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BMO Premium Rewards Credit Card

Take your credit card rewards experience to the next level.

Welcome offer:

Get 35,000 bonus points when you spend $5,000 within 2 months of opening your account. footnote 1

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Get money back for every purchase

Shop smarter and earn points with every transaction.

  • 4 points

    For every dollar spent on eligible gas, EV charging, grocery purchases and dining footnote 1footnote dagger

  • 2 points

    For every dollar spent on eligible hotels and airfare footnote 1footnote dagger

  • Unlimited 1 point

    For every dollar spent on everything else footnote 1

  • 10% anniversary bonus points

    every year footnote 2

footnote dagger details Up to $2,000 in combined spend each calendar quarter

Enjoy built-in card benefits

Your card offers a wide range of benefits, from zero foreign transaction fees to cellphone protection.

  • No foreign transaction feesfootnote star

    Take your card wherever you go and enjoy zero foreign transaction feesfootnote star on all purchases.

  • Access Mastercard® Priceless Experiences

    Ever dreamed of exploring the ancient arches of the Colosseum or dining along Singapore’s stunning coastline? Now you can, with exclusive access to unforgettable experiences with Mastercard Priceless.

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  • Cell phone protection

    Receive up to $600 in coverage when using your BMO Premium Rewards Credit Card to pay your monthly cell phone bill. footnote 3

Your rates at a glance

  • Annual Feefootnote star

  • Variable purchase APRfootnote star

    18.74% to 27.74%footnote star,

    based on your creditworthiness

  • Variable Balance transfer APRfootnote star

    18.74% to 27.74%footnote star,

    based on your creditworthiness

Make the most of your rewards

You’ve got the power and flexibility to redeem your points for what matters most to you.

  • Redeem rewards for cash back

    Redeem your points for a statement credit to be applied to your account balance. footnote 1

  • Merchandise

    Our online catalog has a wide range of electronics, kitchenware, sporting goods, health & beauty supplies and more. footnote 1

  • Travel and vacation packages

    Redeem your points for flights, hotels, cruises, vacation packages and car rentals. footnote 1

  • Gift cards

    Redeem points a wide range of gift cards such as prepaid, restaurants, spas, sporting events, shopping and more. footnote 1

  • Get there 25% faster

    Redeem your rewards points for 25% more footnote 1 value when you use them to book travel in the BMO Flex Rewards portal. From tropical escapes to city getaways, earn your next vacation faster when you use your BMO Premium Rewards Credit Card.

Maximize your point potential

Earn BMO Flex Rewards points every time you spend and rack up the rewards.

BMO Premium Rewards Credit Card

Points earned in year 1:

Includes 35,000 welcome bonusfootnote 1 and first-year anniversary bonusfootnote 2

Estimate your monthly spending

Gas, charging, grocery purchases and dining (earn 4 points for every $1 spentfootnote 1 footnote dagger):

 

Minimum $0Maximum $5,000
Between $0 and $5,000

Hotel and airfare (earn 2 points for every $1 spentfootnote 1footnote dagger):

Minimum $0Maximum $5,000
Between $0 and $5,000

All other eligible purchases (earn 1 point for every $1 spentfootnote 1):

Minimum $0Maximum $10,000
Between $0 and $10,000

footnote dagger details Up to 2,000 in combined spend each calendar quarter.

BMO PaySmartTrademark​ Installment Plans

Discover a new way to pay smarter. Break eligible purchases into more manageable payments with a fixed monthly fee. footnote 5

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Additional features

  •  Mastercard ID Theft Protection™ Identity Monitoringfootnote 7
  •  Mastercard ID Theft Protection™ Resolution Monitoringfootnote 7
  •  Mastercard Zero Liabilityfootnote 6
  •  Cellular Wireless Telephone Protection footnote 3​ means that you’re automatically eligible for coverage up to $600 at no additional cost.
  •  Extended Warranty footnote 8 will double the original manufacturer’s (or U.S. store brand) warranty for up to an additional 24 months of coverage on most new items. 

Manage your credit card

Check your balance, pay your bills and track your spending all in one place and make the most of your credit card by taking advantage of special features and money management tools.

Get a consolidated view of your BMO and non-BMO financial information with a personalized command center.

Track spending, receive real-time updates, and manage your card with custom alerts and notifications — all in one place.

Premium Rewards Credit Card Frequently Asked Questions

  • Once you've received your card, just give us a call to activate it. 

    If you have a BMO Platinum Credit Card, a BMO Platinum Rewards Credit Card, BMO Boost Secured Credit Card or a BMO Cash Back Credit Card, call 1-855-825-9237

    If you have a BMO Premium Rewards Credit Card or a BMO Escape Credit Card call 1-855-825-9238.

  • It’s easy! For every eligible dollar you charge to your BMO Premium Rewards Credit Card, you automatically earn points. Charges that are eligible for points include, but are not limited to, airline, restaurant, hotel, car rental, service station, mail and online orders and retail purchases. Payments and cash advances are ineligible for points accrual. Learn more about how the BMO Flex Rewards Program works.

  • No, your BMO Flex Rewards points will not expire as long as your account is open and in Good Standing. Good Standing means that your account is not canceled, past due or otherwise in default under the terms of an Agreement you have with us. Find out more about the BMO Flex Rewards Program Rules

  • Great question. You can transfer balances from other credit card accounts to your new BMO credit card account. Please note that you can’t transfer balances from other accounts you have with us. Balance Transfers accrue interest from the date of transaction without a grace period.

  • Can’t find your card? No worries, we’ve got you covered.  

    If you’ve misplaced your card or suspect that it’s been stolen, just let us know. Visit the Lost and Stolen Credit Card Page to learn more. 

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Footnote 1 details Participation in BMO Flex Rewards is subject to terms and conditions found in BMO Flex Rewards Program Rules, available at: bmo.com/bmoflexrewardsconsumer. The Account must be current and in good standing to accrue and redeem points or cash back, as applicable. While points and cash back don’t expire, if the Account is closed for any reason, the Account will no longer be able to accrue points or cash back. All accrued points or cash back not redeemed will be available for redemption for 90 days as long as the Account is closed in good standing. All cash back is redeemable in the form of a statement credit. The introductory rewards bonus is based on total net qualified purchases made in the first two months of account opening and rewards will be awarded to qualifying Accounts 3 - 4 weeks after the conclusion of the two-month period.

Footnote 2 details Anniversary Bonus is based on net purchases made in the year prior to Anniversary Date. Please see the Program Rules for more information about the Anniversary Bonus.

Footnote 3 details Coverage provided under a group insurance policy issued by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG company. Policy provides secondary coverage only. Coverage for a stolen or damaged eligible cellular wireless telephone is subject to terms, conditions, exclusions, and limits of liability of this benefit. The maximum liability is $600 per claim for BMO Premium Rewards Credit Card, and $1000 per covered card per 12-month period. Each claim is subject to a $50 deductible. Coverage is limited to two (2) claims per covered card per 12-month period. The monthly bill associated with the phone must be paid with the eligible card for coverage to be effective. Refer to the Mastercard Guide to Benefits for more information.

Footnote 4 details You can request to transfer balances from credit card accounts that you have with other credit card issuers. By submitting your Balance Transfer request you agree that the terms and conditions of your footnote 3 details You can request to transfer balances from credit card accounts that you have with other credit card issuers. By submitting your Balance Transfer request you agree that the terms and conditions of your Cardholder Agreement apply to all balances transferred. Please refer to the Summary of Credit Terms for important information about rates and fees.

Footnote 5 details BMO PaySmart installment plans allow cardholders to repay specific eligible purchases in equal monthly payments over a defined repayment schedule. When you create a PaySmart Plan, it will be subject to a fixed monthly fee of up to 1%. The exact fee will be based on the purchase amount and the duration of the plan, which will be disclosed when the plan is created. The monthly plan fee will remain the same until the PaySmart Plan is paid in full. Review the Terms and Conditions.

Footnote 6 details Pay only for purchases that you have authorized on your Mastercard card. Unauthorized purchases are not your responsibility. Conditions and exceptions apply. Learn more at http://www.mastercard.us/zero-liability.html.

Footnote 7 details Certain terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Call 1-800-Mastercard for assistance. Additional details are provided in the BMO Mastercard Guide to Benefits for more information.

Footnote 8 details Certain terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Extended Warranty, Master RoadAssist®and MasterRental®are underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG company. For complete coverage terms and conditions call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for assistance. Refer to the Mastercard Guide to Benefits for more information.

Footnote 9 details CreditView and its features, Score Simulator and Credit Education, are provided by TransUnion® for educational purposes only. You should consult with your own financial team for more information about credit score.

Footnote star details Access Summary of Credit Terms for rate and fee information.

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