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Scotia Momentum® Visa Infinite* Card

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  • Earn 10% cash back on all purchases for the first 3 months (up to a $2,000 spend limit).
  • Exceptional 4% cash back on groceries and recurring bill payments (supported by a $25,000 annual spend cap).
  • Earn 2% cash back on gas and daily transit operations.
  • Comprehensive mobile device insurance (up to $1,000) and full travel emergency medical coverage.

This card is built for households with strong recurring spending on groceries and bills. Its value comes from one of the highest everyday cash back rates in Canada, with useful bonus categories that also cover gas, transit and food delivery.

Welcome bonus

Earn 10% cash back on up to $2,000 in eligible purchases during the first 3 months, plus first-year annual fee waived.

worth approximately $200

~$320 first-year value after $0 first-year fee

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Earn rates

Groceries4%
Recurring bills4%
Gas & EV charging2%
Transit & rideshare2%
Everything else1%

Estimate annual rewards

You'd earn ~$480/year

Key facts

Annual fee

$120.00

$50 for Additional Card.

Purchase APR

20.99%

Cash advance APR

22.99%

Foreign transaction fee

2.5%

Income required

$60,000 personal / $100,000 household / $250k assets

Credit score

725+

Quebec residents — terms may differ

Standard interest rates apply in Quebec (20.99% / 22.99%), with a mandatory 5% minimum monthly payment.

Verify current terms at issuer website →

Rates and fees sourced from Scotiabank's official card page →

Perks & benefits

Earn 10% cash back on all purchases for the first 3 months (up to a $2,000 spend limit).

Exceptional 4% cash back on groceries and recurring bill payments (supported by a $25,000 annual spend cap).

Earn 2% cash back on gas and daily transit operations.

Comprehensive mobile device insurance (up to $1,000) and full travel emergency medical coverage.

Insurance coverage

  • Mobile device ($1,000).
  • Trip cancellation ($1,500/person) and trip interruption ($2,000/person).
  • Travel emergency medical ($1M, under 65 for 15 days).
  • Flight delay ($500).
  • Delayed and lost baggage.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Excellent 4% earn rate on groceries and recurring bills
  • Strong intro offer with bonus cash back and fee waiver
  • Useful 2% categories cover everyday transportation spending
  • Cash back can be redeemed anytime once you have at least $25

Cons

  • Income requirement may exclude some applicants
  • Foreign transaction fee is not a standout travel feature
  • Annual fee applies after the first-year waiver ends
  • Best value depends on spending heavily in bonus categories

Eligibility requirements

  • Canadian resident, age of majority.

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