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National Bank World Elite Mastercard
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National Bank World Elite Mastercard

National Bank

Best for

Travellers (especially in Quebec or YUL-based) who want elite travel insurance and strong grocery/dining earn rates.

Apply on National Bank
Annual fee
$150
FX fee
2.5%
Purchase APR
20.99%
Income req.
$80,000 personal / $150,000 household
Recommended credit score
725+
Approval difficulty
Hard 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 premium card in a class of its own for travel insurance, with rare coverage of award tickets and a generous 60-day medical window. The 5x grocery/dining rate and annual travel credits make the $150 fee easy to justify for frequent travellers.

Reward rates

Groceries
5 points per $1 on groceries and restaurants, up to $2,500 in combined monthly purchases (then 2 points)
5x
Restaurants
Shares the $2,500 combined monthly cap with groceries
5x
Gas & EV charging
2x
Recurring bills
2x
Travel
2x
Everything else
1x

VaultNerd values these points at ~1¢ each.

Welcome bonus

~$500 value

Up to 50,000 A la carte points (worth up to $500); offer ends June 29, 2026

Requirement: 10,000 points after $5,000 in net purchases in 3 months; 20,000 points after $20,000 in purchases in 12 months; 10,000 points for enrolling in payment insurance for 3+ months; 10,000 points for opening a first NBC chequing account within 7 days of applying

Pros

  • Best-in-class travel insurance, including 60-day medical and award-ticket coverage
  • Strong 5x earn rate on groceries and dining
  • Annual travel credits and YUL lounge access help offset the fee

Cons

  • Monthly $2,500 cap limits 5x earnings for big spenders
  • A la carte points are fixed-value with no airline transfer partners
  • Best bonus components require insurance enrolment and a bank account

Perks

  • Up to $150/year refunded on travel expenses (seat selection, baggage fees, airport parking)
  • Unlimited access to the National Bank Lounge at Montreal-Trudeau airport (cardholder + 1 guest)
  • Trip cancellation/interruption insurance covers award tickets from any loyalty program - unique in Canada
  • Free additional cards
  • Rental car coverage for up to 48 days

Insurance

  • Travel emergency medical $5,000,000 (60 days; 15 days if 65+)
  • Trip cancellation $2,500 (covers reward bookings from any loyalty program)
  • Trip interruption $5,000/person
  • Trip delay $500 (4-hour minimum)
  • Baggage delay $500 (6 hours) and baggage loss $1,000/person
  • Rental car CDW/LDW up to 48 days (MSRP up to $65,000)
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Researching and writing about Canadian credit cards and rewards since 2026.

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“National Bank World Elite Mastercard Review — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/credit-cards/national-bank-world-elite-mastercard, updated June 2026.

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