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Cash back · Mastercard

Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card

Cash back without an annual fee. Compare the earn rates and conditions with where you shop.

Annual fee
$0
Foreign transaction fee
2.5%
Purchase APR
20.95%–25.95%

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Worth considering if

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

Before you choose

A different card may earn more at your usual stores. 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.

Calculate with my spending

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.

Grocery stores — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
Restaurants — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
Gas stations — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
Entertainment — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
Furniture — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
Hotels and motels — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
Drugstores — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
Recurring bill payments — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
Home improvement — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
Public transportation and parking — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
Foreign-currency spend — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
Fitness and sports clubs — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
E-games — one of 2 chosen categoriesSource
2% cash back
All other eligible purchasesSource
0.5% 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% bonus cash back on up to $1,000 in purchases during the first 60 days

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Costs & eligibility

The important numbers.

Paying interest can outweigh the rewards you earn.

Annual fee
$0
Additional card
$0
Purchase interest rate
20.95%–25.95%
Cash advance interest rate
22.95%–27.95%
Foreign transaction fee
2.5%

Who can apply?

Personal income
$12,000

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

  • Third 2% category when rewards are deposited to a Tangerine Savings Account

    Terms
  • Linked Shell Go+ fuel savings, subject to litre limits and account linking

    Terms

Insurance & purchase protection

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

Purchase protection extended warranty

90-day purchase assurance and extended warranty up to one additional year

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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 Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card worth the annual fee?

There’s no annual fee, but another card may reward your spending more. 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. tangerine.ca · 2 Money Back Rewards Program Terms and Conditions FINAL ↗Issuer source · Checked Sep 2, 2026
  2. itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca · SearchFilter eng.aspx ↗Regulator · Checked Sep 2, 2026
  3. tangerine.ca · credit card cardholder agreement ↗Issuer source · Checked Sep 2, 2026
  4. tangerine.ca · money back credit card ↗Issuer source · Checked Sep 2, 2026

Page design and guidance updated Sep 6, 2026. Source check dates are listed separately above.

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