Best Credit Cards for Groceries in Canada - September 2026

Earn up to $950 in welcome offers, rewards and savings in the first year, and including up to 50,000 bonus Scene+ points¹.

• Earn 6x Scene+ points¹ for every dollar spent at Sobeys, Safeway, Freshco, Foodland and more.
• Earn 5x Scene+ points¹ for every dollar spent on dining, food delivery and other eligible grocery stores. Includes popular food delivery and food subscriptions.
• Earn 5x Scene+ points¹ for every dollar spent on eligible entertainment in Canada. Includes cinemas, theatres and ticket agencies.
• Earn 3x Scene+ points¹ for every Canadian dollar spent in Canada on gas and daily transit. Includes rideshares, buses, subway, taxis and more.
• Earn 3x Scene+ points¹ for every Canadian dollar spent in Canada on select eligible streaming services.
• Plus earn 1 Scene+ point for every $1 spent on all other eligible everyday purchases.
• Earn additional benefits + up to 4X Scene+ points for every dollar you spend on hotel bookings, car rentals, and things to do with Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia.
• No Foreign Transaction Fee
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage
• AMEX Offers^®
• American Express^® Front Of The Line^®
• American Express Invites^®
• Complimentary Concierge Services

Rates, fees and other information are effective as of July 2, 2026. Subject to change.

• In your first year as a new Cobalt Cardmember, you can earn 1,250 Membership Rewards^® points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $750 in net purchases on your Card. This could add up to 15,000 points in a year. That’s up to $150 towards a weekend getaway or concert tickets

Card features

• Earn 5X the points on eligible eats and drinks in Canada, including groceries and food delivery. Spend cap applies.
• Earn 3X the points on eligible streaming subscriptions in Canada
• Earn 2X the points for eligible gas, public transit and ride sharing purchases in Canada
• Earn 1 additional point on eligible hotel and car rental bookings via American Express Travel Online
• Earn 1X point for every $1 in Card purchases everywhere else
• Fees: $15.99/month (Equals $191.88 annually) for non-Quebec residents. $191.88/year for Quebec residents.
• Enjoy access to hotel bookings, a room upgrade (when available), 12pm check-in and late check-out (when available), and up to $100 USD hotel credit to use on amenities when charged to the room for a stay of 2 or more consecutive nights through The Hotel Collection from American Express Travel
• Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs
• Access Front Of The Line^® Amex^TM Presale & Reserved Tickets to some of your favourite concerts and theatre performances and special offers and events curated for Cardmembers with Amex Experiences^TM

Apply with confidence!

• See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
• When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
• Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
• A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
• Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

Get up to $1,150 in value, including up to 70,000 bonus points, a monthly statement credit for streaming services, a $50 statement credit, and no annual fee for the first year.*

• Earn 5x the BMO Rewards points on groceries, delivered or takeout meals, rideshares, public transit, and gas*
• Plus, earn 1 point for every dollar spent on everything else*
• Get a $50 lifestyle anniversary credit to use as you wish*
• Mobile Device Insurance that covers you for up to $1,000 per occurrence*
• Earn 10% more points when you add an authorized user to your account*
• Pay with Points by browsing your recent transactions and you can redeem your points for as little as $1*
• Extended Warranty* and Purchase Protection*
• Enjoy six months of Instacart+ and a $10 monthly Instacart credit when you enroll your eligible BMO Credit Card.*

Get 15% cash back on all purchases (up to $2,000 in total purchases) for the first three months¹. 0% introductory rate on balance transfers for the first 12 months (2% cash advance fee, thereafter: 22.99%)¹.

• Pay no annual fee in the first year, including on additional cards¹
• 4% for every $1 you spend on grocery store purchases, recurring bill payments and subscription purchases.
• 2% for every dollar spent on gas and daily transit purchases
• 1% cash back on all other purchases with no cashback limit
• Visa Infinite* Concierge Services
• Visa Infinite* Hotel Collection
• Visa Infinite* Dining and Wine Country Program
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance & New Mobile Device Insurance coverage
• New 2% Cash Back earn category: You will earn 2% on all eligible purchases of Food Delivery¹.
• New Cash Back Anytime feature: Redeem your cash back that you’ve earned whenever you need it, through the Scotia app or Scotia Online ($25.00 minimum redemption)¹.

Rates, fees and other information are effective as of July 2, 2026. Subject to change.

Welcome Offer: Join and earn over $400 in value including a first year annual fee rebate.^†

Here’s how you can earn over $400 in value:

• Earn a 10% cash back welcome bonus of up to $250 (first 4 statements^†)
• A $50 cash back bonus for setting up one pre-authorized payment within the first 4 monthly statements.^†
• First year annual fee rebate valued at $120.^†

After that, get 4% cash back on eligible gas, EV charging, and grocery purchases.^†

• 2% cash back on eligible transportation, dining purchases and recurring payments^†
• 1% cash back on all other purchases^†
• Get cash back on demand – redeem your cash back at any time when you have a minimum of $10 through CIBC Online and Mobile Banking^®†

Get a free Skip+ membership when you link your eligible CIBC credit card

Plus, enjoy $0 delivery fees and earn a $10 monthly voucher.^†

Fuel up for less

Link your card with Journie Rewards to save up to 10 cents per litre at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar and Chevron gas stations.^†

Get 50% off Disney+ for 6 months

Use an eligible CIBC credit card to pay for your Disney+ Standard with Ads subscription, and automatically receive $4.50 each month in statement credits.^†

CIBC may approve your application, but you are not eligible to receive this Offer if you have opened, transferred or cancelled another Dividend card within the last 12 months.^†

SPECIAL OFFER: Earn 20,000 PC Optimum^™ points when you apply for the no annual fee PC^® World Elite^® Mastercard^® and spend $50 or more at participating stores within 60 days of account approval.

That’s like $20. And you deserve an extra $20.

See terms and conditions** for details.

Rewards to look forward to

• 3% back in points² at our grocery stores³
• At least 3¢ / litre back in points at Esso^™ and Mobil^™4 stations
• 4.5% back in points at Shoppers Drug Mart^® and Pharmaprix^®5
• 3% back in points at Joe Fresh^®2
• 1% back in points on dining, transit and everywhere else²

You’ll love these benefits

• Travel Emergency Medical Insurance: For trips up to 10 days from date of departure, for those under age 65¹⁰.
• Car Rental Collision/ Loss Damage Waiver Insurance: Collision damage and theft coverage for your car rental needs10.
• Identity Theft Assistance Service: To help you avoid identity theft or restore your identity¹⁰.
• Concierge Services: 24/7 concierge service to make dinner reservations, reserve event tickets, deliver gifts and more¹⁰.

Even more benefits you’ll love

• Purchase Assurance: In the event of theft, loss or damage in the first 90 days when you pay in full with your PC^® World Elite^® Mastercard^®6.
• Extended Warranty: Doubles the manufacturer’s regular warranty for up to an additional year on eligible items purchased with your PC^® World Elite^® Mastercard^®6.
• Mastercard Global Service^MC: Mastercard Global Service^MC replaces your card or offers a cash advance in case of emergency⁷.