Scotiabank Gold American Express Card, our pick for 3.2% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $948 in annual rewards before fees and $828 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: $120 annual fee; actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite* Card, our pick for 2.2% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $654 in annual rewards before fees and $611 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: $139 annual fee; actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
American Express Cobalt Card, our pick for 3.7% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $1116 in annual rewards before fees and $849 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: $192 annual fee; actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite + Card, our pick for 2.4% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $708 in annual rewards before fees and $513 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: $120 annual fee; actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
Desjardins Cash Back World Elite Mastercard, our pick for 2.6% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $786 in annual rewards before fees and $611 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: $100 annual fee; actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card, our pick for 2.0% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $600 in annual rewards before fees and $525 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: Actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
Tangerine Money-Back World Mastercard, our pick for 2.0% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $600 in annual rewards before fees and $525 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: Actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
SimplyCash Preferred Card from American Express, our pick for 2.7% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $804 in annual rewards before fees and $609 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: $120 annual fee; actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite + Card, our pick for 1.7% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $510 in annual rewards before fees and $450 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: $150 annual fee; actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
Rogers Red World Elite Mastercard, our pick for 1.9% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $563 in annual rewards before fees and $488 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: Actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
Rogers Red World Legend Mastercard, our pick for 2.0% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $600 in annual rewards before fees and $405 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: $495 annual fee; actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
TD Platinum Travel Visa* Card, our pick for 2.3% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $684 in annual rewards before fees and $520 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: $89 annual fee; actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card, our pick for 2.0% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $588 in annual rewards before fees and $374 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: $139 annual fee; actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices
Wealthsimple Visa Infinite Privilege Credit Card, our pick for 2.0% estimated return
Why we like it: For the Toronto everyday spender ($30,000/year, pays in full); spend mix is applied consistently to every card, we estimate $600 in annual rewards before fees and $360 in ongoing net value after quantified costs and benefits.
The downside: $240 annual fee; actual value depends on your spending and redemption choices