MBNA Rewards World Elite® Mastercard® vs TD First Class Travel® Visa Infinite* Card

Which one is better? Both cards worked out on the same spending: rewards, welcome bonus, fees and perks, line by line.

MBNA Rewards World Elite® Mastercard®

3.9

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TD First Class Travel® Visa Infinite* Card
Finly rebate
$50

4.7

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Welcome bonus

Each offer as the issuer words it. The numbers below show whether your spending reaches it.

The offer

The offer

  • 20,000 bonus points†† (approximately $165 in cash back value) after you make $2,000 or more in eligible purchases within the first 90 days of your account opening.
  • 10,000 bonus points††(approximately $80 in cash back value) once enrolled for paperless e-statements within the first 90 days of account opening
  • This offer is not available for residents of Quebec. For residents of Quebec, please click here.

Earn up to $1,400 in value†, including up to 160,000 TD Rewards Points, receive an Annual Fee rebate for the first year† and additional travel benefits. Conditions Apply.

  • Earn a welcome Bonus of 20,000 TD Rewards Points when you make your first Purchase with your Card†.
  • Earn 140,000 TD Rewards Points when you spend $7,500 within 180 days of Account opening†.
  • Get an Annual Fee Rebate for the first year†.
  • Get an annual TD Travel Credit† of $100 when you book at Expedia® For TD.
  • Earn a Birthday Bonus of up to 10,000 TD Rewards points†.
  • Enjoy your time at the airport with global airport lounge access and 4 complimentary lounge visits with Visa Airport Companion Program (a value of up to $277)†.

To receive the first-year Annual Fee rebate for the Primary Cardholder, you must activate your Card and make your first Purchase on the Account within the first 3 months after Account opening. To receive the Additional Cardholder(s) first-year Annual Fee rebate, you must add your Additional Cardholder(s) while the offer is in effect.


Offer may be changed, withdrawn, or extended at any time and cannot be combined with any other offer unless otherwise indicated.

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.

$772

First-year value

$1,302

$472

Every year after

$313

TD First Class Travel is worth $530 more to you in year one.

From year two, MBNA Rewards World Elite pulls ahead by $159 a year.

How the first year adds up

Annual rewards

$592.44

59,244 points a year

Welcome bonus

+ $300

first year only

Annual fee

− $120

First-year value

$772.44

1¢ a pointMBNA Rewards, redeemed for Travel

Annual rewards

$451.97

90,394 points a year

Welcome bonus

+ $800

first year only

Annual fee

$139− $0

$139 from year two

Finly rebate

+ $50

paid by FinlyWealth

First-year value

$1,301.97

0.5¢ a pointTD Rewards, redeemed for Expedia® For TD

Where each card earns

A year of your spending at each card's own reward rates, most first.

5xAll categories with 5x multipliers

44,076 pts

$440.76

1xAll other purchases

15,168 pts

$151.68

6xFood and drinks, Groceries

44,532 pts

$222.66

4xRecurring Transactions

9,600 pts

$48

Earn a Birthday Bonus of up to 10,000 TD Rewards Points

8,218 pts

$41.09

8xExpedia

1,440 pts

$7.2

2xAll other purchases

26,604 pts

$133.02

Fees, rates and eligibility

What each card costs to hold and to use abroad, and who it's for.

$120Better of the two

Annual fee

$139
$0 the first year
$50

Additional cards

$50 first card then $0 for more

Interest rates

Interest rates

Purchase:

21.99%

Cash Advance:

22.99%

Balance Transfer:

22.99%

Purchase:

21.99%

Cash Advance:

22.99%

Recommended credit score

Recommended credit score

300
Poor
560
Fair
660⁎
Good
725⁎
Very Good
760⁎
Excellent
⁎Estimates based on Equifax scoring
300
Poor
560
Fair
660⁎
Good
725⁎
Very Good
760⁎
Excellent
⁎Estimates based on Equifax scoring

Income required

Income required

Min Personal Income:

$80,000

Min Household Income:

$150,000

Min Personal Income:

$60,000

Min Household Income:

$100,000

How each card earns

The earn rates and caps, as each issuer sets them.

  • Earn 5 points‡ for every $1 spent on eligible restaurant, grocery, digital media, membership, and household utility purchases until $50,000 is spent annually in the applicable category.
  • 1 point‡ for every $1 on all other eligible purchases.
  • Each year, you will receive Birthday Bonus Points‡ equal to 10% of the total number of Points the Account earned in the 12 months before the month of the primary cardholder's birthday, to a maximum Birthday Bonus each year of 15,000 Points.
  • Earn 8 TD Rewards Points† for every $1 you spend when you book travel through Expedia® For TD†
  • Earn 6 TD Rewards Points† for every $1 you spend on Groceries, Dining, and Public Transit†
  • Earn 4 TD Rewards Points† for every $1 you spend on Recurring Bill Payments and Streaming, Digital Gaming & Media†
  • Earn 2 TD Rewards Points For every $1 you spend on other Purchases made using your Card† plus earn an annual Birthday Bonus† of up to 10,000 TD Rewards Points
  • Earn more at Starbucks: Link your eligible Card to earn 50% more TD Rewards Points plus more Starbucks Stars. Redeem points for even more Stars. Conditions apply. 

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 1¢ a point, what it's worth redeemed for Travel, its best value. Every dollar figure above uses that value.

We count each point at 0.5¢ a point, what it's worth redeemed for Expedia® For TD, its best value. Every dollar figure above uses that value.

Point redemption options

Point redemption options

  • Most Optimal

    travel - plane

    Travel

    1¢ / point
  • gift card

    Gift Cards

    0.98¢ / point
  • online shop

    Merchandise

    0.8¢ / point

  • cash coins

    Statement Credits (Cash) - World Elite

    0.82¢ / point
  • cash coins

    Statement Credits (Cash) - Platinum

    0.5¢ / point
  • travel - plane

    Travel

    0.44¢ / point
  • gift card

    Gift Cards

    0.25¢ / point
  • online shop

    Merchandise

    0.225¢ / point

  • Most Optimal

    expedia

    Expedia® For TD

    0.5¢ / point
  • education

    Education

    0.4¢ / point
  • amazon logo

    Amazon.ca

    0.33¢ / point
  • cash coins

    Statement Credits (Cash)

    0.25¢ / point

Insurance and perks

What both cards include comes first in each list.

Insurance

Insurance

  • lost baggage

    Lost or Stolen Baggage

    $1,000/person
  • hourglass timer

    Baggage Delay

    $1,000/person
  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft

    31 days
  • heart lock

    Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance

    $1,000,000
  • mobile device insurance

    Mobile Device Insurance

    $1,000
  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    1 year
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    90 days
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)

    $2M for 21 days
  • hourglass timer

    Flight Delay

    $500/person after 4 hours

  • price protection

    Price Protection

    $500/item, $1,000/account per year
  • lost baggage

    Lost or Stolen Baggage†

    $1,000
  • hourglass timer

    Baggage Delay†

    $1,000
  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft†

    yes
  • heart lock

    Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance†

    $500,000
  • mobile device insurance

    Mobile Device Insurance†

    $1,000
  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty†

    Up to 1 year
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection†

    90 days
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)†

    21 days
  • hourglass timer

    Flight Delay†

    $500

  • burglar

    Hotel Burglary Insurance†

    $2,500
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (65 to 75)†

    4 days
  • cancel airplane

    Trip Cancellation†

    $1,500
  • pause

    Trip Interruption†

    $5,000

Perks

Perks

  • car rental

    Car Rental Discount

    10% off base rate of Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car in Canada and US and 5% internationally
  • birthday cake

    Annual Birthday Bonus

    10% of the Points earned the 12 months prior to the primary cardholder's birthday month (up to a max 15,000 bonus points per year)
  • concierge

    Concierge Services


  • gavel

    Trip and legal Assistance

  • car rental

    Car Rental Discount†

    10% off base rate of Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car
  • birthday cake

    Annual Birthday Bonus†

    Earn a Birthday Bonus of up to 10,000 TD Rewards Points
  • concierge

    Concierge Services†


  • exclusive

    Visa Infinite Exclusive Benefits†

  • alcohol cheers

    Airport Lounge - Dragon Pass†

    Enjoy your time at the airport with global airport lounge access and 4 complimentary lounge visits with Visa Airport Companion Program
  • reward cup

    Extra points†

    Link your eligible Card to earn 50% more TD Rewards Points plus more Starbucks Stars. Redeem points for even more Stars. Conditions apply. 
  • travel

    Travel Credit†

    Get an annual TD Travel Credit of $100 when you book at Expedia For TD
  • golf clubs

    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.S

Our take

Why we like it

Why we like it

The MBNA Rewards World Elite® Mastercard® is one of the best reward credit cards in Canada, offering high rewards on frequently spent categories such as groceries and restaurant purchases. The annual birthday bonus, unique to this card, also provides a significant boost to your yearly earnings. Additionally, the card features a comprehensive list of benefits, including price protection—a rare and valuable perk not found with many other cards in Canada. These factors make this card one of the best to have in Canada.

The TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card is an excellent option for frequent travelers who book through Expedia For TD and want to maximize rewards on travel purchases. The high welcome bonus and extensive insurance coverage make this card stand out. However, the high income requirements and limited value of TD points may not make it the best fit for everyone.

Pros

Pros

  • High grocery optimization
  • High dining optimization
  • Annual birthday bonus
  • Solid travel insurance
  • Rare price protection
  • Good redemption values
  • High rewards
  • First-year fee rebate
  • Extensive insurance
  • Annual travel credit

Cons

Cons

  • Missing key insurance categories
  • Low gas optimization
  • Annual fee
  • High income requirements
  • High income requirements
  • Low point value
  • Potentially week booking portal

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This offer is not available for residents of Quebec. For residents of Quebec, please click here.


Standard Annual Interest Rates of 21.99% on eligible purchases, 22.99% on balance transfers✪, and 22.99% on cash advances


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