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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June 24 Update: Receive up to $325 in gift cards for hotel stays in Edmonton, new Amex Offer for HelloFresh & your weekly Be Well and PC Optimum beauty bonuses + MORE Jun 24th
In a similar fashion to the StayVancouver offer we let you know about last week there is a gift card offer for stays in Edmonton. The YEG offer provides up $100 in gift cards per night for up to three nights when you stay at any one of 57 locations in Edmonton. Then if you use boost code SUMMER t.... More »
June 22 Update: New Ivanhoe gift card Amex Offer and the Centurion Lounge opens up at New York La Guardia + MORE Jun 23rd
Here's your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your daily dose (or near daily dose) of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. This update is brought to you by the HSBC World Elite Mastercard which is currently offering a welcome bonus of up to 70,000 bonus points a.... More »
August 23 Update: You can't book travel to Cuba with some proprietary rewards cards, WestJet adds Toronto-Roatan flights, Aeroplan eStore targeted bonus offer Aug 24th
The Rewards Canada community has done it once again with some information that we want to pass along to our readers! Kent B. let us know that he was unable to book travel to Cuba via ExpediaForTD on his TD First Class Visa Infinite Card. He tried booking online and also called in but was told i.... More »
This Week in RWRDS September 20, 2024: Canadian Mastercards losing free Boingo Wi-Fi benefit Sep 21st
This week we look at the news we broke that Mastercard cards are losing their free Boingo Wi-Fi benefit, Coast Rewards mystery vacation contest, the AIR MILES Shop the Block promotion and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Listen to This Week .... More »
November 11 Update: Hotel Belmont Vancouver to join Accor Hotels and Best Western Rewards extends status for all elite members to 2023 Nov 12th
Here's your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your daily dose (or near daily dose) of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. This update is brought to you by the HSBC World Elite Mastercard which is currently offering a welcome bonus of up to 100,000 bonus .... More »
Before It’s Too Late! Best Credit Card Welcome Offers of July 2019
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We usually sign up for credit cards because of special features and benefits – from cash-back earning rates to travel perks to balance transfer offers. And one feature that may make or break your decision between one credit card or another is the welcome promotion – a special bonus that adds value for new credit card holders.
You’ve likely come across credit card promoters trying to sell you on a card for a free t-shirt or kitchen appliance as a welcome gift, but great sign-up offers come in much grander forms.
A lump-sum of cash-back or rewards points, free vouchers for airport lounge entry or companion flights, first-year annual fee exemptions…
Many credit card issuers give away these bonuses as soon as your account is opened, no questions asked. However, the most lucrative bonuses may require you to fulfill specific criteria first (like spending a certain amount or making an initial purchase).
Moreover, these promotions generally run for a limited time, so before it’s too late, check out the best credit card welcome bonus offers…
Mortgage Pre-Approval: How to Improve Your Credit Score
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Are you interested in learning about the mortgage pre-approval process? Or, do you want to learn how to improve your credit score? One of the biggest steps you’ll take in life is buying a home. And, while you might want to go and pick out your dream home first, this is a mistake. You need to get pre-approved first so you’ll know how much money a lender (bank) will give to you. You’ll also need a good credit score to lock in the best interest rates. But, if your credit score is low, don’t worry. There are several ways to improve it.
Here’s how to increase your credit score and get pre-approved for your dream home (so you can go pack!).
Steps for Mortgage Pre-Approval
Often, when people shop for their first home, they hop online and check out the real estate websites. Or, they drive through their favorite neighbourhoods and pick out a place. They might even stop in at an open house and take the tour. While it’s exciting to search for a home with the gorgeous landscaping or the huge master suite, that’s actually Step 3 in the homeownership search…
July 5 Update: Earn up to 500 bonus AIR MILES for online shopping, Accor reveals some new elite status benefits & more!
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AIR MILES has launched a new bonus for shopping online via airmilessshops.ca. You can earn up to 500 bonus Reward Miles with the Christmas in July offer. This offer runs until July 28. Find out more here. Shop 2 Christmas in July categories earn 50 BONUS MILES Shop 3 Christmas in July categories earn 300 BONUS MILES Shop 5 Christmas in July categories earn 500 BONUS MILESToday only you can earn 100 bonus AIR MILES Reward Miles at IGA stores.The Blue Friday Bonus is earned when you spend $100 or more. See the flyer for more details.A few months ago we let you know about Accor Hotels new loyalty program that will come later this year called ALL (Accor Live Limitless) At that time it was revealed there will be a new Diamond Elite Status level and the first additional benefits of this level are now known. Those benefits include free breakfast on weekends and the ability to gift Gold Elite status. To reach Diamond status you must earn 26,000 Status points in a year. It was also revealed that Platinum members will receive 2 guaranteed suite night upgrades and the ability to earn additional upgrades for every 4,000 status points earned (up to 12 upgrades per year) Find out more here…
