BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard
MASTERCARDEveryday rewards
BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard
6.0Canada Cards ScoreGoodGet up to $1,600 in value and the annual fees waived in the first year.
Why get this card
- ✓Earn 5x on travel
- ✓4 airport lounge visits
Pros
- +Strong 5x earn on travel
- +4 airport lounge visits included
Cons
- -Steep $150 annual fee
- -High 21.99% purchase interest rate
- -Needs $80,000 minimum income
Earn rates
- Travel5x
For every $1 spent on eligible travel purchases.
- Dining and Entertainment3x
For every $1 spent on eligible dining and entertainment purchases.
- Recurring bill payments3x
For every $1 spent on recurring bill payments.
- Everywhere else1x
For every $1 spent.
Welcome offer
Get up to $1,600 in value and the annual fees waived in the first year.
- Bonus points
- —
- Minimum spend
- $80,000
- Spend window
- —
- Offer ends
- —
Plus, get a 0% introductory interest rate on Balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% transfer fee.
Fees
- Annual fee
- $150
- Additional card
- No fee
- Foreign transaction fee
- —
Interest rates
- Purchase APR
- 21.99%
- Cash advance APR
- 23.99%
- Balance transfer APR
- —
- Grace period
- —
- Rate effective date
- —
Benefits & insurance
- Lounge access
- 4 visits (Mastercard Travel Pass)
- Insurance coverages
- 3
- Out-of-province/out-of-country emergency medical insurance up to $5 million per insured person, per trip - up to 21 consecutive days.
- Trip cancellation/trip interruption insurance.
- Baggage insurance.
Redemption & eligibility
- Reward currency
- BMO Rewards
- Redemption options
- Flights, Hotels, Cruises, Gift Cards
- Transfer partners
- —
- Min. personal income
- $80,000
- Min. household income
- $150,000
Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and meet income requirements.
How we scored it
6.0Good- Everyday earn rateWeight 30
5x on Travel
- Welcome valueWeight 25
No current welcome offer
- Annual-fee valueWeight 20
$150 annual fee
- Benefits depthWeight 15
3 insurance coverages, 4 lounge visits
- Interest costWeight 10
21.99% purchase APR
Our editorial rating, computed only from sourced figures. See the full methodology.
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Frequently asked
- Is the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard worth it?
- It carries a $150 annual fee. Earn 5x on travel. Compare it against similar cards below before deciding.
- What is the annual fee and interest rate on the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard?
- The annual fee is $150. The purchase interest rate is 21.99% and the cash advance rate is 23.99%. These are sourced from BMO's official page.
- What rewards does the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard earn?
- It earns up to 5x on travel, in BMO Rewards. See the full earn-rate breakdown above.
- What income do I need for the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard?
- BMO lists a minimum personal income of $80,000 or household income of $150,000.
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Official sources
Every figure on this page comes from BMO's own pages. Last checked 2026-06-13.
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