Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Purchase protection included
  • Travel medical insurance included

Cons

  • Annual fee ($70/yr)
  • Foreign Transaction Fee (2.5%)

Our Review

The National Bank Platinum Mastercard® earns À la carte Rewards points that you can redeem for travel.

You earn:

  • 2 points per dollar on grocery and restaurant purchases
  • 1.5 points per dollar on gas, EV charging, recurring bills and travel booked through the À la carte agency

Since it is a Mastercard, you can use it at Costco. Unlike the other two National Bank travel rewards cards, it does not require a minimum income.

The card includes mobile device insurance, an extended warranty on your purchases, and comprehensive travel insurance for trips of 10 days or less, with emergency medical coverage plus trip cancellation and interruption.

The annual fee is $70, plus $35 per additional card. The annual interest rate is 20.99% on purchases and 22.49% on cash advances.

Awards won by the National Bank Platinum Mastercard®

  • 2026 Awards Best Credit Card for Young Professionals

Rewards

All Spending

0.67x

NBC Rewards pts per dollar

Groceries

2x

NBC Rewards pts per dollar

Restaurants

2x

NBC Rewards pts per dollar

Recurring

1.5x

NBC Rewards pts per dollar

Gas

1.5x

NBC Rewards pts per dollar

Travel

1.5x

NBC Rewards pts per dollar

Credit Card Rewards Calculator

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

¢/ point
0.45¢2.7¢
Groceries2x
$700/month
Gas1.5x
$200/month
Transit0.67x
$100/month
Restaurants2x
$300/month
Pharmacy0.67x
$50/month
Travel1.5x
$150/month
Bills & recurring payments1.5x
$250/month
Telecom0.67x
$150/month
Entertainment & streaming0.67x
$100/month
Office supplies0.67x
$0/month
Search-engine & social-media advertising0.67x
$0/month
All other spending0.67x
$500/month

Points Earned

38,436

NBC Rewards/yr

Estimated Value

$346

After Fees

+$276

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.

$276

incl. welcome bonus

Annual rewards breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 2x (cap based on total card spend of $12,000/yr, then 1.5x)14,280 pts
Gas$2,400/yr × 1.5x3,600 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 0.67x804 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 2x (cap based on total card spend of $12,000/yr, then 1.5x)6,120 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 0.67x402 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1.5x2,700 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1.5x4,500 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 0.67x1,206 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 0.67x804 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 0.67x4,020 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.28x
Total points earned38,436 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year≈ $346

Travel Insurance

Travel medical (under 55)

Up to $5,000,000 / 10 days

Travel medical (55-64)

Up to $5,000,000 / 10 days

Travel medical (65+)

Up to $5,000,000 / 10 days

Trip Cancellation

Up to $1,000

Trip Interruption

Up to $1,500

Delayed Baggage

Up to $500

Lost Baggage

Up to $1,000

Flight Delay

Up to $500

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Included

Extended Warranty

+2 year(s)

Mobile Device

Up to $1,000 / 2 year(s)

Auto Rental (primary)

Up to $65,000 / 48 days

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $70
  • Additional card fee
    $35
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    2.5%
  • Purchase Rate
    20.99%
  • Balance transfer rate
    22.49%
  • Cash advance rate
    22.49%

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

Card benefits

  • Mobile device insurance
  • Coverage for accidental damage, loss, or theft of mobile devices
  • Extended warranty coverage on purchases
  • Extended manufacturer’s warranty on purchases
  • Comprehensive travel insurance for trips of 10 days or less
  • Emergency medical and hospital insurance outside your province of residence
  • Trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance
  • Lost or stolen baggage insurance
  • Car rental insurance
  • Medical, general, and legal assistance
  • Enhanced security with Mastercard® ID Check™
  • Discounts on monthly fees for The Total and The Connected banking packages
  • Redeem points through the travel agency of your choice
  • Up to 2 points per dollar spent*

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