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BMO Bank of Montreal credit cards

Mastercard-focused lineup with BMO Rewards and cash-back cards. Launched the first Porter Airlines co-brand cards in March 2025.

TypeNational bank
CountryCanada
Cards we review2

Notable BMO Bank of Montreal cards

  • BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard
  • BMO VIPorter Mastercard
  • BMO eclipse Visa Infinite
  • BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard
  • BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard

BMO Bank of Montreal cards compared

CardAnnual feeRewardsIntro APRForeign feeCredit neededRating
BMO VIPorter World Elite MastercardPorter Airlines flyers in Eastern Canada
C$199/yr 3x Porter (up to $20,000/yr); 2x travel, groceries, dining, hotels (ca… None See issuer See issuer
BMO VIPorter MastercardOccasional Porter flyers
C$89/yr 2x Porter (up to $10,000/yr); 1x gas, transit, dining, groceries, hote… None See issuer No income requirement (reporte…

Approval rules and tips

BMO Bank of Montreal does not publish a formal limit on how often you can apply. Approval is based on your credit score, income, existing debt and recent applications — check any pre-qualification tool first, because it uses a soft inquiry.

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BMO Bank of Montreal FAQs

What credit cards does BMO Bank of Montreal offer?

BMO Bank of Montreal's notable cards include BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard, BMO VIPorter Mastercard, BMO eclipse Visa Infinite, BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard, BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard. See the cards we review below for fees, rewards and APRs.

Does BMO Bank of Montreal have special approval rules?

BMO Bank of Montreal does not publish a formal application-frequency rule. Approval depends on your credit score, income, existing debt and recent applications.

How do I apply for a BMO Bank of Montreal credit card?

Apply on www.bmo.com. Check any pre-qualification tool first — it uses a soft inquiry that does not affect your credit score.

How do I activate a new BMO Bank of Montreal card?

See our step-by-step guide to activating a BMO credit card (Canada) — online, in the app or by phone.

Official BMO Bank of Montreal site