholders benefit from free and unlimited access with a guest and two children aged 12 or under.
Until July 31, 2026 (date is subject to change), guests can spend a maximum of three (3) hours in the Lounge. As of August 1, 2026 (date is subject to change), due to the renovations, guests can spend a maximum of two (2) hours in the temporary lounge. Private Banking 1859® World Elite® Mastercard® credit cardholders can spend a maximum of three (3) hours in the temporary lounge.
National Bank clients who are not World Elite® Mastercard® cardholders can also access the current lounge while enjoying a 25% discount on these rates:
The entrance fee is subject to change without notice and is the responsibility of the lounge operator.
5. Clients must submit required documents within the given deadline. Certain conditions may apply. Only the primary cardholder (“Cardholder”) of National Bank World Elite Mastercard whose account is in good standing can request a refund of travel expenses. An account in good standing refers to an account linked to a credit card which complies with the Agreement governing the use of the credit card and which is not subject to any restrictions. For example, the annual fees related to the credit card must have been paid in full. The maximum amount that can be submitted for reimbursement between January 1 and December 31 of each year is $150.
Eligible expenses include:
The claim must be submitted within 60 days of the purchase date and accompanied by proof of purchase. The travel fees must be charged to the National Bank World Elite Mastercard credit card. The maximum reimbursement amount is $150 per account. The refund will be issued within 7 business days following the request approval date and after receiving all required information. An amount not claimed in a year cannot be carried over to the following year. For more information or to obtain the refund form, sign in to rewards.nbc.ca, click the Refund of travel expenses tab and complete the form, you can also contact us at 1-888-296-8881 (toll-free).
6. The amount of points earned on grocery and restaurant purchases depends on the total gross monthly amount charged to the credit card account, regardless of the purchase category. You will earn 5 points for every dollar in eligible grocery and restaurant purchases until a total of $2,500 in gross monthly purchases is charged to the account. After that, you will earn 2 points per dollar in eligible grocery and restaurant purchases. The total gross monthly amount is calculated based on your monthly billing period. Grocery purchases include any purchase made at a store that primarily sells food, i.e., grocery store, delicatessen, supermarket, greengrocer or specialty food store. Ready-to-eat meal services and meal delivery services are eligible. This definition excludes purchases made at retail stores and big box stores whose core business is the sale of non-food items. Certain merchants may sell products and services that appear identical or similar to those sold by eligible merchants, or may be separate merchants located on the same premises as eligible merchants, but are classified in different categories by Mastercard. For purchases at other merchants, you will only earn regular rewards points. Restaurant purchases include purchases at a restaurant, fast food restaurant, bar, nightclub or pub. For a full list of Mastercard codes associated with eligible merchants, download the terms and conditions of the À la carte Rewards Plan®.
7. This coverage applies to purchases and rentals charged in part to the card, except out-of-province medical/hospital insurance for which the travel arrangements need not be charged to the card and lost or delayed luggage insurance where all transportation costs must be charged to the card. This coverage applies to the primary cardholder, their spouse and/or dependent children when they (spouse and/or dependent children) travel with the primary cardholder. 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.
8. Subject to credit approval by National Bank.
9. Certain conditions apply. Visit mastercard.ca for more information. Refer to the credit card terms and conditions.
10. To earn 2 points per dollar in purchases, you will need to purchase gas or an electrical vehicle charge from a service station or from certain big-box stores. Certain merchants may sell products and services that appear identical or similar to those sold by eligible merchants, or may be separate merchants located on the same premises as eligible merchants, but are classified in different categories by Mastercard. For purchases at other merchants, you will only earn regular rewards points. For a full list of Mastercard codes associated with eligible merchants, download the terms and conditions of the À la carte Rewards Plan®.
11. Recurring bill payments are defined as monthly or regular payments automatically charged by a merchant to your National Bank World Elite Mastercard credit card. Not all merchants offer recurring bill payments, and not all recurring payments are considered recurring bill payments. Certain payments therefore may not entitle you to earn more points.
12. To earn 2 points per dollar in purchases, you must make your eligible purchases via the À la carte TravelTM Agency section of our À la carte RewardsTM site.
13. For example, if each month you charge $400 in groceries, $200 in gas, $100 in recurring bill payments and $150 in other purchases to your card, your $850 in purchases will earn you 2,750 points, as follows: 2,000 points for grocery purchases (since the total gross monthly amount is $850, i.e., under $2,500), 400 points for gas purchases, 200 points for recurring bill payments and 150 points for other purchases.
14. Up to $1,000 in the event of breakage, loss or theft for a maximum of 2 years after the purchase date. The device must have been purchased using your National Bank World Elite Mastercard credit card, or your phone plan must be paid via recurring payments charged to your National Bank World Elite credit card starting September 1, 2022. For complete terms and conditions, please consult the insurance certificate associated with your card.
National Bank is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. If you apply and get approved for a National Bank Card, (I/we) may receive compensation from National Bank, which can be in the form of monetary payment.
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