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CIBC® Dividend® Platinum Visa® Card review

4.0Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

A capable mid-tier cash back card, though most who qualify should stretch to the Dividend Visa Infinite for better rates and insurance.

At a glance

Annual fee
$99
Welcome bonus
~$300
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
VISA
Rewards
cash back
Purchase APR
21.99%

Rewards & earn rates

Groceries3%
Gas & EV charging3%
Transportation2%
Dining2%
Recurring payments2%
Travel via CIBC by Expedia2%
Everything else1%

Welcome offer: Up to $300 in value: 10% cash back welcome bonus (up to $200), $50 pre-authorized payment bonus and first-year annual fee rebate (10% bonus on up to $2,000 in net purchases over first 4 statements; set up one pre-authorized payment within first 4 statements).

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Strong cash back rates with an accessible income requirement
  • First-year fee rebate

Cons

  • For $21 more, the Visa Infinite earns 4% in top categories
  • No travel medical or mobile device insurance

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • 3% cash back on gas, EV charging and groceries
  • 2% on transportation, dining and recurring payments
  • Low $15,000 household income requirement
  • Up to 10 cents off per litre with Journie Rewards
  • Free Skip+ membership when linked

Insurance

  • Purchase security and extended protection
  • Common carrier accident ($500,000)
  • Car rental collision and loss damage

Rates & fees

Annual fee
$99
Purchase interest
21.99%
Cash advance
22.99%
Foreign transactions
2.5%

First year rebated under current offer; $30 per additional card.

Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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CIBC® Dividend® Platinum Visa® Card Review (2026)” — CreditCardGuru, https://creditcardguru.ca/cards/cibc-dividend-platinum-visa, updated June 7, 2026.

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