Best Credit Cards for Newcomers to Canada - September 2026

• Get the Card that lets you live in the moment while getting ready for the future. The American Express^® Green Card lets you go for it with every swipe or tap of your Card
• As a new American Express^® Green Cardmember, you can earn a Welcome Bonus of 10,000 Membership Rewards^® points when you charge $1,000 in purchases to your Card in the first 3 months of Cardmembership. That’s $100 towards groceries or concert tickets
• Earn 1x the points on Card purchases
• Charge an eligible purchase to your Card and redeem your Membership Rewards points for a statement credit (All eligible purchases: 1,000 points = $10 statement credit)
• With Amex Experiences^TM and Front Of The Line^® Amex Presale Tickets^®, American Express Cardmembers get access to amazing events in Canada
• Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs

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.

• Welcome offer: 5% cash back for the first three months*
• Then get 3% cash back on grocery purchases, 1% cash back on recurring bill payments and 0.5% unlimited cash back on all other purchases!
• Enjoy three months of Instacart+ membership and a monthly $5 Instacart credit when you sign up with your eligible BMO credit card*
• Enjoy the most cash back on groceries in Canada without paying an annual fee.
• Get a 0.99% introductory interest rate* on Balance Transfers for 9 months, 2% fee applies to balance amounts transferred.
• No annual fee*
• FREE additional cards
• Extended Warranty*
• Purchase Protection*

Welcome Offer: Get 5% cash back for the first 4 statements on net purchases of up to $2,000 (up to $100 cash back).^†

Plus, get 2% cash back on eligible grocery purchases!^†

• 1% cash back on eligible gas, EV charging, transportation, dining purchases and recurring payments^†
• 0.5% 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.^†

5% cash back on all purchases (up to $2,000 in total purchases) for the first three months¹. 0.99% introductory rate on balance transfers for the first nine months (2% fee per cash advance; thereafter: 22.99%; no annual fee)¹.

• New 1% cash back category: you will earn 1% on all eligible purchases of transit, rideshare and 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: $25 cash bonus for any new Wealthsimple client who opens and funds their account with as little as $1 within 30 days
• No monthly fees
• No foreign transaction fees
• No ATM fees

Special offer:

• Enter the code EARNKOHO when applying for your card.
• Get 2 months of the Everything Plan for free

Features:

• Earn an extra 2% cashback on eating & drinking, billing & services, and groceries on top of minimum 0.5% cash back on all purchases. Plus, receive up to 50% cash back at selected merchants.
• Accepted at Costco
• Earn 3.5% interest on both your spending and savings account. Your funds will also be eligible for CDIC insurance. Interest rates are annual, calculated daily, paid monthly and may be changed at any time without notice.
• $22 per month billed monthly or $177 per year billed annually ($14.75 per month)
• Access the following features, exclusive to the Everything Plan:
  • No FX fees on purchases
  • 1 free international ATM withdrawal per month
  • Credit enhancement for $5/month instead of $10
  • Access all the features of a KOHO account such as Card Security, Goals, and RoundUps.
  • Strengthen your credit with the 6-month Credit Enhancement Program for only $5/month and earn cash back with the KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Complet.
  • Get access to a cash advance of up to $250 at 0% interest with KOHO Cover