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Buy or gift Aeroplan Points with up to an 85% bonus + MORE May 10th
Aeroplan's has come out with another buy or gift points promotion where you can earn up to an 85% bonus. This tiered offer sees bonuses ranging from 50% to 85% dependent on how many points you buy. This offer runs until May 20, 2022 and allows members to buy up to 500,000 points per transaction .... More »
Final day: Increased bonuses of up to 120,000 points on Aeroplan & Marriott American Express cards + MORE Jul 24th
This is the final day for the limited time increased welcome bonus offers of up to 120,000 points on four American Express co-brand cards. You have until 11:59PM ET tonight (July 24) to complete your application for any one of these cards to be able to earn up 120,000 Aeroplan Points and/or up to 85.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Feb 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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Earn up to 40x AIR MILES when you purchase a MAX PASS Apr 3rd
AIR MILES has revealed their next set of MAX PASS Bonus offers that provide up to 40x miles. Launched in September 2022 AIR MILES MAX PASS is pay for play option to earn extra bonus miles when shopping at select retailers. This is the third set of offers and are available for purchase until April [&.... More »
Changes coming to the flight discount benefit on the BMO AIR MILES World Elite Mastercard + MORE May 12th
Just when I had hoped BMO was done with making changes to their credit cards they go and make another one! This time it is small but significant change that is happening to the BMO AIR MILES®† World Elite®* MasterCard®*. That change affects the AIR MILES discount flight benefit, the one that of.... More »
24 Ways to Get Free Amazon Gift Cards in Canada
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Online shopping has never been more popular. While one could make the argument about the value of buying certain items on Amazon – their prices aren’t always the lowest – there’s no denying just how popular the online retail giant is. One way to get a great deal on Amazon is by snagging a free Amazon gift card. In this article, I’ll show you 24 different ways you can.
New Bank Account Offers
Banks are famous for enticing new customers with introductory offers when they open a new chequing account. In the past, the reward was often cashback or a hot new device, like the latest iPad.
Currently, TD Bank is offering Amazon gift cards of up to $500 to students who open a new student chequing account or student line of credit. Credit card companies have also been known to give out free Amazon gift cards to new cardholders. These offers come and go, and are available for a limited time, so it’s always a good idea to check around to see what you can find. Here are the details of the current TD offering:
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New Bank Account Offers
Banks are famous for enticing new customers with introductory offers when they open a new chequing account. In the past, the reward was often cashback or a hot new device, like the latest iPad.
Currently, TD Bank is offering Amazon gift cards of up to $500 to students who open a new student chequing account or student line of credit. Credit card companies have also been known to give out free Amazon gift cards to new cardholders. These offers come and go, and are available for a limited time, so it’s always a good idea to check around to see what you can find. Here are the details of the current TD offering:
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Air Canada Buddy Pass to Aeroplan points conversion will end on November 30 plus they will extend annual worldwide companion passes
– RewardsCanada.ca
Air Canada reached out to us this morning to let us know they have now put in place an end date for being able to convert Buddy Passes earned from there co-brand cards to Aeroplan points. Instituted earlier, this conversion was an unpublished benefit that Air Canada put in place due to the uncertainty in travel. The benefit allowed members who felt they could not utilize their buddy pass to call up Aeroplan and ask to have it converted to 30,000 Aeroplan points. With Aeroplan members starting to travel more and the previously announced extension of Buddy Pass expiry to the end of 2022 Air Canada felt it is right time to bring the conversion option to a close.To that light, Air Canada will honour the conversion of Buddy Passes to Aeroplan points until November 30th. This means any Air Canada credit cardholders who have Buddy Passes will have to contact the Aeroplan on or before November 30 to initiate the conversion process. This means if you don’t have an Aeroplan co-brand card but have been considering one you could still theoretically get in on the conversion option if you are after the points…
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. Air Canada Aeroplan has once again updated their refund and re-booking policy by extending it to September 30:Aeroplan flight rewards booked through September 30, 2021, can be changed or cancelled free of charge, at any time. Members can cancel free of charge and receive all of their points back in their account, plus a full refund of any associated taxes, fees and charges on the unused value of travel. For changes, members will pay only the difference in points, or receive a partial refund if their new itinerary requires fewer points. In addition, a difference in taxes, fees and charges may apply when changing an itinerary.As a reminder, members can quickly and easily cancel their Aeroplan flight rewards at aircanada.com.Beginning October 1, 2021, Aeroplan flight rewards are subject to the change and cancellation fee structure of the fare option purchased…Best high-interest savings accounts in Canada 2021
– moneysense.ca
Generally savings accounts offer very low interest rates. So, if you want to earn on your deposits (rather than simply using your account as a temporary “holding tank” or directing to longer-term saving and investing vehicles), a savings account with a high interest is a no-brainer.
However, when shopping for an account, there’s more to consider than just the interest. You can make an informed decision by using the finder tool to compare the fees and features of several different options available. But do scroll down to read our seven editors’ picks for the best high-interest savings accounts (HISA) in Canada.
These are rates offered by Ratehub partners. You can find information about additional product options below.
However, when shopping for an account, there’s more to consider than just the interest. You can make an informed decision by using the finder tool to compare the fees and features of several different options available. But do scroll down to read our seven editors’ picks for the best high-interest savings accounts (HISA) in Canada.
These are rates offered by Ratehub partners. You can find information about additional product options below.
You can compare high-interest rates in the table above or input your estimated account balance to compare the growth between HISAs, tax-free savings accounts, registered retirement savings plans and youth savings accounts.
Our pick for the best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2021
Best high-interest savings account rate: Saven Financial High Interest Savings Account* / Motive Savvy Savings Account
Best for interest rates and no service fees: EQ Bank Savings Plus Account*
Best regular interest rate at a credit union: Maxa Financial High-Interest Savings Account
Best e-savings account: Neo Financial High-Interest Savings Account
Best regular interest rate in a hybrid account: Wealthsimple Cash*
Best promotional rate: Tangerine Savings Account
Best tiered interest product: Scotiabank MomentumPlus Savings Account
Best high-interest savings account rate: Saven Financial High Interest Savings Account
This HISA may sneak under the radar, but once you see the rate you will be impressed…
