No More Balance Transfer Promotions With MBNA Mastercards

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updated on Nov 19, 2021
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Please note that all these balance transfer offers are out of date. You can find current offers here.

MBNA Mastercards have long been the kings of balance transfers.

But it’s been a slow decline for them in this department over the last year or so.

And now, their last balance transfer promotional offer has disappeared with an update to the Harley-Davidson Mastercard.

Thankfully, you have tons of other attractive balance transfer promos available. Let’s take a look at what’s left.

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Summary of the top balance transfer offers in Canada

First, here is a summary of the top balance transfer offers in Canada right now.

Credit Card Balance Transfer Offer Rewards Annual Fee, Income Requirements Apply Now
BMO CashBack Mastercard 1.99% for 9 months (terms) Up to 3% cash back * $0
* $15,000 personal income requirement
Apply Now
BMO Air Miles Mastercard 1.99% for 9 months (terms) Up to 3 miles per $25 spent * $0
* $15,000 personal income requirement
Apply Now
BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard 3.99% for 9 months (terms) None * $20, first year free
* $15,000 personal income requirement
Apply Now
Scotiabank Value Visa 0.99% for 6 months (terms) None * $29
* $12,000 personal income requirement
Apply Now

Here’s the quick overview of what each credit card has to offer.

1. BMO no fee Mastercards

When it comes to balance transfers, it’s BMO’s world now. They have multiple options to consider.

All 3 of their no fee Mastercards offer a balance transfer promotion of 1.99% for 9 months, with a low 1% balance transfer fee.

These credit cards are:

Which card you want depends on what type of rewards you’re looking for once your balance promotion is over (reminder – one rule of balance transfers is to never use your credit card for new purchases until your balance is paid off).

If you want to earn cash back, the BMO CashBack® Mastercard®* will earn you up to 3% cash back on your purchases.

For Air Miles, the BMO AIR MILES® Mastercard®* earns 1 mile for every $25 spent, which is tripled at select partners.

Which one is the right choice is up to you.

3.2 Genius Rating
2.5 (14) User reviews
Annual fee
$0.00
Learn more
Annual rewards
$243
5% cash back
Annual savings
$1,117
GC Ends: Oct 31, 2025
Credit Card Genius Cash IconGC: $20
BMO CashBack® Mastercard®*
Instant approval: Yes
Credit estimate:
3.2 Genius Rating
2.5 (14) User reviews
Annual fee
$0.00
Learn more
Annual rewards
$243
5% cash back
Annual savings
$1,117
GC Ends:
Oct 31, 2025
Credit estimate:
 (660 - 724)
Instant approval: Yes

3.1 Genius Rating
3.7 (21) User reviews
Annual fee
$0.00
Learn more
Annual rewards
$155
2,500 miles
Annual savings
$1,117
GC Ends: Oct 31, 2025
Credit Card Genius Cash IconGC: $20
BMO AIR MILES®† Mastercard®*
Instant approval: Yes
Credit estimate:
3.1 Genius Rating
3.7 (21) User reviews
Annual fee
$0.00
Learn more
Annual rewards
$155
2,500 miles
Annual savings
$1,117
GC Ends:
Oct 31, 2025
Credit estimate:
 (560 - 659)
Instant approval: Yes

2. BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard

For a credit card that will keep the low interest rates going after your balance transfer offer is over, the BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard®* is your best bet.

You’ll get a balance transfer promotional rate of 3.99% for 9 months, with a 1% transfer fee.

And after your balance transfer has ended, you’ll still enjoy a low permanent rate of 12.99% on your balance transfers, as well as purchases and cash advances.

It has an annual fee of $20, currently waived for the first year.

3.5 Genius Rating
3.6 (7) User reviews

0.99% on balance transfers for 9 months + Very low interest rates.*

Annual fee
$29.00
Learn more
Annual rewards
$0
Learn more
Annual savings
$1,117
Learn more
BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard®*
Instant approval: Yes
Credit estimate:
BMO Preferred Rate Mastercard®*
3.5 Genius Rating
3.6 (7) User reviews

0.99% on balance transfers for 9 months + Very low interest rates.*

Annual fee
$29.00
Learn more
Annual rewards
$0
Learn more
Annual savings
$1,117
Learn more
Credit estimate:
 (560 - 659)
Instant approval: Yes

3. Scotiabank Value Visa

Our last top balance transfer option belongs to Scotiabank with the Scotiabank Value Visa Card.

You’ll enjoy a balance transfer promotion of 0.99% for 6 months, with no transfer fee.

Afterwards, you’ll get low permanent rates of 12.99% on purchases, balance transfers, and cash advances.

This card has an annual fee of $29.

Calculate your interest savings

Want an easy way to see how much you could save on credit card interest? Our calculator is here to help.

Simply enter in the variables, and we’ll give you an idea of how much you could save with a balance transfer.

Credit Card Interest Calculator

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Months to pay balance:
25
Total paid:
$ 2,453.20
Interest paid:
$ 453.20
Interest savings:
$ 0.00

Your turn

It’s never fun when offers come to an end, but fortunately for balance transfers there are still some good options out there beyond what MBNA Mastercards have offered.

What are your thoughts on these balance transfers?

Let us know in the comments below.

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Bruce Mitchell
Bruce Mitchell
January 14, 2021
MBNA balance transfers no more ? Was there an official announcement from them ? On Nov. 2 2020 I paid off 2 MBNA teaser loans at the end of low interest period. I got a re offer on the small one Dec 3 which I took (18900) but not the large one 100000 so far. Has it to do with losses re Covid 19 they have incurred ?
creditcardGenius Team
creditcardGenius Team
January 19, 2021
Hey Bruce, There was no official announcement, but the Harley Davidson credit card was the last MBNA card to come with a promotional balance transfer offer. Balance transfers can still be completed to MBNA credit cards, just at their standard rates.
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