Get up to a $15,000 credit limit on an unsecured credit card
As a newcomer, choose from a variety of credit cards and start building your credit history in Canada with the Scotiabank StartRight® Program† – even without a credit history§.
Increase your credit limit
Nova Credit lets you use your credit history from back home to help you settle in faster. Take advantage of the credit score you built in your home country to access a higher credit limit on your Scotiabank credit card††.
Earn rewards with our credit cards
Earn rewards with specific credit cards for everyday purchases in Canada. Whether it be in points, miles or cash back, our credit cards offer many benefits for everyday spending.
Cash back
Earn cash back rewards on everyday purchases. Get cash deposited directly into your account.
Lifestyle
As a Scene+ member, earn and redeem points for travel, shopping, dining and more.
Is this credit card right for you?
Right for you if you:
- Want to obtain a convenient and secure payment method for everyday purchases
- Interested in building your credit history by making at least your minimum payments on time each month
- Want an interest free grace period on purchases
- Value rewards and benefits that can be earned with this Card and willing to pay an annual fee
- Meet a minimum annual income of $60,000 or a minimum household income of $100,000 or minimum assets under management of $250,000
May not be right for you if you:
- Will be carrying an outstanding balance for a long period of time or using it for debt consolidation
- Rarely travel, rarely make foreign currency purchases, or rarely need travel insurance coverage
- Prefer cash back rewards
- Prefer not to pay an annual fee
TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE
Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* Card
Earn up to $1,350+Δ in first year welcome offers, rewards and savings, including up to 45,000 bonus Scene+TM points♢.
Earn 3 Scene+ points1 on every $1 you spend at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland & Participating Co-ops and more.
Annual fee: $150
Interest rates: 20.99% purchases / 22.99% cash advances
Is this credit card right for you?
Right for you if you:
- Want to obtain a convenient and secure payment method for everyday purchases
- Interested in building your credit history by making at least your minimum payments on time each month
- Want an interest free grace period on purchases
- Value the rewards and benefits that can be earned with this Card
- Prefer to avoid annual fees
May not be right for you if you:
- Will be carrying an outstanding balance for a long period of time or using it for debt consolidation
- Don’t mind paying an annual fee to benefit from even more rewards & other benefits available with one of our other Cards
NO ANNUAL FEE
Scotia Momentum® No-Fee Visa* Card
Earn 5% cash back on all purchases for the first 3 months (up to $2,000 in total purchases).2
Plus, get a 0% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for the first 6 months (2% fee per cash advance, 22.99% after that; annual fee $0).2
Annual fee: $0
Interest rates: 19.99% purchases / 22.99% cash advances
Is this credit card right for you?
Right for you if you:
- Want to obtain a convenient and secure payment method for everyday purchases
- Interested in building your credit history by making at least your minimum payments on time each month
- Want an interest free grace period on purchases
- Value the rewards and benefits that can be earned with this Card
- Prefer to avoid annual fees
May not be right for you if you:
- Will be carrying an outstanding balance for a long period of time or using it for debt consolidation
- Prefer cash back rewards
- Prefer a card with certain embedded insurance benefits
SCENE+
Scotiabank® Scene+TM Visa* Card
Earn up to 5,000 bonus Scene+ points within your first 3 months.2
Earn 2 Scene+ points4 on every $1 you spend at Sobeys, Safeway, Foodland & Participating Co-ops, FreshCo and more.
Earn 2 Scene+ points4 on every $1 you spend at Home Hardware.
Annual fee: $0
Interest rates: 20.99% purchases / 22.99% cash advances
Is this credit card right for you?
Right for you if you:
- Are a student enrolled in a Canadian post secondary school and this is one of your first Credit Cards
- Value the rewards and benefits that can be earned with this Card
- Want to obtain a convenient and secure payment method for everyday purchases
- Interested in building your credit history by making at least your minimum payments on time each month
- Want an interest free grace period on purchases
- Prefer to avoid annual fees
May not be right for you if you:
- Will be carrying an outstanding balance for a long period of time or using it for debt consolidation
- Have a steady income of more than $12000/year (income requirement subject to change) as you may qualify for other types of available Credit Cards
- Prefer cash back rewards
- Prefer a card with certain embedded insurance benefits
STUDENT
Scotiabank® Scene+TM Visa* Card (for students)
Earn up to 5,000 bonus Scene+ points within your first 3 months.2
Earn 2 Scene+ points4 on every $1 you spend at Sobeys, Safeway, Foodland & Participating Co-ops, FreshCo and more.
Earn 2 Scene+ points4 on every $1 you spend at Home Hardware.
Annual fee: $0
Interest rates: 20.99% purchases / 22.99% cash advances
Why do I need to build my credit history in Canada?
When you apply for credit in Canada, lenders will normally check your credit history to help with their decision. Building good credit could help you save money on interest rates and get approved more easily for things like cell phones, lines of credit and car loans.
How to find out my credit score?
Credit scores are calculated by Canada’s two major credit-reporting agencies: Equifax and TransUnion. They calculate your score based on information in your credit report. Key factors that can affect your score include your payment history, how much debt you have and how long you’ve been using credit.
How can I get a credit card?
Scotiabank offers a variety of cards from trusted brands including VISA*, MasterCard®** and American Express®^.
Book an appointment with a Scotiabank Advisor to apply for a credit card once you’re in Canada.
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