Shop in the U.S. with a BMO Harris Bank Mastercard® credit card
Get rewarded when you shop with a BMO Harris Bank Mastercard® credit card
As a BMO Wealth client1, you’re invited to apply for one of our BMO Harris Bank Mastercard® credit cards. You’ll get the convenience of a U.S. card with the added bonus of your choice of rewards including travel, merchandise, gift cards or cash back with BMO Harris RewardsSM 2.
Why choose a BMO Harris Bank Mastercard® credit card?
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Premium card exclusively for BMO Wealth clients
You get:- 3 points for every $1 spent on airfare, dining and hotel purchases and 1 point per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases4
- 55,000 bonus points when you spend US $5,000 in the first 3 months of account opening5 redeemable for up to US $675 in travel awards
- 20% anniversary bonus every year6
- No foreign transaction fees3
- Annual fee of US $175 waived for first year
The travel card for frequent travellers
You get:- 3 points for every $1 spent on airfare, dining and hotel purchases up to $2,500 per calendar quarter and 1 point per $1 for all other eligible purchases4
- 35,000 bonus points when you spend US $5,000 in the first 3 months of account opening5 redeemable for up to US $435 in travel awards
- 15% anniversary bonus every year6
- No foreign transaction fees3
- Annual fee of US $79 waived for first year
Get rewards on things you buy everyday
You get:- 2 points for every $1 spent on gas and grocery purchases up to $2,500 per calendar quarter4
- 1 point per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases4
- 25,000 bonus points when you spend US $2,000 in the first 3 months of account opening5 redeemable for up to US $300 in travel awards
- 10% anniversary bonus every year6
- No annual fee
Get cash back on every purchase you make
You get:- 2% cash back on gas and grocery purchases up to $2,500 per calendar quarter4
- 1% on all other purchases4
- US $200 cash back bonus when you spend US $2,000 in first 3 months of account opening5
- No annual fee
Did you know…
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How you make payments on your credit card depends on where the card was issued.
Payments on a credit card issued in the U.S. must be paid with U.S. dollars from a U.S. bank account, but payments on a credit card issued in Canada may be paid with U.S. dollars from a Canadian bank account.
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You can access additional benefits with your BMO Harris Bank Mastercard®Most BMO Harris Bank Mastercard® credit cards have additional benefits that can enhance your experience.
Why choose BMO
Here are a few ways we can help you enjoy your cross-border lifestyle.
from your BMO Wealth Professional.
with a Canadian BMO Private Banking or U.S. BMO Harris debit card from the largest ATM network in the U.S. with over 40,000 Allpoint® Network ATMs throughout the country.7, 8
wherever and whenever you want with online or mobile banking9, and over 570 BMO Harris branches and 1,400 BMO Harris ATMs in eight States including Florida and Arizona.
with a wide variety of BMO Harris Bank Mastercard® credit cards.
with the help of a mortgage banker specially trained in cross-border mortgages.
FAQs
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How do I apply for a credit card from BMO Harris?You can start by speaking with your Canadian BMO Wealth Professional. They will introduce you to the U.S. high value service team who will process your application.
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Do I have to be a BMO Private Banking or BMO Nesbitt Burns client to apply for one of the BMO Harris Mastercard credit cards?
Yes, these cards are available in Canada exclusively for BMO Private Banking or qualifying BMO Nesbitt Burns clients.
BMO Private Banking clients are eligible to apply for BMO Harris Bank Mastercard ®credit cards.
BMO Nesbitt Burns clients with between CDN $250,000 and CDN $1 million in investable assets with BMO are eligible to apply for: BMO Harris Bank Premium Rewards Mastercard®, BMO Harris Bank Platinum Rewards Mastercard®, BMO Harris Bank Platinum Mastercard®, and BMO Harris Bank Cash Back Mastercard®. BMO Nesbitt Burns clients with CDN $1 million or more in investable assets with BMO are also eligible to apply for the BMO Wealth Management Premium Rewards Mastercard®
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Can I go to a BMO Harris branch in the U.S. to apply for a BMO Harris Bank Mastercard® credit card?You can – but only if you have a U.S. credit history and U.S. address. If you only have a Canadian credit history you need to initiate the process with your Canadian BMO Wealth Professional so that they can confirm your Canadian credit history with their U.S colleagues who will start the application.
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Can I apply for a BMO Harris Bank Mastercard® credit card online?As a Canadian citizen with a Canadian credit history, you must have your first conversation with your Canadian Wealth Professional who will confirm your Canadian credit history with their U.S. colleagues who will start the application.
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How do I check my BMO Harris Rewards points balance and redeem my points?To check your BMO Harris Rewards balance and redeem your points you must log in to bmoharris.com/personalcard. From here you can access and manage your account. For more information about BMO Harris Rewards visit https://www.bmoharris.com/main/personal/credit-cards/rewards
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How do I receive my cash back with my BMO Harris Bank Cash Back Mastercard®?You’ll receive your cash back in the form of a statement credit which will automatically be applied to the balance on your credit card.
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As a Canadian, is it better to have a Canadian-based BMO U.S. Dollar Mastercard® or a U.S.-based BMO Harris Mastercard® credit card?It depends on your needs. If you have bills you need to pay in the U.S. you may want to consider having a U.S.-based card. Both cards will let you shop in U.S. dollars but most of the BMO Harris credit cards let you earn rewards as well. And, if you have a U.S.-based chequing account you will be able to pay your BMO Harris credit card from that account.
Want to find out more about cross-border banking?
Get in touch with your BMO Wealth Professional or let us contact you.
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1BMO Private Banking clients are eligible to apply for BMO Harris Bank Mastercard® credit cards. BMO Nesbitt Burns clients with at least CDN $250,000 but less than CDN $1 million in investable assets with BMO are eligible to apply for the following cards: BMO Harris Bank Premium Rewards Mastercard®, BMO Harris Bank Platinum Rewards Mastercard®, BMO Harris Bank Platinum Mastercard®, and BMO Harris Bank Cash Back Mastercard®. BMO Nesbitt Burns clients with CDN $1 million or more in investable assets with BMO are also eligible to apply for the BMO Wealth Management Premium Rewards Mastercard®.
2Participation in BMO Harris Rewards subject to terms and conditions found in BMO Harris RewardsSM Program Rules, available at: https://www.bmoharris.com/main/personal/credit-cards/rewards. The Account must be current and in good standing to accrue and redeem points. While points don’t expire, any accrued points will be forfeited upon Account closure. Cash back is redeemable in the form of a statement credit.
3There are no foreign transactions fees when BMO Harris credit cards are used in the U.S. For purchases outside of the U.S., there are no foreign transaction fees for the BMO Wealth Management Premium Rewards Mastercard® and BMO Harris Bank Premium Mastercard® credit cards.
4Ask your Wealth Professional for the Summary of Credit Terms or review here. All BMO Harris credit card transactions are in U.S. dollars (USD).
5The introductory rewards bonus is based on total net qualified purchases made in the first three months of account opening and rewards will be awarded to qualifying Accounts 3 – 4 weeks after the conclusion of the three month period. Offer only available for credit card applications received between November 6, 2018 and October 31, 2019.
6Anniversary Bonus is based on qualified net purchases made in the year prior to Anniversary Date. Please see the Program Rules for more information about the Anniversary Bonus. Bonus will post to your account four weeks from your Anniversary Date.
7When using a BMO Harris debit card, Foreign Transaction Fees will apply at Allpoint® ATMs located outside of the United States.
8Clients with a BMO debit card (i.e., not a BMO Private Banking or BMO Harris debit card) may be charged a fee in the U.S.
9Message and data rates may apply. Contact your wireless carrier for details.
In the U.S., banking products and services are subject to bank and credit approval and are provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC
