Which has the lower annual fee, Neo World Mastercard or Scotia Momentum Visa?

The Neo World Mastercard has no annual fee, while the Scotia Momentum Visa charges $49/year.

Which card is better for groceries, Neo World Mastercard or Scotia Momentum Visa?

The Neo World Mastercard earns 2% on groceries, while the Scotia Momentum Visa earns 2%. The better choice depends on your grocery spending and the specific merchants you shop at.

Neo World Mastercard vs Scotia Momentum Visa — Which Is Better? | Churnr

Header Quick Take Value Earn Rates Merchants Wallet Bonus FX Benefits Eligibility Perks Downgrade Verdict

Neo World Mastercard edges ahead by $130/yr

Neo World Mastercard earns $48 more on bills & utilities
Neo World Mastercard earns $30 more on everything else

Bills & Utilities: +$48Everything Else: +$30Groceries: +$12

Neo World Mastercard: Groceries cap limits earning — losing ~$12/yr above cap

Neo World Mastercard: $30/yr in foreign transaction fees

Scotia Momentum Visa: $30/yr in foreign transaction fees

Showing Year 1 analysis

Dollar Value

Winner

$494

/first year

1.2% effective$41/mo

vs 1% no-fee card: +$76

Annual rewards earned+$524

FX costs−$30

Annual fee−$0

Grocery cap reached at $12,000 — remaining $780 earns at base rate (losing ~$12 vs uncapped)

Total lost to caps: $12/yr across 1 category

$364

/first year

0.9% effective$30/mo

vs 1% no-fee card: −$55

Annual rewards earned+$443

FX costs−$30

Annual fee−$49

Best for your spendingNeo World Mastercard—$494Year 1 value

+$130 more than Scotia Momentum Visa

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The Bottom Line

Neo World Mastercard edges ahead by $130/yr

Neo World Mastercard earns $48 more on bills & utilities
Neo World Mastercard earns $30 more on everything else

Bills & Utilities: +$48Everything Else: +$30Groceries: +$12

Showing Year 1 analysis

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

Things to Consider

Neo World Mastercard: Groceries cap limits earning — losing ~$12/yr above cap

Data Sources

Issuer terms & conditions (verified Feb 2026)

Merchant MCC verification (239 merchants)

Insurance certificates (PDF review)

Reward program documentation

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