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BMO CashBack Business Mastercard
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BMO CashBack Business Mastercard

BMO

Best for

Cost-conscious small businesses that want simple cash back on gas, office supplies, and telecom with no fee.

Apply on BMO
Annual fee
None
FX fee
2.5%
Purchase APR
20.99%
Income req.
Recommended credit score
640+
Approval difficulty
Moderate approval

VaultNerd estimate based on the card's tier and income requirements — not an official issuer cutoff. Approval also depends on income, debt, and credit history.

Our verdict

A dependable no-fee business card for everyday expenses; businesses with bigger budgets will get more value from the Ascend World Elite Business card.

Reward rates

Gas stations
1.75% at Shell locations in Canada
1.5%
Cell phone & internet bill payments
1.5%
All other purchases
Office supply store purchases earn 1.5%
0.75%

Welcome bonus

~$150 value

10% cash back on gas, office supplies, and cell phone/internet bill payments in the first 3 billing cycles (up to $150)

Requirement: Minimum $1,500 in eligible purchases

Pros

  • Solid no-fee earn on common business expenses
  • Useful intro balance transfer offer for cash flow

Cons

  • 0.75% base rate trails premium business cards
  • Very limited insurance package

Perks

  • No annual fee for business cash back
  • 0% introductory balance transfer rate for 9 months (3% fee)
  • 1.75% cash back at Shell stations in Canada
  • Free additional employee cards
  • Redeem cash back flexibly toward your statement or accounts

Insurance

  • Extended warranty insurance
  • Purchase protection
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BMO CashBack Business Mastercard Review — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/credit-cards/bmo-cashback-business, updated June 2026.

Sources
  • BMO cardholder agreement and rates & fees disclosure
  • VaultNerd cards database