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Best for: No annual fee

The American Express® Green Card has no annual fee, making it risk-free to hold. It comes with a welcome bonus of 10,000 points. You earn 1x on groceries and 1x at restaurants. Estimated first-year value is $680.

Annual Fee
$0
Rewards rate
1x

Amex Membership Rewards

Welcome Bonus
10,000 points
1st Year Value
$680

Pros

  • No annual fee
  • Welcome bonus of 10,000 points
  • Estimated 1st-year value of $680

Cons

  • Fewer premium perks
Best for: No annual fee

The BMO CashBack® Mastercard® has no annual fee, making it risk-free to hold. It comes with a welcome bonus of $125. You earn 3x on groceries and 0.5x at restaurants. Estimated first-year value is $500.

Annual Fee
$0
Rewards rate
0.5x

Cash Back

Welcome Bonus
Up to $125

Ends Oct 31, 2026

1st Year Value
$500

Pros

  • No annual fee
  • Welcome bonus of $125
  • 3x on groceries
  • Estimated 1st-year value of $500

Cons

  • Fewer premium perks
Best for: No annual fee

The CIBC Dividend® Visa Card has no annual fee, making it risk-free to hold. It comes with a welcome bonus of $100. You earn 2x on groceries and 1x at restaurants. Estimated first-year value is $427.

Annual Fee
$0
Rewards rate
0.5x

Cash Back

Welcome Bonus
Up to $100
1st Year Value
$427

Pros

  • No annual fee
  • Welcome bonus of $100
  • 2x on groceries
  • Estimated 1st-year value of $427

Cons

  • Requires good credit
Best for: No annual fee

The Scotia Momentum® No-Fee Visa Card has no annual fee, making it risk-free to hold. It comes with a welcome bonus of $100. You earn 1x on groceries and 0.5x at restaurants. Estimated first-year value is $334.

Annual Fee
$0
Rewards rate
0.5x

Cash Back

Welcome Bonus
Up to $100

Ends Nov 1, 2026

1st Year Value
$334

Pros

  • No annual fee
  • Welcome bonus of $100
  • Estimated 1st-year value of $334

Cons

  • Requires good credit
Best for: No annual fee
Wealthsimple Prepaid Mastercard
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The Wealthsimple Prepaid Mastercard has no annual fee, making it risk-free to hold. It comes with a welcome bonus of $25. Estimated first-year value is $325.

Annual Fee
$0
Rewards rate
Welcome Bonus
$25
1st Year Value
$325

Pros

  • No annual fee
  • Welcome bonus of $25
  • Estimated 1st-year value of $325

Cons

  • Modest reward rates
Best for: Cash back

You earn 2x on groceries and 0.5x at restaurants. Estimated first-year value is $153.

Annual Fee
$177
Rewards rate
0.5x

Cash Back

Welcome Bonus
1st Year Value
$153

Pros

  • 2x on groceries

Cons

  • High annual fee ($177)
  • No welcome bonus