Student Secured Cards Newcomer / New to Canada

BMO Prepaid Mastercard

BMO Bank of Montreal BMO Bank of Montreal
Welcome Bonus: Enjoy a reloadable and secure card for your day-to-day transactions.
Annual Fee $9.99
Purchase APR 0%
Cash Advance 0%

RateBuddy Verdict

The Good
  • Requires only a soft credit check to open, meaning applying will not negatively impact your credit score.
  • Prevents you from going into debt, as you can only spend the funds you have loaded onto the card.
  • Includes Purchase Security and Extended Warranty insurance, which is very uncommon for a basic prepaid card.
The Trade-offs
  • Charges a $9.99 annual fee, which is a downside considering there are free prepaid options on the market.
  • Does not earn any cash back, travel points, or standard rewards on your daily spending.
  • Because it is a prepaid card, using it will not help you build or improve your credit history.

Rewards & Earnings

Base Rate 0%
Rewards Summary: Base Earn: None; This is a reloadable prepaid card designed for secure, debt-free spending without relying on a credit line.

Welcome Bonus Details

Enjoy a reloadable and secure card for your day-to-day transactions.


Features & Benefits

Bad Credit & Rebuilding
Extended Warranty Insurance
Value: 1
Purchase Security Insurance
Value: 90

Insurance Coverage

Purchase Security: Included; Extended Warranty: Included; Travel/Medical: Not Included

Rates, Fees & Eligibility

Purchase APR0%
Cash Advance APR0%
Annual Fee$9.99
Income Required No specific requirement listed.
Recommended Credit Score—

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