Pros & Cons

Pros

  • First-year annual fee waived ($175)
  • Welcome Bonus: Up to 150,000 points
  • Up to 12.5x with the partner brand

Cons

  • High annual fee ($175/yr after the first year)
  • Foreign Transaction Fee (2.5%)

Our Review

The BMO® Blue Rewards World Elite®* Business Mastercard®* makes the most sense if your business already shops with Blue Rewards partners and travels enough to use the four included airport lounge visits each year. Without regular partner spending, the base rate matters more than the headline multiplier.

Up to 150,000 Blue Points in three steps

  • 50,000 Blue Points after $10,000 in eligible net purchases in the first 110 days.
  • Another 50,000 Blue Points after $20,000 in total eligible net purchases in the first 180 days.
  • Another 50,000 Blue Points after $30,000 in total eligible net purchases in the first 365 days.

The thresholds are cumulative from account opening. The offer applies to applications received through November 30, 2027. BMO waives the primary cardholder’s $175 annual fee in the first year. Additional cards cost $50 each per year.

Where the higher earn rates apply

  • 12.5 Blue Points per dollar at participating partners, up to $25,000 in eligible net purchases per calendar year.
  • 2.5 Blue Points per dollar on eligible gas and electric vehicle charging, up to $1,000 in net purchases per statement cycle.
  • 1.25 Blue Points per dollar on other eligible purchases and on spending above the caps.

Deciding whether the annual fee is worth it

With $400 in eligible partner purchases, $300 in eligible gas purchases outside those partners, and $1,300 in other eligible purchases each month, a business would earn 88,500 Blue Points a year before the welcome bonus. To judge the $175 fee, consider where you’ll redeem those points and how many lounge visits you’ll actually use.

Rewards

All Spending

1.25x

Blue Rewards pts per dollar

With the partner brand

12.5x

Blue Rewards pts per dollar

Gas

2.5x

Blue Rewards pts per dollar

Credit Card Rewards Calculator

See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.34¢2.01¢
Bills & recurring payments1.25x
/month
Telecom1.25x
/month
Search-engine & social-media advertising1.25x
/month
Shipping1.25x
/month
Office supplies1.25x
/month
Gas2.5x
/month
Travel1.25x
/month
Restaurants1.25x
/month
Groceries1.25x
/month
Transit1.25x
/month
Entertainment & streaming1.25x
/month
Pharmacy1.25x
/month
All other spending1.25x
/month

Points Earned

40,500

Blue Rewards/yr

Estimated Value

$271

After Fees

+$271

1st Year ValueThese figures are estimates from our own calculator, based on our point valuations and the spending you enter. They are not the card issuer's valuation and have not been provided or endorsed by the issuer. Actual rewards may vary.

$606

incl. welcome bonus

Annual rewards breakdown

Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1.25x3,750 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1.25x2,250 pts
Gas$2,400/yr × 2.5x6,000 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1.25x2,250 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 1.25x4,500 pts
Groceries$8,400/yr × 1.25x10,500 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 1.25x1,500 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1.25x1,500 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1.25x750 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1.25x7,500 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.35x
Average earn rate on spend 1st year with welcome bonus3.02x
Total points earned on spend40,500 pts
Welcome bonus pointsUp to 50,000 pts
  • Earn up to 50,000 Blue Rewards after $10,000 in purchases within the first 110 days, spend $265/mo more
  • Earn up to 50,000 Blue Rewards after $20,000 in purchases within the first 180 days, spend $880/mo more

The calculation uses the maximum advertised welcome offer. Your actual offer may be lower or unavailable.

Total points earned90,500 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year≈ $606

First-year advantages

  • $175
Total first-year advantages$175

Perks & Benefits

Airport lounge access

DragonPass4 visits

Additional Benefits

  • H&R Block: 30% off eligible DIY and assisted tax preparation services.
  • Cirque du Soleil: 20% off eligible Canadian touring shows and 15% off eligible resident shows in Las Vegas, subject to availability.
  • Instacart: Six months of Instacart+ and a $10 monthly credit when you enrol your eligible card. Terms apply.
  • Mastercard Easy Savings: Automatic rebates at qualifying merchants.

See BMO’s card benefits and terms for eligibility and exclusions.

Travel Insurance

Travel medical (under 55)

Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days

Travel medical (55-64)

Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days

Trip Cancellation

Up to $1,500

Trip Interruption

Up to $2,000

Delayed Baggage

Up to $500

Lost Baggage

Up to $500

Flight Delay

Up to $500

Hotel Burglary

Up to $1,000

Travel Accident

Up to $500,000

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Included

Extended Warranty

+1 year(s)

Auto Rental

Up to $65,000 / 48 days

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee

    First-year annual fee waived

    $175
  • Additional card fee
    $50
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    2.5%
  • Purchase Rate
    20.99%
  • Cash advance rate
    23.99%

Eligibility

Personal Income

$80,000

Household Income

$150,000

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

Welcome offer: get up to $1,960 in value in the first year, including up to 150,000 bonus Blue Points. Applications must be received between September 9, 2026 and November 30, 2027.

  • 50,000 bonus points after $10,000 in net purchases within the first 110 days;
  • 50,000 additional bonus points after $20,000 in net purchases within the first 180 days;
  • 50,000 additional bonus points after $30,000 in net purchases within the first 365 days (150,000 points in total, worth up to $1,000 when redeemed at participating in-store partners or towards eGift Cards);
  • $175 primary cardholder annual fee waived in the first year;
  • up to $520 in value with Maple (5 free virtual care visits);
  • up to $268 in value with Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass (membership + 4 free passes per calendar year).
  • Earning: 12.5 Blue Points per dollar at participating Blue Rewards Partners, up to $25,000 in net purchases per calendar year; 2.5 points per dollar on gas and electric vehicle charging, up to $1,000 in net purchases per statement cycle; 1.25 points per dollar on all other purchases.
  • The $50 annual fee for each Additional Card added during the first year is charged on a prorated basis and is not waived. Minimum annual income of $80,000 (individual), $150,000 (household), $250,000 (business income), or $400,000 (assets under management).

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