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Do Chexy Payments Qualify as “Recurring” for Credit Card Rewards (Scotia, TD, etc.)?

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Short answer: Usually, yes.

If a payment is processed through Chexy, it is typically categorized as a recurring bill payment at the card network level — even if you set it up as a one-time payment.

This commonly qualifies for recurring bonus categories offered by cards such as:

  • Scotiabank (e.g., Momentum Visa Infinite)

  • TD

  • Other Canadian issuers with recurring bill payment rewards


Does It Matter If It’s One-Time or Recurring?

No.

From the card network’s perspective:

  • Chexy payments are generally coded as recurring bill payments

  • Reward eligibility depends on how the transaction is coded by your issuer

Even a one-time Chexy payment is typically treated as a recurring bill payment for rewards purposes.


Example

If your credit card offers:

  • 4% cashback on recurring bill payments

Then a Chexy payment (such as rent or property tax) would typically qualify under that category.

The same applies to similar recurring bonus structures from other issuers.


Important Disclaimer

Chexy does not guarantee reward qualification.

Some cards:

  • May code transactions differently

  • May exclude certain merchant categories

  • May change reward rules at any time

Final reward eligibility is determined solely by your card issuer.


Want to Be 100% Sure?

If you want to confirm how your specific card codes Chexy transactions:

  • Make a small test payment first

  • Wait for the transaction to post

  • Check how it appears in your credit card rewards summary

This is the most reliable way to confirm eligibility.


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