The “Big Five” Canadian banks include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Are there other viable options?
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BMO credit cards: A breakdown of the bank’s best cards 2021
– moneysense.ca
Along with Canada’s other big banks, BMO (Bank of Montreal) offers the stability that stems from a long history as an established institution. BMO was founded in 1817, making it Canada’s oldest incorporated bank, and it’s been the nation’s fourth largest since 2018. Due, in part, to its close ties to the United States (it operates in many U.S. cities as BMO Harris Bank) and association with the wildly popular Air Miles rewards program, this bank captures the business of millions of Canadians.Read on to learn more about the best selections from across BMO’s 11 credit card offerings, including recommended cards for travellers and Air Miles collectors, as well as the most attractive no-fee, cash back and low interest cards.
The best BMO credit cards in Canada 2021
BMO CashBack Mastercard — Best no fee card
BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard — Best cash back card
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite – Best for dining and transit spending
BMO World Elite Mastercard — Best travel card
BMO Air Miles World Elite Mastercard — Best Air Miles card
BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard — Best low interest card
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege — Best premium rewards card
Best BMO no fee card
BMO CashBack Mastercard*
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