{"id":793638,"date":"2019-07-23T01:10:13","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T05:10:13","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-12-15T11:32:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:32:27","slug":"bmo-ascend-world-elite-mastercard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/credit-cards\/bmo-credit-cards\/bmo-ascend-world-elite-mastercard","title":{"rendered":"BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>The basics<\/h3><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>High return. <\/strong>Get 5 BMO Rewards points per $1 spent on eligible travel purchases, 3 points per $1 spent on eligible dining and entertainment purchases, and 1 point per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li><strong>Welcome bonus.<\/strong> Get up to 100,000 points, Mastercard Travel Pass & 4 Complimentary Lounge Passes, NEXUS Statement Credit and get the $150 annual fee waived in the first year. Plus, get a 0% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% transfer fee. That's up to $1,600 in value.<\/li><li><strong>Purchase protection. <\/strong> Protect the items you buy on your card with extended warranty and insurance coverage.<\/li><li><strong>Travel insurance.<\/strong> Cash in on travel medical insurance and get access to trip interruption, trip cancellation, flight delay and baggage insurance.<\/li><li><strong>Discounts.<\/strong> Get 15% off admission to Cirque du Soleil shows touring Canada, and 20% off resident shows in Las Vegas.<\/li><\/ul><h3>The perks<\/h3><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><strong>Car rental insurance.<\/strong> Get complimentary Collision Damage Waiver benefits (MSRP of up to $65,000).<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"list-4\"><li><strong>Digital services perks.<\/strong> Get benefits and offers for digital everyday services from a variety of on-demand apps and subscription services.<\/li><li><strong>Mastercard rewards.<\/strong> Unlock Mastercard Travel Rewards cashback offers when you travel and shop outside of Canada.<\/li><li><strong>Zero liability coverage. <\/strong> Rest easy knowing you&#8217;re protected against fraudulent charges on your account.<\/li><li><strong>Enhanced security. <\/strong> Use your Mastercard SecureCode to protect your purchases online.<\/li><li><strong>Save on groceries.<\/strong> Get six months of Instacart+ and a $10 monthly Instacart credit.<\/li><li><strong>Optional benefits. <\/strong> Pay more for roadside assistance, balance protection or credit card alerts.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What to watch out for<\/h3><ul class=\"list-3\"><li><strong>High annual fee. <\/strong> The annual fee for this card is $150. Annual fee waived in the first year.<\/li><li><strong>Fee for additional cards. <\/strong> There&#8217;s a $50 fee for additional cardholders.<\/li><li><strong>Difficult to qualify. <\/strong> The minimum income to get approved for this card is $80,000.<\/li><\/ul><h3>BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard interest rates<\/h3><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th style=\"width: 50%; text-align: left;\" scope=\"col\"><b>Interest Type<\/b><\/th><th style=\"width: 50%; text-align: left;\" scope=\"col\"><b>Interest Rate<\/b><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Purchase interest rate<\/td><td>21.99%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cash advance rate<\/td><td>23.99% (21.99% for Quebec residents)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard balance transfer rate<\/td><td>23.99% (21.99% for Quebec residents)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>What should I know before I apply<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Eligibility requirements<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>To apply for a BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard, you will need to meet the following criteria:<\/p><ul class=\"list-7\"><li data-bind=\"html: $data\">Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is at least 18 years old (19 in some provinces)<\/li><li data-bind=\"html: $data\">Have a minimum annual income of $80,000 or a household income of $150,000<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">You will also need to provide the following documents and information:<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><ul class=\"list-7\"><li>Your name, residential status and contact information.<\/li><li>Your social insurance number and date of birth.<\/li><li>Your email address and phone number.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>How to apply<\/h3><ol><li>Click <b>Go to site<\/b> to be directed to your BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard application.<\/li><li>Read through the Disclosure Statement details and click <strong>Accept &amp; Continue<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Complete the application with details that include your name, email address, social insurance number and birth date.<\/li><li>Review and submit your application.<\/li><\/ol><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>The BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard is a good fit for frequent flyers who spend a decent amount on travel, dining and entertainment. This card comes with a welcome offer, comprehensive travel insurance and other perks like car rental insurance and airport lounge access.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions about the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Does the BMO Ascend World Elite MasterCard have a welcome offer?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, depending on when you signup. Get up to 100,000 points, Mastercard Travel Pass & 4 Complimentary Lounge Passes, NEXUS Statement Credit and get the $150 annual fee waived in the first year. Plus, get a 0% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% transfer fee. That's up to $1,600 in value.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Will my BMO points expire?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>No, your points will continue to hold value as long as your account is active and in good standing.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000004\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I apply online? <\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes, you can apply online. Just go to the BMO website or click &#8220;Go to Site&#8221; in the table above to be redirected to the application.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><p><small>Pictures: bmo.com\/ca<\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earn more points on travel, dining and entertainment purchases with the BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":474,"featured_media":1057157,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5988],"tags":[5439],"asset_tag":[],"class_list":["post-793638","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bmo-credit-cards","tag-latest-3"],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.9 (Yoast SEO v24.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>BMO Ascend World Elite MasterCard Review | Finder Canada<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for top-notch travel benefits? 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