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BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard review
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The BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard is just one card in BMO’s premium lineup. It offers a points-based rewards program through BMO Rewards, 5x the points on travel purchases, flexible redemption options, and usually a large welcome bonus. We’ll break it all down below so that you can decide if this card is the right one for you.
Who is the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard best for?
Existing BMO customers with a Premium Chequing Account might be interested in Ascend’s boosted earn rates for travel, dining, entertainment, and recurring bills. Frequent travellers will also appreciate the card’s well-rounded insurance package.
BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard: The basics
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Annual fee: $150
Rewards: 1 – 5 Points per dollar
5 points per $1 spent on eligible travel purchases
3 points per $1 on dining, entertainment, and recurring bill payments
1 point per $1 on everything else
Welcome offer: Earn up to 100,000 points
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Card details
Interest ratesInterest rates: 21…
