BMO Ascend World Elite®* Mastercard®* 

Welcome Bonus
Up to 100,000 Points
Ends Jun 1, 2025
  • 5X points on travel purchases
  • Access to VIP Lounges
  • Accepted at Costco
Annual Fee
$150
First Year Annual Fee Rebate (terms apply)
Interest rates
Purchase Rates
21.99 %
Cash Advance Rates
23.99 %
21.99 % (QC)
Balance Transfer Rates
23.99 %
21.99 % (QC)

BMO Ascend World Elite®* Mastercard®*
Up to 100,000 Points
Ends Jun 1, 2025
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Updated Mar 24, 2025

Offer

  • Welcome offer: Get up to 100,000 points and the annual fee waived in the first year for both the primary cardholder and authorized users.*
  • 5x the points for every $1 spent on eligible travel purchases,* 3x the points for every $1 spent on eligible dining and entertainment purchases and recurring bill payments,* 1 point for every $1 spent everywhere else.*
  • Memorable journeys begin with our premium flexible travel credit card!
  • Complimentary membership in Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass,* with four annual complimentary passes.
  • Get valuable benefits and offers for digital everyday services from a variety of on-demand apps and subscription services
  • Points you can use to cover all flight charges & taxes*
  • Fly on any airline, with no blackout dates*
  • Redeem your points at any time through the BMO Rewards center.
  • Best-in-class travel and medical insurance (unlimited trips per year)*

Fees & Conditions

Personal Income $80,000
Household Income $150,000
Annual Fee $150
First Year Annual Fee Rebate
First Additional Card $50
Other Additional Card $50
Foreign Transaction Fee 2.5%
Purchase Rates 21.99%
Cash Advance Rates 23.99%
Balance Transfer Rates 23.99%
Cash Advance Rate (QC) 21.99%
Balance Transfer Rates (QC) 21.99%

Value

Calculate the rewards
Your Monthly Spending
Year 1
Year 2+
Welcome Bonus
0 $
Annual Credit
Travel benefits
VIP Lounges
First Year Annual Fee Rebate
-
First year offer value
Rewards Earned
Annual fee
Net value

Advantages

Offer ends on Jun 1, 2025
Welcome Bonus amount Up to 100,000 Points
Minimum Spending Required $37,500
Minimum Spending Timeframe (Months) 15 month(s)
VIP Lounges
Lounge Annual Visits included 4
Costco

Earnings

Per dollar of purchases

All Spending 1 Point
Groceries 1 Point
Gas 1 Point
Dining and Food delivery 3 Points
Convenience Stores 1 Point
Drugstores 1 Point
Local Transport 1 Point
Travel 5 Points
Entertainment 3 Points
Recurring Payments 3 Points
Telecom/Internet 3 Points
Streaming services 3 Points
Online transactions 1 Point
Office Supplies 1 Point

Insurance

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
$2,000,000
21 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
21 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
$1,500
Trip Interruption Insurance
$2,000
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$65,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$1,000

There may be a daily maximum amount depending on the type of fees paid

Other Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Extended Warranty
1 year
Purchase Protection
90 day(s)
Mobile Device Insurance
Price Protection
Insurance Document
4.4 Milesopedia Rating