Scotia Momentum® Mastercard®* Credit Card vs Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* Privilege Card

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

scotia momentum mastercard

2.0

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Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege
Finly rebate
$175

4.5

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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

7.99% introductory interest rate up to 6 months

  • Earn up to 80,000 bonus Scene+ points ($800 value) within your first 14 months1
  • Earn 30,000 bonus Scene+ points by making at least $3,000 in everyday eligible purchases in your first 3 months.
  • Earn an additional 30,000 bonus Scene+ points when you spend at least $20,000 in everyday eligible purchases in your first 6 months.
  • Earn an additional 20,000 bonus Scene+ points when you make at least one eligible purchase that is posted to your new Account during the 14th month after the month the Account was opened.
  • Offer date: May 1, 2026 and November 1, 2026.
  • Rates, fees and other information are effective as of May 1, 2026. Subject to change.

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.

$167

First-year value

$201

$167

Every year after

-$274

Scotiabank Passport Privilege is worth $34 more to you in year one.

From year two, Scotia Momentum Mastercard pulls ahead by $441 a year.

How the first year adds up

Annual rewards

$167.09

cash back a year

Welcome bonus

+ $0

no welcome offer

Annual fee

− $0

no annual fee

First-year value

$167.09

Annual rewards

$325.32

32,532 points a year

Welcome bonus

+ $300

first year only

Annual fee

− $599

Finly rebate

+ $175

paid by FinlyWealth

First-year value

$201.32

1¢ a pointScene+, redeemed for Entertainment

Where each card earns

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

1%Groceries, Pharmacy, Gas, Recurring Transactions

$94.17

0.5%All other purchases

$72.92

2xAll other categories with bonus points

12,240 pts

$122.4

3xTravel

4,680 pts

$46.8

1xAll other purchases

15,612 pts

$156.12

Fees, rates and eligibility

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

$0Better of the two

Annual fee

$599
$0

Additional cards

$199
2.5%

Foreign transaction fee

Better of the twoNone

Interest rates

Interest rates

Purchase:

20.99%

Cash Advance:

22.99%

Balance Transfer:

22.99%

Purchase:

20.99%

Cash Advance:

22.99%

Balance Transfer:

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:

N/A

Min Household Income:

N/A

Min Personal Income:

$150,000

Min Household Income:

$200,000

How each card earns

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

  • 1% cashback on gas, groceries, drug store and recurring payments
  • 0.5% cashback on all other credit card purchases.
  • Earn 3X the Scene+ points for every $1 you spend on eligible travel purchases. Plus, earn an extra 3X the points on hotel bookings, car rentals, and things to do when you book through Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia. That's a total of 6X the points!
  • Earn 2X the Scene+ points for every $1 you spend on eligible dining and entertainment.
  • Plus, earn 1X the Scene+ points for every $1 you spend on all other eligible purchases.

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

Cash back: every dollar it earns counts as a dollar, so there's nothing to convert.

We count each point at 1¢ a point, what it's worth redeemed for Entertainment, its best value. Every dollar figure above uses that value.

Point redemption options

Point redemption options

Nothing to redeem: it pays cash back.

  • Most Optimal

    entertainment popcorn

    Entertainment

    1¢ / point
  • travel - plane

    Travel

    1¢ / point
  • groceries

    Groceries (Sobeys)

    1¢ / point
  • food location

    Restaurants

    1¢ / point
  • online shop

    Merchandise

    0.76¢ / point
  • gift card

    Gift Cards

    0.74¢ / point
  • cash coins

    Statement Credits (Cash)

    0.7¢ / point

Insurance and perks

What both cards include comes first in each list.

Insurance

Insurance

No insurance included.

  • lost baggage

    Lost or Stolen Baggage

    $2,500/person (max $5,000 per trip)
  • hourglass timer

    Baggage Delay

    $1,000/person
  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft

    Covers vehicles MSRP ≤ $85k, rentals ≤ 48 days
  • heart lock

    Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance

    $500,000/insured
  • mobile device insurance

    Mobile Device Insurance

    $1,000
  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    2 years
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    180 days
  • burglar

    Hotel Burglary Insurance

    $2,500
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)

    $5M/insured up to 31 days
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (65 to 75)

    $5M/insured up to 10 days
  • cancel airplane

    Trip Cancellation

    $2,500/person, $10,000/trip
  • pause

    Trip Interruption

    $5,000/person, $25,000/trip
  • hourglass timer

    Flight Delay

    $1,000/person

Perks

Perks

  • car rental

    Car Rental Discount

    25% off base rate of Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car
  • exchange money

    No Foreign Transaction Fees

    Avoid the usual 2.5% forex fees on your purchases when you travel outside of Canada
  • exclusive

    Visa Infinite Exclusive Benefits

  • alcohol cheers

    Airport Lounge - Dragon Pass

    10 Free complimentary visits
  • gas station

    Gas Discount2

    Get up to 10¢/L in value on fuel purchases at Shell stations
  • concierge

    Concierge Services

    24/7 Visa Infinite Privilege concierge (English & French)
  • star fall

    Status lift

    Avis President’s Club membership – two class upgrades, priority service.
  • travel

    Travel Credit

    $250 annual Scene+ Travel credit – automatic statement credit on your first Expedia‑powered booking each membership year.
  • airport waiting room

    Priority Travel

    Dedicated security and taxi lanes, valet and parking discounts at select Canadian airports.

Our take

Why we like it

Why we like it

The Scotiabank Momentum Mastercard stands out as a solid no-fee option for those looking to earn cash back on everyday categories like gas and groceries. With 1% cash back in key spending categories and wide acceptance, it’s a practical card to keep in your wallet, especially if you're a regular Costco shopper. While it lacks insurance coverage, the absence of an annual fee and the consistent cash back on essentials make it a good entry-level card for budget-conscious users.

For frequent flyers who want a single card that handles almost every travel need, this one’s hard to beat. It offers a hefty intro bonus, an annual Scene+ Travel credit that’s as good as cash when you book through Expedia, and complimentary DragonPass lounge visits each year. Pair that with no foreign‑currency markup, rich earn rates on travel and dining/entertainment, and unusually comprehensive travel insurance, and the annual fee can pay for itself quickly for anyone who travels a few times a year.

Pros

Pros

  • No annual fee
  • Decent everyday cashback
  • Wide acceptance
  • Costco acceptance
  • Car rental discounts
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Generous welcome bonus
  • Annual travel credit
  • Shell Fuel Savings
  • Airport lounge access
  • Accelerated earn rates
  • Comprehensive coverage
  • Premium extras

Cons

Cons

  • Low base earn rate
  • No insurance
  • Higher annual fee
  • Steep qualifications bar
  • Fixed-value Scene+ points

More comparisons

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^Additional 3¢/L Fuel Discount Offer: Offer Valid from October 5, 2026  to December 31, 2026 ("Promotional Period"), eligible Scotiabank credit and debit cardholders enrolled in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program who have linked an eligible Scotiabank payment card (an "Eligible Card") to their Shell Go+ account will receive an additional instant fuel discount of 3 cents per litre on eligible fuel purchases at participating Shell-branded retail locations in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories (the "Eligible Provinces") excluding Shell Flying J locations. Fuel purchases made outside the Eligible Provinces are not eligible for this offer.

To receive the additional fuel discount, customers must pay with their linked Eligible Card at the time of purchase.

The additional fuel discount is in addition to the fuel savings available through the Shell Fuel Benefits Program and may be combined with other eligible fuel discounts, rewards programs, and promotional fuel offers unless otherwise stated in the applicable offer terms and conditions.

The additional fuel discount is available on up to 1,000 litres of eligible fuel purchases per calendar month for each Eligible Card. The 1,000-litre limit resets at the beginning of each calendar month.

The additional fuel discount is non-transferable, is not redeemable for cash, and cannot be substituted or exchanged.

Participation in the Shell Fuel Benefits Program is subject to the applicable program terms and conditions available at Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.

Shell Canada reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice.

All other applicable terms and conditions of the Shell Fuel Benefits Program, Shell Go+, Scotiabank continue to apply.

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1 Offer Description and Conditions: The 80,000 Bonus Scene+ Points Offer (the “Offer”) applies only to new Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite Privilege* credit card accounts (“Account”) opened between May 1, 2026 and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the Account) and is subject to the conditions below. To qualify for 30,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “30,000 Point Bonus”), you must have at least $3,000 in eligible purchases posted to your new Account in the first 3 months of the Account open date. To qualify for an additional 30,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “Additional 30,000 Point Bonus”), you must have at least $20,000 in eligible purchases posted to your new Account in the first 6 months of the Account open date.  To qualify for an additional 20,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “Additional 20,000 Point Bonus”), you must make at least one eligible purchase that is posted to your new Account during the 14th month after the month the Account was opened. Eligible purchases include purchases (less any refunds, returns or other similar credits) but do not include payments, cash advances (including balance transfers or cash-like transactions), interest, fees or other charges. 


Point Bonus Fulfillment: The applicable point Bonus(es) will be credited to the Scene+ account within approximately 8 weeks after qualifying for a Bonus, provided the Account is open and in good standing. For Joint Accounts with a Primary Borrower and Co-borrower, the applicable point Bonus will be credited as follows: (i) the 30,000 Point Bonus and Additional 30,000 Point Bonus will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower that completed the last transaction to meet the qualifying amount of eligible purchases (i.e., $3,000 or $20,000) in the appropriate time frame (i.e., first 3 months or first 6 months), and (ii) the Additional 20,000 Point Bonus will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower that completed the first transaction that qualifies as an eligible purchase during the 14th month after the month the Account was opened. If a supplementary cardholder completes the last qualifying transaction to meet the qualifying amount of eligible purchases for the 30,000 Point Bonus or the Additional 30,000 Point Bonus, or completes the first transaction that qualifies for the Additional 20,000 Point Bonus, the applicable point Bonus will be credited to the Primary Borrower’s Scene+ account linked to the Account. Points can be transferred between Primary and Co-Borrower or Supplementary Cardholder’s Scene+ accounts by contacting Scene+. The Account is considered in good standing if it is not past due or over limit and the Cardholder(s) is not in breach of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the Account.  All other terms and conditions of the Scene+ Program Terms continue to apply during the Offer period. Offer may be changed, cancelled or extended at any time without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. 


Eligibility and Exclusions: Individuals who are currently or were previously primary or secondary cardholders of a Scotiabank personal credit card in the past 2 years, including those that switch from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card, as well as employees of Scotiabank, are not eligible for the Offer. Subject to the above exclusions, Scotiabank small business credit cardholders are also eligible for the Offer.


Rates and Fees: The current annual fee is $599 for the primary card and $199 for each additional card (including those issued to co-borrowers and supplementary cardholders). 

The current preferred annual interest rates for the Account are: 20.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and cash-like transactions). All rates, fees, features and benefits are outlined in the Application Disclosure Statement and are subject to change.


2 Get up to 7 cents per litre in instant fuel discounts for a limited time and earn up to 3 cents per litre in Scene+ points value with an eligible Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite + card linked to a Shell Go+ Account:

 

  • Instant 3 cents per Litre Discount on Fuel Purchases (All Grades): Receive an instant 3 cents per litre discount on purchases of fuel (all grades) (“Fuel Purchases (All Grades)”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank debit card or credit card linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per Scotiabank debit card and per Scotiabank credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per payment card account. This discount is subject to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.
  • Instant 4 cents per Litre Discount on Premium Fuel: Between May 26, 2026 and June 1, 2027 (“Promotional Period”), receive an instant 4 cents per litre discount on  purchases of V-Power® gasoline, or V-Power® diesel (“Premium Fuel Purchases”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per credit card account. This promotional offer, including the Promotional Period, may be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time without notice. These promotional offer terms are in addition to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.  
  • Earn up to 3 cents per Litre in Scene+ points Value (Equivalent) on Fuel Purchases: Each time you use your linked Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points on Fuel Purchases (All Grades) at participating Shell locations in Canada, you will earn at least 1 Scene+ point per $1 spent.  Plus, as a Scene+ Member you will also automatically earn 1 Scene+ point for each litre in Fuel Purchases (All Grades), and as a Shell Go+ member, automatically earn 1 additional Scene+ point for each litre in Premium Fuel Purchases, made with your linked Scotiabank credit card. This means that for every litre in fuel purchased with your linked credit card, you can earn the equivalent of up to 3 cents of redeemable Scene+ points value based on a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed for fuel purchases at participating Shell locations.  Actual value may be lower depending on how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points. Earn and redemption limits may apply.See the Scene+ Program Terms and Conditions available at sceneplus.ca/terms-and-conditionsopens in a new tab for full details including redemption options and additional terms. 

 

Note: Highest value of 10 cents per litre assumes a Premium Fuel Purchase made with a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite + Card linked to a Shell Go+ Account. Actual value will vary depending on payment card used and whether or not the card is linked, fuel grade purchased, and how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points.


Terms and conditions apply. See Card Provider's website and Card Application for complete card details, terms and current offers. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accuracy of information.