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This Week in RWRDS: June 8 – 14, 2024 Jun 15th
This week we look at a rare money making hotel bonus points offer, Porter Airlines’ Atlantic Canada flight bonus, Aeroplan’s Hotel points rebate and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Listen to This Week in RWRDS here: Topics of di.... More »
Introducing the new BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* and BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Cards + MORE Nov 6th
BMO becomes the latest Canadian bank to begin issuing cards from an additional payment provider. We have banks like RBC who offer Visa and Mastercard cards, Scotia who offers Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards while CIBC in the past has issued all three as well. Now BMO moves beyond their l.... More »
New WestJet video with Gerry Dee takes a stab at Air Canada and Aeroplan Dec 18th
Earlier this month WestJet Rewards released a video collaboration with Canadian comedian Gerry Dee about the uncertainty of airline travel reward programs:While not specifically implied, you can tell they are taking a stab at Air Canada and Aeroplan and what is going to happen to the program come 20.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 Nov 3rd
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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Store credit cards: 6 ways to stay out of trouble + MORE Sep 20th
A store card can be a good deal in the right situation, but the downside is interest rates of almost 30 percent.... More »
September 16 Update: The new VIPorter program offers up to a 7% return, Fairmont offer for Scotia Amex Platinum and much more!
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Here are Wednesday’s news, bonuses and travel deals! News, Tips & TricksWe now know that you’ll get a 5 to 7% return on spending with the new Porter VIPorter program! Read our review of the new program here. In other Porter Airlines news they will start flying between Toronto City and Melbourne (Florida that is!) on December 19th. The flights will operate on Saturdays. (Source Airlineroute.net)Not sure when this benefit was added as I just came across it but if you hold the Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card you can get free Premier membership in Fairmont Hotels President’s Club and Platinum after 5 stays. You must register by December 1st. Find out more here.Don’t forget about our promotion where you can get a $250 Gift Card from Rewards Canada. Find out more here. Posts since our last update:Front of the Line – The unsung benefit of American Express Cards Most of the time on Rewards Canada we discuss bonus points, sign up offers or insurance benefits that come… Travel Deals Its Wednesday so that means KLM’s Wild on Wednesday is here! Today’s offer is Vienna for $849 all in from the East or $999 all in from the West…Authorized users don't have to share credit reports
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Getting added to another’s card doesn’t mean they are privy to your private information
Survey: Average card APR sits tight at 15% for 13th week
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Sept. 16, 2015: Interest rates on new credit card offers still aren’t moving, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report.
Credit card fraud and ID theft statistics
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Credit card fraud and identity theft are big worries these days, and we’ve got the statistics to back it up
