Which card is better for groceries, BMO CashBack Mastercard for Business or Rogers Red?

The BMO CashBack Mastercard for Business earns 0.8% on groceries, while the Rogers Red earns 1%. The better choice depends on your grocery spending and the specific merchants you shop at.

BMO CashBack Mastercard for Business vs Rogers Red — Which Is Better? | Churnr

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BMO CashBack Mastercard for Business edges ahead by $62/yr

BMO CashBack Mastercard for Business earns $45 more on everything else
Rogers Red earns $32 more on groceries

Everything Else: +$45Groceries: +$32Bills & Utilities: +$24

BMO CashBack Mastercard for Business: $30/yr in foreign transaction fees

Rogers Red: $30/yr in foreign transaction fees

Showing Year 1 analysis

Dollar Value

Winner

$379

/first year

0.9% effective$32/mo

vs 1% no-fee card: −$40

Annual rewards earned+$409

FX costs−$30

Annual fee−$0

$317

/first year

0.8% effective$26/mo

vs 1% no-fee card: −$102

Annual rewards earned+$347

FX costs−$30

Annual fee−$0

Best for your spendingBMO CashBack Mastercard for Business—$379Year 1 value

+$62 more than Rogers Red

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The Bottom Line

BMO CashBack Mastercard for Business edges ahead by $62/yr

BMO CashBack Mastercard for Business earns $45 more on everything else
Rogers Red earns $32 more on groceries

Everything Else: +$45Groceries: +$32Bills & Utilities: +$24

Showing Year 1 analysis

BMO CashBack Mastercard for Business wins in both Year 1 and Year 2+ — consistent long-term value.

Data Sources

Issuer terms & conditions (verified Feb 2026)

Merchant MCC verification (239 merchants)

Insurance certificates (PDF review)

Reward program documentation

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