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How to Apply for an MBNA Credit Card in Canada

Updated

You can apply for an MBNA credit card online at mbna.ca. MBNA is a division of TD Bank — you apply directly through MBNA, not through TD’s website. Applications take under 10 minutes and most receive an instant decision.

Step-by-Step: Applying Online

  1. Choose your card — Review MBNA Canada credit cards
  2. Go to mbna.ca — Click “Apply Now” on your chosen card
  3. Complete the form — Personal info, income, employment, housing costs
  4. Submit — MBNA runs a hard credit inquiry; most decisions are immediate

Income Requirements

CardAnnual FeePersonal IncomeHousehold Income
Smart Cash World Elite Mastercard$120$80,000$150,000
Rewards World Elite Mastercard$120$80,000$150,000
True Line Mastercard$0NoneNone

Note that MBNA’s World Elite threshold ($80K personal) is higher than TD’s Visa Infinite threshold ($60K personal). If you earn $60K–$79K, you’ll qualify for a TD Visa Infinite but not the MBNA World Elite.

Required Information

FieldDetails
Legal nameAs on your government ID
Date of birth
SINFor identity verification
Annual gross incomeFrom all sources
Employment statusEmployed, self-employed, retired, student
Employer detailsName and tenure
Home addressCurrent and prior if under 2 years
Monthly housing costRent or mortgage

Existing TD Clients

MBNA is owned by TD Bank, but MBNA and TD operate separate online banking systems. Existing TD clients do not receive automatic pre-fills — you apply through mbna.ca as if you were a new customer.

After You Apply

OutcomeTimingWhat to Expect
ApprovedSecondsCard mailed; arrives in 7–10 business days
Under review1–5 business daysMBNA may call to request income documentation
DeclinedImmediate or up to 5 daysConsider True Line (no income req.) or BMO CashBack Mastercard

To follow up: 1-888-876-6262 (MBNA Canada).

Tips

  • MBNA World Elite vs. TD Visa Infinite: If you earn $60K–$79K, TD’s $60K income threshold gives you access to a wider range of premium cards (TD Aeroplan Infinite, TD Cash Back Infinite). The MBNA World Elite requires $80K.
  • No first-year bonus on all cards: MBNA occasionally runs welcome bonus promotions — check mbna.ca at application time.

Process current as of June 2026. Verify at mbna.ca. See our Advertiser Disclosure.