World Elite Mastercard

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*The potential benefit amount of $1,250 is an example of what a World Elite cardholder could obtain the first year, after signing up. This example is based on a cardholder who charges $30,000 to their card every year, enjoy the $300 cashback promotion with his $4,000 net purchases the first 3 months and save the annual fees for the first year (value of $150) gets $250 in travel fee refunds and visits the National Bank Lounge twice with a guest. The amount was calculated as follows: $30,000 in expenses per year equalling 45,000 reward points, which is equivalent to more than $350 in electronic gift cards ($100 for every 12,500 points) or travel discounts ($100 for every 12,000 points), $250 refund on travel fees and two visits to the Lounge with a guest ($48.29 plus taxes per person). Certain eligibility conditions apply. The potential benefit amount varies depending on the annual expenses charged to the account and the number of visits to the National Bank Lounge. 

Offer conditions

Offer valid from October 26, 2020 to January 31, 2021 for Platinum, World^® and, World Elite^® credit cards. Credit card is issued subject to credit approval by National Bank. Certain conditions apply.  

World and World Elite:

The annual fees for the card will be refunded for the first year. They will appear as a charge and credit on the first or second statement after your account is opened.

Platinum, World and World Elite:

You will receive a $300 cashback if $4,000 in net purchases is charged to the eligible credit card account within the first three months following enrolment. The cashback will be credited to your account on the fourth or fifth statement after your account is opened.

To take advantage of this offer, you must sign up for an eligible National Bank Mastercard credit card before January 31, 2021 and activate it no later than February 15, 2021.

The offer begins and the net purchases charged to your card are calculated starting the month following the account opening (for example, if the account is opened on November 15, purchases will be calculated starting December 1 and the cashback will be awarded by March 15, 2021). Net purchases between the first and the last calendar day of the month are calculated.  

Net purchases refer to the amount in purchases charged to the account less returns and refunds. Annual fees, balance transfers, cash advances, cash transactions, interest charges and any other fees and adjustments are not included in the calculation. The net purchases charged to your card are calculated starting the first day of the month following the account opening.   

The account must be in good standing for the cashback to be awarded.

Employees of National Bank and its subsidiaries and entities are not eligible for the offer. National Bank reserves the right to end this promotion at any time without notice.  

This promotion is intended for individuals who do not have a National Bank Mastercard credit card and have not held a National Bank credit card within the last 24 months.   

The offer is not applicable when opening an additional card. This offer cannot be combined with any other National Bank promotion. 

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1. Certain restrictions apply. You must, therefore, first pay for your trip in full with an eligible credit card to redeem your points. Your travel credit will take effect approximately 72 hours after the exchange. For more information, consult the applicable rules for earning points in the À la carte Rewards Plan section. 

2. 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 will correspond to 5% of the credit card account balance plus any overdue payment or $10, whichever amount is higher. If you reside outside of Quebec, your minimum payment represents 2.5% of the credit card account balance plus any overdue payment or $10, whichever amount is higher. Account statement: A statement is sent monthly.

Examples of credit charges

Example of credit charges over a 30-day period

*Variable interest rate in effect on July 1, 2019

3. Balance transfer and cash advance are subject to credit approval by National Bank. Each balance transfer must be at least $250.

4. Exclusively available to holders of the World Elite Mastercard. Visitors must present their credit card and boarding pass to access to the National Bank Lounge. Further to a decision by Aéroports de Montréal, the National Bank Lounge will only be available to clients flying to destinations outside the U.S. and Canada, effective April 3, 2019. Guests cannot spend more than three (3) hours in the Lounge. For National Bank clients who do not have free Lounge access and for additional guests, admission is around $40 for adults and $25 for children, plus tax. Admission is free for children under three years old. The entry price may change at any time without notice and at the discretion of the Lounge operator.

5. On condition that required supporting documents are provided in the manner and time frame prescribed. Some restrictions may apply.

6. Only the primary cardholder (Cardholder) of National Bank World Elite Mastercard whose account is in good standing can request a travel reimbursement. An account in good standing refers to an account linked to a Credit Card which complies with the Agreement governing the use of the Credit Card and which is not subject to any restrictions. For example, the annual fees related to the Credit Card must have been paid in full. The maximum amount that can be submitted for reimbursement between January 1 and December 31 of each year is $250. Eligible expenses include: airport parking fees (maximum $100), baggage fees (maximum $100) and seat selection fees (maximum $50). The claim must be submitted within 60 days of the purchase date and accompanied by proof of purchase. The travel fees must be charged to the National Bank World Elite Mastercard credit card. The maximum reimbursement amount is $250 per account. The refund will be issued within 7 business days following the request approval date and after receiving all required information. An amount not claimed in a year cannot be carried over to the following year. For more information or to obtain the refund form, sign in to recompensesbnc.ca, click the Smart Traveller Fees tab and complete the form, you can also call 1‑888‑296‑8881 (toll-free) in Canada and the United States, or +1‑416‑734‑3922 (collect) from anywhere in the world.

7. 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, his/her 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.

8. Subject to credit approval by National Bank.

9. Certain conditions apply. Visit mastercard.ca for more information. Refer to the credit card terms and conditions.