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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How to save on exchange rates when travelling to the U.S. for March break + MORE Mar 6th
Canadians wondering how best to pay for items in U.S. dollars amid spring break season have several options, with savings on currency conversion all the more critical as the loonie hovers near 22-year lows.
Credit cards to save on exchange fees
Credit cards often offer the most sensible .... More »
Small Business Credit Profile: müvTravel + MORE Aug 9th
müvTravel CEO Michel Karam relied on his solid personal credit score and $40,000 in available credit on his cards to get his business off the ground..... More »
MBNA Best Western Mastercard to be discontinued Jun 27th
Last fall MBNA made the decision to stop accepting new applications for their Alaska Airlines, Best Western and Harley-Davidson co-brand credit cards. They did however allow existing cardholders to keep their cards and continuing using them as usual. Earlier this month notices were sent out to holde.... More »
The Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card should not be overlooked Jan 7th
There is one Ultra Premium credit card that just can’t seem to get the spotlight, even with it having some significant changes in 2022, it quickly falls into the shadows of other cards. That card is the Scotiabank Platinum American Express card. A sleeping giant in our market, the card fills a.... More »
January 14 Update: IHG point changes delayed to January 25, Earn up to 500 bonus AIR MILES for booking flights via Redtag & more! + MORE Jan 15th
Last week we brought you the details of the IHG hotels that were changing categories (28 in Canada) and there is some good news in that it has been delayed to January 25 instead of today. The PDF of the list of hotels affected now states the 25th as the date the changes will take place. That giv.... More »
Why it's wise to keep a card open – and when it's OK to close it
– creditcards.com
Keeping a card open is the best way to keep your credit from harm, unless it might lead you to overspend. Here’s what to do in that case.
