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CIBC Select Visa Card review

3.8Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

A purpose-built debt-management card: the 10-month 0% balance transfer window plus a permanent 13.99% rate can save serious interest versus a standard 21.99% card.

At a glance

Annual fee
$29
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
VISA
Rewards
cash back
Purchase APR
13.99%

Rewards & earn rates

All purchasesNo rewards program — this is a low-interest card0%

Pros & cons

Pros

  • One of the cheapest ways in Canada to pay down card debt
  • Same low rate applies to cash advances

Cons

  • No rewards earned
  • Small annual fee after the first year

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • Low 13.99% interest on purchases, cash advances and balance transfers
  • 0% introductory interest on balance transfers for the first 10 months (1% transfer fee)
  • First-year annual fee rebate on current offer
  • Free additional cards
  • Up to 10 cents off per litre with Journie Rewards

Insurance

  • Common carrier accident ($100,000)

Rates & fees

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

First year rebated under current offer; $0 for additional cards.

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Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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