Visa Desjardins Business Card

Visa Desjardins Business Card

Low interest rates and 1% cash back are just a few of the reasons to consider the Desjardins Business Visa card if you are a small business owner.

$60.00
Annual fee
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$0
Welcome bonus
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$120
Annual rewards
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Monthly Spending:
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Pros & cons

Pros

  • 1% cash back on purchases.
  • Low interest rate of prime + 8.5%.
  • Free access to experienced lawyers with corporate legal assistance services.

Cons

  • Cash Back not earned on the first $12,000 or after $500,000 in annual purchases.

Your rewards

How you earn rewards

Each card earns rewards differently. Part of choosing your card is deciding what type of rewards you want to get. With Visa Desjardins Business Card, here's how you earn rewards:

  • 1% cash back between $12,000 - $500,000 spent annually

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How much your rewards are worth

The dollar value of your rewards depends on the specific rewards program ‒ and what you choose to redeem your points for. For Visa Desjardins Business Card in particular, if you spend $2,000 per month, here's our estimated annual rewards earned depending on which reward you choose:

Statement credits $120

Calculating your annual rewards

$24,000 annual spending x 0.50% return on spending = $120 annual rewards

$120 annual rewards $60.00 annual fee = $60 net annual rewards

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Details and eligibility

Estimated Credit Score
760 - 900
Personal Income
N/A
Household Income
N/A
Canadian resident who has reached the provincial age of majority.
Annual Fee
$60.00
Extra Card Fee
$60
Card type
Credit
Purchase
13.20%
Cash Advance
13.20%
Balance Transfer
13.20%

Insurance coverage

Travel Accident
$100,000
Rental Car Theft & Damage
Yes

Please review your insurance certificate for details, exclusions and limitations of your coverage, terms and conditions apply.

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Genius Rating

Visa Desjardins Business Card's 3.1 Genius Rating is based on the weighted average of the following scores:

Rewards
0.8
Fees
2.7
Insurance
0.6
Interest
3.5
Perks
1.8
Approval
0.7
Acceptance
4.6

Methodology

All scores are produced by our math-based rating algorithm that takes into account over 126 credit card features.

Learn more about our rating methodology.

Key benefits

  • Earn 1% cash back on all purchases between $12,000 and $500,000 spent annually.
  • Rewards will be paid out on the anniversary of when the account was opened.
  • Access to experienced lawyers for corporate legal assistance and information security services – free of charge.
  • Discounts up to 20% at Hertz locations worldwide.
  • Enjoy an 8% discount on annual insurance premiums for any commercial vehicles you switch to Desjardins Business Insurance.
  • Get additional cards for free if you are a Desjardin Credit Union member.
  • A low interest rate of Prime + 8.5%.

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