10 Reasons to Apply for the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card has emerged as an appealing credit card in the Canadian market. 

As its rewards program, Scene+, continues to take hold in the loyalty landscape, it’s easier than ever before to maximize this card.

With heightened category multipliers and a time-sensitive elevated welcome bonus, let’s look at 10 reasons why the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card should be in your wallet.

1. Up to 40,000 Scene+ Points Welcome Bonus

If you apply for the card before April 30, 2023, you’re eligible to receive a total welcome bonus of up to 40,000 Scene+ points, split into two chunks:

• Earn 30,000 Scene+ points upon spending $1,000 in the first three months
• Earn another 10,000 Scene+ points upon spending at least $40,000 in your first year

The first batch of points is very easy to earn, with a low spending requirement. 30,000 Scene+ points is equivalent to $300 towards travel expenses, and it’s hard to pass up such low-hanging fruit.

Meanwhile, earning the additional 10,000 Scene+ points requires significant spending, which may be less compelling or out of reach for many. However, this bonus is available every year, and it will reward loyal cardholders who maximize ongoing everyday spending on their Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card.

2. First Year Free

Normally, the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card charges a reasonable annual fee of $150. However, if you apply before April 30, 2023, the annual fee is waived for the first year.

We’ve recently seen comparable mid-tier travel credit cards increase their annual fees from $120 to $139,…