Best Credit Cards for Groceries in Canada - October 2026

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Terms and Conditions – Milesopedia Exclusive Promotion – World Elite Card

Welcome promotion period: June 30 to November 4, 2026.

Eligibility requirements:

• Sign up for a National Bank^® World Elite^® Mastercard^® credit card during the promotion period via the redirection link provided on the Milesopedia network websites during the promotion as a primary cardholder, as the primary cardholder.
• Must not have held any National Bank personal Mastercard credit cards in the last 24 months as the primary cardholder.
• Keep the credit card account open and in good standing until the annual fee is refunded. To be considered in good standing, you must comply with the terms of the Credit Card Agreement, such as paying all fees and minimum payments on time.
• Must not be employed by us or any entity in our group.

Promotion description:

• Refund of the first-year annual fee for the primary cardholder. We will charge this annual fee to your new card account and then refund it. You will receive this refund within five months of opening your account, provided your account is still open and in good standing. It will appear on your statement as a credit.
• Annual fees for authorized users’ cards are not eligible for this promotion.

Other conditions:

• You can only benefit from the promotion once.
• The card is issued subject to National Bank’s credit approval. Other conditions apply to the issuance of the card.
• This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotion or offer applicable to National Bank credit cards and is not retroactive.
• This promotion may be changed or withdrawn without notice.

Card benefits

• Annual travel credit ($150)
• Access to the National Bank Lounge
• Access to more than 1,300 airport lounges worldwide
• Comprehensive travel insurance for trips of up to 60 days
• Emergency medical and hospital insurance outside your province of residence
• Trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance
• Lost or stolen baggage insurance
• Car rental insurance
• Coverage for accidental damage, loss, or theft of mobile devices
• Extended warranty coverage on purchases
• Extended manufacturer’s warranty on purchases
• Medical, general, and legal assistance
• Enhanced security with Mastercard^® ID Check^™
• Discounts on monthly fees for The Total and The Connected banking packages
• Redeem points through the travel agency of your choice
• Up to 5 points per dollar spent^*

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
• Get up to 12¢/L in value on fuel purchases at Shell with your card linked to a Shell Go+ Account (instant discounts and Scene+ points value; the maximum assumes a V-Power premium fuel purchase and includes a promotional 4¢/L discount available until June 1, 2027)
• Limited time: until December 31, 2026, get an additional 3¢/L off at Shell when you pay with your linked card in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories (excluding Shell Flying J locations)

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.
• Get up to 7¢/L in value on fuel purchases at Shell with your card linked to a Shell Go+ Account (instant discount, cash back and Scene+ points value; the maximum assumes a premium fuel purchase with your Scene+ account also linked to Shell Go+)
• Limited time: until December 31, 2026, get an additional 3¢/L off at Shell when you pay with your linked card in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories (excluding Shell Flying J locations)

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

Welcome offer: Get up to $650 in value and have the $139 annual fee waived for the first year. Plus, get 0% introductory interest rate on Balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% transfer fee.*

• Earn more cash back on the categories that mean the most:
  • 5% on groceries*
  • 4% on transit including ride sharing, taxis and public transportation*
  • 3% on gas and electric vehicle charging*
  • 2% on recurring bill payments like your monthly phone bill or favourite streaming service*
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases, with no limit on the amount of cash back you can earn*
• Save up to 20% at National Car Rental^® and Alamo Rent A Car^® locations, and up to 5% at Enterprise Rent-A-Car^® locations worldwide when you book using the vehicle rental tool*
• Purchase protection and extended warranty insurance on most items purchased with the card*
• Complimentary membership in Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass.*
• Complimentary roadside assistance services, including battery boost, flat tire change, door unlocking and vehicle towing — a value of $75 per year*
• You also benefit from collision damage waiver insurance for rental vehicles and 8-day coverage for medical expenses abroad up to $5 million*
• Shop, eat and relax with our partners to receive offers when you travel and make purchases with your BMO World Elite Mastercard outside Canada*
• Enjoy six months of Instacart+ and a $10 monthly Instacart credit when you enroll your eligible BMO Credit Card.*

SPECIAL OFFER: Earn 50,000 PC Optimum^™ points when you apply for the no annual fee PC^® World Elite^® Mastercard^® and spend $100 or more at participating stores within 60 days of account approval.

That’s like $50. And you deserve an extra $50.

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.