Independent ClearFin review · TD Bank

TD Cash Back Visa

Start with up to $100 in Cash Back Dollars.

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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TD Cash Back Visa💸 No-Fee Cashback
The ClearFin bottom line

💸 No-Fee Cashback

Its strongest published earn rate in our data is 1.0% 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 in Cash Back Dollars

How to earn it

  • $20 Cash Back DollarsMake your first purchase with the card
  • $80 Cash Back DollarsSpend $1,500 within the first 3 months of account opening
Offer details

New TD Cash Back Visa Cardholders who apply, are approved, and meet promotional conditions.

How you earn

  • Earn 1% Cash Back Dollars on Grocery, Gas & Electric Vehicle Charging, Public Transit purchases
  • Earn 1% Cash Back Dollars on Recurring Bill Payments, Streaming, Digital Gaming & Media purchases
  • Earn 0.5% Cash Back Dollars on all other purchases
  • Cash Back Dollars are credited as rewards that can be redeemed to reduce your account balance
  • Cash Back Dollars do not expire as long as the account remains open and in good standing
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
Recommended credit score580+ Fair to Good (Near-prime to lower prime tier)

Not explicitly disclosed by issuer.

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. Approval is based on TD credit underwriting assessment and eligibility criteria including Canadian residency and age of majority. This is an entry-level cashback product designed for broad approval compared to Visa Infinite tiers.

Reward limits: No explicit ongoing annual or monthly earning caps are stated for base or category earn rates on the product page.

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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.

Purchase security protection

Covers eligible purchases against theft or damage for up to 90 days after purchase.

Extended warranty protection

Automatically extends manufacturer’s warranty by up to 12 months on eligible items purchased with the card.

Visa Zero Liability protection

Protects cardholders from unauthorized transactions when card details are used fraudulently.

Chip & PIN security

Provides enhanced security for in-person transactions using a personal identification number (PIN).

Mobile wallet compatibility

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

Cash Back redemption flexibility

Cash Back Dollars can be redeemed at any time to reduce your account balance.

Optional travel insurance add-ons

Cardholders can purchase optional travel medical insurance and trip cancellation/interruption coverage.

Optional TD Auto Club membership

Access to roadside assistance services such as towing, battery boost, and emergency support.

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 making it highly accessible for entry-level and budget-conscious cardholders
  • Simple and consistent cash back structure with 1% on everyday essentials and 0.5% on all other purchases
  • Flexible redemption where Cash Back Dollars can be applied anytime to reduce your account balance

Worth noting

  • Low base earn rate of 0.5% on general purchases reduces overall rewards efficiency for high spenders
  • No premium travel or insurance benefits compared to higher-tier TD Visa Infinite products
  • Foreign transaction fee applies (embedded in Visa exchange conversion), making it inefficient for international spending
ClearFin analysis

Our detailed review

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

💸 No-Fee Cashback

1% cashback on groceries, gas, EV charging & transit. 1% on recurring bills & streaming. 0.5% on everything else.

How the rewards work

Groceries, Gas receive the strongest estimated return at 1.0%. 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.