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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June 22 Update: New Ivanhoe gift card Amex Offer and the Centurion Lounge opens up at New York La Guardia + MORE Jun 23rd
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 70,000 bonus points a.... More »
Secured card may be best when on a fixed income Jul 25th
With your deposit as your credit line, you can't spend more than what you can repay.... More »
Switching Banks or Complementing Your Service: Getting the Most for Your Money + MORE Oct 6th
Written by Barry Choi and Jackie Rosen
The big five banks are constantly trying to acquire new customers, offering everything from 40” TVs and tablets to straight out cash if we open certain accounts with them. These promotions aren’t aimed at customers who are brand new to banking. Instead, th.... More »
The best Aeroplan credit cards in Canada for 2025 + MORE Mar 15th
Aeroplan is Canada’s largest airline loyalty program—and one of its most lucrative. Owned by Air Canada, Aeroplan offers a ton of flexibility compared to other airline loyalty programs. You can redeem Aeroplan points with more than 50 partner airlines and even transfer points to other programs. .... More »
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege changes: Annual fee increased & spending caps now based on category Nov 24th
A few weeks ago we let you know about negative changes coming to many of the premium BMO cards however at that time we didn’t know if there were changes being planned for the ultra premium BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege Card. Thanks to Chris on the RWRDS Canada Facebook Group we now know .... 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…
