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Cathay World Elite Mastercard – Powered by Neo

3.7

Welcome bonus

Up to 30,000 Cathay miles

  • 2x cathay pacific flights — 1 base mile plus 1 additional mile per $1 on Cathay Pacific tickets booked at cathaypacific.com/ca
  • 2x foreign currency purchases — 2.5% foreign transaction fee still applies
  • 1x everything else (purchases in canada) — Average 5x Asia Miles at thousands of Neo partners
Annual fee
$180
Interest rates

Purchases

19.99%

Cash advances

22.99%

Foreign transactions
2.5%

Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

A niche but well-equipped card — the only way to earn Asia Miles directly in Canada, with respectable travel perks. Less compelling if you don't fly Cathay Pacific regularly.

At a glance

Annual fee
$180
Welcome bonus
$480
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
MASTERCARD
Rewards
miles
Purchase APR
19.99%

Rewards & earn rates

Cathay Pacific flights1 base mile plus 1 additional mile per $1 on Cathay Pacific tickets booked at cathaypacific.com/ca2x
Foreign currency purchases2.5% foreign transaction fee still applies2x
Everything else (purchases in Canada)Average 5x Asia Miles at thousands of Neo partners1x

Welcome offer: Up to 30,000 Cathay miles (Spend $3,000 in the first 3 months for the second 15,000 miles).

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Unique direct Asia Miles earning for Cathay Pacific loyalists
  • Solid welcome bonus worth roughly $480 in Asia Miles
  • Strong World Elite travel perks for a $180 fee

Cons

  • 2.5% FX fee undercuts the 2x foreign currency earn rate
  • 1x base earn in Canada is mediocre
  • Not available in Quebec

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • Only credit card in Canada that earns Asia Miles directly
  • 10% off Cathay Pacific flights with discount code when paying with the card
  • Cathay membership perks: online priority check-in, extra baggage redemption, business class lounge redemption access
  • Access to 1,300+ airport lounges via Mastercard Travel Pass (DragonPass)
  • Mastercard Airport Security Fast Track and Airport Transfer services
  • Free Boingo Wi-Fi at 1M+ hotspots

Insurance

  • Travel coverage for emergencies, cancellations, and lost luggage (Chubb)
  • Purchase protection
  • Extended warranty
  • Mastercard Zero Liability

Rates & fees

Annual fee
$180
Purchase interest
19.99%
Cash advance
22.99%
Foreign transactions
2.5%
Min. personal income
$80,000
Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team
Terms & conditions

Rates and offers change. Every rate, fee, welcome offer and benefit on this page was accurate when last reviewed, but Neo Financial can change or withdraw any of them at any time — sometimes without notice. Confirm the current terms on Neo Financial's own website before you apply.

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