The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege card offers benefits such as a $250 travel credit for Scene+ Travel, no foreign transaction fees, and ten annual airport lounge passes.
Rewards Rates
The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege card earns Scene+ points for all purchases made on the card:
- Up to 6 Scene+ points for every dollar spent on hotel bookings, car rentals, and things to do with Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia.
- 3 Scene+ points for every dollar spent on eligible travel purchases.
- 2 Scene+ points for every dollar spent on eligible dining and entertainment purchases.
- 1 Scene+ point for every dollar spent on all other everyday eligible purchases.
Redeeming Scene+ Points
Scene+ points can be redeemed for maximum value when applied against any travel purchase made on your card at the rate of 1 cent per point. Eligible travel purchases cover a wide range of categories, including hotel accommodations, flight bookings, and rental cars.
Scene+ points can also be redeemed for shopping and dining purchases at participating retailers (including grocery and liquor purchases), entertainment purchases, movie tickets, a statement credit, and more. Some of these options present decent value, but you should never redeem Scene+ points for any value less than 1 cent per point.
Benefits
$250 Travel Credit
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders will receive a $250 travel credit when they open the account and at every cardholder anniversary thereafter. This credit can be applied towards bookings made through the Scene+ Travel portal and includes travel purchases such as flights, hotels, car rentals, packages, or things to do.
10 Airport Lounge Passes
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders are eligible to receive complimentary membership to the Dragonpass lounge program, in addition to ten complimentary airport lounge passes per membership year. The DragonPass airport lounge program includes over 1,300 lounges worldwide, making it easy for the cardholder and their guests to find a lounge before their next flight.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege card charges no foreign transaction fees when online shopping or traveling, saving you 2.5% on every transaction. Cardholders will only have to pay the exchange rate when completing foreign currency transactions.
This makes the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege a great card to use when abroad since saving on the 2.5% foreign exchange fees can add up quickly. This is also one of the few cards in Canada that offers no foreign transaction fee as a benefit.
Avis Presidents Club Membership
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders are eligible to receive complimentary Avis Presidents Club Membership in the Avis Preferred loyalty program. This benefit includes two car-class upgrades and the option to skip the line and go straight to your car at most Avis locations.
Sandman RSVP Rewards Benefits
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders will receive a plethora of benefits within the Sandman RSVP Rewards program, including automatic Diamond status, 1,000 bonus points per stay, late checkout and early check-in, a breakfast box or on-site dining credit, lounge access, and much more.
Benefits at Relais & Châteaux Properties
Cardholders will receive premium benefits at over 200 Relais & Châteaux properties worldwide, including a complimentary room upgrade upon arrival (based on availability), a complimentary daily breakfast for you and everyone you’re traveling with, and a VIP welcome, such as complimentary champagne upon arrival.
Benefits at Airports Across Canada
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders will receive benefits at airports across Canada, including priority security lanes, discounted parking, and dedicated parking spots. Eligible airports include Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Ottawa International Airport (YOW), and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
Click here to learn more, as benefits will vary from airport to airport.
Insurance Coverage
The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege credit card offers the following insurance coverages:
- Travel emergency medical insurance: $5,000,000 per person per trip (up to 31 days for cardholders aged 64 and under; up to 10 days for cardholders aged 65 and over)
- Trip cancellation insurance: $2,500 per person, up to $10,000 per trip
- Trip interruption insurance: $5,000 per person, up to $25,000 per trip
- Travel accident insurance: $500,000 of accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Rental car collision and loss damage insurance: Comprehensive coverage for cars up to $85,000 MSRP
- Delayed luggage insurance: $1,000 coverage per person if checked baggage isn’t delivered within 4 hours of reaching your destination
- Flight delay insurance: $1,000 coverage per person for reasonable purchases when delayed or missed connection for 4 hours or more
- Lost, stolen, or damaged baggage insurance: $2,500 per person, up to $5,000 for all insured persons
- Hotel burglary insurance: $2,500 total coverage for stolen items
- Mobile device insurance: $1,000 coverage for theft, loss, or accidental damage to your mobile device
- Purchase security: Coverage for accidental physical damage or theft for 180 days from the date of purchase
- Extended warranty protection: Extend the manufacturer’s original warranty up to two additional years
Refer to the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Privilege card certificate of insurance for additional details, including terms and conditions for eligibility.
Top Cards From Scotiabank
| Credit Card | Welcome Bonus | Net Value | ||
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Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card | 80,000 Scene+ | $401 | Apply |
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Scotiabank Gold American Express Card | 40,000 Scene+ | $280 | Apply |
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Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card | 40,000 Scene+ | $250 | Apply |
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Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite Card | 200 cash back | $200 | Apply |
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Scotiabank American Express Card | 5,000 Scene+ | $50 | Apply |
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