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BMO Blue Rewards World Elite Mastercard review

4.4Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

The BMO Blue Rewards World Elite Mastercard earns up to 10x on blue rewards partners and carries a $150 annual fee (first year free). We estimate around $800 in first-year value. Figures are illustrative — verify current terms with BMO.

At a glance

Annual fee
$150
Welcome bonus
~$800
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
MASTERCARD
Rewards
points
Purchase APR
20.99%

Rewards & earn rates

Blue Rewards Partners10x
Groceries & Gas & EV Charging & Wholesale & Alcohol2x

Welcome offer: Up to ~$800 in first-year value.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Earns 10x on blue rewards partners
  • Airport lounge access
  • Strong first-year value (~$800)
  • First Year Free on the annual fee

Cons

  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee
  • High income requirement ($80,000 personal)

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • Lounge Access
  • NEXUS Rebate

Insurance

    Rates & fees

    Annual fee
    $150
    Purchase interest
    20.99%
    Cash advance
    22.99%
    Foreign transactions
    2.5%
    Min. personal income
    $80,000

    First Year Free.

    Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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