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CIBC Dividend Visa Card review

3.4Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

A dependable no-fee cash back card anchored by 2% on groceries; fine as a starter or backup card, but heavy spenders will do better paying for the Infinite.

At a glance

Annual fee
No annual fee
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
VISA
Rewards
cash back
Purchase APR
21.99%

Rewards & earn rates

Groceries2%
Gas & EV charging1%
Transportation1%
Dining1%
Recurring payments1%
Everything else0.5%

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Solid no-fee grocery rate
  • Simple, flexible cash back redemption

Cons

  • 0.5% base rate is weak
  • Virtually no insurance coverage

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • 2% cash back on groceries with no annual fee
  • No limit on total cash back; redeem from $10 anytime
  • Up to 10 cents off per litre with Journie Rewards
  • Free Skip+ membership when linked
  • Up to 3 additional cards at no cost

Insurance

  • Purchase security and extended protection

Rates & fees

Annual fee
None
Purchase interest
21.99%
Cash advance
22.99%
Foreign transactions
2.5%
Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite Card

4.5·Households with heavy grocery and gas spend who want maximum cash back.
Annual fee
$120/yr
Welcome bonus
~$350
Top reward
4% groceries
  • 4% on gas and groceries is among the highest in Canada
  • Strong 2% middle tier covers dining, transit and bills