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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Enhance your travel to Europe with the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard! + MORE May 16th
I can’t believe we are already half way through May which means there are only two weeks left for the great limited time welcome bonus on the Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard! When you apply for the card by May 31st and are approved you will receive 100XP which just happens to be the [.... More »
Financial paralysis and how to get moving again Feb 26th
New findings from the Credit Counselling Society’s (CCS) 2026 Consumer Debt Report reveal a concerning pattern in how Canadians are experiencing debt. Under cost-of-living pressures, many are increasing their debt load, relying on credit to make ends meet. And while they’re making their minimum .... More »
Aeroplan moves to revenue based earning for Avis, Budget & Payless Car Rentals and expands status match with Avis + MORE Jul 21st
Air Canada Aeroplan revealed two new updates to their partnership with Avis Budget group. The first is a change to how points are earned for eligible rentals with Avis, Budget and Payless Car Rental. The second sees an Avis status match being added for Aeroplan core co-brand credit cardholders. Earn.... More »
May 10 Update: Amex Offers officially launches in Canada, Europcar sale and 14 new bonus offers + MORE May 10th
Amex Offers has officially launched in Canada. If you follow the U.S. credit card market at all you'll have known that for years now American Express cardmembers south of the border get exclusive offers that they can register their cards for - and many of the offers are really good! Great news i.... More »
The best grocery credit cards in Canada for 2023 + MORE Nov 17th
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Credit card debt emergency: Should you tap your savings?
– creditcards.com
A financial disaster has played out at the worst time, and now your card debt has become an emergency. What are your options?
The Best Store Credit Cards of 2019
– ratesupermarket.ca
We all have that favourite superstore – the one that sells everything under the sun, from car batteries and patio furniture to sports drinks and baby clothing.
And while we may spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars at these stores per year, it’s time to consider how you can get a return on loyalty.
Many stores feature loyalty reward cards that give you access to exclusive promos and discounts, but some department stores go as far as to offer reward credit cards, providing you with premium earning rates on loyalty points and cash-back.
General rewards credit cards may offer rewards for particular spending categories (gas, grocery, pharmacy purchases, etc.). But the best store credit cards earn rewards in-store and on other everyday purchases at other stores, giving you the flexibility to shop wherever you so please and redeem whenever you want.
Problem is, with so many different cards on the market, how do you know which card will ultimately save you the most?
To make the decision-making process easier, you can use RateSupermarket’s handy-dandy card comparison tool…
WestJet Rewards Platinum Elite Status is officially here!
– RewardsCanada.ca
First hinted at in August, then revealed in October on the same day as the new 787 route announcements, WestJet’s new top elite tier, Platinum is official as of today. This means if you have hit the qualification requirements already this year ($8,000 of spend on WestJet) you are officially a Platinum Status member. If this describes you, well congratulations! You can access all your Platinum benefits right away! To learn more about Platinum visit WestJet’s page on Platinum status or read our overview:To reach the new Platinum status level you will need to spend $8,000 (before taxes/fees) with WestJet during your 12 month qualification period which based on the day you joined WestJet Rewards. For example if you joined May 12, 2018 you would need to reach $8,000 in spending by May 12, 2019 to receive Platinum status for the remainder of your qualifying year and the entire next qualifying year.The key benefits of the new Platinum tier are:8% earn rate on WestJet flights. That’s a pretty big return that only gets bigger if you tie that in with the 2% earned on the WestJet World Elite Mastercard for a total return of 10%! Double the WestJet dollars on partner flights (Delta, Air France, KLM etc…December 12, 2018: The average credit card interest rate held still Wednesday, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.
