Black credit cards

Black credit cards are extremely prestigious. They have high credit limits and a range of benefits as standard, such as a higher earn rate on rewards and 24/7 concierge services.

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Updated 14 Nov 2024   |   Rates updated regularly

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American Express Platinum Card

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FeaturedApply by January 28, 2025

American Express Platinum Card

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

N/A

Interest-free days

N/A

Annual fee

$799.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Earn up to 140,000 Membership Rewards points. Get 100,000 welcome bonus points when you charge $10,000 in purchases to your Card in the first three months of Cardmembership. Earn an additional 40,000 points when you make a purchase between 14 and 17 months of Cardmembership. Terms and Conditions apply.
  • Earn 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible dining in Canada, 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible travel, and 1 point for every $1 in all other Card purchases.
  • Enjoy a $200 annual Travel Credit. Terms and conditions apply.

Pros

  • Earn up to 140,000 points when you meet the criteria.
  • Enjoy complimentary benefits that offer an average value of $600 CAD at over 1,500 extraordinary properties worldwide when you book Fine Hotels + Resorts.
  • Enjoy a $200 Annual Dining Credit at some of Canada’s best restaurants.
  • Includes travel and shopping coverage.

Cons

  • The $799 p.a. annual fee.
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege Card

Apply by 31 May 2024

BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege Card

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

20.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

N/A

Annual fee

$499.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Get up to 90,000 BMO Rewards bonus points. 50,000 BMO Rewards welcome bonus points will be applied to your account after you spend a minimum of $6,000 within the first 3 months. The other 40,000 BMO Rewards welcome bonus points will be credited on your first anniversary after you spend a minimum of $100,000.
  • Earn 5x the points for every $1 spent on groceries, dining in and out, drugstore purchases, gas, and travel, 1 point for every $1 spent on everything else
  • Complimentary Priority Pass membership, plus six annual lounge visits.

Pros

  • Earn up to 90,000 bonus points when you meet the criteria.
  • Be eligible to receive a $200 annual travel credit. Conditions apply.
  • Get Priority Security Lane, airport parking and valet service discounts at select Canadian airports.

Cons

  • The $499 p.a. annual fee.
HSBC World Elite Mastercard

HSBC World Elite Mastercard

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

19.9% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

N/A

Annual fee

$149.00 p.a. ongoing

Highlights

  • Earn 20,000 Points PLUS receive a $100 annual travel enhancement credit. Conditions Apply.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • Earn 3% in travel rewards on all eligible travel purchases (6 points per $1) and 1.5% in travel rewards on all other eligible purchases (3 points per $1).

Pros

  • Earn 20,000 points when you meet the criteria.
  • You can receive a $100 annual travel enhancement credit.
  • Get extensive insurance coverage.

Cons

  • The annual fee of $149 p.a.
Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card

Apply by October 31, 2024

Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card

Balance transfer

N/A

Purchase rate

20.99% p.a. ongoing

Interest-free days

N/A

Annual fee

$0.00 for 1st year

Highlights

  • Earn 10% cashback on all purchases for the first 3 months (up to $2,000 in total purchases).
  • No annual fee for the first year, including supplementary cards ($120 and $50 p.a. respectively thereafter).
  • Earn cashback on groceries, recurring payments, gas, and everything else.

Pros

  • Generous cashback rate in the first 3 months.
  • No annual fee in the first year.
  • Includes travel, flight delay, lost baggage, and other insurances.

Cons

  • The $120 p.a. annual fee after the initial year.

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