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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Top 5 Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for February - These cards provide the best value out of their welcome bonuses + MORE Feb 6th
Here are Rewards Canada's Top 5 Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of February 2021. This is not a 'best' credit card list like our Top Cash Back Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good acquisition (welcome/sign up) offers. As always when choosin.... More »
Japan revises 3Q economic growth estimate downward to 1.1 per cent Dec 8th
TOKYO – Japan has revised its economic growth estimate for the last quarter downward after finding that capital investment slowed more than expected in July-September.
The government said Monday that the world’s third-largest economy grew an annualized 1.1 per cent in the last quarter, l.... More »
WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard: Biggest ever bonus of up to 700 WestJet dollars + MORE Aug 1st
700 WestJet dollars – that’s not a typo. The biggest ever WestJet dollar bonus to be offered on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard has returned! When you apply for and are approved for the card right now, you can earn that bonus in addition to the card’s famous benefits of re.... More »
December 4 Update: New from RBC - The Avion Collection, Discounted More Rewards redemption offer for Save-On Foods & Aeroplan accumulation changes for Canadian North + MORE Dec 5th
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 poi.... More »
New subprime accounts power credit card growth + MORE Sep 24th
New subprime accounts, driven by millennials, power growth.... More »
Your Summer Getaway To Savings
– ratesupermarket.ca
June 28, 2013
In Canada, they say we have two seasons: hockey season and high summer. And while our beloved national sport has been put on ice till the fall, it’s time for another great Canadian tradition; cold drinks on a warm dock.
What many vacationers overlook when planning their summer getaways is a savings and spending plan. Whether you plan to pitch a tent or languish the days away at a cottage this season, read on for our guide to sweet savings while on vacation.
3 Ways To Spend Less On Gas This Summer
Temps are rising – and the open road is calling to city-dwelling folk in search of a fun summer getaway. Piling the family into the car and hitting the highway may be tradition for many Canadians… but so is spending a fortune at the gas pump along the way.
The good news – there are ways for savvy consumers to save on their fuel costs. Check out our list of top gas saving resources so you can fill up for less.
Read Allan’s Blog | 3 Ways To Spend Less On Gas This Summer
Smart Credit Card Use While On Vacation
There’s nothing worse than paying off your vacation long after you’ve returned home…
Maximize Credit Card Rewards by Switching Credit Cards
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Making any financial change can be annoying. Whether it is switching banks or switching credit cards, there is a fair bit of work that needs to be done in order to transition from one institution to another. Is it worth it? Oftentimes, yes it is – especially if you’re paying fees.I’m currently in the middle of deciding if I should sign up for a different credit card. For some background, my wife and I put everything onto our credit card. All of our daily spending, everything that we order, and even any bills that will allow us go onto our credit card. We don’t carry a balance, we pay it off in full every single month, so we don’t do it because we can’t afford to purchase these things.
We use our credit card this way for a few reasons. First, we like that there’s a digital record created of everything that we purchase. It easily syncs up with a program like Mint to keep a spending record of all our purchases. Second, purchasing things through a credit card give us protection that purchases through cash or a debit card would not…
Aimia plans to revamp Aeroplan program
– canada.com
The company that runs the Aeroplan customer loyalty program wants to make its travel rewards easier to accumulate and to redeem and is prepared to replace CIBC as its bank credit card partner.
June 28 Update: AAdvantage award ticket discount, Aeroplan Distinction Bonus, Hilton Q3 Systemwide promotion
– RewardsCanada.ca
Last day of update until next Tuesday. I hope that you all have a great Canada Day on Monday! News, Tips & Tricks Air Canada announced a new codeshare agreement with Air Dolomiti which means you can earn Aeroplan Miles for flights on this small Italian airline. More…If you are an American AAdvantage member who is looking to make an award ticket redemption for travel this fall see the link below in the bonus offers section to save 2,500 miles on that redemption. It is part of contest being run by American. Us Canadians can’t participate in the contest part but still put your entry through to get to the landing page which details how to get the discount which we up North here can make use of. Travel Deals British Airways has announced that Toronto will be their first city served with their new Boeing 787 and to celebrate they are offering a sale on flights between Toronto and London. Fly for only $787* Toronto to London (Round trip includes all taxes, fees and carrier charges) Book by July 1st for travel Oct 25 – Dec 15 2013, Dec 25 2013 – Mar 24 2014…
