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Cash back · Visa

Scotia Momentum No-Fee Visa

Cash back without an annual fee. Compare the earn rates and conditions with where you shop.

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

Free · No account needed

Available in Quebec. Payments above the minimum prioritize higher-rate balances in Quebec; elsewhere they are allocated proportionately. See the issuer agreement for provincial payment requirements.Apply now On scotiabank.com

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Worth considering if

You prefer cash back and spend at merchants that qualify for the listed rates.

Before you choose

A different card may earn more at your usual stores. Interest can outweigh rewards if you carry a balance.

Rewards

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

Eligible grocery store purchases (1%)
1% cash back

Limit: $15,000 in eligible spending per account year, shared across qualifying reward categories; then 0.5%.

Eligible gas station and EV charging purchases (1%)
1% cash back

Limit: $15,000 in eligible spending per account year, shared across qualifying reward categories; then 0.5%.

Eligible drugstore and pharmacy purchases (1%)
1% cash back

Limit: $15,000 in eligible spending per account year, shared across qualifying reward categories; then 0.5%.

Eligible daily transit, rideshare, and taxi purchases (1%)
1% cash back

Limit: $15,000 in eligible spending per account year, shared across qualifying reward categories; then 0.5%.

Eligible recurring bill payments (1%)
1% cash back

Limit: $15,000 in eligible spending per account year, shared across qualifying reward categories; then 0.5%.

All other eligible purchases (0.5%)
0.5% cash back

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

Using your rewards

Redemption value depends on how you use your rewards. Check the issuer’s redemption terms before comparing points with cash.

Welcome offer

Earn 5% cash back on all eligible purchases for the first 3 months up to $2,000 in total purchases (up to $100 bonus value)

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
22.99%
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.

More fees and conditions

Benefits

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

Card benefits

  • Save up to 25% on base car rental rates at participating Avis and Budget locations

Similar cards

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

Common questions

Is Scotia Momentum No-Fee Visa 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.

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