Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Welcome Bonus: 25,000 points
  • Purchase protection included
  • No annual fee

Cons

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Our Review

The BMO Ascend® Business Mastercard®* earns BMO Rewards points without an annual fee. It suits businesses that regularly pay for fuel, office supplies and telecom and want to put their points toward eligible travel.

The 25,000-point welcome bonus

You earn 25,000 BMO Rewards points after $3,000 in eligible net purchases in the first 110 days after opening the account. The offer applies to applications received through June 2, 2027.

What your spending can earn

  • 2 points per dollar on eligible gas, office supplies and mobile and internet bills, up to a combined $50,000 in annual purchases.
  • 1 point per dollar on other eligible purchases and on spending above the cap.

A business spending $600 a month in the higher-earning categories and $900 on other eligible purchases would earn 25,200 points a year, plus the welcome bonus if it qualifies.

Budget for a balance transfer

BMO offers eligible new customers a 0% promotional balance transfer rate for nine months. The 3% fee comes to $90 on a $3,000 transfer. To make the most of the promotional rate, plan to repay the balance before it expires.

Rewards

All Spending

1x

BMO Rewards pts per dollar

Gas

2x

BMO Rewards pts per dollar

Office

2x

BMO Rewards pts per dollar

Telecom

2x

BMO Rewards pts per dollar

Credit Card Rewards Calculator

See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.34¢2.01¢
Bills & recurring payments1x
/month
Telecom2x
/month
Search-engine & social-media advertising1x
/month
Shipping1x
/month
Office supplies2x
/month
Gas2x
/month
Travel1x
/month
Restaurants1x
/month
Groceries1x
/month
Transit1x
/month
Entertainment & streaming1x
/month
Pharmacy1x
/month
All other spending1x
/month

Points Earned

34,200

BMO Rewards/yr

Estimated Value

$229

After Fees

+$229

1st Year ValueThese figures are estimates from our own calculator, based on our point valuations and the spending you enter. They are not the card issuer's valuation and have not been provided or endorsed by the issuer. Actual rewards may vary.

$397

incl. welcome bonus

Annual rewards breakdown

Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1x3,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 2x3,600 pts
Office supplies$0/yr × 2x0 pts
Gas$2,400/yr × 2x4,800 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 1x3,600 pts
Groceries$8,400/yr × 1x8,400 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1x600 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1x6,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.14x
Average earn rate on spend 1st year with welcome bonus1.97x
Total points earned on spend34,200 pts
Welcome bonus points+25,000 pts
Total points earned59,200 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year≈ $397

Additional Benefits

Automatic rebates of 1% to 25% at qualifying merchants with Mastercard Easy Savings; 30% off H&R Block DIY and Assisted tax offerings; 20% off Cirque du Soleil shows touring Canada and 15% off resident shows in Las Vegas; three months of Instacart+ and a $5 monthly Instacart credit; up to 35% off Avis and Budget base rates when you prepay; Liability Waiver Program against employee card misuse; zero-liability protection.

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Included

Extended Warranty

+1 year(s)

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $0
  • Transfer fee

    Introductory fees and minimums: see terms.

    3%
  • Purchase Rate
    18.99%
  • Balance transfer rate
    23.99%
  • Cash advance rate
    23.99%
  • Balance Transfer Promo

    Intro period: 9 months

    0%

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • Earn 25,000 BMO Rewards points when you spend $3,000 in net purchases within the first 110 days of account opening*.
  • Get a 0.00% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for nine months (a 3% transfer fee applies)*.
  • The offer applies to applications received between June 2, 2026, and June 2, 2027*.
  • No annual fee.

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