Independent ClearFin review · Neo Financial

Neo World Mastercard

Start with up to $100 Welcome Bonus.

Independent comparisonFees includedCanadian card data
Annual fee
$0
Reward type
Cash Back
Welcome offer
$100

Current new-cardmember offer

Insurance
Not listed

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$50cash rebate*Neo World Mastercard🚀 Fintech Cashback
The ClearFin bottom line

🚀 Fintech Cashback

Its strongest published earn rate in our data is 2.0% on groceries. With no annual fee, it can be easier to keep long term without needing rewards to offset a yearly cost.

Checked 2026-08-09 · Official issuer catalogue

Welcome bonus

Up to $100 Welcome Bonus

How to earn it

  • $25 cashbackMake your first purchase within 3 months of account approval
  • $75 cashbackSpend at least $5,000 within the first 3 months of account approval
Offer details

Available to new Neo World Mastercard cardholders. Terms and conditions apply.

How you earn

  • 2% cashback on groceries
  • 2% cashback on gas purchases
  • 2% cashback on recurring bill payments
  • 0.5% cashback on all other purchases
  • Earn boosted cashback offers at over 10,000 Neo partner merchants across Canada
Costs and requirements

Fees & eligibility

Confirm final approval criteria and current rates directly with the issuer.

Annual fee$0
Purchase interestConfirmCheck current issuer rate
Cash advance interestConfirmCheck current issuer rate
Foreign transaction fee3%
Income requirement$50,000Issuer approval criteria apply
Additional card$0
Household income$80,000Alternative minimum
Recommended credit score680+ Good

The Neo World Mastercard is a World Mastercard product with minimum income requirements of $50,000 personal income or $80,000 household income, typically requiring a stronger credit profile than entry-level credit cards.

ClearFin estimate on Canada's 300–900 scale. This is not an issuer cutoff or approval guarantee; lenders may use different bureau scores and underwriting criteria. Neo Financial does not publish a minimum credit score requirement. Approval is based on multiple factors including income, credit history, debt obligations, payment history, and overall creditworthiness.

Reward limits: Neo does not publish any annual, monthly, or category spending caps on the base earn rates. Cardholders earn 2% cashback on groceries, gas, and recurring bill payments and 0.5% cashback on all other purchases. Cashback offers available through Neo partner merchants may vary by merchant and promotion.

Using your rewards

Redemption options

Redemption values and availability may vary by option and can change.

Redeem earned cash rewards using the issuer's available cash-back or statement-credit options.

Minimum redemption amounts, automatic payout timing, and eligible account credits vary by issuer; confirm the current program terms before applying.

Beyond the points

Benefits that come with the card

Consider these extras by the value they add to purchases and experiences you already use.

Purchase Protection Insurance

Coverage against theft or accidental damage on eligible purchases, plus extended warranty protection.

Extended Warranty

Extends the manufacturer's original warranty on eligible purchases made with the card.

Mastercard Zero Liability

Protection against unauthorized transactions made with your card.

Instant Virtual Card

Start using your card immediately for eligible purchases before the physical card arrives.

Card Management Tools

Freeze or unfreeze your card, view your PIN, monitor spending, and manage your account through the Neo app.

Additional Cardholders

Add an additional cardholder at no extra cost to share access with a trusted family member or partner.

Real-Time Alerts

Receive instant notifications whenever your card is used.

Advanced Fraud Monitoring

AI-powered fraud monitoring helps detect unusual account activity while protecting your personal information.

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Auto-Pay

Set up automatic payments to help avoid missed payment due dates.

Secured Credit Option

Option to secure the account with a refundable deposit to help build or strengthen credit history.

Protection included

Insurance at a glance

No included coverage is verified in ClearFin's current catalogue.

Insurance is not currently listed for this product.

This does not prove that coverage is unavailable. Confirm the issuer's current certificate and benefit guide before relying on protection.

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The verdict

What we like

  • No annual fee
  • High cashback on everyday essentials
  • Additional cardholders at no cost

Worth noting

  • Low 0.5% base earn rate
  • Requires $50,000 personal or $80,000 household income
  • Limited travel benefits and insurance coverage
ClearFin analysis

Our detailed review

A practical reading of where the card earns, what the fee buys, and which limits matter.

🚀 Fintech Cashback

2% on groceries, gas & recurring payments. 0.5% on everything else. Variable partner cashback. No fee.

How the rewards work

Groceries, Gas receive the strongest estimated return at 2.0%. Purchases outside the accelerated categories earn an estimated 0.50%.

What the annual cost means

There is no annual fee to recover, which can make the card easier to keep for credit-history length or occasional use. Interest and other transaction fees can still apply.

Who it may suit

This card is most relevant for someone who spends consistently on groceries and gas and prefers to avoid a yearly fee.

What to examine before applying

Compare the purchase interest rate, foreign-transaction fee, approval requirements, reward limits, and insurance certificates. Pay particular attention to merchant-category rules because a store may not receive the reward rate its products appear to suggest.

Issuer terms apply. ClearFin is not affiliated with this provider. How we make money. Card facts were checked against the issuer's official source. The issuer's current catalogue was checked. Any field not explicitly listed remains marked as unverified rather than estimated.