Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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Tim Hortons Double Double Visa Card: Worth the Perks?
– ratesupermarket.ca
Sipping a cup of Tim Horton’s famous joe is arguably one of the most symbolically Canadian ways to start your day. Now, true coffee fans can show their patriotism through their payment method as well, with a new Tim Horton’s loyalty credit card offering.
Teaming up with CIBC, the caffeine and doughnut peddler has released a no-fee rewards card. Dubbed the Tim Hortons Double Double Visa Card, this plastic is designed to reward frequent Tim’s customers with all the coffee, pastries and paninis they can eat. It’s also leading the way in new credit card tech with a “two cards in one” system, featuring a button that toggles the card between Visa or Tim Horton’s Loyalty functionality.
This card, which was originally meant to launch in May, is creating a lot of buzz – but does it really offer the most bang for your buck? Let’s break down the features.
Tim Hortons Double Double Visa Card Details
Reward Return: Average
This card offers one per cent Tim Cash rewards for every dollar spent…
