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CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite Card review

4.5Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

CIBC's best card for most people — the 4% grocery/gas rate and broad 2% categories outpace nearly every competitor, easily justifying the fee for typical family spending.

At a glance

Annual fee
$120
Welcome bonus
~$350
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
VISA
Rewards
cash back
Purchase APR
21.99%

Rewards & earn rates

Groceries4%
Gas & EV charging4%
Transportation2%
Dining2%
Recurring payments2%
Travel via CIBC by Expedia2%
Everything else1%

Welcome offer: Up to $350 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

  • 4% on gas and groceries is among the highest in Canada
  • Strong 2% middle tier covers dining, transit and bills
  • First-year fee rebate on current offer

Cons

  • $120 annual fee after year one
  • Visa Infinite income requirement applies

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • Market-leading 4% cash back on gas, EV charging and groceries
  • No limit on total cash back earned
  • Free Skip+ membership and $10 monthly Skip voucher when linked
  • Up to 10 cents off per litre with Journie Rewards
  • Visa Infinite hotel, dining and concierge privileges

Insurance

  • Mobile device insurance
  • Purchase security and extended protection
  • Out-of-province emergency travel medical
  • Common carrier accident ($500,000)
  • Car rental collision and loss damage

Rates & fees

Annual fee
$120
Purchase interest
21.99%
Cash advance
22.99%
Foreign transactions
2.5%
Min. personal income
$60,000

First year rebated under current offer; $30 per additional card ($50 effective Aug 1, 2026).

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Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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