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Syncro Mastercard

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

Annual fee
$35
Foreign transaction fee
2.5%
Purchase APR
8.9%

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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 purchases
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.

Fees and eligibility

Paying interest can outweigh the rewards you earn.

Annual fee
$35
Additional card
$0
Purchase interest rate
8.9%
Cash advance interest rate
12.9%
Foreign transaction fee
2.5%

Who can apply?

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

Things to know

No points or cash back on purchases. Annual and foreign-currency fees are included; borrowing costs and interest savings are not.

More fees and conditions

Promotional balance-transfer offers may be available periodically. Two consecutive missed minimum payments may end promotional terms. Borrowing savings are not estimated.

Available across Canada including Quebec with identical variable purchase (minimum 8.90%) and cash-advance APRs. Provincial consumer protection rules apply.

2.5% conversion charge on purchases and refunds; a refund does not recover the original conversion charge. Network exchange rates may differ.

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).

  • Low ongoing interest rate for carrying balances; interest savings are outside reward calculations.

Similar cards

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

Common questions

Is Syncro Mastercard worth the annual fee?

It depends on whether the extra rewards and benefits you actually use outweigh the $35 annual fee. 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.

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