Canadian Tire · Mastercard · CT Money

Reviewed 2026-07-06 · By The Points Standard editorial team

Triangle World Elite Mastercard

5.5/10 · SituationalNo annual fee

A genuinely strong no-fee card for Canadian Tire loyalists — 4% at Triangle banners and 3% on groceries rival paid cash-back cards — but the income requirement and CT Money's redemption ceiling keep it a specialist's pick rather than an everyday-carry default.

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Standard Score breakdown — Situational

Six weighted components, each rated 0–10. "Contributes" is the rating × weight — add all six and you get the 5.55/10 Standard Score above.

Component (weight)RatingContributes
First-year value (30%)
4.51.35
Ongoing value (20%)
7.01.40
Flexibility (15%)
4.50.67
Perk usability (15%)
5.50.82
Low friction (10%)
7.00.70
Strategic fit (10%)
6.00.60

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The numbers

Annual feeNone
Welcome bonusNo standing welcome bonus — promotional CT Money offers (e.g. $150 CT Money) appear periodically; check the current offer before applying
Est. bonus value$0
First-year net value$250

Earn rates

Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Mark's, Atmosphere4%
Groceries (capped at $12,000/year)3%
Gas at Gas+/Husky5-7¢/litre
Everything else1%

Why it earns its score

  • No annual fee World Elite Mastercard with genuinely strong CT Money rates
  • 4% at Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Mark's, and Atmosphere
  • Complimentary roadside assistance (~$100/year value), purchase protection, and extended warranty

Where it loses points

  • No standing welcome bonus — value is entirely in ongoing spend
  • $80K personal / $150K household income requirement locks out many applicants
  • CT Money has no transfer partners and is only useful if you shop Triangle-family banners

Who it's for

Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, and Mark's shoppers with real grocery spend who clear the income threshold and want a free World Elite card.

Who should skip it

You don't shop Triangle-family banners regularly, or you don't clear the $80K/$150K income bar — the fee-free base Triangle Mastercard earns the same rates without the income gate.

Included insurance

Purchase protection (90 days) · Extended warranty (additional 1 year)

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Source: issuer card page · Last reviewed 2026-07-06. Details change often — confirm current terms with the issuer before applying.