The “Big Five” Canadian banks 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). Are there other viable options?
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Canadians To Cash In With Best of Finance Awards
– ratesupermarket.ca
RateSupermarket.ca Reveals Best of the Best in Canadian Personal Finance Products
January 23, 2014 – Toronto, Ontario: What credit card earns the greatest rewards? Are all bank accounts built alike? Many Canadians aren’t offered these answers when seeking out the best personal finance products for their needs, despite what they could be saving.
To fill this knowledge gap, RateSupermarket.ca has unveiled the 2013 edition of the Best of Finance Awards, a ranking of the very best credit cards, mortgages, bank accounts and more.
“As Canada’s most comprehensive and transparent personal finance resource, we strive to identify for consumers which finance products offer the greatest value,” says Penelope Graham, Editor at RateSupermarket.ca. “Whether it’s finding a bank account with fewer fees, or selecting a credit card with greater earning potential, consumers have much to gain from insight into the best options on the market.”
The Best Personal Finance Products In Canada
Best Credit Cards 2013 – Highlights
Best Cash Back Rewards Credit Card: Scotia Momentum® VISA Infinite Card
Best Travel Rewards Credit Card: BMO® World Elite™ MasterCard®*
Best Low Interest Credit Card: MBNA TrueLine MasterCard® credit card – Fixed 9…
