KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan
Annual fee
$144
Welcome offer
No current welcome offer
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on KOHO's website

Features
Issuer
KOHO
Network
Loyalty Program
Cash Back
Fees and terms
Annual Fee
$144/yr
Additional card
$0
Min. annual income
—
Household income
$0+
Interest rates
Foreign transaction fee
0 %

Issuer terms

The code EARNKOHO is applied automatically when you sign up through our KOHO link.

Features:

  • Earn 1.5% cash back on eligible groceries, transportation, and food and drinks and 0.25% on other eligible purchases.
  • Accepted at Costco
  • 2.5% annual interest on eligible balances when you opt in to Earn Interest. The variable rate is calculated daily and paid monthly.
  • The Extra plan costs $12 per month.
  • No conversion fees on foreign purchases
  • 1 free international ATM withdrawal per month
  • Credit enhancement for $7/month instead of $10
  • Access all KOHO account features such as Safe, Goals and Rounding Amounts
  • Eligible members may access a cash advance of up to $500 through the Cover bundle. The limit depends on eligibility. The bundle starts at $2/month. The standard price for the $500 tier is $30/month for eligible members. Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions apply.
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Rewards
Rate
Groceries
1.5x
Transit
1.5x
Gas
1.5x
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Pros

  • Simple and straightforward

Cons

  • No welcome bonus

The code EARNKOHO is applied automatically when you sign up through our KOHO link.

The KOHO Prepaid Mastercard with Extra Plan (formerly KOHO Premium Prepaid Mastercard) gives you more cash back:

  • 1.5% on food, drinks, groceries, and transportation
  • 0.25% on all other purchases
  • Up to 5% cash back at selected partner merchants

2.5% annual interest on eligible balances when you opt in to Earn Interest. The variable rate is calculated daily and paid monthly…

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EQ Bank Card
EQ Bank Card
EQCash Back
Annual fee
$0
Welcome offer
No current welcome offer
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on EQ Bank's website

Features
Issuer
EQ
Network
Loyalty Program
Cash Back
Fees and terms
Annual Fee
$0
Min. annual income
—
Household income
$0+

Issuer terms

  • Free withdrawals at any ATM in Canada
  • 0.5% cash back on every purchase
  • Earn the same excellent rate as your Personal Account
  • No foreign exchange fees, monthly fees, or other hidden fees
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Pros

  • No annual fee

Cons

  • No welcome bonus
  • Modest reward rates

With the EQ Bank Card, you pay no foreign exchange fees for purchases made abroad or in foreign currencies. This Mastercard is a reloadable prepaid card with which you can make free withdrawals at any ATM in Canada.

In addition, you earn the same excellent rate as your Personal Account, as well as 0.5% cash back on every purchase made with the EQ Bank Card.

Since it is a Mastercard, you can use it anywhere in the world as well as in Costco warehouses in Canada.

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Neo Money Card
Annual fee
$0
Welcome offer
No current welcome offer
Apply Now

on Neo Financial's website

Features
Issuer
Neo
Network
Loyalty Program
Cash Back
Fees and terms
Annual Fee
$0
Additional card
$0
Min. annual income
—
Household income
$0+
Interest rates
Foreign transaction fee
2.5 %

Issuer terms

Everyday cashback

  • 6% on average on restaurants, bars and cafés
  • 4% on your favorite apps (Netflix, Disney+, Crave, Apple, Uber, Lyft, SkipTheDishes, DoorDash and UberEats)
  • Up to 3% on gas and groceries

Features and benefits

  • Personalized insights powered by generative chat AI (coming soon)
  • Digital card available to use immediately
  • Get cashback at thousands of local and national partners
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Pros

  • No annual fee

Cons

  • No welcome bonus

With the Neo Money™ card, you get up to 6% cash back:

  • 6% on average on restaurants, bars and cafés
  • 4% on your favorite apps (Netflix, Disney+, Crave, Apple, Uber, Lyft, SkipTheDishes, DoorDash and UberEats)
  • Up to 3% on gas and groceries
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KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Core Plan
Annual fee
$0
Welcome offer
No current welcome offer
Apply Now

on KOHO's website

Features
Issuer
KOHO
Network
Loyalty Program
Cash Back
Fees and terms
Annual Fee
$0
Min. annual income
—
Household income
$0+
Interest rates
Foreign transaction fee
1.5 %

Issuer terms

The code EARNKOHO is applied automatically when you sign up through our KOHO link.

Features:

  • Earn 1% cash back on eligible groceries, transportation, and food and drinks.
  • Accepted at Costco
  • 2% annual interest on eligible balances when you opt in to Earn Interest. The variable rate is calculated daily and paid monthly.
  • The Core plan costs $0 per month.
  • Access all KOHO account features such as Safe, Goals and Rounding Amounts
  • Eligible members may access a cash advance of up to $500 through the Cover bundle. The limit depends on eligibility. The bundle starts at $2/month. The standard price for the $500 tier is $30/month for eligible members. Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions apply.
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Pros

  • No annual fee

Cons

  • No welcome bonus

The code EARNKOHO is applied automatically when you sign up through our KOHO link.

The features of the KOHO Prepaid Mastercard with the Core Plan are as follows:

  • Earn 1% cash back on groceries, eating & drinking, and transportation
  • Accepted at Costco
  • 2% annual interest on eligible balances when you opt in to Earn Interest. The variable rate is calculated daily and paid monthly.
  • Automate your savings with Goals and RoundUps. Rounding off every purchase allows you to set aside savings, while goals make it easier to save for the things that make you happy.
  • Lock in savings with Vault that keeps the funds you don’t want to spend separate from your spendable balance
  • Create custom budgets and track your spending habits. Know where you’re at in real time with instant notifications every time you spend.
  • The Core plan costs $0 per month.
  • Eligible members may access a cash advance of up to $500 through the Cover bundle. The limit depends on eligibility. The bundle starts at $2/month. The standard price for the $500 tier is $30/month for eligible members. Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions apply.
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KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Everything Plan
Annual fee
$177
Welcome offer
No current welcome offer
Apply Now

on KOHO's website

Features
Issuer
KOHO
Network
Loyalty Program
Cash Back
Fees and terms
Annual Fee
$177/yr
Additional card
$0
Min. annual income
—
Household income
$0+
Interest rates
Foreign transaction fee
0 %

Issuer terms

The code EARNKOHO is applied automatically when you sign up through our KOHO link.

Features:

  • Earn 2% cash back on eligible groceries, transportation, and food and drinks and 0.5% on other eligible purchases.
  • Accepted at Costco
  • Up to 3.5% annual interest on eligible balances when you opt in to Earn Interest. The variable rate is calculated daily and paid monthly.
  • The Everything plan costs $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 Everything.
  • Eligible members may access a cash advance of up to $500 through the Cover bundle. The limit depends on eligibility. The bundle starts at $2/month. The standard price for the $500 tier is $30/month for eligible members. Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions apply.
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Rewards
Rate
Gas
2x
Groceries
2x
Transit
2x
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Pros

  • 2x on groceries

Cons

  • High annual fee ($177)
  • No welcome bonus

The code EARNKOHO is applied automatically when you sign up through our KOHO link.

The KOHO Prepaid Mastercard with Everything Plan gives you more cash back:

  • Earn 2% cash back on eligible groceries, transportation, and food and drinks and 0.5% on other eligible purchases.

Up to 3.5% annual interest on eligible balances when you opt in to Earn Interest. The variable rate is calculated daily and paid monthly…

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JA Money card—powered by Neo
Annual fee
$0
Welcome offer
No current welcome offer
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on Neo Financial's website

Features
Issuer
Neo
Network
Loyalty Program
Cash Back
Fees and terms
Annual Fee
$0
Additional card
$0
Min. annual income
—
Household income
$0+
Interest rates
Foreign transaction fee
2.5 %

Issuer terms

A game-changer card for teens

A card designed for teens and great for all. The JA Money card—powered by Neo gives you the tools to manage your money, save smarter, and get rewarded.

Exclusive cashback offers at Neo partners

  • Restaurants & Food Delivery: Enjoy 5% average cashback at awesome restaurants and Uber Eats.
  • Clothing & Footwear: Shop the latest styles and score 2% cashback at stores like Dynamite, JD Sports, and Simons.
  • Books & eBooks: Catch up on reading with 2% cashback at places like Chapters, Indigo, and Kobo.
  • Games & Entertainment: Level up with 2% cashback at spots like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam.
  • Health & Fitness: Stay active with 2% cashback at places like GoodLife Fitness and YMCA.
  • And more: Use the Neo app to discover over 10,000 places to earn rewards— it’s like the Google Maps of cashback.

Features and benefits

  • Get notified in real time: Know what’s happening with your money at all times. Get notified anytime money goes in or out of your account, freeze and unfreeze your card instantly.
  • Safe, secure deposits: Deposits are eligible for CDIC protection², and payments are protected by a world-class security infrastructure.
  • Advanced app security: Protect your account with Face ID, fingerprint lock, and two-factor authentication.
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Rewards
Rate
Restaurants
5x
Entertainment
2x
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Pros

  • No annual fee
  • 5x at restaurants

Cons

  • No welcome bonus

The JA Money card—powered by Neo, is ideal for teenagers. You can get this prepaid Mastercard from the age of 13 (14 in Quebec).

With the the JA Money card—powered by Neo, you get up to 5% cash back:

  • Restaurants & Food Delivery: Enjoy 5% average cashback at awesome restaurants and Uber Eats.
  • Clothing & Footwear: Shop the latest styles and score 2% cashback at stores like Dynamite, JD Sports, and Simons.
  • Books & eBooks: Catch up on reading with 2% cashback at places like Chapters, Indigo, and Kobo.
  • Games & Entertainment: Level up with 2% cashback at spots like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam.
  • Health & Fitness: Stay active with 2% cashback at places like GoodLife Fitness and YMCA.

 

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Wise Visa Card
Annual fee
$0
Welcome offer
No current welcome offer
Apply Now

on Wise's website

Features
Issuer
Wise
Network
Loyalty Program
—
Fees and terms
Annual Fee
$0
Min. annual income
—
Interest rates
Foreign transaction fee
0 %

Issuer terms

  • No annual fee
  • Hold and exchange 40+ currencies in your Wise account
  • Spend money in over 150 countries, withdraw cash from 2.3 million ATMs.
  • Convert currencies with market exchange rates and transparent, low fees.
  • View and manage your account in the Wise app
  • Freeze and unfreeze your card instantly
  • Spend any currency you hold in the account for free when you have enough balance
  • The automatic conversion feature ensures that you always pay the lowest possible charges when you spend currencies you don’t have in your account.
  • Check your currency balances in the app – and get instant transaction notifications for security
  • It’s a debit card, not a credit card – easier to manage your budget without running up debts or incurring credit charges
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Pros

  • No annual fee

Cons

  • No welcome bonus
  • Modest reward rates

With the Wise Card, a no-annual-fee card, you can hold and exchange over 40 currencies directly in your Wise account.

With the Wise Card, you can spend freely in over 150 countries and withdraw cash from 2.3 million ATMs. Your ATM withdrawals are free up to CAD 100 per calendar month.

You can also take advantage of currency conversions at market exchange rates, with transparent, low fees. These fees will be much lower than those your credit card charges (generally 2.5% of the transaction).

You can manage your account easily with the Wise application. Moreover, you can manage your card with complete peace of mind by freezing and thawing it instantly. The automatic currency conversion feature ensures that you always pay the lowest possible fees when using currencies not held on your account…

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BMO Prepaid Mastercard
Annual fee
$10
Welcome offer
No current welcome offer
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on BMO's website

Features
Issuer
BMO
Network
Loyalty Program
—
Fees and terms
Annual Fee
$10/yr
Additional card
$0
Min. annual income
—
Household income
$0+
Interest rates
Foreign transaction fee
2.5 %

Issuer terms

  • Prepaid card
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Pros

  • Simple and straightforward

Cons

  • No welcome bonus
  • Modest reward rates

The BMO Prepaid Mastercard is a reloadable prepaid card, not a credit card: you load it in advance and spend only the available balance, with no credit check and no interest. It is a useful option for managing a budget, shopping online with peace of mind or giving someone a convenient way to pay.

Because it is accepted everywhere Mastercard is accepted, it works just as well day to day as when travelling. The annual fee is $10.

A 2.5% foreign transaction fee applies to purchases made in a foreign currency. As a prepaid card, it does not earn rewards and does not help build your credit history.

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Wealthsimple Prepaid Visa Platinum Card
Annual fee
$0
Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$25Total$25Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
$25
Welcome offer
$25 cash back
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on Wealthsimple's website

Features
Issuer
Wealthsimple
Network
Loyalty Program
Cash Back
Fees and terms
Annual Fee
$0
Min. annual income
—

Issuer terms

  • 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
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Pros

  • No annual fee
  • Welcome bonus of $25

Cons

  • Modest reward rates

With the Wealthsimple Prepaid Visa Platinum* Card, you can access your available funds in your Wealthsimple chequing account.

With this welcome offer, you can get $25 cash back as a new Wealthsimple client. To do this, you simply need to open an account and then deposit at least $1 within 30 days.

You can invest your money in an investment account or a cryptocurrency of your choice. Also, you earn interest on your Wealthsimple chequing account balance! Clients who have at least $500,000 in assets with Wealthsimple can earn an interest rate of up to 2.25%.

In addition, there are no foreign transaction fees for any purchase made in a currency other than the Canadian dollar and no annual fees.

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A prepaid card uses money you load in advance or keep in the linked account. There is no credit line, no interest and no credit check to get one, which makes it useful for budgeting, teens or anyone who wants to avoid debt.

What to compare

Compare monthly plan fees, ATM withdrawal fees and foreign-currency conversion costs. Some prepaid cards pay cash back or interest on the balance; others offer an optional service that reports to the credit bureaus. A prepaid card on its own does not build credit history.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prepaid card a credit card?

No. You spend money you have already loaded, so there is no credit line and no interest. Most prepaid cards run on the Visa or Mastercard network and work wherever those are accepted.

Does a prepaid card help my credit score?

Not by itself, since no credit is extended. Some providers offer a paid credit-building option that reports a recurring payment to the credit bureaus.

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