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MC1 Mastercard

No points or cash back. Compare this card’s borrowing costs, fees and benefits.

Annual fee
$0
Foreign transaction fee
2.5%
Purchase APR
20.99%

Free · No account needed

Available across Canada including Quebec with standard terms. Issuer terms ↗Apply now On nbc.ca

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Worth considering if

Borrowing costs or building credit matter more to you than earning rewards.

Before you choose

The rewards estimate does not calculate interest savings, transfer costs or security deposits. Compare those separately before applying.

Rewards

Current rates. Conditions and limits matter as much as the headline number.

No rewards on purchasesSource
0% cash back

Merchant coding and eligibility determine the rate. Rates do not add together unless the issuer explicitly allows it.

No rewards program

This card does not earn points or cash back. Borrowing offers are not included in the reward estimate.

Welcome offer

We haven’t included a verified welcome offer in this estimate. That doesn’t mean no promotion is available. Check the issuer’s current offer and eligibility conditions.

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Fees and eligibility

Paying interest can outweigh the rewards you earn.

Annual fee
$0
Additional card
$0
Purchase interest rate
20.99%
Cash advance interest rate
22.49%
Foreign transaction fee
2.5%

Who can apply?

Minimum income
No minimum stated

Meeting published income criteria does not guarantee approval. Other eligibility conditions and fees may apply.

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Benefits

Value the benefits you will use—not every advertised perk.

Card benefits

  • Purchase protection for up to 90 days against theft or damage; zero liability for unauthorized transactions; mobile wallet support (Apple Pay, Google Pay).

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  • No annual fee credit card designed for simple daily purchases and building credit history.

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Similar cards

Related reward programs and fees—not a ranking for your spending.

Common questions

Is MC1 Mastercard worth the annual fee?

There’s no annual fee, but another card may reward your spending more. Use your spending to compare the ongoing value after fees.

Does this card charge a foreign transaction fee?

The published foreign transaction fee is 2.5%. Exchange rates and other applicable charges can still affect your cost. See the issuer’s terms.

How does WealthGeist calculate my estimate?

We match eligible spending to each card’s reward rules, account for spending limits and subtract fees. You can check the breakdown and adjust assumptions. Welcome offers and ongoing rewards are shown separately.

How we compare

Sources

Card terms and last checked dates
  1. nbc.ca · rates fees ↗Issuer source · Checked Sep 9, 2026
  2. nbc.ca · mc1 ↗Issuer source · Checked Sep 9, 2026

Page updated Sep 8, 2026. Card terms were last checked on the dates above.

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