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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It’s Our Birthday… Join the Savings Party!
– ratesupermarket.ca

Great news, MoneyWise readers… May marks RateSupermarket.ca’s 7th birthday! And because we love a good party, we’re throwing one of our biggest deal bonanzas ever – check out our Special Offers page for FREE gift cards, cash prize sweepstakes and fantastic rates. We’ll have new deals as the month goes on, so be sure to check back – plus, we’ve been known to toss in a freebie every once in a while. It’s all icing on the cake.
Take a look at our first crop of Birthday Deals:
FREE Gift Cards Upon Approval of Credit Card
Free $100 Gift Card Upon Approval: Choose from: Scotia Momentum® VISA Infinite Card, Scotiabank Value® VISA card, Scotiabank® Gold American Express® Card
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Free $50 Gift Card Upon Approval: Choose from: Capital One® Aspire Travel™ Platinum MasterCard®, Capital One® Aspire Travel™ World Elite Mastercard®, Capital One® Aspire Cash™ Platinum Mastercard®
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Exciting Intro Offers!
Pay 0% Interest for 12 Months: Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card – 0% for 12 months
Get 5% Cash Back on your eligible purchases for 6 months!: SimplyCash™ Card from American Express®
Receive a Welcome Bonus of 15,000 Air Miles: TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite*
Get up to 5% cash back on eligible gas and grocery purchases for the first 6 months‡: MBNA Smart Cash MasterCard® Credit Card
Winner: Best Travel Rewards Credit Card: BMO® World Elite™ MasterCard®*
Keep checking back for new and exciting offers – this party lasts all month long!
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Confused About Your Cash?
– ratesupermarket.ca

What do Canadians want from their banks? Convenience, transparency, and a lack of fees top consumer wishlists – but it doesn’t appear all lenders are listening. Account fees are slated to rise at the big 5 FIs over the coming weeks, meaning you’ll pay more to access your cash.
Meanwhile, confusion persists for credit card customers – when is it a good idea to kick your plastic to the curb? This week, we take on these key consumer issues. Read on for the full story.
Higher Banking Fees Are Coming From Canada’s Big 5
Bad news for Canadian banking consumers – each of the “Big 5” (TD, BMO, Scotiabank, RBC and CIBC) have implemented higher fees for accounts, certain transaction types and services. Will your bank account be affected? Read on for the full story, and what you should do if your banking products change.
Read Penelope’s Blog | Higher Banking Fees Coming From Canada’s Big 5
Is Closing a Credit Card Bad For Your Credit Score?
The consequences of cancelling a credit card are among the biggest personal finance myths…
Confused About Your Cash?
– ratesupermarket.ca

What do Canadians want from their banks? Convenience, transparency, and a lack of fees top consumer wishlists – but it doesn’t appear all lenders are listening. Account fees are slated to rise at the big 5 FIs over the coming weeks, meaning you’ll pay more to access your cash.
Meanwhile, confusion persists for credit card customers – when is it a good idea to kick your plastic to the curb? This week, we take on these key consumer issues. Read on for the full story.
Higher Banking Fees Are Coming From Canada’s Big 5
Bad news for Canadian banking consumers – each of the “Big 5” (TD, BMO, Scotiabank, RBC and CIBC) have implemented higher fees for accounts, certain transaction types and services. Will your bank account be affected? Read on for the full story, and what you should do if your banking products change.
Read Penelope’s Blog | Higher Banking Fees Coming From Canada’s Big 5
Is Closing a Credit Card Bad For Your Credit Score?
The consequences of cancelling a credit card are among the biggest personal finance myths…


