Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Annual fee rebated in the first year ($150)
  • Welcome Bonus: Up to 35,000 points
  • Up to 5x at restaurants and on groceries

Cons

  • High annual fee ($150/yr after the first year)
  • Foreign Transaction Fee (2.5%)

Our Review

With Milesopedia, take advantage of an exclusive offer on the National Bank World Elite Mastercard from November 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027: up to 35,000 reward points and a refund of the first-year annual fee for the primary cardholder.

  • 10,000 points when you sign up for credit card payment insurance and keep it for at least the first 90 days
  • 5,000 points after $5,000 in net purchases in the first 90 days
  • 10,000 points after $20,000 in net purchases in the first 12 months
  • 10,000 bonus points when you open a first National Bank current account within 14 days of your card application (conditions apply)
  • The $150 annual fee is charged to your new card account, then refunded as a credit on your statement within five months of opening the account, provided it remains open and in good standing

As a bonus, when you sign up for the card you get a chance to win one of five $10,000 À la carte Travel gift certificates (National Bank contest, November 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027).*

The National Bank World Elite Mastercard is the best Mastercard credit card offered by NBC.

With this card, you earn up to 5 points per dollar on your purchases:

  • 5 points per dollar for groceries and restaurants
  • 2 points per dollar on gas and electric recharge purchases
  • 2 points per dollar on recurring bills
  • 2 points per dollar on À la carte Travel
  • 1 point per dollar for all other purchases

And since it’s a Mastercard, you can use it at Costco.

With this card, you have access to a $150 annual travel credit that you can use in any of these categories:

  • Airport parking
  • Baggage fees
  • Seat selection
  • Access to airport lounges
  • Airline ticket upgrades

What’s more, you can enjoy access to DragonPass airport lounges and unlimited access to the National Bank Lounge at Montreal-Trudeau.

Finally, Milesopedia has named the National Bank World Elite Mastercard as the Best Travel Credit Card in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Awards won by the National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®

  • 2026 Awards Best Credit Card for Travel
  • 2026 Awards Best Mastercard Credit Card

Rewards

All Spending

1x

NBC Rewards pts per dollar

Restaurants

5x

NBC Rewards pts per dollar

Groceries

5x

NBC Rewards pts per dollar

Gas

2x

NBC Rewards pts per dollar

Recurring

2x

NBC Rewards pts per dollar

Credit Card Rewards Calculator

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

¢/ point
0.45¢2.7¢
Groceries5x
$700/month
Gas2x
$200/month
Transit1x
$100/month
Restaurants5x
$300/month
Pharmacy1x
$50/month
Travel1x
$150/month
Bills & recurring payments2x
$250/month
Telecom1x
$150/month
Entertainment & streaming1x
$100/month
Office supplies1x
$0/month
Search-engine & social-media advertising1x
$0/month
All other spending1x
$500/month

Points Earned

83,400

NBC Rewards/yr

Estimated Value

$751

After Fees

+$751

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.

$1,216

incl. welcome bonus

Annual rewards breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 5x42,000 pts
Gas$2,400/yr × 2x4,800 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 5x18,000 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1x600 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 2x6,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 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 year2.78x
Average earn rate on spend 1st year with welcome bonus3.95x
Total points earned on spend83,400 pts
Welcome bonus pointsUp to 35,000 pts

The calculation uses the maximum advertised welcome offer. Your actual offer may be lower or unavailable.

Total points earned118,400 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year≈ $1,066

Annual benefits

  • $150
Total benefits$150

First-year advantages

  • $150
Total first-year advantages$150

Perks & Benefits

Airport lounge access

DragonPassMembership only
National Bank Lounge (Montréal-Trudeau)Unlimited

Luggage credit

Included

Accepted at Costco

Included

Annual travel credit

$150

Travel Insurance

Travel medical (under 55)

Up to $5,000,000 / 60 days

Travel medical (55-64)

Up to $5,000,000 / 31 days

Travel Medical (65–75)

Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days

Trip Cancellation

Up to $2,500

Trip Interruption

Up to $5,000

Delayed Baggage

Up to $500

Lost Baggage

Up to $1,000

Flight Delay

Up to $500

Travel Accident

Included

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Included

Extended Warranty

+2 year(s)

Mobile Device

Up to $1,000 / 2 year(s)

Auto Rental

Up to $65,000 / 48 days

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee

    Annual fee rebated in the first year

    $150
  • Additional card fee
    $50
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    2.5%
  • Purchase Rate
    20.99%
  • Balance transfer rate
    22.49%
  • Cash advance rate
    22.49%

Eligibility

Personal Income

$80,000

Household Income

$150,000

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

By clicking on the Subscribe button, you will be redirected directly to the National Bank credit card application form. Make sure you have the following information on hand: contact details, employment status, income and valid ID.

Milesopedia Exclusive Offer – World Elite Card

From November 5, 2026 to March 31, 2027, earn up to 35,000 reward points upon enrolment and get your annual fee refunded for the first year for the primary cardholder:

  • 10,000 points when you sign up for credit card payment insurance for at least the first 90 days
  • 5,000 points after $5,000 in net purchases in the first 90 days
  • 10,000 points after $20,000 in net purchases in the first 12 months
  • 10,000 bonus points if you combine your credit card with the opening of a first National Bank current account within a maximum of 14 days following the signing of the credit card application form. Conditions apply.
  • Annual fee refunded for the first year for the primary cardholder

Contest: become a World Elite® Mastercard® cardholder for a chance to win one of five $10,000 À la carte Travel gift certificates.*

Promotion terms and contest rules: see the legal notes.

Card benefits

  • Annual travel credit ($150)
  • Access to the National Bank Lounge
  • Access to more than 1,300 airport lounges worldwide
  • Comprehensive travel insurance for trips of up to 60 days
  • Emergency medical and hospital insurance outside your province of residence
  • Trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance
  • Lost or stolen baggage insurance
  • Car rental insurance
  • Coverage for accidental damage, loss, or theft of mobile devices
  • Extended warranty coverage on purchases
  • Extended manufacturer’s warranty on purchases
  • 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 5 points per dollar spent*

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