7 Credit Cards That Reward You for Watching Netflix

• The Scotia Momentum^® Visa Infinite* Card offers cinephiles 4% cash back for recurring subscription purchases, like Netflix, Disney+, Crave and more.
• Cardholders of the American Express Cobalt^TM Credit Card can redeem rewards for almost anything, including streaming services.
• The Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card offers up to 2% cash back for recurring bill payments, all for no annual fee.

Netflix grew by nearly 16 million global customers in the first three months of 2020 — adding to its already robust customer base, which was estimated to be 207.6 million at the end of March 2021. The streaming service offers an ever-growing library of entertaining content in over 30 languages, spanning 190 countries and endless genres.

Members can watch their favourite rom-com, docuseries, or horror flick from anywhere, at any time, with new releases every month. Netflix is even forging a new path with award-winning original content. It’s no wonder people can’t get enough.

However, members pay anywhere from $9.99 to $18.99 per month to access the service, adding up to around $119.88 to $227.88 per year.

Fortunately, some of the best credit cards in Canada offer cardholders cash back or points for these purchases specifically. Being a couch potato has never been so rewarding.

Learn which credit cards offer rewards for watching Netflix or redemption options that include subscription services.

*The RATESDOTCA Best of Finance methodology assumes the cardholder spends an average of $2,000 a month on their card to determine the first-year value. The calculation includes all welcome bonuses and promotional offers at the time of publishing.

1. Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card

The Scotiabank^®* Gold American Express^® Card offers new cardholders up to 40,000 bonus Scotia Rewards points. Get 30,000 Scotia Rewards points when you make at least $1,000 in purchases within the first three months of opening the account. Get another 10,000 Scotia Rewards points if you spend at least $7,500 within the first 12 months.

Regular features and benefits of this card include:

• Annual fee: $120
• Annual fee for additional cards: $29
• Earn five Scotia Rewards points for every $1 spent on eligible grocery, fast food, food delivery, food subscription, and entertainment purchases.
• Earn three Scotia Rewards points for every $1 spent on eligible gas and daily transit purchases and select streaming services like Netflix.
• Earn one Scotia Rewards point for every $1 spent on all other purchases.

This card also features travel benefits, including no foreign transaction fees, travel insurance, and the Best Price Guarantee on airfare through the Scotia Rewards Travel Service.

Offer expiry date: August 31, 2021

2. Scotia Momentum^® Visa Infinite* Card

New cardholders of the Scotia Momentum^® Visa Infinite* Card can get 10% cash back on all purchases for the first three months, up to $2,000 in total purchases. That is $200 cash back. Plus, Scotiabank will waive the annual fee for the primary and additional cardholders for the first year.

Regular features and benefits of this card include:

• Annual fee: $120
• Annual fee for additional cards: $50
• Get 4% cash back for every $1 spent on groceries, recurring bill payments, and subscription purchases, including Netflix.
• Get 2% cash back for every $1 spent on gas and daily transit purchases, including rideshare services such as Uber.
• Get 1% cash back for every $1 spent on all other purchases.

Cardholders can access a wide range of coverage on this card, from travel to mobile device insurance.

Offer expiry date: August 31, 2021

3. American Express Cobalt^TM Credit Card

The American Express Cobalt^TM Credit Card offers up to 15,000 Membership Rewards^® points in the first year.

Regular features and benefits of this card include:

• Monthly fee: $12.99 ($155.88 per year)
• Annual fee for additional cards: $0
• Earn five Membership Rewards^® points for every $1 spent on eligible restaurant and food delivery purchases in Canada.
• Earn two Membership Rewards^® points for every $1 spent on eligible transit purchases.
• Earn one Membership Rewards^® point for every $1 spent on all other purchases, including streaming services.

Cardholders can get exclusive Cobalt Perks like bonus rewards and access to events. This card also features travel insurance, shopping coverage, and an extremely flexible reward program.

Offer expiry date: N/A subject to change without notice

4. BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card

The BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card offers up to 40,000 bonus BMO Rewards points. Get 25,000 points when you spend at least $3,000 within the first three months of getting the card. Get an additional 15,000 points on your first anniversary. Plus, pay no annual fee for the first year.

Regular features and benefits of this card include:

• Annual fee: $120
• Annual fee for additional cards: $50
• Earn five points for every $1 spent on grocery, restaurant, take-out, gas, and transit purchases.
• Earn one point for every $1 spent on all other purchases, including Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services.

Cardholders can earn 10% more rewards with an authorized user — 5.5 points for every $1 spent on groceries or gas and 1.1 points for every $1 spent everywhere else. This card also features a $50 annual lifestyle credit to use on streaming services or anything else you like.

Offer expiry date: October 31, 2021

5. TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card

New cardholders of the TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card can get 6% cash back on all purchases for the first three months, up to $2,000 in total purchases. Plus, pay no annual fee for the primary and additional cardholders for the first year.

Regular features and benefits of this card include:

• Annual fee: $120
• Annual fee for additional cards: $50
• Earn 3% in Cash Back Dollars on eligible groceries, gas purchases, and recurring bill payments set up on the account, including subscriptions like Netflix.
• Earn 1% in Cash Back Dollars on all other purchases.

This card also features a Deluxe TD Auto Club Membership for roadside assistance and basic travel insurance. Cardholders can also access exclusive Visa Infinite* benefits like hotels and experiences when travelling.

This offer is not available for residents of Quebec. For Quebec residents, please click here.

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Offer expiry date: August 16th, 2021

6. Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card

The Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card offers a 1.95% promotional interest rate on balance transfers made in the first 30 days for six months. A 1% balance transfer fee does apply.

Regular features and benefits of this card include:

• Annual fee: $0
• Annual fee for additional cards: $0
• Earn 2% cash back in up to three Money-Back Categories of your choice. Start with two categories and earn the third when depositing rewards into a Tangerine Savings Account. Choose to earn rewards for recurring bill payments and earn 2% cash back on your subscription purchases.
• Earn 0.50% cash back on all other purchases.

Get free additional cards for authorized users and earn rewards as a family.

Offer expiry date: N/A subject to change without notice

7. BMO CashBack^® Mastercard^®*

The BMO CashBack^® Mastercard^®* offers up to 5% cash back on purchases for the first three months. Conditions apply.

Cardholders can also access a 1.99% introductory interest rate on balance transfers for nine months. A 1% balance transfer fee does apply.

Regular features and benefits of this card include:

• Annual fee: $0
• Annual fee for additional cards: $0
• Earn 3% cash back on your first $500 in grocery purchases each month.
• Earn 1% cash back on your first $500 in recurring bill payments each month, including subscription services.
• Earn 0.50% unlimited cash back on all other purchases.

Cardholders can save on car rentals at participating National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car locations.

Offer expiry date: October 31, 2021

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