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Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite + Card review

4.5Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

Canada's perennial best-cash-back-card winner: 4% on groceries and recurring payments plus strong insurance easily outearns the annual fee for most families.

At a glance

Annual fee
$120
Welcome bonus
~$420
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
VISA
Rewards
cash back
Purchase APR
20.99%

Rewards & earn rates

Groceries$25,000 combined annual spend cap with recurring payments4%
Recurring bill payments4%
Gas & EV charging$25,000 combined annual spend cap with transit, rideshare and food delivery2%
Transit, rideshare & food delivery2%
Everything else1%

Welcome offer: 15% cash back on first $2,000 in purchases (up to $300) plus first-year annual fee waived ($120 value) (Earn 15% on up to $2,000 in everyday purchases in the first 3 months. Offer for accounts opened May 1 - Nov 1, 2026).

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Top-tier 4% on groceries and recurring bills
  • Multi-year winner of best cash back card awards
  • Anytime redemption and full insurance package

Cons

  • $120 annual fee after the first year
  • $25,000 caps on each accelerated tier
  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • 4% cash back on groceries and recurring payments
  • Redeem cash back anytime ($25 minimum) - no waiting for an annual payout
  • Mobile device insurance included
  • Visa Infinite dining, hotel and concierge privileges
  • Up to 7 cents/L in fuel savings at Shell

Insurance

  • Travel emergency medical insurance
  • Trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance
  • Flight delay insurance
  • Delayed and lost baggage insurance
  • Rental car collision/loss damage insurance
  • Mobile device insurance
  • Purchase security and extended warranty protection

Rates & fees

Annual fee
$120
Purchase interest
20.99%
Cash advance
22.99%
Foreign transactions
2.5%
Min. personal income
$60,000

First year waived, including additional cards (offer for accounts opened May 1 - Nov 1, 2026).

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Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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Annual fee
$120/yr
Welcome bonus
~$350
Top reward
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  • 4% on gas and groceries is among the highest in Canada
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