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Scotiabank Gold American Express Card: 25 new confirmed multiplier locations from around the world Jun 22nd
Here’s our next update to our new Scotiabank Gold American Express Card Confirmed Multiplier Locations list with 25 new locations being added today from Canada, the U.S., Japan, Turkey & more! There’s nothing like being able to earn up to 5x points AND pay No FX Fees outside of Canada! .... More »
AIR MILES Shops Black Friday offer: 20x miles sitewide for shopping online + MORE Nov 25th
The AIR MILES Shops Black Friday offer is an amazing 20x miles sitewide. For most purchases made via the portal this means you'll earn 1 mile per dollar spent. That's a far cry from the 1 for $20 that's normally seen. This offer is available until November 29 and it can be tied into the.... More »
American Express Aeroplan cards now offering free Uber Pass benefits + MORE Nov 2nd
The Aeroplan co-brand credit card Uber Pass benefit was announced back in September however at that time it only launched on the TD and CIBC Aeroplan cards. American Express cardholders would have to wait to November 1st which is today and the benefit is now here!The free membership runs for s.... More »
Plastk Secured Credit Card Review 2023 + MORE Feb 24th
Secured credit cards can help you build or rebuild credit when you’re unable to qualify for a regular credit card or loan. The concept is simple. You provide an upfront security deposit, and the credit card issuer secures it in a separate account.
Your credit limit is equal to the amount of se.... More »
New Hyatt promotion to offer up to 4x points on all stays + an extension to some existing offers + MORE Sep 11th
Hyatt Hotels reached out to us yesterday with the details of their next systemwide promotion that will be launching on October 1st. On top of this new promotion which Hyatt bills as their most rewarding opportunity yet they also announced the extension of some existing promotions.The.... More »
If you want to redeem your points and miles for gift cards you may want to do so sooner than later
– RewardsCanada.ca
Earlier today we brought you the news that Best Western Rewards removed the option to redeem their points for gift cards. Now, we see Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards has done the same thing (Source Doctor of Credit) and that leads us to believe more programs may head down this route. Airlines, hotels and even non-travel loyalty programs are all seeing a significant drop in business right now and are making all efforts possible to conserve cash and this seems to be the case from the aforementioned programs.Here in Canada my worries would mostly be from the larger programs like Aeroplan and AIR MILES and less so the credit card programs as to who may follow the lead of these other programs. Unfortunately the credit card companies will be benefiting from the financial crisis that Canadians face during this time so I don’t see any reason for them to curtail cash and cash equivalent rewards. Aeroplan and less so AIR MILES could run into a position where they will need to conserve cash sometime in the near future and if that happens it is possible to see them reduce or suspend these type of redemption options…
