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American Express Cobalt review + MORE Dec 12th
If you know you want an American Express credit card, you’ve probably been referred to the Cobalt credit card. The Cobalt combines high earn rates for everyday purchases with a great insurance package and the ability to put points towards travel for high value. In this American Express Cobalt revi.... More »
Introducing the new HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard®: No annual fee, up to a $100 welcome bonus & 1.5% back for online purchases + MORE Feb 18th
HSBC continues to expand their presence in the Canadian market as they have now added a cash back card to their portfolio of credit cards. That new card is the HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard® and it becomes the fourth card from this issuer that is available to the general public. It also marks .... More »
September 3 Update: The Platinum Card receives a $100 NEXUS credit benefit & Air Transat offering 10,000 seats under $299 Sep 3rd
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. In an unannounced move American Express has also now added a NEXUS benefit to The Platinum Card like they will be doing for the re.... More »
Schoolgirls in India discover Earth-bound asteroid - CBC.ca + MORE Jul 29th
Schoolgirls in India discover Earth-bound asteroid CBC.caIndian schoolgirls discover asteroid moving towards Earth CTV NewsTwo Schoolgirls From India Just Discovered an Asteroid VICE10th Grade Girls in India Discover Asteroid Headed Toward Earth ComplexTwo.... More »
Top Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for August 2023 + MORE Aug 5th
Here are Rewards Canada’s Top 5 Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of August 2023. This is not a ‘best’ credit card list like our Top Cash Back Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good cash back acquisition (welcome/sign up) offers. This includes car.... More »
Aeroplan announces positive changes to flight reward refund fees but temporarily claws back stopovers
– RewardsCanada.ca
The Air Canada Aeroplan saga, as we penned it, technically ended with Air Canada completing the acquisition of Aeroplan many months ago. What didn’t end was Air Canada’s commitment to launching a new, updated Aeroplan program in July of 2020. With only 1 year left in that timeline the Air Canada owned and operated Aeroplan is now starting to bring us some changes to the program. Yesterday they revealed mostly positive changes to the program but also some negative changes that do affect a very small amount of members. Those changes are as follows:1. Complimentary, full refunds within 24 hours of bookingYou are now able to cancel Aeroplan bookings within 24 hours and receive a full refund of the miles and fees paid effective immediately. This aligns with the standard rule for paid Air Canada flights where you cancel with no fee within 24 hours. If you had booked your flight via the Aeroplan call centre the $30 service is not refunded however. 2. Receive a refund for your Aeroplan flights up to 2 hours prior to departureAnother change that is effective immediately allows you to cancel your flight reward up to 2 hours prior to departure and receive a refund of your miles and fees albeit with a fee…
