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BMO Business Platinum

Highest earn rate in Dining at 0% effective value

The BMO Business Platinum from BMO earns up to 0% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.

Top category
Dining
Effective value
0%
Annual fee
$0

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Reviewed by Madeen editorial review
Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-09
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What does the BMO Business Platinum earn in each category?

Dining is the strongest category at 0% effective value (0x points at about 0 cents each). Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Dining is the strongest category at 0% effective value (0x points at about 0 cents each).

Category Earn rate Effective value
Dining
Restaurants, cafes, takeout
0x points 0% Top category
Grocery
Supermarkets and grocery stores
0x points 0%
Gas
Gas stations and fuel
0x points 0%
Travel
Flights, hotels, transit
0x points 0%
Other
General everyday spend
0x points 0%

Madeen values points at about 0 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.

Madeen take

Who should get the BMO Business Platinum?

The BMO Business Platinum fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

BMO Business Platinum fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.

Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 0x points.

Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend. Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.

Worth a look for dining spend if you need a business card and can use points the way you redeem today. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Pros

  • Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 0% effective (0x points).
  • No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.

Cons

  • Charges $2 foreign transaction fees.
  • points value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
  • Business card — rewards and liability rules differ from consumer cards.
Fees

Does the BMO Business Platinum have an annual fee?

The BMO Business Platinum has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $2. Issuer pages control fees and offers; Madeen labels this as catalog analysis, not issuer-confirmed terms. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Annual fee
$0
Foreign transaction fee
$2
Benefits

What benefits come with the BMO Business Platinum?

The BMO Business Platinum includes Car Rental Insurance, Cell Phone Protection, Discounts on Intuit QuickBooks® and TurboTax® in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Madeen estimated annual value~$255
18 of 20 benefits valued
  • Cell Phone Protection

    $25/yr

    Get $600 cell phone protection when you charge your monthly wireless telephone bill to your card

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood. Applied to catalog title "Cell Phone Protection".

  • Extended Warranty

    $25/yr

    You’ll get double the original manufacturer’s (or U.S. store brand) warranty for up to one year on most new items you buy with your eligible Mastercard that have an original manufacturer’s warranty of one year or less.

    How we value this

    Expected value of extended warranty coverage on eligible purchases. Applied to catalog title "Extended Warranty".

  • Master RoadAssist®

    $25/yr

    Get quick access to emergency roadside assistance including jump-starts, tire change, towing and gas delivery if you get stuck on the road. Service fees are pre-negotiated and billed to your eligible Mastercard.

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood. Applied to catalog title "Master RoadAssist®".

  • MasterRental®

    $25/yr

    Pays for covered damages (physical damage and theft) to a rental vehicle when you pay for the rental with your Mastercard and you decline the optional collision/damage coverage offered by the rental company.

    How we value this

    Editorial: insurance/protection benefit "MasterRental®" — conservative $25/yr expected value based on typical claim likelihood, not printed coverage maximums.

  • Purchase Assurance

    $25/yr

    You’ll get coverage for most items you buy with your eligible Mastercard if the item is damaged or stolen within 90 days of the purchase date.

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood. Applied to catalog title "Purchase Assurance".

  • Car Rental Insurance

    $10/yr

    Reimbursement for covered physical damage and/or theft of a rental vehicle with primary protection: 1-800-MASTERCARD.9

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Car Rental Insurance".

  • Global emergency services

    $10/yr

    Call 1-800-MASTERCARD (1-800-627-8372) for 24/7 assistance to report a lost or stolen card.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Global emergency services".

  • HealthLock

    $10/yr

    Enjoy a HealthLock for Mastercard® Medical Claim Monitor complimentary membership plus a 90-day upgrade to all HealthLock services at no monthly cost.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "HealthLock".

  • Instacart Business

    $10/yr

    Fuel your business with same-day delivery of snacks, supplies and more. Enjoy $0 delivery fees* with three free months of Instacart+ and $20 off your second order each month. Offer expires on 1/31/2027.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Instacart Business".

  • Intuit® QuickBooks® Online and QuickBooks Online Payroll

    $10/yr

    Save 30% on QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Solopreneur or QuickBooks Online Payroll for 12 months.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Intuit® QuickBooks® Online and QuickBooks Online Payroll".

  • Intuit® TurboTax®

    $10/yr

    Save 20% on the TurboTax solution that best fits your small business needs and can help get your best possible tax outcome.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Intuit® TurboTax®".

  • Luminary

    $10/yr

    Save 30% on an annual or monthly Luminary membership to access Luminary’s global professional education and networking platform. Offer expires on 11/30/2027.

    Standard Mastercard
    How we value this

    Minimal expected value for standard network-tier boilerplate; excluded from card totals when flagged as network benefit. Applied to catalog title "Luminary".

Common questions about the BMO Business Platinum

Does the BMO Business Platinum have an annual fee?

The BMO Business Platinum carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

What category earns the most with the BMO Business Platinum?

Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the BMO Business Platinum at about 0% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Does the BMO Business Platinum charge foreign transaction fees?

The BMO Business Platinum charges a foreign transaction fee of $2 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

What credit score do you need for the BMO Business Platinum?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the BMO Business Platinum. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

How do you redeem rewards on the BMO Business Platinum?

Rewards on the BMO Business Platinum post as points. Redemption value depends on how you use points (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

How do I maximize rewards on the BMO Business Platinum?

To maximize the BMO Business Platinum, route dining and other bonus categories through this card when they match your spend, then compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen at checkout—no bank login required. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

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How does the BMO Business Platinum compare to similar cards?

Compare the BMO Business Platinum against BMO Escape (4% on Dining, $150 fee); BMO Premium Rewards Mastercard (3% on Dining, $95 fee); Diners Club Card (1% on Dining, $95 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.

CardTop categoryEffective valueAnnual fee
BMO Business Platinum
This card
Dining0%$0
Dining4%$150
Dining3%$95
Dining1%$95
Dining1%$95
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