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Offer extended! Limited time welcome bonus on Tangerine Mastercards – 10% cash back for the first 2 months
– RewardsCanada.ca
Originally slated to end on Monday the limited time welcome offers for the Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card and the Tangerine World Mastercard have now been extended to September 14, 2021. When you apply for and are approved for either of these Tangerine cards you will earn 10% cash back on all purchases in the first 2 months. The 10% is capped on $1,000 of purchases for a total cash back reward of $100. After that 10% cap is hit or after 2 months the regular earn rate of up to 2% cash back kicks in.The Tangerine cards offers 2% back on categories that you get to choose yourself so you can maximize your earning on where you spend most. Both cards allow you to choose from two categories to earn that 2% cash back and you can add a third 2% category if you have your cash back rewards deposited into a Tangerine Savings Account. These are the categories of spending that you can choose from to earn your 2% cash back: The great thing about both of these cards is that they have no annual fees so you have no dilution of that welcome bonus! The World version provides extra benefits and insurance coverage but does have higher income requirements to be able to apply for it…5 things to consider when choosing a cash back credit card
– moneysense.ca
When it comes to choosing a cash back credit card, many people compare earn rates and leave it at that. We get it: Earning as much money as possible back on your purchases is kind of the point, but there are other considerations to take into account to truly choose the right cash back credit card for you. In this article, using the cards the from the CIBC Dividend Visa line as examples, we’ll dig into five other features to weigh when choosing a cash back credit card.
CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite
CIBC Dividend Platinum Visa
CIBC Dividend Visa for Students
CIBC Dividend Visa
Bonus rewards categories
Earn 4% cash back on eligible purchases of gas and groceries, and up to 2% on all other purchases
Earn 3% cash back on eligible purchases of gas and groceries, and up to 2% on all other purchases
Earn 2% cash back on eligible purchases of groceries and up to 1% cash back on all other purchases
Earn 2% cash back on eligible purchases of groceries and up to 1% cash back on all other purchases
Annual fee
$120
$99
$0
$0
Interest rate
19…
The best store credit cards in Canada right now
– moneysense.ca
Creatures of habit, rejoice! Your loyal shopping behaviours may just pay off, big time. If you shop regularly at certain retailers, using a store credit card can help you to earn discounts, free goods and exclusive perks by swiping or tapping for everyday purchases. Spending with a store credit card can even give you VIP access to sales. And if you already collect loyalty points, they’ll likely accumulate even quicker with a store credit card. Considering that these cards typically have no annual fee, the reasons to switch are racking up quicker than your latte charges. Read on to see which are the best store credit cards in Canada for making your daily spending work for you.
Best store credit cards in Canada
PC Financial World Elite — Best for Loblaws banner stores and Shoppers Drug Mart
Triangle Mastercard — Best for Canadian Tire and its family of stores
Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard — Best for Amazon.ca
Walmart Rewards World Mastercard — Best for Walmart…
