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Canada · October 2026

Best Scene+ credit cards in Canada

Cards that earn Scene+, ranked by estimated net annual value (points valued at 1¢ CAD each). All amounts are in Canadian dollars.

12 scene+ cards ranked

  1. Earn 6 Scene+ points per $1 at Sobeys-type grocers, 5 on dining, food delivery, other groceries and entertainment, 3 on gas, transit and streaming, 1 on everything else; no foreign transaction fees.

    Earn: base 1 pts · groceries 6 pts · gas 3 pts · dining 5 pts · travel 1 pts

    Annual fee
    $120 (Waived with Ultimate Package chequing (first year with Preferred); supplementary cards $29)
    Est. net value / yr
    $792
    Welcome offer
    Up to 50,000 bonus Scene+ points: 30,000 at $2,000 in 3 months plus 20,000 at $7,500 in first year. Open account Jul 2 to Nov 1, 2026
    Purchase rate
    21.99%
    Foreign transaction fee
    None
  2. #2

    Scotiabank American Express Card Scotiabank

    Net $528/yr

    Earn 3 Scene+ points per $1 at Sobeys-type grocers, 2 on dining, other groceries, entertainment, gas, transit and streaming, and 1 on everything else.

    Earn: base 1 pts · groceries 3 pts · gas 2 pts · dining 2 pts · travel 1 pts

    Annual fee
    $0 (Supplementary cards $0)
    Est. net value / yr
    $528
    Welcome offer
    Up to 10,000 bonus Scene+ points: 2,500 at $250 and 7,500 more at $1,000 spend in first 3 months. Open account May 1 to Nov 1, 2026
    Purchase rate
    21.99%
    Foreign transaction fee
    2.5%
  3. Earn 3 Scene+ points per $1 at Sobeys-type grocers, 2 on dining, other groceries, entertainment, gas, transit and streaming, and 1 on everything else.

    Earn: base 1 pts · groceries 3 pts · gas 2 pts · dining 2 pts · travel 1 pts

    Annual fee
    $0 (Supplementary cards $0)
    Est. net value / yr
    $528
    Welcome offer
    Up to 10,000 bonus Scene+ points: 2,500 at $250 and 7,500 more at $1,000 spend in first 3 months. Open account May 1 to Nov 1, 2026
    Purchase rate
    21.99%
    Foreign transaction fee
    2.5%
  4. #4

    Scotiabank Scene+ Visa Card Scotiabank

    Net $384/yr

    Earn 1 Scene+ point per $1 on all purchases, 2 points at Sobeys/Safeway/IGA-type grocers, Home Hardware and Cineplex, and 1 point on eligible travel (plus 3 extra on Expedia bookings).

    Earn: base 1 pts · groceries 2 pts · travel 1 pts

    Annual fee
    $0 (Supplementary cards $0)
    Est. net value / yr
    $384
    Welcome offer
    Up to 5,000 bonus Scene+ points: 2,500 at $250 and 2,500 more at $1,000 spend in first 3 months. Open account Jul 2 to Nov 1, 2026
    Purchase rate
    21.99%
    Foreign transaction fee
    2.5%
  5. Earn 1 Scene+ point per $1 on all purchases, 2 points at Sobeys/Safeway/IGA-type grocers, Home Hardware and Cineplex, and 1 point on eligible travel (plus 3 extra on Expedia bookings).

    Earn: base 1 pts · groceries 2 pts · travel 1 pts

    Annual fee
    $0 (Supplementary cards $0)
    Est. net value / yr
    $384
    Welcome offer
    Up to 5,000 bonus Scene+ points: 2,500 at $250 and 2,500 more at $1,000 spend in first 3 months. Open account Jul 2 to Nov 1, 2026
    Purchase rate
    21.99%
    Foreign transaction fee
    2.5%
  6. Earn 3 Scene+ points per $1 at Sobeys-type grocers, 2 on dining, other groceries, entertainment and transit, 1 on everything else; no foreign transaction fees and lounge access via Visa Airport Companion.

    Earn: base 1 pts · groceries 3 pts · dining 2 pts · travel 1 pts

    Annual fee
    $150 (Waived/rebated with Ultimate Package chequing; $40 rebate with Preferred Package; first supplementary card $0, then $50)
    Est. net value / yr
    $354
    Welcome offer
    Up to 35,000 bonus Scene+ points: 25,000 at $2,000 spend in first 3 months, plus 10,000 annual bonus at $40,000 annual spend. Open account Aug 4 to Nov 1, 2026
    Purchase rate
    20.99%
    Foreign transaction fee
    None
  7. Earn 1 Scene+ point per $1 on eligible business purchases at Home Hardware locations; interest from Prime + 4.99% to 10.99% with secured limits $5,000 to $500,000.

    Earn: base 1 pts

    Annual fee
    $0 (Supplementary cards $0)
    Est. net value / yr
    $300
    Welcome offer
    Up to 15,000 bonus Scene+ points when you spend $1,500 at Home Hardware in first 3 months. Open account Oct 1 to Nov 30, 2026
    Purchase rate
    From Prime + 4.99% to 10.99%
    Foreign transaction fee
    2.5%
  8. Earn 1.5 Scene+ points per $1 on eligible business purchases, with no foreign transaction fees and 6 complimentary airport lounge passes.

    Earn: base 1.5 pts

    Annual fee
    $199 (First year waived for eligible professionals; first supplementary card $0, then $50)
    Est. net value / yr
    $251
    Welcome offer
    Up to 40,000 bonus Scene+ points: 30,000 at $5,000 in 3 months plus 10,000 at $60,000 in 12 months. Open account May 1 to Oct 31, 2026
    Purchase rate
    20.99%
    Foreign transaction fee
    None
  9. Earn 2 Scene+ points per $1 on all eligible purchases, with 10 complimentary lounge visits per year and no foreign transaction fees.

    Earn: base 2 pts · travel 2 pts

    Annual fee
    $399
    Est. net value / yr
    $201
    Welcome offer
    Up to 100,000 bonus Scene+ points: 60,000 at $5,000 in 3 months, 20,000 at $10,000 in 6 months, 20,000 on a purchase in month 14. Open account Jul 2 to Nov 1, 2026
    Purchase rate
    9.99%
    Foreign transaction fee
    None
  10. #10

    ScotiaGold Passport Visa Card Scotiabank

    Net $190/yr

    Earn 1 Scene+ point per $1 on all purchases, including rent and housing bills via Casa with $350 monthly spend; includes comprehensive travel insurance.

    Earn: base 1 pts

    Annual fee
    $110 (First year waived with offer; supplementary cards $30)
    Est. net value / yr
    $190
    Welcome offer
    Up to 10,000 bonus Scene+ points within first 3 months; no annual fee first year
    Purchase rate
    19.99%
    Foreign transaction fee
    2.5%
  11. Earns 1.5 Scene+ points per $1 in three categories you choose and 1 point per $1 on everything else. Includes lounge passes, travel insurances and Shell fuel savings.

    Earn: base 1 pts · everyday 1 pts

    Annual fee
    $120 ($30 per authorized user; up to 5 authorized users)
    Est. net value / yr
    $180
    Welcome offer
    50,000 Scene+ points after $5,000 net purchases within 90 days
    Purchase rate
    20.95%
    Balance transfers
    22.95%
    Foreign transaction fee
    Not stated
  12. Earn 3 Scene+ points per $1 on eligible travel, 2 on dining and entertainment, 1 on everything else (up to 6 with Expedia bookings), with a $250 annual travel credit and no foreign transaction fees.

    Earn: base 1 pts · dining 2 pts · travel 3 pts

    Annual fee
    $599 ($150 reduction with Ultimate Package chequing; supplementary cards $199)
    Est. net value / yr
    −$191
    Welcome offer
    Up to 80,000 bonus Scene+ points: 30,000 at $3,000 in 3 months, 30,000 at $20,000 in 6 months, 20,000 on a purchase in month 14. Open account May 1 to Nov 1, 2026
    Purchase rate
    20.99%
    Foreign transaction fee
    None

Rates, fees and offers are shown as we read them on each issuer’s own website on the date shown, in Canadian dollars, and can change at any time. Confirm current terms with the issuer before applying. General information, not financial advice. Partner links, where they exist, never change the order. Affiliate disclosure. Card rules and consumer protections: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada.

How these cards are ranked

Rankings are by the numbers only: no issuer can pay to be listed, left out or ranked higher. For rewards cards we estimate net annual value in Canadian dollars: rewards earned on a reference household budget of $30,000 a year ($8,400 groceries, $3,600 dining, $2,400 gas, $3,600 travel, $12,000 everything else) at the earn rate the issuer states for each category, with points valued at the cents-per-point on our Canadian point values page, minus the annual fee. Welcome bonuses are shown separately and not counted. A card whose issuer page does not state an earn rate is not given a value. Every figure was read on the issuer’s own website; see our Canada methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best scene+ credit card in Canada?

By our ranking rule, Scotiabank Gold American Express Card from Scotiabank currently ranks first at an estimated $792 net a year. The right card depends on your own spending, so check the issuer’s terms before applying.

How do you calculate the ranking?

We estimate rewards on a reference budget of $30,000 a year, value points at the cents per point on our Canadian point values page, and subtract the annual fee. Welcome bonuses are not included.

Are these cards available in Quebec?

Availability can differ by province. Each card page shows whether the issuer states that it is offered in Quebec; where the issuer does not say, we show “not stated”.

Do I need a minimum income?

Many rewards cards state a minimum personal or household income. Each card shows the figure the issuer states, or “not stated”.

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