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BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard review

3.4Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

A straightforward low-interest workhorse: the 13.99% purchase rate and 0.99% intro balance transfer can save far more in interest than any rewards card would earn back.

At a glance

Annual fee
$29
Welcome bonus
~$29
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
MASTERCARD
Rewards
cash back
Purchase APR
13.99%

Rewards & earn rates

No rewards earned on purchases0%

Welcome offer: $29 annual fee waived in the first year plus a 0.99% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for 9 months.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Among the lowest purchase interest rates from a big bank
  • Cheap and effective for paying down transferred balances

Cons

  • No rewards on spending
  • Small annual fee after year one

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • Low 13.99% interest rate on purchases
  • 0.99% introductory balance transfer rate for 9 months
  • Low 15.99% rate on cash advances and balance transfers
  • Free additional cards

Insurance

  • Extended warranty insurance
  • Purchase security insurance (90 days)

Rates & fees

Annual fee
$29
Purchase interest
13.99%
Cash advance
15.99%
Foreign transactions
2.5%

First year waived.

Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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