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Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite

Cash back on eligible spending. Compare the earn rates and conditions with where you shop.

Annual fee
$120
Foreign transaction fee
2.5%
Purchase APR
20.99%

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Worth considering if

You prefer cash back and spend at merchants that qualify for the listed rates.

Before you choose

Extra rewards and benefits need to outweigh the annual fee. Interest can outweigh rewards if you carry a balance.

Your estimate

Make it about your spending.

See the rewards after fees, based on where you actually shop.

Use statements or enter a few totals. Compare this card on its own, with another card, or alongside store cards.

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An estimate, not a guarantee. Approval is up to the issuer.

Rewards

What earns what.

Current rates. Conditions and limits matter as much as the headline number.

Eligible grocery purchases (4%)Source
4% cash back

Limit: $25,000 in eligible spending per calendar year, shared across qualifying reward categories; then 1%.

Recurring bill payments (4%)Source
4% cash back

Limit: $25,000 in eligible spending per calendar year, shared across qualifying reward categories; then 1%.

Gas station purchases (2%)Source
2% cash back

Limit: $25,000 in eligible spending per calendar year, shared across qualifying reward categories; then 1%.

Daily transit and rideshare (2%)Source
2% cash back

Limit: $25,000 in eligible spending per calendar year, shared across qualifying reward categories; then 1%.

All other eligible purchases (1%)Source
1% cash back

Merchant coding and eligibility determine the rate. Rates do not add together unless the issuer explicitly allows it.

Using your rewards

Redemption value depends on how you use your rewards. Check the issuer’s redemption terms before comparing points with cash.

Welcome offer

10% cash back on all purchases for the first 3 months up to $2,000 in total purchases (up to $200 bonus value) plus first year annual fee waived ($120 value)

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Costs & eligibility

The important numbers.

Paying interest can outweigh the rewards you earn.

Annual fee
$120
Additional card
$50
Purchase interest rate
20.99%
Cash advance interest rate
22.99%
Foreign transaction fee
2.5%

Who can apply?

Personal income
$60,000
Household income
$100,000

Meeting published income criteria does not guarantee approval. Other eligibility conditions and fees may apply.

Read the issuer’s full terms ↗

Benefits & protection

More than rewards.

Value the benefits you will use—not every advertised perk.

Card benefits

  • Save up to 25% on base car rental rates at participating Avis and Budget locations

    Terms
  • Visa Infinite Complimentary Concierge service available 24/7

    Terms
  • Visa Infinite Luxury Hotel Collection privileges and dining series access

    Terms

Insurance & purchase protection

Coverage has eligibility rules, limits and exclusions. The insurance certificate controls.

Travel emergency medical

Travel Emergency Medical Insurance up to $1,000,000

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Trip interruption

Trip Interruption Insurance

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Flight delay

Flight Delay Insurance

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Baggage delay loss

Delayed and Lost Baggage Insurance

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Rental car collision loss

Rental Car Collision Loss/Damage Insurance

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Mobile device insurance

Mobile Device Insurance up to $1,000

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Purchase protection extended warranty

Purchase Security and Extended Warranty Protection

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Compare your options

Worth a closer look.

Related reward programs and fees—not a ranking for your spending.

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Common questions

Before you decide.

Is Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite worth the annual fee?

It depends on whether the extra rewards and benefits you actually use outweigh the $120 annual fee. Use your spending to compare the ongoing value after fees.

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Does this card charge a foreign transaction fee?

The published foreign transaction fee is 2.5%. Exchange rates and other applicable charges can still affect your cost. See the issuer’s terms.

How does WealthGeist calculate my estimate?

We match eligible spending to each card’s reward rules, apply modeled limits and subtract fees. You can check the breakdown and adjust assumptions. Welcome offers and ongoing rewards are shown separately.

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Sources & transparency

Check the details.

Card facts come from the linked sources. Issuer terms take precedence.

  1. itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca · SearchFilter eng.aspx ↗Regulator · Checked Sep 2, 2026
  2. scotiabank.com · momentum infinite card ↗Issuer source · Checked Sep 4, 2026
  3. scotiabank.com · rates and fees ↗Issuer source · Checked Sep 4, 2026
  4. scotiabank.com · credit cards ↗Issuer source · Checked Sep 4, 2026

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