Travel Rewards No Annual Fee Balance Transfer

BMO eclipse rise Visa Card

BMO Bank of Montreal
Current Welcome Offer
20,000 points + up to 5,000 bonus points every year
Annual Fee $0
Purchase APR 21.99%
Cash Adv. APR 23.99%
Welcome Bonus ~$168

RateBuddy Verdict

The Good
  • No annual fee makes it a low-risk option for building credit.
  • Unique bonus points rewarded for responsible on-time payment habits.
  • Includes Mobile Device Insurance, which is rare for a no-fee entry card.
  • Earns accelerated rewards on popular lifestyle categories like dining and food delivery.
The Trade-offs
  • Base earn rate is low at only 1 point for every $2 spent on non-category purchases.
  • Lacks comprehensive travel insurance such as emergency medical or trip cancellation.

Rewards & Earnings

Groceries 2.50%
Dining & Takeout 2.50%
Base Rate 0.50%
Rewards Summary: Groceries, Dining & Takeout: 5 pts per $2; Recurring Bills: 5 pts per $2; Base Earn: 1 pt per $2; Payment Bonus: 2,500 pts annually for on-time payments; Redemption Bonus: 2,500 pts annually for statement credits; Instacart: 3 months free + $5/month credit
  • Groceries & Dining: 2.5 pts/$1
  • Recurring Bills: 2.5 pts/$1
  • All Other Purchases: 0.5 pts/$1

Welcome Bonus Details

20,000 points + up to 5,000 bonus points every year

Estimated Value: $168.00

Features & Benefits

No Annual Fee
Mobile Device Insurance
Up to $1,000 coverage against loss, theft or accidental damage
Extended Warranty Insurance
Doubles manufacturer warranty up to 1 year
Purchase Security Insurance
90 days from date of purchase
Baggage Delay/Loss Insurance
Made with recyclable PVC
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Insurance Coverage

Mobile Device Insurance: $1,000 coverage; Purchase Security: 90 days; Extended Warranty: +1 Year; Travel/Medical: Not Included


Rates & Fees Details

Purchase APR21.99%
Cash Advance APR23.99%
Annual Fee$0
Income Required No specific requirement listed.

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