Pros & Cons
Pros
- +First Year Annual Fee Rebate ($70 annual fee rebated)
- +Welcome Bonus: 40,000 points
- +Purchase protection included
Cons
- –Foreign Transaction Fee (2.5%)
Our Review
The National Bank Platinum Mastercard® lets you earn up to 40,000 reward points, plus a refund of the $70 annual fee for the first year for the primary cardholder:
- 10,000 points when you sign up for credit card payment insurance and keep it for at least the first 3 months
- 15,000 points after $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months
- 15,000 points after $10,000 in purchases within the first 12 months
You have until November 4, 2026 to apply.
After that, you earn:
- 2 points per dollar on grocery and restaurant purchases
- 1.5 points per dollar on gas, EV charging, recurring bills and travel booked through the À la carte agency
Since it is a Mastercard, you can use it at Costco. Unlike the other two National Bank travel rewards cards, it does not require a minimum income.
The card includes mobile device insurance, an extended warranty on your purchases, and comprehensive travel insurance for trips of 10 days or less, with emergency medical coverage plus trip cancellation and interruption.
The annual fee is $70, plus $35 per additional card. The annual interest rate is 20.99% on purchases and 22.49% on cash advances.
Awards won by the National Bank Platinum Mastercard®
Rewards
All Spending
0.67x
NBC Rewards pts per dollar
Groceries
2x
NBC Rewards pts per dollar
Restaurants
2x
NBC Rewards pts per dollar
Recurring
1.5x
NBC Rewards pts per dollar
Gas
1.5x
NBC Rewards pts per dollar
Travel
1.5x
NBC Rewards pts per dollar
Credit Card Rewards Calculator
See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.
Points Earned
36,411
NBC Rewards/yr
Estimated Value
$328
After Fees
+$328
1st Year Value
$688
incl. welcome bonus
Annual rewards breakdown
- Earn 10,000 NBC Rewards
- Earn 15,000 NBC Rewards after $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months
- Earn 15,000 NBC Rewards after $10,000 in purchases within the first 12 months
First-year advantages
- $70
Travel Insurance
Travel medical (under 55)
Up to $5,000,000 / 10 days
Travel medical (55-64)
Up to $5,000,000 / 10 days
Travel medical (65+)
Up to $5,000,000 / 10 days
Trip Cancellation
Up to $1,000
Trip Interruption
Up to $1,500
Delayed Baggage
Up to $500
Lost Baggage
Up to $1,000
Flight Delay
Up to $500
Purchase Protection
Purchase Protection
Included
Extended Warranty
+2 year(s)
Mobile Device
Up to $1,000 / 2 year(s)
Auto Rental (primary)
Up to $65,000 / 48 days
Fees and interest rates
- Annual Fee$70
First Year Annual Fee Rebate
- Additional card fee$35
First Year Annual Fee Rebate
- Foreign currency conversion fee2.5%
- Purchase Rate20.99%
- Balance transfer rate22.49%
- Cash advance rate22.49%
Terms & Conditions
Card Features
Earn up to 40,000 reward points upon enrollment, and the annual fee will be refunded for the first year for the primary cardholder of a National Bank® Platinum Mastercard®.
- 10,000 reward points when you sign up for credit card payment insurance* for at least the first 3 months
- 15,000 reward points when you make $2,500 in purchases within the first 3 months**
- 15,000 reward points when you make $10,000 in purchases within the first 12 months**
- The $70 annual fee will be refunded for the first year for the primary cardholder
Card benefits
- Mobile device insurance
- Coverage for accidental damage, loss, or theft of mobile devices
- Extended warranty coverage on purchases
- Extended manufacturer’s warranty on purchases
- Comprehensive travel insurance for trips of 10 days or less
- Emergency medical and hospital insurance outside your province of residence
- Trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance
- Lost or stolen baggage insurance
- Car rental insurance
- Medical, general, and legal assistance
- Enhanced security with Mastercard® ID Check™
- Discounts on monthly fees for The Total and The Connected banking packages
- Redeem points through the travel agency of your choice
- Up to 2 points per dollar spent*
Legal
PLATINUM CARD PROMOTIONAL OFFER Q3-Q4 2026-AGGREGATOR
Length of the welcome promotion
From June 30, 2026 to November 4, 2026.
Eligibility conditions
- Sign up for a National Bank® Platinum Mastercard® credit card as a primary cardholder during the promotion period.
- Have not held any National Bank personal Mastercard credit card as a primary cardholder during the past 12 months.
- Keep the credit card account open and in good standing, in compliance with the Credit Card Agreement, until the annual fee refund and reward points are credited. For example, all minimum payments must be made on time.
- Not be employed by National Bank of Canada or an entity in its group.
Description of the promotion
Up to 40,000 reward points upon enrollment, and a refund of the annual fee for the first year for the primary cardholder of a National Bank® Platinum Mastercard®.
Annual fees
The $70 annual fee for the primary cardholder will be refunded for the first year.
We will charge the annual fee to your new card account and then refund it. You will receive this refund within five months of opening your account, provided that your account remains open and in good standing. The refund will appear on your statement as a credit.
Annual fees related to authorized users’ cards are not eligible for this promotion.
Reward points
| Points offered | Conditions | When points are awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | Enrollment in credit card payment insurance* for at least the first three months | Within two months following the minimum enrollment period |
| 15,000 | $2,500 in purchases within the first three months** | By the end of the 6th month following enrollment** |
| 15,000 | $10,000 in purchases within the first 12 months** | By the end of the 15th month following enrollment** |
* To apply for payment insurance, you must complete the sections related to the Credit Card Payment Protection Plan (CCPPP) included in the credit card application form.
** The purchase calculation period starts on the date you sign up for the card. For example, if you sign up on July 15, 2026, you have until October 15, 2026 to make the required $2,500 in purchases, and the 15000 points will be credited to your account by the end of January 2027.
How total purchases are calculated
The calculation is based on the total amount of purchases made using all cards linked to the account. Transactions not included in the calculation are set out in article 1.5 of the À la carte Rewards Plan™.
Other conditions
- This promotion may only be used once per person.
- Issuance of the card is subject to National Bank of Canada’s credit approval. Other conditions apply to the issuance of the card.
- Unless otherwise indicated, this promotion cannot be combined with any other National Bank credit card promotion and is not retroactive.
- This promotion may be modified or withdrawn without notice.
®Mastercard and Platinum Mastercard are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Authorized user: National Bank.
®À LA CARTE EXTRAS, À LA CARTE REWARDS PLAN, NATIONAL BANK and the NATIONAL BANK logo are registered trademarks of National Bank of Canada.
®THE TOTAL, THE CONNECTED, AND NATIONAL BANK are registered trademarks of National Bank of Canada.
*Platinum Mastercard®
National Bank of Canada® Platinum Mastercard® credit card was named the best credit card for young professionals by Milesopedia in 2025 and 2026. Each year, Milesopedia examines the credit card offers of the largest financial institutions and establishes its ranking according to more than 150 criteria such as fees, welcome offers, minimum income required, number of points per category, account credits, insurance, airport lounge access, etc.
1. Certain restrictions apply. For more information, consult the Rewards plan section or the Plan rules regarding how to earn points.
Credit terms
Grace period: No interest will be charged on purchases made during the month, provided the client pays the balance in full within twenty-one (21) days of the statement date. This grace period does not apply to cash advances or balance transfers.
Minimum payment: If your account balance is lower than $10, you must pay the entire balance.
If you reside in the province of Quebec, your minimum payment is the greater of 5% of your account balance, plus any overdue amounts, or $10.
If you live outside Quebec, your minimum payment is 2.5% of your credit card balance, plus any past-due amount or $10, whichever is greater.
Account statement: A statement is sent monthly.
Example of credit charges over a 30-day period
| Annual interest rate | Average balance | |
| $500 | $3,000 | |
| 22.49% (regular card) | $9.24 | $55.45 |
| 20.99% (regular card) | $8.63 | $51.76 |
| 13.2% (Syncro card) | $5.53 | $33.16 |
| 9.2% (Syncro card) | $3.78 | $22.68 |
Balance transfer and cash advance are subject to credit approval by National Bank. Each balance transfer must be at least $250.
4. This coverage applies to purchases and rentals charged in part to the card, except out-of-province medical/hospital insurance for which the travel arrangements need not be charged to the card, and lost or delayed luggage insurance where all transportation costs must be charged to the card. This coverage applies to the primary cardholder, their spouse and/or dependent children when they (spouse and/or dependent children) travel with the primary cardholder. Extended warranty coverage applies to most new items purchased with the card, in Canada or abroad, as long as the manufacturer’s warranty is valid in Canada. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. For more information and for details of your insurance coverage, please consult the insurance certificate associated with your card.
5. Certain conditions apply. Visit mastercard.ca for more information. Refer to the credit card terms and conditions.
6. Subject to credit approval by National Bank.
7. The amount of points earned on grocery and restaurant purchases depends on the total gross monthly amount charged to the credit card account, regardless of the purchase category. You will earn 2 points for every dollar in eligible grocery and restaurant purchases until a total of $1,000 in gross monthly purchases is charged to the account. After that, you will earn 1.5 points per dollar in eligible grocery and restaurant purchases. The total gross monthly amount is calculated based on your monthly billing period. Grocery purchases include any purchase made at a store that primarily sells food, i.e., grocery store, delicatessen, supermarket, greengrocer or specialty food store. Ready-to-eat meal services and meal delivery services are eligible. This definition excludes purchases made at retail stores and big box stores whose core business is the sale of non-food items. Certain merchants may sell products and services that appear identical or similar to those sold by eligible merchants, or may be separate merchants located on the same premises as eligible merchants, but are classified in different categories by Mastercard. For purchases at other merchants, you will only earn regular rewards points. Restaurant purchases include purchases at a restaurant, fast food restaurant, bar, nightclub or pub. For a full list of Mastercard codes associated with eligible merchants, download the terms and conditions of the À la carte Rewards Plan®.
8. To earn 1.5 points per dollar in purchases, you will need to purchase gas or an electrical vehicle charge from a service station or from certain big box stores. Certain merchants may sell products and services that appear identical or similar to those sold by eligible merchants, or may be separate merchants located on the same premises as eligible merchants, but are classified in different categories by Mastercard. For purchases at other merchants, you will only earn regular rewards points. For a full list of Mastercard codes associated with eligible merchants, download the terms and conditions of the À la carte Rewards Plan®.
9. Recurring bill payments are defined as monthly or regular payments automatically charged by a merchant to your National Bank Platinum Mastercard credit card. Not all merchants offer recurring bill payments, and not all recurring payments are considered recurring bill payments. Certain payments therefore may not entitle you to earn more points.
10. To earn 1.5 points per dollar in purchases, you must make your eligible purchases via the À la carte Travel™ Agency section of our À la carte Rewards™ site.
11. The device must have been purchased using your National Bank Platinum Mastercard credit card, or your phone plan must be paid via recurring payments charged to your National Bank Platinum credit card starting September 1, 2022. For complete terms and conditions, please consult the insurance certificate associated with your card.
Conditions apply. All information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Card details, rewards, and offers are subject to change at any time. Always verify the latest terms on the issuer’s website before applying. Sparks and Bloom may receive compensation through affiliate links. This does not affect our editorial choices or card rankings. © 2026 Banque Nationale. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.



