The “Big Five” Canadian banks 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). Are there other viable options?
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Scotia Momentum® VISA Infinite* Review
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Attention MoneyWise readers! Sign up for the Scotia Momentum® VISA Infinite* card and, for a limited time, get $75 IN CASH via Interac e-Transfer or a gift card from RateSupermarket.ca upon approval!
Are you looking for a well-rounded, high-earning cash back credit card with travel perks and no annual fee for the first year? Who wouldn’t?
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