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Know your risk before giving credit card to a relative + MORE Nov 21st
A sister's request to give her a credit card for three months requires close examination, since you'll be on the hook.... More »
Best ever bonus of 450 dollars on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard extended to March 31 + MORE Feb 5th
The highest ever publicly available bonus of 450 dollars on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard has been extended. Originally slated to end on January 31 the offer now has a new deadline of March 31, 2021. The offer provides 250 WestJet dollars upon activation of the card and then an.... More »
June 15 Update: New Amex offer for goodfood, Fairmont Stay Close extended for Canadian mountain resorts and Flair & Swoop's summer flight schedules + MORE Jun 15th
Yet another excellent Amex offer came out today - this one is for the prepared meal service goodfood and provides a $20 statement credit when you spend $80 or more. Rewards Canada contributor Jeff W. let us know he got it on his Marriott Bonvoy card while in the Rewards Canada household we got i.... More »
The HSBC World Elite Mastercard will undergo some changes in February + MORE Nov 1st
The best travel rewards Mastercard in Canada will be undergoing some changes in February. The no foreign transaction fee HSBC World Elite® Mastercard® has been making inroads in our market since its launch in 2017 and will now see its first major revamp. The news is both good and not so good ̵.... More »
5 Everyday Finance Questions We Ask Ourselves but Never Know the Answer To + MORE Feb 7th
Talking about money can be awkward and uncomfortable. And, comparing yourself to your sister, brother, friends, neighbours, and coworkers certainly doesn’t help. The state of your finances does not determine what kind of person you are, and the topic is no longer taboo. So, why aren’t we talkin.... More »
Marriott Rewards is enhanced with four new features – and they’re all good!
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What seems to be a very rare occurrence these days, is news of a program making ‘enhancements’ to a program that really are in fact enhancements! A little over a week ago news starting breaking about some changes to Marriott Rewards and they all looked to be good. Now that some of those changes are live and/or have been posted to the Marriott Rewards site we thought it would be time to let you know about them!These are the four enhancements:Points AdvanceMarriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards members are able to book redemption stays before having sufficient points to cover the cost of that stay. (This change is live!)Points SharingBeginning Oct. 12, 2015 Marriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards members will have the ability to share points with friends and family. Members can transfer up to 50,000 points from their account each year! (This change is now live)Redemption Stay CreditStarting Nov. 1, 2015 Marriott Rewards and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards members will earn Elite night credit on redemption nights paid for with points…October 13 Update: WestJet joins TSA Precheck, save 20% on MileagePlus Canada-Hawaii award tickets and more!
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Welcome to another week here on Rewards Canada. We all hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving long weekend! News, Tips & TricksLike their main competitor here in Canada, WestJet can now boast that they are part of the U.S. TSA Precheck program. This now means that Known Travellers (ie NEXUS, SENTRI etc.)( who are flying on WestJet can use the TSA Precheck lanes at airports in the U.S. (Source WestJet) In the bonus offers section there is a link to another United MileagePlus award ticket sale. You can save 20% on economy saver awards between Canada and Hawaii.More Air Canada 787-9 news. Toronto-Tel Aviv will see this new aircraft as of June 2016 (Airlineroute.net) Just like last week you can get 80 Bonus AIR MILES when you spend $50 or more at Rexall until October 15. And just like last week you have to present a coupon. Get that coupon here.Have you voted yet for your favourite travel rewards credit card? Vote here! Enter to win a $100 Gas Card! Did you see our post for your chance to win a $100 Gas Card? Simply talk to us about the new Scotia GM cards for a chance to win! Find out more here…Infographic: What is a chip card? How do I use it?
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What you need to know about how the chip is replacing the old magnetic stripe on credit cards
Looks like Jet Airways is tackling the direct competition from Air Canada by offering up to Triple Jet Privilege Miles between Toronto and Delhi. This is an expected reaction since Air Canada is offering up to 10,000 bonus Aeroplan miles on the same route that they are launching on November 1st. Whichever airline you choose, this is a case where the consumer wins out from the competition as you can boost you Aeroplan or JetPrivilege balances if your flying this route! The Jet Airways offer is less restrictive and also runs longer so if you have multiple flights planned between YYZ and DEL you may want to investigate further to see which offer makes more sense for you.Offer DetailsEarn up to Triple JetPrivilege Miles when you fly Jet Airways between Toronto and Delhi. Get Triple Base JPMiles in Première and Double Base JPMiles in Economy. Full details Until Mar 31, 16 — 
