All you need to know about Scene+: the merger of Scotia Rewards and SCENE (2024)

Scene+ Frequently Asked Questions

What changes will be made to Scotia Rewards?

SCENE and Scotia Bonus Points programs merge to become Scene+. You’ll still have access to the rewards you love from your Scotia Rewards program, including travel, Apple and Best Buy catalogues and more.

All Scotiabank products that used to earn Scotia Rewards points will now earn Scene+ points as of November 22, 2021. Existing points will automatically be transferred to Scene+ at equal value.

When will these changes take place?

The Scene+ Rewards Program will be effective November 22, 2021.

Please note that no points in any form can be redeemed from the SCENE and Scotia Rewards programs from November 15 to 22 while these changes are being made. Most point redemption options will be unavailable between these dates. You may also experience other service interruptions or delays during this period. We apologize for any inconvenience during the implementation of our rewards program improvements.

During this period, you will continue to earn points on all eligible transactions, but they will not be posted to your Scene+ membership account until November 22, 2021.

Also of note:

From November 18 to 21, SCENE members will not be able to earn or redeem SCENE points at partner restaurants Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, East Side Marios, Montana’s, Kelseys, Bier Markt, Fionn MacCools, D’Arcy McGee’s, Paddy Flaherty’s and Tir nan Og.

In addition, items from the Best Buy and Apply catalogues will not be available from November 10 to 22.

I am a current SCENE member, what will happen to my points balance?

If you are a current SCENE member, your SCENE points and/or Scotia Rewards points will be transferred to your Scene+ account on November 22, 2021, for equal value. For example, if you have a balance of 100 SCENE or Scotia Bonus points, 100 Scene+ points will be transferred to your Scene+ account. Your membership number will not change and your login details will remain the same.

I am not a SCENE member, what will happen to my Scotia Rewards?

If you are not currently a member of SCENE, you will automatically become a member and an account will be created for you on November 22, 2021. Your Scotia Bonus Points will be transferred to this new Scene+ account on the same day. For example, if you have a balance of 100 Scotia Bonus Points, 100 Scene+ points will be transferred to your new Scene+ account. You will receive a new Scene+ account number as of November 22, 2021.

What happens to my points if I cancel my Scotiabank credit card ?

If you cancel your credit card associated with the SCENE and/or Scotia Rewards program, your Scene+ points will remain available and included in your Scene+ account.

How can I use my Scene+ points to book travel?

You can earn and redeem points when you book your next trip with Scene+ Travel, our third-party travel service center that is part of the new Scene+ program. Earn 3 points for every dollar spent on hotel nights and car rentals when you book through Scene+ Travel.

Redeem your points in 100 point increments for $1 off your next hotel night or car rental when you book with Scene+ Travel.

Will I still be able to use my points for travel?

Yes, you will still be able to redeem your points to offset your travel expenses by using the “Use Points to Travel” option with the Scene+ program.

All you need to know about Scene+: the merger of Scotia Rewards and SCENE (2024)

FAQs

How much are 1000 SCENE points worth? ›

Redeem 1,000 Scene+ points for $10 toward your purchase at participating grocery stores and pharmacy locations. Redeem points for travel by booking through Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia, or use the Apply Points to Travel feature.

How does SCENE rewards work? ›

Earn 3 points for every $1 you spend on your hotels, car rentals and things to do with Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia. Spend 100 points for every $1 toward eligible flights, hotels, car rentals and more with Scene+ Travel. You'll even earn on the cost of your trip when you pay with points!

What's the difference between SCENE and SCENE plus? ›

Scene+, a joint venture between Scotiabank® and Cineplex®, brings together two of Canada's favourite loyalty programs, SCENE® and Scotia Rewards®, to create an enhanced program with a breadth of rewards categories.

How to convert Scotia rewards to SCENE points? ›

Selecting the Scotia Rewards and SCENE points conversion option is easy. Go to the Redeem Your Points page on the Scotia Rewards site and select Points Conversion: Indicate whether you wish to convert Scotia Rewards points or SCENE points.

How do I cash out scene points? ›

Accessing Scene+ Points for Credit is fast and easy. You can redeem Scene+ Points for Credit online by signing into your Scotia OnLine account or your Scotiabank Mobile Banking App, or you can log into your Scene+ account at sceneplus.ca or the Scene+ mobile app.

How do I calculate my reward points for cash? ›

Calculating the Value of Credit Card Points. The simplest way to calculate the value of your credit card points is to divide the dollar value of the reward by the number of points required to redeem it.

What happened to Scotia Rewards? ›

At the time, Scene points could only be earned on Cineplex purchases and redeemed for free movies and discounts at the concession stand. That changed in 2021, when Scene and Scotiabank's Scotia Rewards programs merged and became Scene+. Since then, Scotiabank's rewards credit cards have been co-branded with Scene+.

Are SCENE points worth it? ›

Today, most of our Scotiabank credit cards that earn Scene+ points can be redeemed as described below. You can redeem 100 points for $1 in value that can be applied towards groceries, meals at some of Canada's best restaurants, movie tickets and concessions, and more.

Do SCENE points expire? ›

No, your Scene+ points will not expire as long as your Scotiabank product that is eligible for the Scene+ program remains open. If you close your Scotiabank product you will remain an active Scene+ member and points will only expire after 24 months of inactivity.

How many Scotia Rewards points per dollar? ›

Earn 2 Scotia Rewards points on every $1 you spend on eligible grocery stores, dining, entertainment purchases, and daily transit purchases (including buses, subways, taxis and more). Earn 1 Scotia Rewards point on every $1 you spend on all other eligible purchases.

What can you do with Scotia Rewards points? ›

If you're an existing cardholder and want to redeem your Scotia Rewards points, simply log into the Scotia Rewards program site. From there, select “Apply Points to Travel” to see all your eligible travel purchases. Any eligible flights, hotels, car rentals, etc. paid for with your Program Card will be displayed.

How many Scene+ points per dollar? ›

For most of our eligible Scotiabank credit cards that earn Scene+ points, you will earn 1 Scene+ point for every $1 you spend on eligible purchases. With a Scene+ debit card you earn 1 Scene+ point for every $5 spent on everyday purchases.

How many scene points equals $10? ›

Redeem 1000 Scene+ points for $10 toward your purchase of eligible products. Please note: You cannot redeem Scene+ points at Needs Convenience stores.

What can 2000 scene points get you? ›

Redeem 1,250 points for a free General Admission or 3D movie ticket in a regular auditorium, 2,000 points for a free Enhanced movie ticket (i.e. UltraAVX®, IMAX® and DBOX, including those in 3D), and 2,500 SCENE points for a free VIP Cinemas™ movie ticket.

How much are 1000 credit card points worth? ›

Credit Card Point Values by Reward Program
Type of Credit Card PointsMinimum Point ValueAverage Value of 1,000 Points
American Express Membership Rewards0.5 cents$6.7
Bank of America Travel Rewards0.6 cents$8.5
Chase Ultimate Rewards0.8 cents$10.3
Citi ThankYou Rewards0.8 cents$9.7
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How to get 5000 scene points? ›

When you open a new SCENE-eligible bank account and get a SCENE ScotiaCard® debit card, you will receive 5,000 SCENE points on your SCENE membership account after you have set up: a pre-authorized payroll deposit or 2 pre-authorized transactions for a minimum of $25 per transaction.

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