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Scotiabank Value Visa Card for Students Review: Fees, Rates and Rewards

A Canadian comparison of Scotiabank Value Visa Card for Students, using current institution-supplied details from Scotiabank.

By SCFinance Data Team · edited by SCFinance Editorial TeamUpdated Sep 7, 2026 Fact checkedEditorial integrity

The bottom line

Scotiabank Value Visa Card for Students is estimated to earn 0.00% in ongoing rewards. Under the Toronto everyday profile ($30,000/year, pays in full), that is $0 in annual rewards and -$104 after quantified perks, fees and costs.

2.5
SCFinance score
rewards
1.0
fees
3.4
interest
4.0
perks
1.0
fit
3.5
data confidence
4.8
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Annual rewards

$0

Quantified perks

$0

Annual fee

−$29

Foreign-currency cost

−$75

Estimated ongoing value

-$104

Confidence-adjusted value

-$99.84

Estimated reward return: 0.00% · Data confidence: 96%

No rewards value

Based on the Toronto everyday profile: $30,000 annual spend, Ontario availability and full monthly payment. Welcome offers are kept separate from ongoing value.

Scotiabank Value Visa Card for Students card
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Rates & Fees

Scotiabank Value Visa Card for Students

Annual fee
$29
Rewards rate
N/A
Purchase interest rate
13.99%
Cash advance rate
13.99%
Balance transfer rate
13.99%
Foreign conversion fee
2.5%

Pros

  • ✓ 0.00% estimated ongoing rewards return

Cons

  • ✕ $29 annual fee
  • ✕ $75 estimated annual foreign-currency cost in the comparison profile
  • ✕ Actual value depends on your spending, redemption choices and eligibility

Compare to other cards

№ 1

American Express Essential Credit Card

american express · Amex Bank of Canada
2.5
SCFinance score
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on Amex Bank of Canada's website

Rates & Fees
First card: $25.00 Second card: No feeAnnual fee
N/ARewards rate
12.99%Purchase interest
12.99%Cash advance
2.5%FX fee
N/AMin. income
Our take

American Express Essential Credit Card is estimated to earn 0.00% in ongoing rewards. Under the Toronto everyday profile ($30,000/year, pays in full), that is $0 in annual rewards and -$100 after quantified perks, fees and costs.

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Card details
  • N/A
  • FCAC annual-fee disclosure: First card: $25.00 Second card: No fee
  • Availability: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT
№ 2

BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard

mastercard · BMO
2.5
SCFinance score
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on BMO's website

Rates & Fees
First card: $29.00 Second card: No feeAnnual fee
N/ARewards rate
13.99%Purchase interest
15.99%Cash advance
2.5%FX fee
N/AMin. income
Our take

BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard is estimated to earn 0.00% in ongoing rewards. Under the Toronto everyday profile ($30,000/year, pays in full), that is $0 in annual rewards and -$104 after quantified perks, fees and costs.

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Card details
  • N/A
  • FCAC annual-fee disclosure: First card: $29.00 Second card: No fee
  • Availability: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, SK, YT
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scotiabank Value Visa Card for Students available?

Our official issuer source lists this card for AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT. Confirm current residency requirements with Scotiabank before applying.

Are the rates and fees guaranteed?

No. Rates, promotions and eligibility can change. SCFinance shows the latest synchronized record and links to the issuer so you can confirm the disclosure before applying.

Sources and methodology

Product facts were last checked September 7, 2026. Review the primary product source

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