Key features at a glance

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
IssuerKOHOScotiabank
Network
ProgramCash BackScene+
Point default value1¢/point (cash back)1¢/point
Annual fee$144Better on this row$150
Foreign transaction fee0.0 %0.0 %
Min. annual income$0$60,000+
All purchases0.25x1xBetter on this row
Groceries1.5x2xBetter on this row
Gas1.5xBetter on this row1x
Purchase interest rate—20.99%

The short answer

  • Year oneKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan wins 0 of 6 profiles, Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card wins 6, and 0 are too close to call.Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.
  • Every year afterKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan wins 0 of 6 profiles, Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card wins 6, and 0 are too close to call.The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.
  • Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card opens Visa Airport Companion Program (6 visits a year); KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan grants no lounge access.
  • Restaurants: Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 2x (2% back per dollar), against 0.25% on KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan.The ceilingThat rate runs to $50,000 of spending a year. Past the ceiling, Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 1x — 1% back per dollar.
  • Entertainment & streaming: Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 2x (2% back per dollar), against 0.25% on KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan.The ceilingThat rate runs to $50,000 of spending a year. Past the ceiling, Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 1x — 1% back per dollar.

Where each card wins

KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan

In its favour

  • Gas & EV: KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan earns 1.5%, against 1x (1% back per dollar) on Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card.

Against it

No material difference in this card's favour was found in the data we compare.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card

In its favour

  • Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card opens Visa Airport Companion Program (6 visits a year); KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan grants no lounge access.
  • Restaurants: Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 2x (2% back per dollar), against 0.25% on KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan.The ceilingThat rate runs to $50,000 of spending a year. Past the ceiling, Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 1x — 1% back per dollar.
  • Entertainment & streaming: Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 2x (2% back per dollar), against 0.25% on KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan.The ceilingThat rate runs to $50,000 of spending a year. Past the ceiling, Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 1x — 1% back per dollar.
  • Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card carries a welcome offer of 35,000 points; KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan has none right now.
  • Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 1x (1% back per dollar) on everything, against 0.25% on KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan.
  • Groceries: Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 2x (2% back per dollar), against 1.5% on KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan.The ceilingThat rate runs to $50,000 of spending a year. Past the ceiling, Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 1x (1% back per dollar) and KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan pulls ahead.
  • Transit: Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 2x (2% back per dollar), against 1.5% on KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan.The ceilingThat rate runs to $50,000 of spending a year. Past the ceiling, Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card earns 1x (1% back per dollar) and KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan pulls ahead.

Against it

No material difference in this card's favour was found in the data we compare.

Welcome offer

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Welcome bonusNot comparable in the same units3 months free + $20 cash backUp to 35,000 points
Our valuationDepends on how you spend—$350

Income required

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Min. annual income$0$60,000+
Min. household income$0$100,000+

Earning rewards

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Groceries1.5x2xBetter on this row
Restaurants0.25x2xBetter on this row
Gas1.5xBetter on this row1x
Local transit1.5x2xBetter on this row
Travel0.25x1xBetter on this row
Pharmacies0.25x1xBetter on this row
Convenience stores0.25x1xBetter on this row
Streaming0.25x1xBetter on this row
Telecom0.25x1xBetter on this row
Entertainment0.25x2xBetter on this row
Recurring payments0.25x1xBetter on this row
Online purchases0.25x1xBetter on this row
Office supplies0.25x1xBetter on this row
With the partner brand0.25x3xBetter on this row
All purchases0.25x1xBetter on this row

Benefits

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Airport lounge access—
Visa Airport Companion Program6 visits
Priority boarding—✗
Wi-Fi access—✗

Annual fee and rates

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Annual fee$144Better on this row$150
Additional card$0$0
Foreign transaction fee0.0 %0.0 %
Purchase interest rate—20.99%
Purchase rate (Quebec)—20.99%
Cash advance rate—22.99%

Insurance

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Travel accident—$500,000Better on this row
Travel medical—$2,000,000Better on this row

Card details

Which one wins, by spending profile

Grocery-heavy household

A family basket weighted towards groceries and everyday spending.

Assumes $54,000 of card spending a year

Year one

Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$393.75$795
Annual fee−$144−$150
Welcome bonus$0$350
Net value$249.75$995

Every year after

The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$393.75$795
Annual fee−$144−$150
Net value$249.75$645
Show the per-category math
Per-category earnings
CategorySpendingKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
RateValueRateValue
Groceries$13,8001.5%$2072x$276
Gas & EV$4,2001.5%$631xbase rate$42
Transit$2,7001.5%$40.502x$54
Restaurants$4,8000.25%base rate$122x$96
Pharmacy$9000.25%base rate$2.251xbase rate$9
Travel$1,5000.25%base rate$3.751xbase rate$15
Bills & recurring payments$5,1000.25%base rate$12.751xbase rate$51
Telecom$4,8000.25%base rate$121xbase rate$48
Entertainment & streaming$4,2000.25%base rate$10.502x$84
Office supplies$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Online advertising$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Other$12,0000.25%base rate$301xbase rate$120

Light spender

A modest basket where an annual fee weighs heavily.

Assumes $21,000 of card spending a year

Year one

Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$146.25$303
Annual fee−$144−$150
Welcome bonus$0$250
Net value$2.25$403

Every year after

The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$146.25$303
Annual fee−$144−$150
Net value$2.25$153
Show the per-category math
Per-category earnings
CategorySpendingKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
RateValueRateValue
Groceries$4,8001.5%$722x$96
Gas & EV$1,8001.5%$271xbase rate$18
Transit$9001.5%$13.502x$18
Restaurants$2,1000.25%base rate$5.252x$42
Pharmacy$6000.25%base rate$1.501xbase rate$6
Travel$6000.25%base rate$1.501xbase rate$6
Bills & recurring payments$2,1000.25%base rate$5.251xbase rate$21
Telecom$2,4000.25%base rate$61xbase rate$24
Entertainment & streaming$1,5000.25%base rate$3.752x$30
Office supplies$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Online advertising$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Other$4,2000.25%base rate$10.501xbase rate$42

Everyday couple

A balanced two-person basket across groceries, dining and bills.

Assumes $36,000 of card spending a year

Year one

Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$255$540
Annual fee−$144−$150
Welcome bonus$0$250
Net value$111$640

Every year after

The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$255$540
Annual fee−$144−$150
Net value$111$390
Show the per-category math
Per-category earnings
CategorySpendingKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
RateValueRateValue
Groceries$9,0001.5%$1352x$180
Gas & EV$2,4001.5%$361xbase rate$24
Transit$1,8001.5%$272x$36
Restaurants$3,6000.25%base rate$92x$72
Pharmacy$6000.25%base rate$1.501xbase rate$6
Travel$1,2000.25%base rate$31xbase rate$12
Bills & recurring payments$3,0000.25%base rate$7.501xbase rate$30
Telecom$3,6000.25%base rate$91xbase rate$36
Entertainment & streaming$3,6000.25%base rate$92x$72
Office supplies$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Online advertising$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Other$7,2000.25%base rate$181xbase rate$72

Retiree

A basket tilted towards groceries, pharmacy and travel.

Assumes $27,000 of card spending a year

Year one

Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$198.75$399
Annual fee−$144−$150
Welcome bonus$0$250
Net value$54.75$499

Every year after

The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$198.75$399
Annual fee−$144−$150
Net value$54.75$249
Show the per-category math
Per-category earnings
CategorySpendingKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
RateValueRateValue
Groceries$7,2001.5%$1082x$144
Gas & EV$2,1001.5%$31.501xbase rate$21
Transit$1,2001.5%$182x$24
Restaurants$2,4000.25%base rate$62x$48
Pharmacy$6000.25%base rate$1.501xbase rate$6
Travel$9000.25%base rate$2.251xbase rate$9
Bills & recurring payments$2,7000.25%base rate$6.751xbase rate$27
Telecom$2,7000.25%base rate$6.751xbase rate$27
Entertainment & streaming$2,1000.25%base rate$5.252x$42
Office supplies$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Online advertising$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Other$5,1000.25%base rate$12.751xbase rate$51

International traveller

A couple's basket with a quarter of the spending charged in another currency.

Assumes $36,000 of card spending a year, of which 25% is charged in a foreign currency (a scenario assumption, not measured data)

Year one

Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$255$540
Annual fee−$144−$150
Welcome bonus$0$250
Net value$111$640

Every year after

The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$255$540
Annual fee−$144−$150
Net value$111$390
Show the per-category math
Per-category earnings
CategorySpendingKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
RateValueRateValue
Groceries$9,0001.5%$1352x$180
Gas & EV$2,4001.5%$361xbase rate$24
Transit$1,8001.5%$272x$36
Restaurants$3,6000.25%base rate$92x$72
Pharmacy$6000.25%base rate$1.501xbase rate$6
Travel$1,2000.25%base rate$31xbase rate$12
Bills & recurring payments$3,0000.25%base rate$7.501xbase rate$30
Telecom$3,6000.25%base rate$91xbase rate$36
Entertainment & streaming$3,6000.25%base rate$92x$72
Office supplies$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Online advertising$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Other$7,2000.25%base rate$181xbase rate$72

Frequent foreign spender

A deliberately aggressive scenario: half of all spending charged in another currency.

Assumes $31,800 of card spending a year, of which 50% is charged in a foreign currency (a scenario assumption, not measured data)

Year one

Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$203.25$459
Annual fee−$144−$150
Welcome bonus$0$250
Net value$59.25$559

Every year after

The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card comes out ahead

FeatureKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
Rewards earned$203.25$459
Annual fee−$144−$150
Net value$59.25$309
Show the per-category math
Per-category earnings
CategorySpendingKOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra PlanScotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card
RateValueRateValue
Groceries$6,0001.5%$902x$120
Gas & EV$2,1001.5%$31.501xbase rate$21
Transit$1,8001.5%$272x$36
Restaurants$4,2000.25%base rate$10.502x$84
Pharmacy$6000.25%base rate$1.501xbase rate$6
Travel$9000.25%base rate$2.251xbase rate$9
Bills & recurring payments$3,0000.25%base rate$7.501xbase rate$30
Telecom$3,6000.25%base rate$91xbase rate$36
Entertainment & streaming$2,1000.25%base rate$5.252x$42
Office supplies$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Online advertising$00.25%base rate$01xbase rate$0
Other$7,5000.25%base rate$18.751xbase rate$75

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less per year, KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan or Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card?

KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan charges $144 a year, against $150 for Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card.

Which is better for spending in another currency, KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan or Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card?

Both charge 0% on purchases in another currency.

Which card comes out ahead, KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan or Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card?

It depends on how you spend. Across the 6 spending profiles on this page, KOHO Prepaid Mastercard Extra Plan wins 0 in year one, Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite +* Card wins 6, and 0 are too close to call.

Do these earn rates have spending caps?

Yes — where a card caps a category, the ceiling is stated next to the rate on this page, along with what the card earns beyond it.

How we compare

  • Every figure on this page is read from the card data we maintain — annual fees, foreign transaction fees, earn rates, spending caps, welcome offers, insurance and lounge access.
  • Points are valued at our published valuation for each card's loyalty program. Cash back is counted at face value.
  • The spending profiles are standard baskets, not your spending. The share charged in a foreign currency is a stated scenario assumption.
  • Year one and the years after are kept separate: the welcome bonus and any first-year fee waiver only count in year one.
  • We may earn a commission when you apply through the links on this page. It never changes the figures above — they come from the same data for every card.

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