What is 2% cash back?
When a rewards program or credit card is offering 2% cash back, it means that for every $1 you spend you will earn 2 cents ($0.02) in the form of cash back.
How do you calculate 2% cash back?
You can calculate 2% cash back multiplying 0.02 by the amount you plan on spending. So if you spend $1,000, it would be $1,000 x 0.02 which equals $20.
2% cash back calculator
Use the 2% cash back calculator below to calculate cash back based on spend.
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Best 2% back cards
There is a small handful of credit cards available in Canada that can earn you 2% back on select purchases. Here are a few of those cards:
- Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card - Earn 2% back on two categories of your choice and get a third 2% category when you get your rewards deposited into a savings account. No annual fee.
- Tangerine World Mastercard - Earn 2% back on two categories of your choice and get a third 2% category when you get your rewards deposited into a savings account. Plus receive airport lounge access and travel insurance. No annual fee.
- Rogers Mastercard® - Earn an unlimited 2% back on all eligible purchases if you have 1 qualifying service with Rogers, Fido, or Shaw. No annual fee.
- SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express - Earn 4% cash back on gas and grocery purchases (cap applies) and 2% back on all other purchases. $9.99 monthly fee.
Calculator: Which card will earn you the most cash back?
Input your monthly and yearly spend amounts into the tool below to find out which credit cards will earn you the most cash back on your spending.
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FAQ
What is 2% cash back?
2% cash back means you will earn 2 cents ($0.02) for every $1 spent.
Are 2% cash back credit cards good?
2% cash back credit cards are among the best rewards cards you can have.
How much cash back will I earn with a 2% cash back card?
It depends on how much spend you run through the card and whether or not the card has an annual fee. You can use the 2% Cash Back Calculator on this page to calculate total cash back based on your spend.
How do I know what's the best credit card for my spend?
You can use the Search For Credit Cards By Spend calculator to get a list of the best credit cards based on your spend across categories.