All Canadian Credit Cards
Browse every card we track and compare annual fees, APR, and rewards side by side. Looking for our editorial picks? See the best credit cards guide.
Top Credit Card Picks
Our editors' top recommendations updated for 2026.
Full Comparison Table
Side-by-side view of top cards from the live CMS dataset.
| Top Earn Rate | Purchase APR | Best For | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Express Cobalt® CardTop Pick American Express Canada | $191.88 ($15.99/month) | 5xdining | 21.99% | 660+ | Groceries and dining | Apply |
BMO | $150.00 | 5xtravel | 21.99% | 725+ | Travel rewards | Apply |
CIBC | $120.00 | 4%gas | 21.99% | 660+ | Everyday cashback | Apply |
MBNA True Line® Mastercard®Top Pick MBNA | $0 | — | 12.99% | 660+ | Low interest | Apply |
 Scotiabank | $120.00 | 4%recurring bills | 20.99% | 725+ | Everyday cashback | Apply |
 Scotiabank | $120.00 | 6xgroceries | 21.99% | 660+ | Groceries and dining | Apply |
 Scotiabank | $150.00 | 4xtravel | 20.99% | 725+ | Travel rewards | Apply |
 Tangerine Money-Back Credit CardTop Pick Tangerine | $0 | 2%dining | 20.95% | 600+ | No-fee cashback | Apply |
 TD Rewards Visa* CardTop Pick TD | $0 | 4xtravel | 21.99% | 660+ | No-fee travel rewards | Apply |
 American Express Canada | $25 | — | 12.99% | 660+ | Low interest | Apply |
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Annual Fees & Costs
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