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Give yourself a little breathing room with our lowest interest rate.

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Lower costs keep more money in your pocket

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Our lowest interest rate

A lower interest rate means that if you carry a balance on your credit card, you'll pay less in interest charges than other cards.

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Save more with a Performance chequing account

Get the $29 annual fee rebated every year when you also have a BMO Performance chequing account.††

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Looking for a low interest rate and low annual fee? Here’s what you need to know.

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Protect your next adventure with BMO Travel Insurance 

Although your credit card does not include travel insurance, we make it easy to travel confidently with our flexible travel coverage options.  

  • Single Trip Plans: Ideal for one-time vacations or quick business trips. Get coverage for emergency medical expenses, trip cancellations, baggage loss and more. 
  • Multi-Trip Plans: Perfect for frequent travellers. Enjoy year-round protection for unlimited trips within your chosen coverage period.  
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  • 24/7 Emergency Support If you have an emergency virtually anywhere in the world, the Mastercard assistance center is available to support you 24 hours, 7 days a week.**
  • Extended Warranty InsuranceDoubles the original manufacturer’s warranty period on items purchased up to a maximum of one year when you charge the full purchase price to your card.97
  • Purchase Security InsuranceCovered items purchased in full with your card are automatically insured against theft or damage for the first 90 days from date of purchase.97
  • Credit Card Balance ProtectionEnrol in the Credit Card Balance Protection plan and receive up to $20,000 credit card balance coverage. 
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  • Zero LiabilitySafeguard yourself from any monetary loss resulting from fraudulent card use. 
  • BMO AlertsManage notifications for credit card transactions, large purchases, international use and more via BMO Digital Banking or BMO Mobile Banking. 
  • Mastercard Identity CheckAdd another layer of security to protect you when you shop online.
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  • Add Another Cardholder For Free: Add another cardholder, free of charge.8
  • Optional add-on: Roadside assistance
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BMO PaySmart™ Installment Plans

Live now, pay smarter with a BMO PaySmart plan by turning your credit card purchases into smaller, monthly payments at a low cost.

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Digital features and security at your fingertips

Give your financial health a boost with online and mobile banking tools. Enjoy more control over your credit card and a better understanding about how you’re using it.

  • Safety and security

    Can’t find your card? No worries, you can lock it, unlock it or report it lost or stolen at any time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • If you’re looking to save money on monthly interest payments or annual fees, a low interest option could be the best credit card for you. With a lower interest rate than most other credit cards, you’ll rack up fewer interest charges when you carry a balance; essentially, it’s cheaper to borrow money with this credit card. By paying less interest charges, you can put money towards paying off the balance on the card.

    • If you have an emergency at home or away, you can contact the Mastercard Assistance Centre 24 hours a day: 1-800-247-4623 (within Canada and the U.S.)
    • 1-314-275-6690 (outside North America, call collect)

  • There are a few requirements you need to meet to apply for a credit card with us.

    • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
    • Have not declared bankruptcy in the past seven years
    • Have reached the age of majority in the province in which you live (18 years in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan. 19 years in all other provinces)
    • Meet minimum income requirements

  • You’ll need to share a few things to open an account online, including your name, date of birth, contact info, SIN, address, employment status, income source(s), and rent or mortgage amount. The better picture we have of your financial health, the faster we can let you know if your application has been approved.

  • Yes, you can! You’ll be able to set up, manage and review your PaySmart installment plans from your Online Banking account.

    To get started, simply login and follow these steps for recent eligible credit card purchases of $100 C A D or more:

    1. Choose an eligible credit card purchase you’d like to convert into a PaySmart plan.
    2. Go to the Installment Plan tab and click the Create button.
    3. Select the plan that works best for you.

    • Help me choose

      Let us know what you’re looking for in a credit card and we’ll find your best match.

    • Compare your options

      Select the cards you’re interested in and see how their features compare against each other.