Which card is better for groceries, ATB Alberta or Platinum Mastercard?

The ATB Alberta earns 0% on groceries, while the Platinum Mastercard earns 2x. The better choice depends on your grocery spending and the specific merchants you shop at.

ATB Alberta vs Platinum Mastercard — Which Is Better? | Churnr

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Platinum Mastercard wins by $758/yr — strongest in groceries

Platinum Mastercard earns $256 more on groceries
Platinum Mastercard earns $66 more on dining & restaurants
$250 welcome bonus advantage

Groceries: +$256Dining & Restaurants: +$66Bills & Utilities: +$48

ATB Alberta: $30/yr in foreign transaction fees

Platinum Mastercard: $30/yr in foreign transaction fees

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Dollar Value

−$30

/first year

-0.1% effective$2/mo

vs 1% no-fee card: −$449

Annual rewards earned+$0

FX costs−$30

Annual fee−$0

Winner

$728

/first year

1.7% effective$61/mo

vs 1% no-fee card: +$309

Annual rewards earned+$508

Welcome bonus+$250

FX costs−$30

Annual fee−$0

Best for your spendingPlatinum Mastercard—$728Year 1 value

+$758 more than ATB Alberta

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Platinum Mastercard wins by $758/yr — strongest in groceries

Platinum Mastercard earns $256 more on groceries
Platinum Mastercard earns $66 more on dining & restaurants
$250 welcome bonus advantage

Groceries: +$256Dining & Restaurants: +$66Bills & Utilities: +$48

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Platinum Mastercard wins in both Year 1 and Year 2+ — consistent long-term value.

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ATB Alberta

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Platinum Mastercard wins by $758/yr — strongest in groceries

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ATB Alberta

Platinum Mastercard

Platinum Mastercard wins by $758/yr — strongest in groceries

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