BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card vs BMO VIPorter World Elite®* Mastercard®*
Which one is better? Both cards worked out on the same spending: rewards, welcome bonus, fees and perks, line by line.
Welcome bonus
Each offer as the issuer words it. The numbers below show whether your spending reaches it.
The offer
The offer
- Get up to $1,150 in value including up to 70,000 Bonus points, monthly streaming statement credit, $50 statement credit, and no annual fee in your first year.*
- 30,000 points when you spend $4,000 in the first 110 days, plus 20,000 points when you spend at least $7,000 in the first 6 months. Receive an additional 20,000 points when you spend at least $12,000 in the first year.
- 20,000 bonus VIPorter points after spending $5,000 in eligible purchases within the first 110 days*
- 20,000 bonus VIPorter points + one round-trip companion pass (max 2 passengers) + $1,000 in Qualifying Spend credited to your VIPorter account to help you reach the next VIPorter Avid Traveller membership after spending $9,000 in eligible purchases within the first 180 days*
- 30,000 bonus VIPorter points after spending $18,000 in eligible purchases within the first 365 days*
- Annual companion pass when you spend $50,000 within 365 days of account opening*
- Offer ends October 31, 2026*
What each card is worth
Rewards, the welcome bonus and any Finly rebate in, the annual fee and FX fees out, all on your spending.
Worked out on a typical $2,000 a month of spending. Enter yours to see your own numbers.
$1,023
First-year value
$1,787
$314
Every year after
$338
BMO VIPorter World Elite is worth $764 more to you in year one.
It stays ahead after that, by $24 a year.
How the first year adds up
Annual rewards
$434
64,776 points a year
Welcome bonus
+ $469
first year only
Annual fee
$120− $0
$120 from year two
Finly rebate
paid by FinlyWealth
First-year value
$1,023
Annual rewards
$537.12
35,808 points a year
Welcome bonus
+ $1,050
first year only
Annual fee
$199− $0
$199 from year two
Finly rebate
paid by FinlyWealth
First-year value
$1,787.12
Where each card earns
A year of your spending at each card's own reward rates, most first.
5xFood and drinks
21,000 pts
$140.7
5xFood and drinks, Groceries, Gas, Transportation
16,116 pts
$107.98
5xGas
9,936 pts
$66.57
5xTransportation
4,800 pts
$32.16
1xAll other purchases
12,924 pts
$86.59
2xFood and Groceries
16,896 pts
$253.44
2xTransportation and Gas
6,240 pts
$93.6
2xHotel
288 pts
$4.32
3xPorter
180 pts
$2.7
1xAll other purchases
12,204 pts
$183.06
Fees, rates and eligibility
What each card costs to hold and to use abroad, and who it's for.
Annual fee
Additional cards
Interest rates
Interest rates
Purchase:
21.99%
Cash Advance:
23.99%
Balance Transfer:
23.99%
Purchase:
21.99%
Cash Advance:
23.99%
Balance Transfer:
23.99%
Recommended credit score
Recommended credit score
Income required
Income required
Min Personal Income:
$60,000
Min Household Income:
$100,000
Min Personal Income:
$80,000
Min Household Income:
$150,000
How each card earns
The earn rates and caps, as each issuer sets them.
- Earn 5x the BMO Rewards points on groceries, dining, gas and transit.*
- Get 1 BMO Reward for every $1 spent on everything else.*
- Earn 3 VIPorter points for every $1 spent on eligible Porter purchases via flyporter.com (up to $20,000 in spending annually)
- Earn 2 VIPorter point for every $1 spent on eligible gas and transportation purchases (up to $5,000 in spending annually combined)
- Earn 2 VIPorter point for every $1 spent on eligible groceries and dining purchases (up to $10,000 in spending annually combined)
- Earn 2 VIPorter point for every $1 spent on eligible hotel accommodation purchases (up to $5,000 in spending annually)
- Earn 1 VIPorter point for every $1 spent everywhere else
- Primary cardholders will receive an annual companion pass after spending a minimum of $50,000 (less refunds and excluding cash advances, cash-like transactions, interest charges, fees, credit or debit adjustments) within the first 365 days after the account open date. On the anniversary date of your card, the calculation of the purchases will reset to zero and primary cardholders must qualify again for the new annual period.
Points and how we value them
Points become dollars at each card's best redemption. Here's the value we used, and every other way to spend them.
Loyalty program
Loyalty program
We count each point at 0.67¢ a point, what it's worth redeemed for Travel, its best value. Every dollar figure above uses that value.
We count each point at 1.5¢ a point, what it's worth redeemed for Porter airline and partner flights, its best value. Every dollar figure above uses that value.
Point redemption options
Point redemption options
Most Optimal
Travel
0.67¢ / point
Financial Products
0.67¢ / point
Entertainment
0.64¢ / point
Statement Credits (Cash)
0.5¢ / point
Gift Cards
0.48¢ / point
Merchandise
0.45¢ / point
Most Optimal
Porter airline and partner flights
1.5¢ / point
Insurance and perks
What both cards include comes first in each list.
Insurance
Insurance
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Car Rental Damage & Theft
$65K up to 48 days
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Extended Warranty
1 year
Purchase Protection
90 days
Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)
$5M up to 15 days
Mobile Device Insurance
$1,000
Car Rental Damage & Theft
Rental period up to 48 days, with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of up to $65,000Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
Up to $500,000 per insured personExtended Warranty
1 yearPurchase Protection
90 daysTravel Medical Insurance (64 & under)
Up to $5M per insured person, per trip, for 21 days per trip
Lost or Stolen Baggage
Up to $500 per insured person to a maximum of $1,000 per trip for all insured persons combined
Baggage Delay
Up to $500 per insured person, to a maximum of $1,000 per trip for all insured persons combined, for the purchase of essential items
Hotel Burglary Insurance
Up to $1,000 per occurrence for all insured persons combined
Trip Cancellation
Up to $1,500 per insured person, per trip (maximum of $5,000 per trip for all insured persons combined)
Trip Interruption
$2,000 per insured personFlight Delay
Up to a maximum of $500 per trip for all insured persons combined
Perks
Perks
Discount
Enjoy six months of Instacart+ and a $10 monthly Instacart credit when you enroll your eligible BMO Credit Card.*
Visa Infinite Exclusive Benefits
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Concierge Services
Golf Benefit
Troon Rewards Golf benefits like discounts at over 95 resorts and courses around the world plus access to select private clubs across the U.SAnniversary Credit
Get a $50 anniversary lifestyle credit
Discount
Enjoy six months of Instacart+ and a $10 monthly Instacart credit when you enroll your eligible BMO Credit Card.*
Car Rental Discount
Save up to 20% on National Car Rental®†† and Alamo Rent A Car®†† and up to 5% on Enterprise Rent-A-Car®†† at locations worldwide using the Car Rental Booking tool
Airport Lounge - Dragon Pass
Complimentary membership in Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass. As a member enjoy lounge access for a fee of just US$32 per person, per visit.*Hotel Booking Discount
Save up to 7% on your Booking.com prepaid hotel or property rental bookings at booking.com/mastercardcanada*
Companion Voucher
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Free first checked bag
1 complimentary checked bag as well as 1 complimentary carry-on bag on all Porter fare types up to 8 companions travelling on the same booking
Priority Travel
Priority check-in, security, and early boarding for up to 8 companions travelling on the same bookingMastercard On-Demand and Subscription Services
Our take
Why we like it
Why we like it
This card is ideal for individuals who want to maximize rewards on everyday purchases like dining, groceries, and transit while benefiting from a generous welcome bonus and lifestyle credit. However, the point value and high income requirements may be limiting for some.
This is easily the best credit card in Canada for frequent Porter airline (and its partners) travelers. Earning 2x VIPorter points on common everyday purchases like groceries, dining and transportation is a massive benefit, allowing you to rack up points really fast and enjoy travel via Porter and it's airline partners. The premium benefits of this card make your travels smooth as you get priority security screening, early boarding and priority re-accommodation for flight delays, one complimentary checked bag, a carry-on bag with every fare type (including Basic), and complimentary PorterClassic seat selection.
Pros
Pros
- Generous rewards
- Annual lifestyle credit
- Authorized user bonus points
- first-year fee rebate
- First-year fee rebate
- Generous welcome bonus
- Solid everyday earning opportunities
- Impressive Porter redemptions
- Comprehensive coverage
- Valuable travel perks
Cons
Cons
- Lower point value
- High income requirements
- Limited insurance
- Higher annual fee
- Companion pass spending requirement
- Limited redemption opportunities
- Spending caps
- High income requirements
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* †† Applications for the BMO VIPorter Mastercard or BMO VIPorter World Mastercard must be received between March 21, 2025 and October 31, 2026 (the "Offer Period") to be eligible for this offer. This offer is not available to current or former cardholders who reinstate a closed account or open a new account for the same card during the Offer Period. Existing BMO credit card cardholders who transfer into this product during the Offer Period are not eligible for this offer. If the Credit Card is cancelled within 365 days from the date it was opened, the welcome bonus earned within that period may be cancelled. This offer may be withdrawn or changed without notice.
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BMO is not responsible for maintaining the content on this site. Please click on the Apply now link for the most up to date information.
