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How international students can build credit in Canada Jul 16th
Moving to Canada as an international student comes with a long financial to-do list, and building credit is one of the most important items on it. Your credit history from home typically doesn’t transfer, which means you may need to start from scratch when applying for a credit card, phone plan, a.... More »
The HSBC World Elite Mastercard will undergo some changes in February + MORE Nov 1st
The best travel rewards Mastercard in Canada will be undergoing some changes in February. The no foreign transaction fee HSBC World Elite® Mastercard® has been making inroads in our market since its launch in 2017 and will now see its first major revamp. The news is both good and not so good ̵.... More »
Receive a 15% bonus when you convert Marriott Bonvoy points to Aeroplan points + MORE Oct 1st
Air Canada Aeroplan revealed a new transfer bonus today that offer 15% more points when you convert Marriott Bonvoy points to Air Canada Aeroplan. This offer is available until October 31 and appears to be open to all Aeroplan members. The bonus is based on the base conversion amount, that is it is .... More »
RWRDS Daily Update Nov 20: Earn 3x Stash Rewards Points at Fairways Hotel on the Mountain (near Victoria B.C.) Nov 21st
Earn 3x Stash Rewards points at the Fairways Hotel in Langford, B.C. and Receive 250 bonus Air Canada Aeroplan points when redeeming for a gift card. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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RWRDS Daily Update – June 1, 2023 + MORE Jun 2nd
We review the BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege card and two new statement credit offers from Amex Offers. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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Rewards Canada reviews the Neo Mastercard, redeem for Amex prepaid cards with a discount & 40% off AeroMexico award flights out of Montreal
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Here’s your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Today’s update is brought to you by the HSBC High Rate Savings Account with which you can enjoy a total annual interest rate of up to 2.65% on new deposits± Click here to learn more about this offer We have a new credit card review on the main Rewards Canada site! This time we review the Neo Mastercard® which entered the Canadian market in mid 2020. The Neo Mastercard is a cash back rewards card that has been continually evolving since its launch in 2020. The focus is on earning higher cash back earn rates with specific Neo partners from coast to coast. You can earn upwards of 15% back on your first purchase with many partners and then earn an average of 5% cash back after that. Click here to read the entire review — American Express is once again offering discounted redemption rates for American Express Prepaid cards. Until June 7 you can redeem for them at the same rate as Use Points for Purchases which is 1,000 points to $10…More power to you: How to earn more credit card rewards
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If you could earn valuable rewards just for making your everyday purchases, why wouldn’t you? With a rewards credit card, you can. Of course, not all rewards programs or credit cards are created equal, so you’ll need to weigh the options and features to find the best card for you. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about credit card rewards, whether you’re looking for your first card or upgrading from your current card.
When you’re ready to start turning your everyday spending into valuable rewards, there are two main variables you’ll want to consider: the rewards program and the rewards card.
Selecting a rewards program
Rewards programs can vary—a lot. If you want to earn the most credit card rewards, you’ll need to choose a rewards program that suits your spending style. Let’s take a closer look.
Points or cash back?
Credit card loyalty programs generally let you earn either points or cash back as rewards, and each has its strengths. Cash is extremely flexible, but the earn rates for points tend to be more competitive, and points cards often come with more opportunities for bonuses…
WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard: 450 WestJet dollars welcome bonus and receive your first checked bag free on all WestJet flights
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WestJet and RBC have further extended the offer of earning 450 WestJet dollars on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard. The 450 bonus WestJet dollars are awarded when you spend $5,000 in the first three months and can be applied directly as a cash discount towards flights that you book with WestJet.Breakdown of the Welcome Bonus450 WestJet dollars when you spend $5,000 on the card within the first three months Complimentary DoorDash DashPass for 12 months offering unlimited deliveries from qualifying restaurants with $0 delivery fees on orders of $12+ when you pay with the WestJet RBC World Elite MastercardFeatures and Benefits When you hold the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard, you and up to 8 guest travelling on the same reservation can each check your first bag for free. That is at least a $30 savings per person per direction of flight. If you have a family of four and you all check bags in both directions on a round trip that’s $240 in savings right there…
