Offers
Welcome Bonus
Eligible new applicants for the BMO Ascend™ Business Mastercard®* can receive a welcome bonus of up to 25,000 BMO Rewards points*:
- Earn 25,000 BMO Rewards points upon spending $3,000 within 110 days*
- Get a 0.00% introductory interest rate on Balance Transfers for 9 months with a 3% transfer fee
Earning BMO Rewards Points
The BMO Ascend™ Business Mastercard®* earns BMO Rewards points for all purchases made on the card:
- 2 BMO Rewards points for every dollar spent on gas, office supplies, cell phone services, and internet bill payments (up to $50,000 in spend per calendar year).
- 1 BMO Rewards point for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
Redeeming BMO Rewards Points
BMO Rewards points are best used for travel purchases that are booked through the BMO Travel Portal or redeemed towards travel purchases that are charged on an eligible BMO credit card.
When redeeming BMO Rewards points towards travel, the redemption rate is 150 BMO Rewards points = $1 CAD, which is the maximum value you can expect to receive from BMO Rewards points.
There are additional redemption options including merchandise, gift cards, a statement credit, or cash investment in a BMO investment account. However, if you want to maximize the value of your BMO Rewards points, you should only redeem them for travel.
Benefits
Instacart+ & Monthly $5 Credit
Cardholders who enroll their BMO Ascend™ Business Mastercard®* can enjoy three months of Instacart+ and a $5 monthly Instacart credit.*
Rental Car Discounts
Cardholders can save up to 35% on rental cars with Avis and Budget locations worldwide when you prepay at the time of booking.*
Fees & Eligibility
| Personal Income | $0 |
| Household Income | $0 |
| Annual Fee | $0 |
| Foreign Exchange Fee | 2.50% |
| Purchase Rate | 18.99% |
| Cash Advance Rate | 23.99% |
| Balance Transfer Rate | 23.99% |
Insurance Coverage
The BMO Ascend™ Business Mastercard®* offers two types of insurance coverage:
- Extended warranty and purchase protection*
Refer to the BMO Ascend Business Mastercard®* insurance certificate for additional details, including terms and conditions for eligibility.
Other BMO Business Cards
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150,000 BMO Rewards points Estimated value: $1,005 Ends Jun 2, 2027 |
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150,000 Blue Points Estimated value: $1,005 Ends Nov 30, 2027 |
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30,000 Blue Points Estimated value: $201 Ends Jun 2, 2027 |
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$150 cash back Estimated value: $150 Ends Nov 30, 2026 |
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