World Elite Mastercard

Get the card that helps you earn more points and exclusive travel benefits

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Your World Elite® Mastercard® at a glance

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Up to 5 rewards points per dollar spent1

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Travel insurance and exclusives4-5-7

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Extended warranty on your purchases7

Annual income required. Subject to National Bank credit approval.

Annual fee 2

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Balance transfers and cash advances 2-3

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Jusqu’à 900 $ en rabais voyage ou jusqu’à 800 $ à investir dans un produit financier annuellement*

Treat yourself with the World Elite Mastercard credit card 

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Earn points and treat yourself 

Pay your card balance or redeem your points for items, gift cards, travel discounts and more in our online boutique.

How do points work?

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Earn points, get rewards 

In addition to offering you travel benefits, the National Bank World Elite ® Mastercard ® credit card helps you earn rewards points that vary according to the categories of common purchases. Here's how your points work. 

Get more points for your daily purchases 


5 points*

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Groceries6

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Restaurants6


2 points

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Gas and electric vehicle charging10

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Recurring bill payments11

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À la carte TravelTM,12


1 point

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Other purchases13


* For the first installment of $2,500 in gross monthly purchases charged to the account, regardless of the purchase category. After that, you will earn 2 points per dollar in eligible grocery and restaurant purchases. 

How to earn points every month 

Here’s a look at what your monthly points accumulation with your World Elite Mastercard credit card could look like. 

Category

Expenses

Points

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$560*

2,800*

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$300

600

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$300

600

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$140

280

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$700

700

Total

$2,000

4,980

 

 

* For the first installment of $2,500 in gross monthly purchases charged to the account, regardless of the purchase category. 

Choose your rewards 

Redeem your points for rewards: items, gift cards, travel discounts and much more! Here are some ideas to help inspire you. 

Rewards

Points needed

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$50 gift card

7,250

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Pay $100 off your card balance

25,000

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Wireless headphones
In our online boutique

Starting from
9,380

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Round-trip flight Montreal-Toronto ($375 value)
$100 off per 10,000 points on À la carte TravelTM

Starting from
37,500

 

Subject to availability. Exchange value may vary by reward type.    

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New features on our online boutique

Visit our online boutique to see our new homepage and the improvements we made to the online shopping experience on À la carte Rewards. While you’re there, treat yourself by redeeming your reward points today.

Visit our online boutique

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Tip to help you earn more points 

Think about adding an additional credit card to your account, for your spouse for example. To learn more about how you can quickly earn rewards points, read more here

 

Your World Elite Mastercard credit card benefits 

Simplify your day-to-day with our range of benefits designed to fit your lifestyle.

Make yourself at home at the National Bank Lounge

  • Out-of-province hospital medical insurance 7
  • Flight cancellation or trip interruption insurance 7
  • Delayed flight and stolen luggage insurance 7
  • Stolen or lost luggage insurance 7
  • Vehicle rental insurance (local or abroad7)
  • Medical, legal or general assistance 7
  • Insurance in case of accidental breaks, loss or theft of mobile devices14
  • Extended manufacturer’s warranty on purchases7
  • Purchase protection 7 insurance (up to 180 days) 
  • Contactless payments with Apple Pay® and Google Pay®

Apply for our award-winning credit card

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Best credit card for overall insurance

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Best travel credit card*

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Best Mastercard credit card*

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Best credit card for travel insurance*

World Elite Mastercard credit card: Earn points when you travel


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  • No minimum income required 
  • Earn points with every purchase 
  • Extended warranty on your purchases and travel insurance

We’re here for you

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Is the World Elite Mastercard credit card right for you? 

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Come see us or give us a call and we'll answer all your questions.

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Little details that matter

Length of the welcome promotion
From November 20, 2023 to January 31, 2024.

Eligibility conditions

  • Sign up for a National Bank® World Elite® Mastercard® credit card during the promotion as a primary cardholder.

  • Not have held one of our Mastercard credit card for individuals from National Bank over the past 24 months.     

  • Keep the credit card account open until rewards points are paid. 

  • Keep the account in good standing by complying with the conditions set out in the credit card agreement until the rewards points are paid. For example, all minimum payments must be made on time.

  • Must not be employed by National Bank or one of its subsidiaries.

Description of the promotion

Reward points

Description of the promotion Reward points
Points offered 
Conditions   Moment où les points sont portés au compte  
15,000 $4,000 in purchases in the first three months
In the two months following the end of the purchase calculation period.**  
1,000 per month for 12 months
$2,500 in purchases per month for the first 12 months  
Within 10 days of the end of the purchase calculation period.** 
3,000  Enrolment in payment insurance* for at least the first three months. 
In the two months following the minimum enrollment period for payment insurance.** 
10,000
$20,000 in purchases in the first 14 months  
In the two months following the end of the purchase calculation period.** 

 


* To apply for payment protection insurance, you must complete the Credit Card Payment Protection Insurance (CCPP) application sections included in the credit card application form.  

** The calculation period starts at the end of a calendar month.

How total purchases are calculated

  • The calculation is for the total amount of purchases made through all cards linked to the account. 

  • The transactions not included in the calculation are set out in article 1.5 of the À la carte Rewards PlanTM.

Other conditions

  • You can only take advantage of the promotion once. 

  • Issuance of the card is subject to credit approval by National Bank of Canada. Other conditions apply to the issue of the card.

  • This promotion may not be combined with any other promotion or offer applicable to National Bank credit cards, nor is it retroactive.

  • This promotion may be modified or withdrawn without notice.

Potential $1,460 in benefits and rewards shown

The potential $1,460 in benefits and rewards is an example of what can be achieved in the first fourteen months as a World Elite Mastercard credit card holder. It is based on an average profile of a new cardholder with the expenses shown in the table.

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You aren't eligible? Discover the World Mastercard Credit Card or the Platinum Mastercard credit card.

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Number of points per $ spent1

Groceries and restaurants6:

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 5 points for every dollar in eligible grocery and restaurant purchases until a total of $2,500 in gross monthly purchases is charged to the account. 
  •  After that, you will earn 2 points per dollar in eligible grocery and restaurant purchases. 

Gas and electric vehicle charging: 2 points per dollar in eligible purchases10

Recurring bill payments: 2 points per dollar in purchases11

À la carte TravelTM: 2 points per dollar in purchases12

Other purchases: 1 point per dollar in purchases13

Travel deals1

With the À la carte RewardsTM, you have the freedom to travel with the agency and airline of your choice. For more information on travel rewards, go to rewards.nbc.ca.

À la carte Travel

Save on vacation packages and airline tickets when you redeem your points through the À la carte TravelTM online agency. Plan your entire trip with hotel and cruise bookings, car rentals and more.
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À la carte Extras

Invest in a financial product, save on your banking packages or pay your mortgage with your rewards points thanks to the À la carte Extras®

Pay with rewards points

Pay your credit card balance with your rewards points directly in your online bank.

For more details, visit our Pay with rewards points page.

Summary and insurance certificate

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Included

Purchase protection in the event of theft or damage7

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Extended warranty7

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Trip cancellation insurance7

Up to $2,500 per person

Trip interruption insurance7

Up to $5,000 per person

Out-of-province-of-residence medical/hospital insurance7

Up to $5,000,000 per person:

  • 54 and under: 60 days
  • 55 to 64: 31 days
  • 65 to 75: 15 days

If your trip exceeds these time frames, you will not be covered.

Departure flight delay insurance7

Up to $500 per person (over 4 hours)

Baggage insurance in case of delay7

Up to $500 per person (over 6 hours)

Baggage insurance in case of theft or loss7

Up to $1,000 per person

Vehicle rental insurance7

Against collision, theft or damage for a period of 48 days or less

Medical, general and legal assistance7

Included

Mobile device insurance

Up to $1,000 in the event of accidental breakage, loss or theft for a maximum of 2 years after the purchase date14

Customer service (24/7)

À la carte Rewards Centre

Travel fee reimbursement

Insurance claim and assistance

Lost or stolen card

Chargeback

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There are two main elements of a joint credit card:

  • The primary cardholder’s name will be the one that appears on the credit card contract. This person can decide to add up to three authorized users to their account, as well as remove them at any time. They must meet all the eligibility criteria to apply for a credit card. 
  • An authorized user has their own card and PIN. However, all transactions made by that person are charged to the primary cardholder’s account. An authorized user could be a spouse, a child aged 16 or older, or a friend. The designated person doesn’t need to meet all of the eligibility criteria to access their card. 

Please remember that the primary cardholder is responsible for paying any outstanding balances and managing the account. This also means that they’re the ones who will receive any cashback generated by the account. If any disagreements or separations occur, the authorized users and primary cardholder must agree on how to proceed. 

The authorized user doesn’t receive a statement and doesn’t have access to transaction details and account information, including the credit card limit. However, both cardholders can enjoy the benefits of their card. They can also change their respective PINs, as well as cancel or replace their cards.

How do I get a joint credit card?

If you’re applying for a new credit card, answer “Yes” to the “Do you need an additional card” question in our application form.

If you’d like an additional card for an existing account, fill out our credit card application or call us at 1-888-622-2783. 

Please note that there’s an annual fee for an additional credit card. 

To learn about how we protect your information, consult our Confidentiality Policies.

®Mastercard et World Elite are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Authorized user: National Bank.

® The À LA CARTE REWARDS logo is a registered trademark of National Bank of Canada. 

® À LA CARTE REWARDS PLAN is a registered trademark of National Bank of Canada 

® Apple Pay is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Apple Inc. is not a sponsor of or participant in National Bank Mobile Banking Solutions.  

® Google Pay is a trademark of Google LLC and this content is not endorsed by or affiliated with Google in any way. 

TM À LA CARTE TRAVEL is a trademark of National Bank of Canada. À la carte Travel is owned by Transat Distribution Canada Inc., holder of permit No. 753141 in Quebec.

TM À LA CARTE REWARDS is a trademark of National Bank of Canada.

† World Elite® Mastercard®

National Bank's World Elite® Mastercard® credit card has won the Milesopedia 2023 awards for best travel credit card, best Mastercard® credit card, and best credit card for travel insurance. 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.

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.

Example of credit charges over a 30-day period

Annual interest rate

Average balance

 

$500

$3,000

22.49%

$9.24

$55.45

20.99%

$8.63

$51.76

12.9%

$5.30

$31.81

8.9%

$3.66

$21.95

*Variable interest rate in effect on September 1, 2021
 

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 World Elite Mastercard cardholders. Visitors must present their physical credit card and boarding pass to access the National Bank Lounge. The National Bank Lounge is only available to clients travelling to international destinations (excluding Canada and U.S. flights). 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 $37 for adults and $26 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. Clients must submit required documents within the given deadline. Certain conditions may apply. Only the primary cardholder (“Cardholder”) of National Bank World Elite Mastercard whose account is in good standing can request a refund of travel expenses. 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 $150.

Eligible expenses include: 

  • airport parking fees
  • baggage fees
  • seat selection fees
  • access to airport lounges worldwide 
  • airline ticket upgrades

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 $150 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 rewards.nbc.ca, click the Refund of travel expenses tab and complete the form, you can also contact us at 1-888-296-8881 (toll-free).  

6. 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 5 points for every dollar in eligible grocery and restaurant purchases until a total of $2,500 in gross monthly purchases is charged to the account. After that, you will earn 2 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®.

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, 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.

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.

10. To earn 2 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®.

11. Recurring bill payments are defined as monthly or regular payments automatically charged by a merchant to your National Bank World Elite 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.

12. To earn 2 points per dollar in purchases, you must make your eligible purchases via the À la carte TravelTM Agency section of our À la carte RewardsTM site.

13. For example, if each month you charge $400 in groceries, $200 in gas, $100 in recurring bill payments and $150 in other purchases to your card, your $850 in purchases will earn you 2,750 points, as follows: 2,000 points for grocery purchases (since the total gross monthly amount is $850, i.e., under $2,500), 400 points for gas purchases, 200 points for recurring bill payments and 150 points for other purchases.

14. Up to $1,000 in the event of breakage, loss or theft for a maximum of 2 years after the purchase date. The device must have been purchased using your National Bank World Elite Mastercard credit card, or your phone plan must be paid via recurring payments charged to your National Bank World Elite credit card starting September 1, 2022. For complete terms and conditions, please consult the insurance certificate associated with your card.