CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite vs Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite

Verified Oct 16, 2026CAD

Both cards valued on the same spending, after fees. Year 1 against every year after shows which one keeps its value once the welcome bonus is gone.

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CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite

CIBC

Dividend Visa Infinite

$120 fee · yr 1 free

after fees: After the card's annual or monthly fee, and foreign transaction fees if you set foreign spending. Additional-card fees and memberships some benefits need (such as Amazon Prime) aren't included.
Year 1$1,087
Year 2+$767
4%
Groc
Groceries
2%
Dine
Dining and takeout
4%
Gas
Gas and EV charging
1%
Air
Flights
1%
Hotel
Hotels and car rentals
2%
Transit
Transit and rideshare
2%
Stream
Streaming
1%
Drug
Drugstores
1%
Online
Online shopping
2%
Bills
Phone, internet and utilities
1%
Other
Everything else
Pays for itself in month 1 · value so far covers fees so far
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite

Scotiabank

Momentum Visa Infinite

$120 fee · yr 1 free

after fees: After the card's annual or monthly fee, and foreign transaction fees if you set foreign spending. Additional-card fees and memberships some benefits need (such as Amazon Prime) aren't included.
Year 1$1,184
Year 2+$764
4%
Groc
Groceries
1%
Dine
Dining and takeout
2%
Gas
Gas and EV charging
1%
Air
Flights
1%
Hotel
Hotels and car rentals
2%
Transit
Transit and rideshare
4%
Stream
Streaming
1%
Drug
Drugstores
1%
Online
Online shopping
4%
Bills
Phone, internet and utilities
1%
Other
Everything else
Pays for itself in month 1 · value so far covers fees so far
Year 1Year 2Year 3

On a family's spending: Year 1 goes to Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite, every year after to CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite, and 3 years to Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite. Compare them on your own spending

All values are after each card's annual or monthly fee, and foreign transaction fees when you set foreign spending. Additional-card fees and memberships some benefits need (such as Amazon Prime or Instacart+) aren't included.

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Values for points and miles are estimates based on published redemption valuations; actual value depends on how you redeem.

3-year value on each preset

after fees, points at their cash value. "~" marks estimates.

SpendingCIBC Dividend Visa InfiniteScotiabank Momentum Visa InfiniteAhead
Student$784$892Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite
Couple$1,956$2,060Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite
Family$2,620$2,713Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite
Frequent traveller$2,451$2,472Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite
Big spender$5,079$5,114Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite or Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite?

Over 3 years, CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite comes out ahead on 0 of 5 spending presets and Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite on 5. On a family's spending ($3,350 a month), Year 1 goes to Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite and every year after to CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite.

Why can the winner change after year 1?

Year 1 includes welcome bonuses and first-year fee waivers. From year 2 only rewards on spending, ongoing credits and the full annual fee count, so a card with a bigger bonus can fall behind.

Sources

Estimates for information only; not financial advice. See how cards are ranked.