Scotia Momentum®  Visa* Card (for students)  

Get up to 2% cash back on eligible gas station, grocery store, drug store purchases and recurring payments.1

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Get a 2.99% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for the first 6 months (22.99% after that; annual fee $39).2

Your card at a glance3

Annual fee
$39

Minimum credit limit
$500

Purchase interest rate
19.99%

Cash advance rate
22.99%

Including balance transfers, Scotia Credit Card Cheques and cash-like transactions

Supplementary cards
$15/year

What's included with your Card

Earn cash back on your everyday purchases1

Get a supplementary credit card

Add an additional Supplementary Cardholder to your Scotia Momentum® Visa* card Account. One account, multiple cards. Added benefits! Get an additional card for a friend or family member.5


Start earning more rewards on everyday purchases, including gas, groceries, and recurring subscription payments.

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Scotia Momentum® Visa* Cash Back Program  Terms and conditions

Scotia SelectPayTM

A flexible way to pay off your eligible Scotiabank credit card purchases of $100 or more, with low interest rates on your plan and no installment plan fee.§

Choose the right credit option for you

Tell us about your spending and borrowing needs and we'll help you find the credit solution that's right for you.

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Domestic students

If you’re a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you can apply online within minutes. 

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International students

If you’re an international student, book an in-person appointment to apply. 

Not sure if this is the card for you?

This card might not be right if you:
  • Will be carrying an outstanding balance for a long period of time or using it for debt consolidation
  • Have a steady income of more than $12000/year (income requirement subject to change) as you may qualify for other types of available Credit Cards 
  • Prefer other types of rewards available with our other Cards 
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