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Calculate the value of your Scene+ rewards points

Use the creditcardGenius Scene+ Reward Points Calculator to get the most out of your rewards. Find out how much your points are worth and choose the best redemption option.

Rewards Points Calculator
Enter your rewards balance to calculate how much your points are worth. Review your redemption options and recommendations to get the most value.
Our recommendations:
Use your points for Cineplex Theatres, Recipe Unlimited Restaurants, Any Travel From Expedia Scene+, Sobeys Stores, Any Travel (Scene+ Credit And Debit Cardholders Only), and Home Hardware to get the most value.
$100
Avoid using points for Gift Cards as this gives you the lowest value.
$74
Using your points for Cineplex Theatres, Recipe Unlimited Restaurants, Any Travel From Expedia Scene+, Sobeys Stores, Any Travel (Scene+ Credit And Debit Cardholders Only), and Home Hardware instead of Gift Cards will save you $26.
Point Values
Redemption OptionPoint ValueTotal Value
Cineplex theatres1 cent$100
Recipe Unlimited Restaurants1 cent$100
Any travel from Expedia Scene+1 cent$100
Sobeys stores1 cent$100
Any travel (Scene+ credit and debit cardholders only)1 cent$100
Home Hardware1 cent$100
Statement credits0.8 cents$80
Apple & Best Buy Merchandise0.77 cents$77
Gift Cards0.74 cents$74
Redemption Options
Cineplex theatres
Use points for free movie tickets and concessions items at Cineplex theatres
$100
Recipe Unlimited Restaurants
Use points towards your meal at Recipe Unlimited restaurants
$100
Any travel from Expedia Scene+
Redeem points for any travel from Scene+
$100
Sobeys stores
Pay for your purchase at Sobeys stores, including Safeway and Foodland
$100
Any travel (Scene+ credit and debit cardholders only)
Use points to pay for travel from any provider
$100
Home Hardware
Redeem 1,000 points for $10 off
$100
Statement credits
Pay your credit card balance
$80
Apple & Best Buy Merchandise
Pay for your online purchase at Apple and Best Buy
$77
Gift Cards
Assortment of gift cards
$74

Best ways to redeem your Scene+ points

Scene+ gives you several high-value redemption options, where 1,000 points equals a $10 discount. Use your discount at Cineplex theatres, Recipes Unlimited restaurants, Travel for Expedia, Sobeys stores, Home Hardware, or any travel discount.

To maintain your points' value, avoid cashing them in for gift cards.

Learn more about Scene+

Scotiabank operates the Scene+ rewards program, one of the most popular and flexible loyalty programs in Canada. Unlike travel rewards programs that emphasize flight and travel rewards, Scene+ provides discounts for everyday purchases.

The best Scene+ credit cards

Earn Scene+ points even faster by using a Scene+ credit card to make your purchases. Scene+ partners with Visa and American Express to offer credit cards that earn accelerated Scene+ points for categories like groceries, gas, and transit.

Of these cards, the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card is the best for earning the most Scene+ points. First, you'll get the opportunity to earn 50,000 Scene+ points as a welcome bonus. You'll also enjoy:

  • 6 Scene+ points per $1 spent at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo and more
  • 5 Scene+ points per $1 spent on groceries, dining, and entertainment
  • 3 Scene+ points per $1 spent on gas, select streaming services, and transit
  • 1 Scene+ point per $1 spent on foreign currency purchases
  • 1 Scene+ point per $1 spent on all other purchases

If you'd rather apply for a card with no annual fee, check out the Scotiabank Scene+ Visa Card. Although the welcome bonus isn't as generous, the card earns:

  • 2 points per $1 spent at Sobeys, Safeway, Home Hardware, and Cineplex
  • 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases

Tangerine's new Scene+ card

Tangerine's newest credit card combines elements of Tangerine's well-known earning system with premium rewards. As with its cash back card, the Tangerine Rewards World Elite Mastercard lets you choose spending categories that reward you with the most Scene+ points.

You'll earn 1.5 points per $1 spent in 3 categories of your choosing (from 13 popular options), while all other purchases earn 1 Scene+ point per $1 spent.

This World Elite Mastercard also offers a generous welcome bonus, an annual bonus, and travel perks like insurance coverage and airport lounge access.

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