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Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Balance transfer credit cards allow borrowers to consolidate their credit card debt onto a single card to save money on interest charges. Compare the credit cards below, then apply online for your choice of credit card by completing a secure application.

 
     

 

Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card - 0 for 12
Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card - 0 for 12

Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card - 0 for 12
  • 0% annual interest rate† (AIR) on balance transfers* and deposits* for the first 12 full months
  • Around-the-clock fraud protection
  • Online access to your credit card account
  • Unparalleled 24-hour customer service
  • International acceptance at millions of locations
  • No annual fee
  • Enhanced security and protection with Chip & PIN technology and PayPass
Typical APR
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Balance Transfer
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Balance Transfer Fee
1% of amount advanced (minimum fee $7.50)
Annual Fee
None
Credit Needed
Good

Smart Cash MasterCard® credit card
Smart Cash MasterCard® credit card

Smart Cash MasterCard® credit card
  • Up to 5% cash back on all of your eligible gas and grocery purchases for the first 6 months‡
  • Up to 2% cash back on eligible gas and grocery purchases thereafter‡
  • And, up to 1% cash back on all of your other eligible purchases‡
  • 1.99% annual interest rate† (AIR) on balance transfers* and deposits* for the first 10 full months
  • Enjoy free online access to your credit card account
  • And, with no annual fee and free additional cards you’ll start to see the benefits right away.
  • Once your cash back totals at least $50 at the end of a monthly billing cycle, we’ll automatically mail you a cheque‡ - it’s that simple.
Typical APR
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Balance Transfer
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Balance Transfer Fee
1% of amount advanced (minimum fee $7.50)
Annual Fee
None
Credit Needed
Good

SmartLine™ Platinum MasterCard®
SmartLine™ Platinum MasterCard®

SmartLine™ Platinum MasterCard®
  • Enjoy a low, long-term rate of 5.99% on purchases and balance transfers, guaranteed for 3 years (as long as you pay your bills on time)
  • After 3 years your rate will stay low and become a variable rate of Prime +6.99% on purchases and balance transfers
  • Annual interest rate for cash advances is 19.8%
  • No annual fee
Typical APR
5.99% for 3 years
Balance Transfer
5.99% for 3 years
Balance Transfer Fee
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Annual Fee
$0*
Credit Needed
Excellent Credit

Low Rate Guaranteed MasterCard®
Low Rate Guaranteed MasterCard®

Low Rate Guaranteed MasterCard®
  • Low rate on purchases and balance transfers
  • May help you strengthen your credit history
  • Security funds may be required
  • Annual interest rate for cash advances is 19.8%
Typical APR
14.9%
Balance Transfer
14.9%
Balance Transfer Fee
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Annual Fee
$79*
Credit Needed
Credit Needs Improvement

Scotiabank Value® VISA Card
Scotiabank Value® VISA Card

Scotiabank Value® VISA Card
  • 0.99% introductory interest rate on cash advances and balance transfers for the first six months. Balance transfer fee does not apply to introductory offers.
  • Save hundreds of dollars a year
  • Pay down balances faster
  • Simplify your monthly payments
Typical APR
11.99%*
Balance Transfer
0.99% for 6 months*
Balance Transfer Fee
1%* (N/A on intro offers)
Annual Fee
$29*
Credit Needed
Good

No-Fee Scotiabank Value® VISA Card
No-Fee Scotiabank Value® VISA Card

No-Fee Scotiabank Value® VISA Card
  • 3.99% introductory interest rate on cash advances and balance transfers for the first six months. Balance transfer fee does not apply to introductory offers.
  • Save hundreds of dollars a year
  • Pay down balances faster
  • Simplify your monthly payments
Typical APR
16.99%*
Balance Transfer
3.99% for 6 months*
Balance Transfer Fee
1%* (N/A on intro offers)
Annual Fee
$0*
Credit Needed
Good

Gold MasterCard® with a 11.9% Interest Rate
Gold MasterCard® with a 11.9% Interest Rate

Gold MasterCard® with a 11.9% Interest Rate
  • Enjoy the certainty of a low, long-term rate of 11.9% on purchases and balance transfers, guaranteed for 3 years (as long as you pay your bills on time)
  • After that, your rate will stay low and become a variable rate of Prime +9.9% on purchases and balance transfers
  • Annual interest rate for cash advances is 19.8%
  • Save money when you transfer high-interest debt with the no-fee balance transfer service
  • $19 annual fee
Typical APR
11.9% for 3 years*
Balance Transfer
11.9% for 3 years*
Balance Transfer Fee
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Annual Fee
$19*
Credit Needed
Average Credit

More Rewards MasterCard® Credit Card
More Rewards MasterCard® Credit Card

More Rewards MasterCard® Credit Card
  • No annual fee
  • Earn 3 points‡ for every $1 in qualifying purchases virtually everywhere you shop using your More Rewards MasterCard credit card
  • Earn 4 pointsA for every $1 in qualifying net retail purchases at Save-On-Foods, Overwaitea Foods, Cooper's Foods,
  • PriceSmart Foods or Urban Fare stores using your More Rewards credit card and More Rewards loyalty card together
  • Redeem your points for travel, merchandise, gift cards, charitable donations and select in-store grocery merchandise
  • 1.99% promotional annual interest rate† (AIR) on balance transfers* and deposits* for the first 6 full months,
  • Free online access to your credit card account
  • Free around-the-clock fraud protection
Typical APR
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Balance Transfer
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Balance Transfer Fee
1% of amount advanced (minimum fee $7.50)
Annual Fee
None
Credit Needed
Good

TrueLine MasterCard® credit card - Fixed 9.99% AIR
TrueLine MasterCard® credit card - Fixed 9.99% AIR

TrueLine MasterCard® credit card - Fixed 9.99% AIR
  • 9.99% annual interest rate on eligible purchases
  • No annual fee
  • Exclusive Platinum benefits and peace of mind
  • Add authorized users at no additional cost
  • Around the clock fraud protection
  • Enhanced security and protection with Chip & Pin technology
Typical APR
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Balance Transfer
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Balance Transfer Fee
1% of amount advanced (minimum fee $7.50)
Annual Fee
None
Credit Needed
Good