{"id":345349,"date":"2025-04-08T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/?p=345349"},"modified":"2026-05-09T08:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T08:35:03","slug":"young-professionals-platinum-national-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reviews\/credit-cards\/young-professionals-platinum-national-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Professionals: Travel More Often and Better With the National Bank Platinum Mastercard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/nbc-platinum-mastercard\/\">National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> won Best Credit Card for Young Professionals in our <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/news\/finance\/2024-credit-card-awards-winners\/\">Milesopedia 2024 awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore the reasons why this card is a wise choice for young people who aspire to travel more, even on a modest income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-national-bank-platinum-mastercard-welcome-offer\">National Bank Platinum Mastercard &#8211; Welcome Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Singapour-09-1.jpg\" alt=\"Singapore&nbsp;: Travel Guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Singapour-09\" class=\"wp-image-284352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Singapour-09-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Singapour-09-1-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Singapour-09-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Singapour-09-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-travel-credit-card-for-young-professionals\">A Travel Credit Card for Young Professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With an affordable annual fee of $70, the <a title=\"National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/platinum-mastercard-from-national-bank\/\" rel=\"noindex\">National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> offers a range of benefits and travel insurance usually associated with high-end products. Best of all, with the current promotion, the first year&#8217;s annual fee is waived!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another notable advantage of the <a title=\"National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/platinum-mastercard-from-national-bank\/\" rel=\"noindex\">National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> is that it requires <strong>no minimum income<\/strong>. So you can apply even if it&#8217;s your first credit card or you&#8217;re just starting out in your career.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22652\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Are you a student between the ages of 18 and 24? Take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/offers\/bank-accounts\/18-24-ans-aucuns-frais-mensuels-comptes-cheques-bnc\/\">National Bank&#8217;s student bank account<\/a> offers. You could also save on the monthly cost of a chequing account.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, this card was my starting point in the world of travel rewards and points. It was my all-purpose card during my university years for all possible expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over a two-year period, I managed to accumulate around <span class=\"nowrap\">60,000<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/nbc-a-la-carte-rewards\/\">NBC Rewards<\/a> points. I was then able to exchange them for a $600 discount on a plane ticket to Paris on Air Transat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s see how this card can help you turn your daily expenses into travel opportunities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bali-T-rex.jpg\" alt=\"Indonesia: Bali Travel Guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Bali T-rex\" class=\"wp-image-230697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bali-T-rex.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bali-T-rex-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bali-T-rex-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bali-T-rex-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Bali-T-rex-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"211280\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finance-your-travels-by-earning-points-on-your-daily-expenses\">Finance Your Travels by Earning Points on Your Daily Expenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <a title=\"National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/platinum-mastercard-from-national-bank\/\" rel=\"noindex\">National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a>, every dollar spent earns points associated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/nbc-a-la-carte-rewards\/\">NBC Plan \u00c0 la carte Rewards<\/a> program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, some purchase categories come with a multiplier that allows you to accumulate even more points per dollar spent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earn up to 2 points per dollar spent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the grocery store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On food delivery services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscriptions to ready-to-cook lunch boxes (Hello Fresh, Cook It, Goodfood, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In bars and nightclubs<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The accumulation of 2 points per dollar of purchase is valid for the first <span class=\"nowrap\">$1,000<\/span> of gross monthly purchases charged to the account. Beyond this amount, eligible expenses in these categories continue to earn points, but at a rate of 1.5 points per dollar of purchase.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Earn 1.5 points per dollar spent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On gas and electric charging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On recurring bills payments (internet, cell phone, gym, subscriptions, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the \u00c0 la carte Travel platform<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, earn 1 point for every $1.50 spent in all other purchase categories. To collect points quickly, remember to put all your purchases on your credit card (and pay off your entire balance each month).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/guatemala-rostro-maya-atitlan.jpg\" alt=\"Young Professionals: Travel More Often and Better With the National Bank Platinum Mastercard - guatemala-rostro-maya-atitlan\" class=\"wp-image-344690\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you spend <span class=\"nowrap\">$1,000<\/span> a month on your National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> according to this budget, here&#8217;s what you could earn in points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__table\"><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td>Expense category<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Amount<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Multiplier<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Points accumulated<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><colgroup><col><col><col><col><\/colgroup><tbody><tr><td>Grocery<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$300<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2x<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Restaurants, meal delivery and bars<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$200<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2x<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gasoline or electric recharges<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$100<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,5x<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internet and cell phone package<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$150<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,5x<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">225<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital subscriptions (Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime, etc.)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,5x<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gym membership<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,5x<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other purchases<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$150<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0,75x<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>$1,000<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>1,625<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of <span class=\"nowrap\">1,625<\/span> points per month, for a total of <span class=\"nowrap\">19,500<\/span> points in one year. That&#8217;s close to <span class=\"nowrap\">$200<\/span> in rebates on your next trip, not to mention <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/offers\/cards\/national-bank-platinum-mastercard-offer\/\">the welcome bonus of up to 25,000 points<\/a>, giving you close to <span class=\"nowrap\">$450<\/span> in travel rebates in your first year!<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>To collect even more points, why not pair up? With the current promotion, you can add a secondary account holder (your partner, for example) to your account free of charge. A joint credit card is also a convenient way to <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/couple-finance-management\/\">manage your couple&#8217;s finances<\/a> while accumulating even more rewards.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"128765\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbc-a-la-carte-rewards-plan-a-flexible-program\">NBC \u00c0 la carte Rewards Plan: A Flexible Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/nbc-a-la-carte-rewards\/\">NBC \u00c0 la carte Rewards<\/a> is a great program for getting started in the world of points and travel rewards. Its simplicity and flexibility are its main assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best use you can make of your points is to book your trip through the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/recompenses.bnc.ca\/voyage?itm=loc-body_link-travel_pos-3\">\u00c0 la carte Travel online agency powered by Transat<\/a>. This way, you get the most value out of your points: you&#8217;ll earn a $100 credit for every 10,000 points redeemed. On this booking platform, you will find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flights;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotels&nbsp;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-inclusive packages;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Car rentals and;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cruises<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Only package and flight bookings are eligible for point redemption directly on the \u00c0 la carte Travel website. Hotel, cruise and car reservations are redirected to third-party websites. You must redeem your points for a refund once the transaction has been charged to your account.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>For all other reservations, it is also possible to use NBC Rewards points. These points can be <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-use-nbc-rewards-points-travel\/\">redeemed for a Statement credit<\/a> on any travel expense charged to the credit card.  Be sure to make this exchange within 60 days of the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exchange rate for this type of use is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12,000 points for a $100 credit or;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11,000 points for a $100 credit when redeeming more than 55,000 points in the same transaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1732\" height=\"1096\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BNC-3-en-1.png\" alt=\"Young Professionals: Travel More Often and Better With the National Bank Platinum Mastercard - BNC 3\" class=\"wp-image-229334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BNC-3-en-1.png 1732w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BNC-3-en-1-450x285.png 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BNC-3-en-1-1024x648.png 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BNC-3-en-1-200x127.png 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BNC-3-en-1-768x486.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1732px) 100vw, 1732px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"194706\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>NBC \u00c0 la carte Rewards Plan points can also be redeemed for gift cards, merchandise, statement credits and more. Find out more about all the rewards <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/nbc-a-la-carte-rewards\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Looking for budget or backpack destinations? See our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/budget-travel\/\">best destinations for under $50 a day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--m container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"160672,321008,287221\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-comprehensive-travel-insurance-for-your-adventures\">Comprehensive Travel Insurance for Your Adventures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to its rewards benefits, the <a title=\"National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/platinum-mastercard-from-national-bank\/\" rel=\"noindex\">National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> offers comprehensive travel insurance to give you peace of mind when you travel. Protections include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Out-of-province hospital insurance (for trips of up to 10 days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trip cancellation or interruption insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flight and baggage delay insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baggage loss or theft insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Car rental insurance (local and abroad)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you leave on your trip, be sure to read <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbc.ca\/content\/dam\/bnc\/particuliers\/pdf\/assurance\/sommaire-assurance-31970-en-voyage-platine.pdf\">the insurance contract<\/a> carefully, and keep the contact details you need to make a claim close at hand. Full details of the policy can be found <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbc.ca\/content\/dam\/bnc\/particuliers\/pdf\/hypotheque\/insurance-certificate-platine.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Will your next trip last more than ten days? Unfortunately, emergency medical coverage will not apply. For another affordable travel insurance option, take a look at <a title=\"soNomad\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/sonomad\/\" rel=\"noindex\">soNomad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"291252\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional protection comes with the <a title=\"National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/platinum-mastercard-from-national-bank\/\" rel=\"noindex\">National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insurance against accidental breakage, loss or theft of mobile devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extended manufacturer&#8217;s warranty on purchases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase insurance (up to 180 days)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vietnam-10.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnam Travel Guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Vietnam-10\" class=\"wp-image-344354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vietnam-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vietnam-10-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vietnam-10-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vietnam-10-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a title=\"National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/platinum-mastercard-from-national-bank\/\" rel=\"noindex\">National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> is an attractive option for young professionals looking for an economical travel credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an affordable <span class=\"nowrap\">$70 <\/span> annual fee (or no fee with <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/offers\/cards\/national-bank-platinum-mastercard-offer\/\">the current offer<\/a>!), attractive multipliers on everyday spending categories, a flexible rewards program and comprehensive travel insurance, this card offers a winning combination for those who want to travel more for less.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22652\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"194222\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq-young-professionals-platinum-national-bank\">Frequently Asked Questions about the National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are frequently asked questions in <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"the milesopedia facebook group\" href=\"\/go\/fbgroupe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\">the milesopedia community<\/a> about this card.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq\">\n\t\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_is_the_welcome_bonus_on_the_national_bank_platinum_mastercard_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat is the welcome bonus on the National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> offers up to 25,000 \u00c0 la carte Rewards points as a welcome bonus, currently combined with a first-year annual fee waiver of $70. To unlock the full bonus, cardholders typically need to make their first purchase plus meet a moderate spending threshold during the first 3 months. With \u00c0 la carte points valued around 1 cent each when redeemed for travel through National Bank\u2019s booking platform, the welcome bonus translates to roughly $250 in value \u2013 strong for a $70 annual fee Mastercard with no minimum income requirement.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_are_the_earning_rates_on_the_national_bank_platinum_mastercard_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat are the earning rates on the National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> earns 2 points per $1 on groceries, restaurants, food delivery, meal-kit subscriptions and bars on the first $1,000 each month (1.5 points after that), 1.5 points per $1 on gas, EV charging, recurring bills and travel booked through \u00c0 la carte Travel, and 1 point per $1.50 on everything else. The capped 2x rate on dining and groceries makes this card a solid mid-tier option for households spending up to $12,000 a year in those categories. Above that, the <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"National Bank World Elite Mastercard\" href=\"\/go\/bnc-world-elite\/\" rel=\"noindex\">National Bank World Elite Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> earns 5x on the same categories.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"does_the_national_bank_platinum_mastercard_include_travel_insurance_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tDoes the National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> include travel insurance?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes. The Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> bundles a comprehensive insurance package: emergency out-of-country medical coverage for trips up to 10 days (60+ days for under 65), trip cancellation up to $1,500, trip interruption up to $5,000, baggage loss\/delay, flight delay coverage, and rental car collision\/loss damage waiver. Mobile device insurance up to $1,000 and extended warranty are also included. For young professionals taking 1\u20133 short trips per year, this insurance package alone is worth more than the $70 annual fee, since equivalent standalone travel insurance typically costs $50\u2013$80 per trip.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"is_there_a_minimum_income_requirement_for_the_national_bank_platinum_mastercard_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tIs there a minimum income requirement for the National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>No. The National Bank Platinum Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup> has no minimum personal or household income requirement, which is unusual for a card with this level of insurance and rewards. 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