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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Amex Shop Small promotion returns for the summer! Receive a $5 credit for every $10 you spend at up to 5 participating small businesses + MORE Jul 1st
American Express Canada's awesome Shop Small offer is back for its summer run! This is an amazing promotion that many Amex Cardmembers eagerly await each year. For the next eight weeks Cardmembers are encouraged to use their Amex Card at participating Shop Small merchants to receive a $5 .... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – March 28, 2024 + MORE Mar 28th
AIR MILES will provide miles for the Shell offer that was pulled last week - even if you didn't buy gas and Estee Lauder returns to Amex Offers. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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December 22 Update: WestJet extends companion and milestone voucher expiry dates, RBC matching RBC Rewards donations & Choice Privileges lowers elite status qualification requirements + MORE Dec 22nd
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 points!.... More »
American Express confirms removal of the Fairmont President’s Club Platinum membership benefit + MORE Dec 21st
Last Friday American Express Canada sent out an email to holders of The Platinum Card that announced the discontinuation of the Fairmont President’s Club Platinum Membership Benefit. This was pretty much expected since we saw the letter for the Visa Infinite Privilege cards a few weeks ago, a.... More »
Redemption Stories: Using Scotia Rewards points for an All Inclusive Vacation and utilizing free lounge passes from the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card + MORE Mar 10th
Today we welcome back Jeff W. who has contributed several articles in the past to Rewards Canada. Jeff has been a long time reader of Rewards Canada and we've had lots of discussions with him via email and Twitter as he is always looking to maximize his credit card, travel and other loyalty progr.... More »
Giant hack could be foreign spies’ first step in pursuit of bigger US secrets, officials warn
– canadianbusiness.com
WASHINGTON – The government is worried that hackers who raided more than 4 million federal employment files will use their loot to pry into more-secure computers and plunder secrets about the U.S. military, economic strategy or foreign relations.
Federal officials said Friday the cyberattack appeared to have originated in China, but they didn’t point fingers directly at the Chinese government. The Chinese said any such accusation would be “irresponsible and unscientific.”
Federal employees were told in a video to change all their passwords, put fraud alerts on their credit reports and watch for attempts by foreign intelligence services to exploit them. That message came from Dan Payne, a senior counterintelligence official for the Director of National Intelligence.
“Some of you may think that you are not of interest because you don’t have access to classified information,” he said. “You are mistaken.”
White House spokesman Josh Earnest said he couldn’t divulge much while the case was under investigation…
Federal officials said Friday the cyberattack appeared to have originated in China, but they didn’t point fingers directly at the Chinese government. The Chinese said any such accusation would be “irresponsible and unscientific.”
Federal employees were told in a video to change all their passwords, put fraud alerts on their credit reports and watch for attempts by foreign intelligence services to exploit them. That message came from Dan Payne, a senior counterintelligence official for the Director of National Intelligence.
“Some of you may think that you are not of interest because you don’t have access to classified information,” he said. “You are mistaken.”
White House spokesman Josh Earnest said he couldn’t divulge much while the case was under investigation…
Your rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act
– creditcards.com
The FCBA allows you to dispute charges and temporarily withhold payment without hurting your credit score
Aeroplan and AIR MILES Hilton First Stay Bonuses (2,000 and 100 miles respectively) extended to August 31st
– RewardsCanada.ca
The following two offers that we brought you back in March and April have been extended from May 31st to August 31st! Both offers can be combined with the current Hilton Double Miles offer:Double Airline Miles for eligible stays at participating Hilton Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Full Details, Online Registration and Booking (Registration is required) Until August 31, 15Aeroplan and Hilton have teamed up for this new bonus! If you aren’t a Hilton HHonors member yet now would be the time to join if you know you’ll complete a Hilton family of hotels stay during the promotional period. This offer can be combined with the current Double Points or Miles offer from Hilton HHonors that you can register for separately after you join HHonors via the Aeroplan exclusive link below.Offer Details2,000 Bonus Aeroplan Miles when you join HHonors and complete your first Hilton stay anywhere in the World. Full details, online registration and booking (Registration is required) Until Aug 31, 15Air Miles and Hilton have teamed up for this new bonus! If you aren’t a Hilton HHonors member yet now would be the time to join if you know you’ll complete a Hilton family of hotels stay during the promotional period…Mom with dementia sued for card debt
– creditcards.com
By the time a credit card issuer files a lawsuit for unpaid debt, it’s already late in the debt-collection process, but you still have options
Jun 5 Update: Fairmont’s Great Rates Great Dates, $50 Gift Card for Holiday Inn Resort stays, 200 Free Stash Rewards points
– RewardsCanada.ca
A quieter end to the week here on Rewards Canada News, Tips & TricksNo news to pass along other than our Flexibility feature from yesterday which made the news! Both Global News and The Globe and Mail provided great coverage of the piece. You can find the entire feature at www.rewardscanada.ca/flexibility/ Posts since our last update:Aeroplan and AIR MILES Hilton First Stay Bonuses (2,000 and 100 miles respectively) extended to August 31st The following two offers that we brought you back in March and April have been extended from May 31st to…Miles & More Award Ticket Sale – Save up to 50% on award tickets to Europe from YYZ, YUL & YVR Once again we bring you the latest set Miles & More “Meilenschnaeppchen” discounted mileage awards! This month we continue…It’s Official – Delta Hotels Privilege merging into Marriott Rewards on June 18 Thanks to long time Rewards Canada reader Kevin A. for forwarding the details on the merger! Earlier this year there… Travel DealsFairmont’s latest Great Rates Great Dates offers are out…
