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BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard

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Everyday rewards

BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard

6.0Canada Cards ScoreGood

Get up to $1,600 in value and the annual fees waived in the first year.

Annual fee $150Purchase APR 21.99%Verified 2026-06-13
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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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