Which card is better for groceries, Smart Cash World or Tangerine Money-Back World Mastercard?

The Smart Cash World earns 5% on groceries, while the Tangerine Money-Back World Mastercard earns 0.5%. The better choice depends on your grocery spending and the specific merchants you shop at.

Smart Cash World vs Tangerine Money-Back World Mastercard — Which Is Better? | Churnr

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Smart Cash World wins by $687/yr — strongest in groceries

Smart Cash World earns $575 more on groceries
Smart Cash World earns $72 more on bills & utilities

Groceries: +$575Bills & Utilities: +$72Gas: +$54

Smart Cash World: $30/yr in foreign transaction fees

Tangerine Money-Back World Mastercard: $30/yr in foreign transaction fees

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Dollar Value

Winner

$950

/first year

2.3% effective$79/mo

vs 1% no-fee card: +$531

Annual rewards earned+$975

Welcome bonus+$5

FX costs−$30

Annual fee−$0

$263

/first year

0.6% effective$22/mo

vs 1% no-fee card: −$155

Annual rewards earned+$173

Welcome bonus+$120

FX costs−$30

Annual fee−$0

Best for your spendingSmart Cash World—$950Year 1 value

+$687 more than Tangerine Money-Back World Mastercard

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The Bottom Line

Smart Cash World wins by $687/yr — strongest in groceries

Smart Cash World earns $575 more on groceries
Smart Cash World earns $72 more on bills & utilities

Groceries: +$575Bills & Utilities: +$72Gas: +$54

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

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Smart Cash World wins by $687/yr — strongest in groceries

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Smart Cash World

Tangerine Money-Back World Mastercard

Smart Cash World wins by $687/yr — strongest in groceries

Dollar Value

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Earn Rates by Category

Merchant Reality Check

Wallet Optimizer

Welcome Bonus

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