Which card is better for groceries, BMO eclipse rise Visa or CIBC Aventura Visa for Students?

The BMO eclipse rise Visa earns 2.5x on groceries, while the CIBC Aventura Visa for Students earns 1x. The better choice depends on your grocery spending and the specific merchants you shop at.

BMO eclipse rise Visa vs CIBC Aventura Visa for Students — Which Is Better? | Churnr

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BMO eclipse rise Visa edges ahead by $146/yr

BMO eclipse rise Visa earns $96 more on groceries
BMO eclipse rise Visa earns $60 more on bills & utilities

Groceries: +$96Bills & Utilities: +$60Dining & Restaurants: +$41

BMO eclipse rise Visa: $30/yr in foreign transaction fees

CIBC Aventura Visa for Students: $30/yr in foreign transaction fees

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Dollar Value

Winner

$384

/first year

0.9% effective$32/mo

vs 1% no-fee card: −$35

Annual rewards earned+$414

FX costs−$30

Annual fee−$0

$237

/first year

0.6% effective$20/mo

vs 1% no-fee card: −$181

Annual rewards earned+$267

FX costs−$30

Annual fee−$0

Best for your spendingBMO eclipse rise Visa—$384Year 1 value

+$146 more than CIBC Aventura Visa for Students

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The Bottom Line

BMO eclipse rise Visa edges ahead by $146/yr

BMO eclipse rise Visa earns $96 more on groceries
BMO eclipse rise Visa earns $60 more on bills & utilities

Groceries: +$96Bills & Utilities: +$60Dining & Restaurants: +$41

Showing Year 1 analysis

BMO eclipse rise Visa 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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