National Bank World Mastercard Review

This welcome offer will end on May 31, 2022. It includes a 3-month period during which you get a discount on the account if a minimum amount of net purchases is charged to the World Mastercard credit card.

* Promotion of 20,000 rewards points upon joining and pay no annual fee for the first year:

Promotion valid from February 14, 2022 to May 31, 2022 for the National Bank World® Mastercard® credit card. To take advantage of this offer, you must sign up for an eligible National Bank credit card by May 31, 2022. Credit card issued subject to credit approval by National Bank. Certain conditions apply.

Savings on annual fees for the first year:

The annual fees for the card will be refunded for the first year for the primary cardholder and for the first authorized user added to the account. To receive the annual fee refund for the first authorized user, you must add them on the account opening application. Annual fees will appear as a charge and credit on the 4th statement, at the latest, after your account is opened. 

The primary cardholder is responsible for all charges to the account, including those incurred by authorized users.

Bonus rewards points:

The 20,000 rewards points applied under this promotion will be credited to the credit card account in a single payment no later than the 5th statement following the account opening:

You'll receive 20,000 rewards points if $3,000 or more in net purchases are charged to the credit card account within the first three months following enrollment.

The account must be in good standing at the time the annual fees are refunded and bonus rewards points are applied.

The net purchases charged to your card are calculated over a period of three months, starting at account opening. For example, if the account is opened on March 15, 2022, the account holder will have until June 15, 2022 to charge the required amount of purchases to the account and obtain the bonus rewards points.

Net purchases refer to the amount in purchases charged to the account, excluding returns and refunds. Annual fees, balance transfers, cash advances (including transactions that can be converted directly to cash, such as money orders and gambling transactions), interest charges and any other fees and adjustments are not considered purchases and are therefore not included in the calculation.

 Eligibility and terms and conditions

This promotion is intended for individuals who do not have a National Bank Mastercard credit card and have not held a National Bank credit card within the last 24 months. There is a limit of 20,000 rewards points per eligible credit card account during the promotional period, regardless of the number of credit cards associated with the account. It cannot be combined with any other National Bank credit card promotion. Employees of National Bank and its subsidiaries and entities are not eligible for this promotion. The promotion may be modified, extended or cancelled, without prior notice, at any time.

You aren't eligible? Discover the Platinum credit card.

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:

• The primary cardholder’s name will be the one that appears on the credit card contract. This person can decide to add up to three authorized users to their account, as well as remove them at any time. They must meet all the eligibility criteria to apply for a credit card. 
• An authorized user has their own card and PIN. However, all transactions made by that person are charged to the primary cardholder’s account. An authorized user could be a spouse, a child aged 16 or older, or a friend. The designated person doesn’t need to meet all of the eligibility criteria to access their 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 and World Mastercard are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Authorized user: National Bank.

®À LA CARTE EXTRAS is a registered trademark of National Bank of Canada.

®À LA CARTE REWARDS PLAN is a registered trademark of National Bank of Canada.

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.

TM À LA CARTE REWARDS is a trademark of National Bank of Canada.

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

*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. 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.

5. Subject to credit approval by National Bank.

6 . Certain conditions apply. Visit mastercard.ca for more information. Refer to the credit card terms and conditions.