New cardmembers can earn up to 10,000 bonus Scene+ points, worth roughly $100, by completing the steps below.
How to earn it
2,500 Scene+ pointsSpend at least $250 in eligible purchases within first 3 months
7,500 Scene+ pointsSpend at least $1,000 in eligible purchases within first 3 months
Available to new Scotiabank Scene+ Visa cardholders who open an account between Jan 2, 2026 and Jul 1, 2026. Not eligible for existing Scotiabank credit card holders within the last 2 years.
Offer ends 2026-07-01.
How you earn
1 Scene+ point per $1 spent on all eligible purchases
2 Scene+ points per $1 at participating grocery stores (Sobeys, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, and others)
2 Scene+ points per $1 at Home Hardware locations and online store
2 Scene+ points per $1 at Cineplex theatres and Cineplex.com
Up to 4 Scene+ points per $1 on travel booked through Scene+ Travel (including bonus hotel/car rental earnings)
Additional Scene+ points earned through partner offers and promotions
Built-in perks & coverage
Scene+ Redemption Flexibility
Redeem Scene+ points for travel, movies, groceries, shopping, or statement credits with flexible redemption options starting at low thresholds.
Fuel Savings at Shell
Get up to 10¢ per litre in value at participating Shell stations when linked with Scene+ rewards.
Travel Discounts
Save up to 25% on base rates at Avis and Budget car rentals when paying with the card.
No Annual Fee
The card has no annual fee for primary and supplementary cardholders, making it accessible for everyday use.
Installment Payment Option
Scotia SelectPay allows eligible purchases to be converted into fixed monthly payments to improve cash flow management.
Travel Redemption Integration
Points can be applied directly to travel bookings made through Scene+ Travel powered by Expedia.
The verdict
What we like
No annual fee makes it a low-cost entry rewards card
Strong grocery and everyday earn rates (2x Scene+ points at major grocery partners and Home Hardware)
Flexible redemption through Scene+ (travel, groceries, movies, statement credits, and more)
Worth noting
Standard earn rate is relatively low (1 point per $1 on most purchases)
Foreign transaction fee of 2.5% on all non-CAD spending
Best value is concentrated in Scene+ ecosystem, limiting flexibility outside partner network
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