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Desjardins Odyssey World Elite Mastercard review

4.0Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

A compelling mid-premium travel card whose 60-day medical coverage and 3% grocery/dining earn make the $130 fee easy to justify for frequent travellers.

At a glance

Annual fee
$130
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
MASTERCARD
Rewards
points
Purchase APR
20.9%

Rewards & earn rates

Groceries3% in BONUSDOLLARS on the first $10,000 in annual grocery purchases, then 1%3x
Restaurants3% on the first $6,000 in annual restaurant purchases, then 1%3x
Entertainment2x
Alternative transportation2x
Travel2% on the first $20,000 in annual travel purchases, then 1%2x
All other purchases1x

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Standout 60-day comprehensive travel insurance
  • 3% back on groceries and restaurants plus a solid 1% base rate
  • 8 free Montreal-Trudeau lounge passes a year

Cons

  • BONUSDOLLARS locked to the Desjardins ecosystem
  • $80,000 personal income requirement
  • Lounge passes only useful for Montreal-based travellers

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • Comprehensive travel insurance for trips up to 60 consecutive days
  • 8 free Desjardins Odyssey Lounge passes per year at Montreal-Trudeau airport
  • Mastercard Travel Pass (DragonPass) lounge access at 1,300+ lounges (US$32 per visit)
  • Complimentary Flexiroam 3x1GB global eSIM data plan
  • Car rental discounts at Hertz (up to 25%), Thrifty and Dollar

Insurance

  • Travel emergency medical up to $5M per person (up to 60 days, age-dependent)
  • Trip cancellation ($2,500 before departure, unlimited after departure)
  • Baggage insurance up to $1,000 per person
  • Auto rental collision/loss damage (up to 48 days)
  • Mobile device insurance up to $1,500
  • Purchase protection (120 days) and extended warranty (+2 years)

Rates & fees

Annual fee
$130
Purchase interest
20.9%
Cash advance
21.9%
Foreign transactions
2.5%
Min. personal income
$80,000
Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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