Scotiabank

Scotiabank Value Visa

Start with introductory balance transfer and first-year fee waiver offer.

Annual fee
$29
Income required
$12,000

personal

Typical credit · 550+
Scotiabank Value Visa📉 Low Rate

Welcome bonus

New cardmembers can earn introductory balance transfer and first-year fee waiver offer by completing the steps below.

How to earn it

  • 0.99% interest rate on balance transfers for 9 monthsAccount opened and balance transfer completed during promotional period (2% transfer fee applies)
  • First-year annual fee waived ($29 value)New account opened within promotional window and maintained in good standing

New Scotiabank Value Visa accounts opened within promotional period; subject to credit approval; excludes existing or recent Scotiabank credit cardholders (past 2 years).

Offer ends 2026-10-31.

How you earn

  • No traditional points-based rewards earning system
  • No Scene+ points earned per $1 spent on purchases
  • Fuel savings value at Shell (up to 5¢/L in value via Scene+ ecosystem linkage)
  • Indirect rewards through interest savings rather than spend-based points accumulation

Built-in perks & coverage

Low interest rate structure

Reduced purchase and cash advance interest rate (13.99%) compared to standard credit cards, designed to lower borrowing cost.

Balance transfer optimization

Introductory 0.99% interest rate on balance transfers for 9 months with a 2% transfer fee, enabling short-term debt consolidation.

Fuel savings at Shell

Up to 5¢ per litre in value at participating Shell stations when linked with Scotiabank and Scene+ program.

Debt reduction acceleration

Lower interest burden allows faster repayment of existing higher-interest credit card balances.

Payment flexibility tools

Access to Scotia SelectPay installment plans for eligible purchases over $100 to spread payments over time.

Credit-building accessibility

Designed for students with minimum credit limit starting at $500, supporting early credit history development.

Mobile wallet compatibility

Supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for secure and convenient digital payments.

The verdict

What we like

  • Lower interest rate than standard credit cards (13.99% purchases and cash advances)
  • 0.99% balance transfer promotional rate for 9 months (2% fee applies)
  • First-year annual fee waived under promotional offer

Worth noting

  • Annual fee of $29 after first year
  • No traditional rewards program (no points or cashback on purchases)
  • Balance transfer requires 2% fee even during promotional rate period

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