Scotiabank · Visa

Scotia Momentum Visa Card

Cash back

Annual fee$49
Foreign transaction fee2.5%
Purchase rate20.99%
Income requirementPersonal $12,000 or Household $12,000

Welcome offer

Verified · Oct 11

0.99% on balance transfers for the first 9 months

Earn a 0.99% rate on balance transfers and cash advances made within 9 months of opening the account (2% fee per transaction, $5 minimum), then 22.99%.

Minimum spend
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Apply by
January 3, 2027

Checked on October 11, 2026. See the source page

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Fees and requirements

Annual fee
$49
Foreign transaction fee
2.5%
Purchase rate
20.99%
Cash advance rate
22.99%
Income requirement
Personal $12,000 or Household $12,000
Costco in store
Not accepted (Costco takes only Mastercard in store)

Fees and rates were imported on September 6, 2026, and the annual fee has been checked.

Welcome offer history

I have tracked this card's welcome offer since October 11, 2026, and it has not changed. Each time it changes, the old offer will be struck through and kept here.

  1. Now · Checked October 11, 20260.99% on balance transfers for the first 9 monthsAnnual fee $49 · No first-year waiver

Rewards

What each category earns

CategoryEarn per $1
Groceries2%
Dining and delivery1%
Gas and EV charging2%
Recurring bills2%
Transit2%
Drugstores2%
Travel1%
Entertainment1%
Phone and internet1%
Streaming2%
Online shopping1%
Convenience stores1%
Office supplies1%
Other spending1%

High-return categories usually have a monthly or annual cap, and issuers exclude some merchants. Imported on September 6, 2026, not checked line by line.

Included insurance

Extended warranty
1 year
Purchase protection
90 day(s)

Coverage amounts and number of days are as stated in the certificate of insurance.

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