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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The credit cards to consider getting right now - July 2022 Jul 10th
We continue our monthly feature where we recommend a card to consider applying for right away during the course of the current month. How do we pick which card should be highlighted? We'll look at numerous factors however in most cases it will primarily be due to the limited time offer on the .... More »
Be cautious with new credit when considering bankruptcy Jul 26th
Getting a new credit card when you're about to file bankruptcy is rarely a wise idea.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – November 2 + MORE Nov 2nd
Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Air Canada Emirates Partnership Air Canada and Emirates codeshare officially kicked off yesterday. The airlines are now codesharing on 35 markets with 11 more to co.... More »
Highest ever welcome bonus of up to $350 on the TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card + MORE Sep 6th
In today’s updates for the majority of TD’s credit cards products comes the highest ever welcome bonus to be offered on the TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card. The new 10% cash back welcome bonus provides up to $350 cash back thanks to an increase in the total spending it is awarded on to .... More »
Get bankruptcy trustee approval prior to applying for credit Oct 26th
If still in Chapter 13, you need approval before you can apply for a new credit card.... More »
Should I pay my business's bills by credit card?
– creditcards.com
Using plastic to pay contractors and other recurring business bills can be a good way to rack up rewards points and improve cash flow. But beware it does not become a crutch
A Better Poverty Fighter Than Raising the Minimum Wage
– online.wsj.com
Expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit for childless adults would put money in pockets without hurting jobs.Survey finds honesty not always the policy for some loan applications
– theglobeandmail.com
An online survey of 1,500 people by Equifax Canada found that 9% of Canadians admit to being ‘not entirely truthful’ on an application for credit or a loan
Barneys New York has agreed to pay US$525,000 to settle a lawsuit over claims that it targeted black and Latino customers for credit-card fraud checks and surveillance while they shopped in its luxury clothing stores, city officials said on Monday.
August 11 Update: RBC Cathay Pacific Visa sign up bonus increased, ANA extra piece of luggage offer out of YVR, Britsh Airways buy Avios bonus
– RewardsCanada.ca
Welcome to the next week of updates here on Rewards Canada! News, Tips & Tricks LoyaltyLobby points out that the Four Points Vancouver Airport had an unannounced award night category change. The hotel moves from an SPG Category 2 to Category 3 hotel. ANA All Nippon is offering 1 additional piece of baggage at no additional charge for eligible passengers flying Economy class on their Vancouver- Tokyo Narita flights. The offer is good for flights between October 1st and March 31st, 2015. Find out more here In the bonus offers section you’ll see that the sign up bonus for the Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Platinum Card from RBC has been increased to 15,000 miles from the usual 10,000 miles. Even with the extra miles this is a relatively weak sign up bonus and the card itself is in the middle to lower end of the pack for airline cards in Canada. Really the card is very specific to those who fly on Cathay Pacific lots and have Asia Miles as their primary frequent flyer program…
