Independent ClearFin review · Simplii Financial

Simplii Financial Cash Back Visa

Start with 20% cash back on selected everyday categories for the first 3 statements — up to $100 total cash back.

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Annual fee
$0
Reward type
Cash Back
Welcome offer
$100

Current new-cardmember offer

Insurance
Not listed

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$50cash rebate*Simplii Financial Cash Back Visa🍽️ 4% Dining
The ClearFin bottom line

🍽️ 4% Dining

Its strongest published earn rate in our data is 4.0% on dining. 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

20% cash back on selected everyday categories for the first 3 statementsup to $100 total cash back

New cardmembers can earn 20% cash back on selected everyday categories for the first 3 statements — up to $100 total cash back by completing the steps below.

Offer details

Offer applies to eligible gas, groceries, drugstores and pre-authorized payments on up to $500 in total qualifying purchases. Full issuer terms apply.

How you earn

  • 4% cash back on eligible restaurant, bar, and coffee shop purchases (up to $5,000 annual spend limit)
  • 1.5% cash back on eligible gas, grocery, drugstore purchases and pre-authorized payments (up to $15,000 annual spend limit)
  • 0.5% cash back on all other eligible purchases with no annual limit
  • No overall cap on total cash back earnings
Costs and requirements

Fees & eligibility

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

Annual fee$0
Purchase interest21.99%
Cash advance interest22.99%
Foreign transaction fee2.5%
Income requirementNot statedIssuer approval criteria apply
Additional card$0
Household income$15,000Alternative minimum

Reward limits: Cash back earning is tiered with strict annual spending caps per category. Earnings reset annually after December statement.

Earning cap

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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.

No annual fee

The card has no annual fee for primary or additional cardholders.

Cash back rewards structure

Earn cash back on everyday spending categories including dining, groceries, gas, drugstores, and recurring payments.

Flexible earning with no total cap

There is no limit on the total cash back that can be earned annually.

Fraud protection and security features

Chip and PIN security with real-time fraud alerts for suspicious activity.

Mobile wallet compatibility

Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay for secure digital payments.

Purchase security and extended warranty insurance

Includes coverage that doubles manufacturer warranty up to one additional year on eligible purchases.

Global Money Transfer feature

Allows cash back on eligible Global Money Transfers when paid with the card.

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 for primary and additional cardholders
  • Strong cash back structure with up to 4% on dining and 1.5% on everyday essentials
  • No overall limit on total cash back earnings (only category-based caps apply)

Worth noting

  • Category caps limit higher earn rates (restaurants capped at $5,000 annually; essentials capped at $15,000)
  • Lower base earn rate of 0.5% on all uncategorized purchases
  • Cash back is applied annually rather than instantly or monthly redemption
ClearFin analysis

Our detailed review

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

🍽️ 4% Dining

4% on restaurants, bars & coffee shops. 1.5% on gas, groceries, drugstore & bills. 0.5% else. No fee.

How the rewards work

Dining receive the strongest estimated return at 4.0%. 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 dining and groceries 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.