BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard
MASTERCARDCash back on everyday spending
BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard
7.6Canada Cards ScoreVery goodGet up to $650 in value and the annual fees waived in the first year.
Why get this card
- ✓Earn 5% on groceries
Pros
- +Strong 5% earn on groceries
Cons
- -Steep $139 annual fee
- -2.5% foreign transaction fee
- -High 21.99% purchase interest rate
Earn rates
- Groceries5%
up to $500 spent per statement period
- Transit4%
including ride-sharing, taxis, and public transportation, up to $300 spent per statement period
- Gas3%
including electric vehicle charging, up to $300 spent per statement period
- Recurring Bills2%
up to $500 spent per statement period
- All Other Purchases1%
Welcome offer
Get up to $650 in value and the annual fees waived in the first year.
- Bonus points
- —
- Minimum spend
- $2,000
- Spend window
- 365 days
- Offer ends
- —
New customers can earn $40 in cash back each month when spending a minimum of $2,000 in their first year, plus enjoy a waiver of the $139 annual fee and a 0% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% transfer fee.
Fees
- Annual fee
- $139
- Additional card
- —
- Foreign transaction fee
- 2.5%
Interest rates
- Purchase APR
- 21.99%
- Cash advance APR
- 23.99%
- Balance transfer APR
- 21.99%
- Grace period
- 21 days
- Rate effective date
- —
Benefits & insurance
- Lounge access
- Mastercard Travel Pass
- Insurance coverages
- 2
- Travel and medical protection
- Roadside assistance
Redemption & eligibility
- Reward currency
- cash back
- Redemption options
- Direct deposit into BMO savings or chequing accounts, Pay as a statement credit
- Transfer partners
- —
- Min. personal income
- $80,000
- Min. household income
- $150,000
Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
How we scored it
7.6Very good- Everyday earn rateWeight 30
5% on Groceries
- Welcome valueWeight 25
No current welcome offer
- Annual-fee valueWeight 20
$139 annual fee
- Benefits depthWeight 15
2 insurance coverages
- 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 CashBack World Elite Mastercard worth it?
- It carries a $139 annual fee. Earn 5% on groceries. Compare it against similar cards below before deciding.
- What is the annual fee and interest rate on the BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard?
- The annual fee is $139. 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 CashBack World Elite Mastercard earn?
- It earns up to 5% on groceries, in cash back. See the full earn-rate breakdown above.
- What income do I need for the BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard?
- BMO lists a minimum personal income of $80,000 or household income of $150,000.
- Does the BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard charge foreign transaction fees?
- Yes, it charges a 2.5% foreign transaction fee on purchases made outside Canada. See no-foreign-transaction-fee cards if you travel or shop internationally.
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Every figure on this page comes from BMO's own pages. Last checked 2026-06-13.
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