BMO Rebate Processing Information
BMO rebates typically have a longer processing time compared to other financial institutions. We recommend saving your application reference number after applying for future reference.
ℹ️ Note: If your application reference number ends in "A" or "W", please file a ticket for us after your approval.
This timeline is entirely determined by BMO's internal processes. BMO independently manages their verification process and only sends approval confirmations to us once per month (around the 15th). We have no ability to expedite this process.
Once we receive confirmation from BMO, we promptly process your rebate within 5 days. Without your reference number, BMO may not be able to locate your application in their system if it's missing from their report, which is outside our control.
Haven't received your rebate within 30 days of card approval?
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- Subject to approval.
How it Works
- 1.Sign in or create a new FinlyWealth account.
- 2.Click the offer link provided in order to be redirected to the merchant's page.
- 3.Make sure to add your Interac e-Transfer email to your Finly profile for us to process payments.
- 4.Complete your application or purchases in one go.
- 5.Once approved, the institution will report the transaction to us based on their reporting schedule, which can vary from 3-5 days to 1-2 months. Your Finly cashback profile will reflect that as soon as we receive a status update.
- 6.Rebate payments are generally processed within 5 business days of receiving transaction confirmations, however it may vary depending on payment processing times.
Card Details
Info
Card Type | Credit |
Reward Type | Cash Back |
Our Rating | 4/5 |
Institution | BMO |
Fees & Rates
Annual Fee | $120 (first year waived) |
Additional Card Fee | $50 |
Interest Rates | Purchase: 21.99% Cash Advance: 23.99%□ Balance Transfer: 23.99%□ □ Quebec rates: Cash advance 21.99%, Balance transfer 21.99% |
Eligibility
Credit Score Estimate | Good |
Annual Income | Personal: $80,000 Household: $150,000 |
Bonuses
Welcome Bonus | 10% cash back in your first 3** |
Description | Get up to 10% cash back in your first 3 months and earn an additional $75 cash back bonus when you spend $25,000 in your first year. The 10% earn rate applies to qualified spend up to $2,600 (up to $500 qualified spend in grocery, up to $300 qualified spend in transit, up to $300 qualified spend in gas and electric vehicle charging, up to $500 qualified spend in recurring bill payments, and up to $1000 qualified spend on all other purchases). Plus, BMO will waive the $120 annual fee in the first year.** |
Rebate Timeline
Posting Time
30-45 days from application submission
Locking Time
45 days from application approval
Application Submitted
You submitted your application
Pending Verification
BMO determines your eligibility
Expected: 30 daysFinal Approval
Rebate is approved
Expected: 15 daysPayments & Privacy
- •We take privacy serious and believe in keeping your information the way it's meant to be - private. We ask for minimal information to reduce exposure and secure any personal information stored using the latest industry standards.
- •Payments are sent via Interac e-Transfer through our secure automated payment system. We often use Wise as our payment processor. If your Interac requires a password to accept payments, Wise will send you the PIN via email, otherwise the cash payment will be auto-deposited directly into your bank account. You do not need to have a Wise account to accept payments.
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BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard applications must be received between March 24, 2025, and January 31, 2026 to receive the 10% cash back welcome bonus offer. The 10% earn rate applies to qualified spend up to $2,600 (up to $500 qualified spend in grocery, up to $300 qualified spend in transit, up to $300 qualified spend in gas and electric vehicle charging, up to $500 qualified spend in recurring bill payments, and up to $1000 qualified spend on all other purchases) (less refunds and excluding cash advances, cash-like transactions, interest charges, fees, credit or debit adjustments) in the welcome offer period, with a maximum of $260 cash back. Please see details as follows:
- Grocery purchases: Receive 5% cash back on the first $500 spent on eligible grocery purchases (made at merchant locations in Canada classified by Mastercard’s “Merchant Category Code” as “grocery stores and supermarkets” MCC 5411) per billing cycle period and an additional 5% bonus cash back up to a maximum of $500 spent on all combined grocery purchases made at merchant locations in Canada in the first three (3) billing cycles. In total, you could earn up to $50 cash back from qualified grocery spend in the welcome offer period.
- Transit purchases: Receive 4% cash back on the first $300 spent on eligible ground transportation purchases [made at merchant locations in Canada classified by Mastercard’s “Merchant Category Code” as "Transportation – Suburban and Local Commuter Passenger including Ferries" (MCC 4111), “Passenger Railways” (MCC 4112), “Taxicabs and Limousines” (MCC 4121), “Bus Lines” (MCC 4131) or “Transportation Services not elsewhere classified” (MCC 4789)] per billing cycle period and an additional 6% bonus cash back up to a maximum of $300 spent on all combined transit purchases made at merchant locations in Canada in the first three (3) billing cycles. In total, you could earn up to $30 cash back from qualified transit spend in welcome offer period.
- Gas and electric vehicle charging purchases: Receive 3% cash back on the first $300 spent on eligible gas and electric vehicle charging purchases [made at merchant locations in Canada classified by Mastercard’s “Merchant Category Code” as "Service Stations" (MCC 5541), “Automated Fuel Dispenser” (MCC 5542) or “Electric Vehicle Charging” (MCC 5552)] per billing cycle and an additional 7% bonus cash back up to a maximum of $300 spent on all combined gas and electric vehicle charging purchases made at merchant locations in Canada in the first three (3) billing cycles. In total, you could earn up to $30 cash back from qualified gas and electric vehicle charging spend in the welcome offer period.
- Recurring Bill Payments: Receive 2% cash back on the first $500 spent on eligible recurring bill payments made at merchant locations in Canada (defined as payments made on a monthly or regular basis, and which are automatically billed by the merchant to your BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard) per billing cycle and an additional 8% bonus cash back up to a maximum of $500 spent on all qualified recurring bill payments made at merchant locations in Canada in the first three (3) billing cycles. You will not earn any bonus cash back on recurring bill payments that are also classified as grocery, transit or gas and electric vehicle charging purchases as described above (classified by Mastercard’s “Merchant Category Code”) and are subject to the bonus capping rules of eligible grocery, transit or gas and electric vehicle charging purchases. In total, you could earn up to $50 cash back from qualified recurring bill payments in the welcome offer period.
- All other purchases: Receive 1% cash back on purchases and an additional 9% bonus cash back up to a maximum of $1,000 spent in the first three (3) billing cycles. In total, you could earn up to $100 cash back from qualified purchases.
- The 10% bonus cash back offer is limited to new BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard accounts and will not be awarded to current or former cardholders who reinstate a closed account, product transfer, or who open a new account. Limit of one bonus offer per account. If you cancel your card within ninety (90) days from the date your account is opened, all CashBack Rewards earned within that period will be cancelled. This offer may be withdrawn or changed without notice.
Annual Fee waiver: The primary cardholder annual fee of $120 will be rebated in the first year and will appear as a fee and a credit on the primary cardholders first statement. After the first year, the annual fee will appear on your Credit Card statement twelve (12) months after the Credit Card open date. The annual fee waiver offer does not apply to the Additional Card annual fee. The 10% cash back offer and first year annual fee waiver offer is limited to new BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard accounts and will not be awarded to current or former cardholders who reinstate a closed account, product transfer, or who open a new account. Limit of one bonus offer per account. If you cancel your card within ninety (90) days from the date your account is opened, all CashBack rewards earned within that period will be cancelled. This offer may be withdrawn or changed without notice.
$75 (seventy-five dollar) Cash Bonus Offer: Receive a one- time cash back bonus of $75 after you spend a minimum of $25,000 (less refunds and excluding cash advances, cash-like transactions, interest charges, fees, credit or debit adjustments) within the first twelve (12) months of your account open date. The one-time cash back bonus of $75 will be reflected on your Credit Card statement twelve (12) months after the Credit Card open date under “Bonus Cash back Earned”. The $75 cash back offer is limited to new BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard accounts and will not be awarded to current or former cardholders who reinstate a closed account, product transfer, or who open a new credit card account. Limit of one bonus offer per account. If you cancel your card within ninety (90) days from the date your account is opened, all CashBack Rewards earned within that period will be cancelled. This offer may be withdrawn or changed without notice.