Get Your Virtual Card with KOHO - Instant Approval, Secure, Convenient

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Works with Apple, Samsung, or Google Pay
Use it for in-store and online shopping
No need for a physical card
Up to 2% cash back on groceries, transportation, food & drink

Why Choose KOHO Virtual Card?

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Guaranteed approval

Open a KOHO account and get your virtual card right away with no credit checks, and no need to wait for a physical card

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Spend & save instantly

Shop with your card in-store and online, earn cash back on your spending and up to 4% interest on your entire balance

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Extra cash back

Earn 6.5% cash back on average at select merchants like Sephora, Expedia, Ticketmaster, Aesop, and many more

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Manage your subscriptions

Transfer your subscription and any recurring payments to your KOHO account straight away using your virtual card number

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Stay safe & secure

Instantly lock and unlock your virtual card through the app and have peace of mind with top security protection

What is a Virtual Mastercard handy for?

Instant approval means you can start spending, earning,
and controlling your money as soon as you sign up.

Travelling

Travelling

Online Shopping

Online Shopping

No need to scramble for your wallet when shopping online — access your card details easily in the app.

Keep it Simple

Keeping it Simple

In-A-Pickle moments

In-a-pickle moments

Get Started with Our Virtual Prepaid Card

STEP 1

Find a KOHO Plan that’s the perfect fit for you

Get Started with Our Virtual Prepaid Card

STEP 2

Add it to your virtual wallet to start spending and earning

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STEP 3

Head to the cards section in the app to access your virtual card

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STEP 4

Add it to your virtual wallet to start spending and earning

How to Put Money on Our Virtual Prepaid Mastercard

Want to deposit money or load cash into your KOHO account? Whichever way you choose, it’s quick and easy.

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Direct Deposit

It’s easy to get your paycheque sent to your KOHO account, simply set up Direct Deposit in our app or web portal. Fun fact: With KOHO, you get paid a day early*.

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e-Transfer

There are a few ways to send money to your account via e-Transfer: using your unique KOHO email, setting up auto-deposit, or using the Interac® portal. See the step-by-step process for how to e-Transfer to KOHO here.

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Cash Deposit

Don’t let cash burn a hole in your pocket, go to your closest Canada Post location and put it in your KOHO account. Search for the nearest locations in your area now, and get a step-by-step guide for how to deposit cash here.

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Debit Card Load

Transfer your subscription and any recurring payments to your KOHO account straight away using your virtual card number

Pick a Plan and Try Our Virtual Card With No Cost

All KOHO plans come with a free 30 day trial so you can see if it suits you.

Essential

Earn more on the essentials your wallet cares about.

$0*

/month

  • 1% cash back on groceries, transportation, food, and drink

  • 2.5% interest on your entire balance

  • Free Credit Score

  • Instant e-Transfers

  • No foreign transaction fees

  • No discount on Credit Building

  • Personal phone support

* Get Essential for free! Learn more

Extra

Earn extra on your spending and savings.

$18

/month

  • 1.5% cash back on groceries, transportation, food, and drink

  • 3% interest on your entire balance

  • Free Credit Score

  • Instant e-Transfers

  • No foreign transaction fees

  • Credit Building for just $7 / month

  • Personal phone support

Everything

Best Deal

Supercharge everything in your KOHO account.

$22

/month

  • 2% cash back on groceries, transportation, food, and drink

  • 4% interest on your entire balance

  • Free Credit Score

  • Instant e-Transfers

  • No foreign transaction fees

  • Credit Building for just $5 / month

  • Personal phone support

Not sure which one speaks to you?

Take our quiz to find the best plan for you.

FAQS

A virtual card is an online card that lives only on your phone. You can access the details through the cards section on the app, or you can add it to the virtual wallet on your phone, like Apple, Samsung, or Google pay. You can start using it once you sign up for KOHO and add money to your account.

KOHO works with only a virtual card, but if you decide to get a physical one too, you won’t need to wait for it to arrive in the mail to start spending.

You can use your virtual card anywhere Mastercard is accepted online, or when you add it to your Google, Apple, or Samsung Pay you can tap it in person anywhere that accepts contactless payments. The only thing you can’t do with your virtual card is withdraw money from an ATM (or hold it in your hand!), you’ll need to order a physical card through the cards section on the app if you want to do this.

It’s super simple — in the cards section on the KOHO app, under your virtual card, you’ll see a button to add it to your wallet. You’ll then be redirected to Google, Apple, or Samsung Pay where you’ll follow a few short steps to get it set up and ready for spending.

You can find more information on how to set it up on each device here.

You sure can. When you sign up for a KOHO account will automatically be issued with a virtual card and be given the option to order a physical one too. Both cards will draw from the same balance but they each have their own unique card number. You’ll see both card details in the cards section of the app.

Making sure your money and information is secure is our top priority. Your account is protected by Face ID, device biometrics, password, or passcode so your card details will be kept safe from prying eyes. You can also lock and unlock your card easily in the app if you think your details have gotten into the wrong hands.

If you opt to get a physical card, this will have a separate card number to your virtual card, adding an extra layer of security. If in the unlikely event one gets compromised and you lock it in the app, you can continue using the other card in the meantime.

You can learn more about KOHO’s security here.

If you need to get a credit card quickly, applying for an instant approval credit card is your best bet. Applying for these types of cards means you’ll get an immediate decision, once you meet the issuer's requirements.

To get an instant approval credit card, you'll typically need to complete an online application. The card issuer will then review your information, and usually gives an immediate decision.

Yes, it's possible to get a credit card in one day with an instant approval credit card, but it’s worth keeping in mind, while it might take just a matter of minutes, receiving the physical card will likely take a few business days.

While it might be a little harder, it's possible to get approved for a credit card with no credit history or a low credit score. Some card issuers offer cards designed specifically for those with limited or no credit history.

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