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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Limited time offer: Earn up to 3 Aeroplan Points per dollar spent on Air Canada Gift Cards + MORE Feb 8th
Air Canada has brought back a limited time offer where you can earn extra Aeroplan points for buying Air Canada gift cards. The offer is available until February 14, 2024 and will award 1 point/$ spent on gift cards up to $2000 and 3 points/$ if you spend over $2000. Do note these don’t code [R.... More »
Wealthsimple Cash review 2025 + MORE Feb 19th
Wealthsimple Cash is a high-interest chequing/savings account that offers one of the highest interest rates in Canada. It has appealing yields and includes a prepaid Mastercard with no foreign transaction fee, so many consumers are naturally attracted to the account. Is it any good? The short answe.... More »
April 20 Update: New 20% statement credit Amex Offer for QANTAS flights, earn 10x miles site wide on AIR MILES Shops & Scene+ hopes for a fix by May + MORE Apr 21st
Here's your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Rewards Canada News email newsletter so that you don't miss out on any loyalty program news and offers! You can subscribe to the ne.... More »
When is open banking coming to Canada? Ottawa says “at the earliest opportunity” Jun 19th
The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at its “earliest opportunity” as some advocates warn the project’s momentum may have stalled.
Open banking or consumer-driven banking, as Ottawa calls it, is about allowing Canadians and businesses to secure.... More »
Miles & More Mileage Bargains - Big mileage discounts of up to 75% on flights to Europe from Calgary, Halifax Montreal, & Toronto + MORE Dec 17th
As we do each month we bring you the latest set of Miles & More Mileage Bargains (Meilenschnaeppchen)discounted mileage awards.This is now the third month in a row we've seen them after disappearing for a year and a half due to the pandemic. Once again there's a lot of them in Economy and Bus.... More »
The Complete Guide to the New Aeroplan
– canadianfinanceblog.com
This fall, Air Canada will unveil a new and improved Aeroplan loyalty program. Canada’s largest airline has been promising big changes for a while now, and with the COVID-19 pandemic posing a serious threat to the entire travel industry in 2020, an upgraded loyalty program couldn’t come at a better time.According to Air Canada, the goal of the transformed Aeroplan is to “get you to a flight reward, more easily, with more value.” We’ll find out if that’s indeed the case, but for now the proposed changes sound promising. In this article I’ll let you know what you can expect from the new Aeroplan program so that you’re prepared for it’s launch in a couple of months.
New Aeroplan Rewards Launch Date
The new Aeroplan program comes into effect on November 8, 2020, with a new Aeroplan logo which will be more closely linked to the Air Canada brand. As of this date, current members will see their existing miles converted 1:1 to Aeroplan points, and the new features will take effect…
10 strategies to help you pay off your credit card
– moneysense.ca
Credit cards have become ubiquitous, used to pay for everything from gas to travel to home delivery. Managed properly, they’re also essential financial tools, allowing cardholders to build credit, earn cash back or travel points, and gain valuable perks, like insurance or purchase protection. Carrying a balance, however, changes everything. “Credit card debt is very high-interest debt, typically in the neighbourhood of 20% or more,” says Scott Hannah, president and CEO of Credit Counselling Society. At that rate, even a modest balance can spiral quickly out of control.
If you’re holding a balance on your credit card, paying it off is task number one, so you can once again enjoy its benefits. Here are 10 solid tips to help you get to a $0 balance, faster.
1. Examine your spending habits
It might seem obvious, but you can’t improve on something if you don’t understand it. “Typically, when someone comes to us looking for help, our first goal is to look at their expenditures and balance their budget,” says Hannah…
If you’re holding a balance on your credit card, paying it off is task number one, so you can once again enjoy its benefits. Here are 10 solid tips to help you get to a $0 balance, faster.
1. Examine your spending habits
It might seem obvious, but you can’t improve on something if you don’t understand it. “Typically, when someone comes to us looking for help, our first goal is to look at their expenditures and balance their budget,” says Hannah…
New Aeroplan Members Can Get 2,500 Bonus Miles This Month
– ratesupermarket.ca
For a limited time, new Aeroplan members can get 2,500 bonus miles (soon to be Aeroplan points) when they join and earn their first mile before the end of September 2020.
Members can earn miles through in-store and online purchases at partner brands by scanning their Aeroplan card or using their Aeroplan credit card. Cardmembers who carry both an Aeroplan credit card and membership card can double-dip on points, earning rewards faster.
In-store partners currently include Home Hardware and The UPS Store. However, there are over 170 retailers available through the Aeroplan eStore. Members can earn at least one mile for every $1 they spend at stores like Indigo, Bose, the Apple Store, Uber Eats and Amazon.ca.
Online shopping through the eStore is easy. Simply type in your membership number and last name to log in, select the partner you wish to shop with and click “Yes, shop now” to launch the affiliated site. These few extra steps in your online shopping ritual won’t cost you any additional money, and you’ll earn miles…
