National Bank credit cards
1 National Bank card ranked on a family's spending, each with Year 1 against every year after. Annual fees run from $0 to $150.
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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$362Year 2+$3623 years $1,087 after fees· pays for itself in month 4
Breakdown, earn rates and why it's ranked here
Year 1$362Year 2+$362Rewards on spending$422 / $422Credits$90 / $90Fees (taken off the end)−$150 / −$150 Pays for itself in month 4 · value so far covers fees so far Year 1Year 2Year 3Earn rate by category
5xGrocGroceries5xDineDining and takeout2xGasGas and EV charging1xAirFlights1xHotelHotels and car rentals1xTransitTransit and rideshare1xStreamStreaming1xDrugDrugstores1xOnlineOnline shopping2xBillsPhone, internet and utilities1xOtherEverything elseWhy it's ranked here
- Ranked #1 of 1. By 3-year value on the family preset's spending. Over 3 years it's worth $1,087 after fees.
- Year 1. $362 = rewards $422 + credits $90 − fee $150.
- Each year after. $362 = rewards $422 + credits $90 − fee $150.
Points valued at 0.40¢ each; move the "Value points as" slider above to see what they're worth transferred.
Verified Oct 16, 2026Every term and assumption
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.
Rates, fees and offers are set by the issuer and may change. Check the issuer's terms before you apply. We don't estimate approval odds.
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
points at their cash value, after fees. "~" marks estimates.
| Card | Student | Couple | Family | Frequent traveller | Big spender |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Bank World Elite Mastercard | $218 | $800 | $1,087 | $1,077 | $2,305 |
Frequently asked questions
Which National Bank card is best?
On a family's spending, National Bank World Elite Mastercard is worth the most over 3 years ($1,087).
What do National Bank cards cost?
Annual fees from $150 to $150 across the 1 cards listed here.
What rewards do National Bank cards earn?
National Bank À la carte Rewards. Points are shown in dollars at the program's cash or statement-credit value unless you choose another redemption.
Sources
- Amex Cobalt card page
- Milesopedia points valuations, in effect since September 1, 2026
- Prince of Travel points valuations (cross-check, high end of range)
- CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite card page
- RBC Avion Visa Infinite card page
- PC World Elite Mastercard page
- WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard page (70,000 points = up to $700 off travel)
- National Bank World Elite Mastercard page (redemption examples)
Estimates for information only; not financial advice. See how cards are ranked.

