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BMO Credit Cards — All Cards Reviewed (2026)

Updated

BMO (Bank of Montreal) offers credit cards across three main reward programmes: BMO Rewards (redeemable for travel and merchandise), Air Miles co-branded cards, and cash back. The BMO eclipse lineup is its flagship consumer range.

Quick Picks: Best BMO Card For…

GoalBest CardAnnual Fee
Best everyday BMO Rewards earnBMO eclipse Visa Infinite$120
Best grocery cash backBMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard$120
Best Air Miles earnBMO Air Miles World Elite Mastercard$120
Ultra-premium BMO RewardsBMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege$499
No-fee cash backBMO CashBack Mastercard$0

BMO eclipse / BMO Rewards Cards

CardAnnual FeeBest For
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege$499Ultra-premium; 5x everywhere
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite$1205x dining, grocery, gas, transit
BMO eclipse Rise Visa$0Entry eclipse; no fee
BMO Rewards World Elite Mastercard$1503x travel; flexible BMO Rewards
BMO Rewards Mastercard$0No-fee BMO Rewards
BMO World Mastercard$0No-fee World benefits

BMO Air Miles Cards

CardAnnual FeeBest For
BMO Air Miles World Elite Mastercard$120Best Air Miles earn rate
BMO Air Miles Platinum Mastercard$99Mid-tier; no income req.
BMO Air Miles Mastercard$0No-fee Air Miles

BMO Cash Back Cards

CardAnnual FeeBest For
BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard$120Best grocery cash back in Canada
BMO CashBack Mastercard$0No-fee grocery cash back
BMO Student CashBack Mastercard$0Students; cash back

BMO Low-Rate Cards

CardAnnual FeeRate
BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard$2012.99%

BMO Newcomer Cards

CardAnnual FeeBest For
BMO NewStart Mastercard$0Newcomers to Canada

BMO Business Cards

CardAnnual FeeBest For
BMO Business Gold Mastercard$150BMO Rewards business
BMO CashBack Business Mastercard$0No-fee business cash back
BMO Air Miles Business Mastercard$0No-fee Air Miles business
BMO Business Mastercard$0Basic BMO business

BMO Loyalty Programme Guides

  • BMO Rewards Programme Guide
  • How BMO Rewards Works
  • BMO eclipse vs. BMO Rewards World Elite: Which Card Is Better?
  • BMO Rewards vs. Scene+ and Aeroplan
  • Air Miles Programme Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best BMO credit card in Canada? The BMO eclipse Visa Infinite ($120/yr) is BMO’s best card for most Canadians — earning 5x BMO Rewards on food, dining, groceries, gas, and transit. For pure cash back, the BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard ($120/yr) earns up to 5% on groceries. Verify current rates at bmo.com.

Is BMO eclipse better than Scotiabank Gold Amex? Both cards earn 5x on similar everyday categories and cost $120/year. However, Scene+ points (Scotiabank Gold Amex) are worth 1.0¢ each vs BMO Rewards’ 0.67¢/pt — making the Gold Amex’s effective return roughly 49% higher per dollar spent. The BMO eclipse is better for cardholders who prefer Visa, bank with BMO, or specifically want BMO’s insurance and card benefits. See our full BMO Rewards vs. Scene+ comparison.

Does BMO have a no-FX-fee credit card? BMO does not currently offer a widely-available no-FX-fee consumer credit card. Most BMO cards charge the standard 2.5% foreign transaction fee. Verify current offerings at bmo.com.