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BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard

MASTERCARD

Low interest for carrying a balance

BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard

Get a 0% introductory interest rate on Balance Transfers for 18 months

Annual fee $29Purchase APR 13.99%

Why get this card

  • Low 13.99% purchase rate

Earn rates

No earn rates captured.

Welcome offer

Get a 0% introductory interest rate on Balance Transfers for 18 months

Bonus points
Minimum spend
Spend window
Offer ends

with a 2% transfer fee and we’ll waive the $29 annual fee for the first year.

Fees

Annual fee
$29
Additional card
Foreign transaction fee

Interest rates

Purchase APR
13.99%
Cash advance APR
15.99%
Balance transfer APR
Grace period
Rate effective date

Benefits & insurance

Lounge access
Insurance coverages
3
  • Extended Warranty Insurance
  • Purchase Security Insurance
  • Credit Card Balance Protection

Redemption & eligibility

Reward currency
Redemption options
Transfer partners
Min. personal income
Min. household income

You must meet minimum income requirements, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and not have declared bankruptcy in the past seven years.

Compare with similar cards

Frequently asked

Is the BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard worth it?
It carries a $29 annual fee. Low 13.99% purchase rate. Compare it against similar cards below before deciding.
What is the annual fee and interest rate on the BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard?
The annual fee is $29. The purchase interest rate is 13.99% and the cash advance rate is 15.99%. These are sourced from BMO's official page.
What rewards does the BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard earn?
This card does not focus on rewards; see its fees and rates above.

Official sources

Every figure on this page comes from BMO's own pages. Last checked 2026-06-13.