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Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* Card

Rates and Fees

Annual Fee: $150 CAD

Bonus Miles

35,000

Recommended Credit

670 - 850

Current Offer

Earn up to $1,100+ in value in the first 12 months, including up to 35,000 bonus Scene+ points.

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35,000

Earn up to $1,100+ in value in the first 12 months, including up to 35,000 bonus Scene+ points.

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Summary

Much like the earlier Scotiabank card on this list, this card earns Scene+ points which can be used to directly offset travel purchases at one cent per point in value. What makes this card stand out, however, is that is has no foreign transaction fees - a rarity here in Canada.

Earning Rewards

3X points per $1 at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, and participating Co-ops and more
2X points per $1 on other eligible grocery stores and dining
2X points per $1 on eligible entertainment purchases
2X points per $1 on gas and eligible daily transit (including rideshares, buses, subways, taxis, and more)
1X points per $1 on everything else

Additional Benefits

No foreign transaction fees
Offset travel purchases at a rate of one cent per point
Six complimentary lounge visits per year
Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage

Foreign Transaction Fee

None

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Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card

Annual Fee: $120 CAD

Rates & Fees | Terms Apply

40,000

Earn 20,000 Scene+ points when you spend $1,000 in the first 3 months. Earn another 20,000 Scene+ points when you spend $7,500 in the first 12 months.

40,000

Earn 20,000 Scene+ points when you spend $1,000 in the first 3 months. Earn another 20,000 Scene+ points when you spend $7,500 in the first 12 months.

Scene+ points can be used to offset travel purchases directly at a rate of one cent per point. So, the 40,000 points you earn from signing up for the card can cover $400 worth of general travel expenses, which isn't too shabby. *All information about the Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card has been collected independently by Daily Drop.

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American Express® Gold Rewards Card

Annual Fee: $250 CAD

Rates & Fees | Terms Apply

70,000

Bonus Points

Earn 5,000 Membership Rewards points for each month in which you spend $1,000 (for the first 12 months). Earn 10,000 more points when you spend a total of $4,000 on the card.

70,000

Bonus Points

Earn 5,000 Membership Rewards points for each month in which you spend $1,000 (for the first 12 months). Earn 10,000 more points when you spend a total of $4,000 on the card.

This is a great card for people who want to dabble in the Amex Membership Rewards space without needing to shell out a huge annual fee. This card earns Membership Rewards Points on all purchases and comes with a hefty signup bonus relative to its modest annual fee. *All information about the American Express® Gold Rewards Card has been collected independently by Daily Drop.

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Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* Card

CURRENT OFFER

35,000

Earn up to $1,100+ in value in the first 12 months, including up to 35,000 bonus Scene+ points.

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Rates & Fees

REWARDS RATE

ANNUAL FEE

Our Score

Annual fee (20%)

Welcome Offer (20%)

Point Redemption Value (20%)

Rewards Rates (15%)

Benefits (15%)

Travel Protections (10%)

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Rewards Summary

3X points per $1 at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, and participating Co-ops and more
2X points per $1 on other eligible grocery stores and dining
2X points per $1 on eligible entertainment purchases
2X points per $1 on gas and eligible daily transit (including rideshares, buses, subways, taxis, and more)
1X points per $1 on everything else

Additional Benefits

No foreign transaction fees
Offset travel purchases at a rate of one cent per point
Six complimentary lounge visits per year
Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage

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