The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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Receive up to a $250 Mastercard Gift Card for a two night stay in Vancouver Nov 19th
StayVancouver Hotels has brought back their popular gift card offer where you can receive up to a $250 Mastercard Gift Card. Just like several of the past offers this one requires a 2 night stay and is available at 40+ hotels in the downtown Vancouver area. The total gift card value ranges from $150.... More »
50% transfer bonus from American Express to Hilton Honors until October 31 Oct 5th
Another transfer bonus is here for American Express cardmembers. This month they are offering a 50% boost on conversions from Membership Rewards to Hilton Honors. This is hot on the heels of the Marriott Bonvoy transfer bonus we saw last month. The 50% Transfer Bonus From now until October 31, any o.... More »
RBC Rewards has now officially become Avion Rewards Sep 18th
How to go about securing the best rate and plan for your credit card in Canada.
RBC Rewards has now officially become Avion Rewards - RewardsCanada.caRBC Royal Bank has completed the re-branding of their RBC Rewards program to Avion Rewards. First announced in July and launched this past week.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – October 18 + MORE Oct 19th
Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Marriott Bonvoy cuts transfer bonuses for three airlines Marriott Bonvoy continues with more modifications to their program. The latest comes in the points to miles.... More »
7 everyday card questions that can leave you confused + MORE Mar 21st
Here are the most common simple yet vexing questions regarding credit and debit cards, and how you can answer them with confidence..... More »
Starwood and Marriott announce some changes for 2018 including no integration… yet
– RewardsCanada.ca
As we said in September “The Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express isn’t going away – at least for the time being” as people were speculating on its demise due to the upcoming integration of Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest. Based on news from Marriott we knew this wouldn’t happen until late 2018 or some time in 2019. Well we now have confirmation from the programs that it will not happen in 2018. We also have some details on some changes coming to the programs:This is from Marriott’s emailThe first is new benefits with Hertz for both Marriott Rewards members and Starwood Preferred Guest members. Prior to this Starwood has not had a relationship with Hertz so we can sort of see this an a step towards integration by equaling out the partnerships that both programs have. You’ll be able to earn Starpoints for Hertz rentals and Elite members from both programs will receive elevated status in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program.The second change is the end of the rollover nights and status buy back offers from Marriott…November 28 Update: Marriott teams up with Maple Leaf sports, AC Altitude members to have Gogo WiFi option, AIR MILES ups Cash Redemption cap for the holidays
– RewardsCanada.ca
14 years ago today we sent out our 32nd issue of the Rewards Canada News newsletter. The big highlights in that newsletter were the Canadian specific offer of 3,000 miles for joining Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan and the buy SkyMiles bonus for Canadians only when redeeming for an award! This week we will be sending out our 600th issue! If you don’t subscribe to the newsletter yet you can do so here Rewards Canada reader Ryan has confirmed that the American Express Cobalt’s multipliers do work in the U.S.. He was confirming our post “Are the American Express Cobalt Card category multipliers available globally?” as many had questioned if the category bonuses were just for Canada or available globally.Last week Marriott announced a Canadian specific partnership that will resonate well with Marriott Rewards and SPG members in our great country! The partnership is with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and it will see members in both program being able to bid on hockey experiences with their points via Marriott Rewards Moments and SPG Moments: Marriott International, the country’s leading lodging company, is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), making Marriott International the preferred hotel company for the Toronto Maple Leafs…
