Scotia Momentum No-Fee Visa Card Review

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• Get this card if you want a fee-free card that offers cash back on daily purchases.

• Choose something else if you’re looking for a targeted rewards program or would like more cashback rewards.

The basics

If you’re on a budget and are looking for a fee-free card that gives you a decent return on your daily and recurring purchases, then this card could be just the ticket.

• No annual fee. Provides no annual fee on principal and supplementary cardholders.
• Cash back. Get 1% cash back on all eligible gas station, grocery store and drug store purchases and recurring bill payments, and get 0.5% cash back on all other eligible purchases.
  
• Welcome offer. Earn 5% cash back on all purchases for the first 3 months (up to $2,000 in total purchases). Plus, get a 1.99% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for the first 6 months. Apply by November 21, 2021.

The perks

• Quick pay. Pay for purchases in a flash when you use Visa payWave, My Mobile Wallet, Visa Checkout and Apple Pay.
• Save on car rentals. Get up to a 25% discount at participating Budget and AVIS car rental locations in Canada and the US.
• World class service. Reach out to customer service 24/7 by phone, e-mail or online form. Use this service to report cards missing or stolen, request additional cards, file complaints or resolve issues by speaking directly to an agent.

What to watch out for

• Low cash back rewards. This card offers less cash back than other Scotiabank offerings.

What should I know before I apply

• Eligibility requirements

  To apply for the Scotia Momentum No-Fee Visa Card you need to:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Be at the age of majority in province/territory of residence.
  • Have an annual gross income of at least $12,000 without declaring bankruptcy in the past 7 years.

• Required documents and information

  • Your name, residential status and contact information.
  • Your social insurance number and date of birth.
  • Your email address and phone number.

How to apply

1. Click Go to site on this page to be securely directed to your Scotia Momentum No-Fee Visa Card application.
2. Read through the Disclosure Statement details and click Accept & Continue.
3. Complete the application with details that include your name, email address, social insurance number and birth date.
4. Review and submit your application.

Bottom line

The Scotia Momentum No-Fee Visa Card offers a zero-fee cash back rewards program for those who are looking to make a bit of pocket change on everyday purchases. If you’re looking to get more bang for your buck, then you might like to pay an annual fee to bump up to either the Scotia Momentum Visa or Visa Infinite Card for up to a 4% cashback rate on purchases.

Frequently asked questions about the Scotia Momentum No-Fee Visa Card

• How do I check my points balance?

  Log in to your account on Scotiabank and navigate to the rewards page. You will be able to see your points balance once on this page.

• Does the Scotia Momentum No-Fee Visa Card come with a welcome offer?

  Yes, depending on when you signup. Earn 5% cash back on all purchases for the first 3 months (up to $2,000 in total purchases). Plus, get a 1.99% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for the first 6 months. Apply by November 21, 2021.

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