Tangerine credit cards
2 Tangerine cards ranked on a family's spending, each with Year 1 against every year after. Annual fees run from $0 to $120.
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- #1
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$878Year 2+$3783 years $1,634 after fees· pays for itself in month 2
Breakdown, earn rates and why it's ranked here
Year 1$878Year 2+$378Welcome or anniversary bonus$500 / $0Rewards on spending$498 / $498Fees (taken off the end)−$120 / −$120 Pays for itself in month 2 · value so far covers fees so far Year 1Year 2Year 3Earn rate by category
1.5xGrocGroceries1.5xDineDining and takeout1.5xGasGas and EV charging1xAirFlights1.5xHotelHotels and car rentals1.5xTransitTransit and rideshare1xStreamStreaming1.5xDrugDrugstores1xOnlineOnline shopping1.5xBillsPhone, internet and utilities1xOtherEverything elseWhy it's ranked here
- Ranked #1 of 2. By 3-year value on the family preset's spending. Over 3 years it's worth $1,634 after fees.
- Year 1. $878 = welcome bonus $500 + rewards $498 − fee $120.
- Each year after. $378 = rewards $498 − fee $120.
- Against #2. Beats Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card by $283 over 3 years, mostly on welcome bonus (+$400).
Points valued at 1.00¢ each; move the "Value points as" slider above to see what they're worth transferred.
Verified Oct 16, 2026Every term and assumption - #2
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$517Year 2+$4173 years $1,351 after fees· no fee to cover
Breakdown, earn rates and why it's ranked here
Year 1$517Year 2+$417Welcome or anniversary bonus$100 / $0Rewards on spending$417 / $417Fees (taken off the end)-$0 / -$0 No annual fee Year 1Year 2Year 3Earn rate by category
2%GrocGroceries2%DineDining and takeout2%GasGas and EV charging0.5%AirFlights2%HotelHotels and car rentals2%TransitTransit and rideshare0.5%StreamStreaming2%DrugDrugstores0.5%OnlineOnline shopping2%BillsPhone, internet and utilities0.5%OtherEverything elseWhy it's ranked here
- Ranked #2 of 2. By 3-year value on the family preset's spending. Over 3 years it's worth $1,351 after fees.
- Year 1. $517 = welcome bonus $100 + rewards $417.
- Each year after. $417 = rewards $417.
- Against #1. Trails Tangerine Rewards World Elite Mastercard by $283 over 3 years, mostly on welcome bonus (−$400).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangerine Rewards World Elite Mastercard | $88 | $1,285 | $1,634 | $1,807 | $3,492 |
| Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card | $493 | $1,073 | $1,351 | $1,392 | $2,667 |
Frequently asked questions
Which Tangerine card is best?
On a family's spending, Tangerine Rewards World Elite Mastercard is worth the most over 3 years ($1,634). From year 2, Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card keeps the most ($417 a year).
What do Tangerine cards cost?
Annual fees from $0 to $120 across the 2 cards listed here.
What rewards do Tangerine cards earn?
Scene+, Cash back. 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.

