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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Best credit cards for rental car insurance in Canada Dec 12th
Rental car insurance is a travel insurance benefit included with many premium credit cards. Understanding credit card rental car insurance can give you peace of mind and save you money the next time you hit the road. Let’s dive into the best credit cards with rental car insurance coverage in Canad.... More »
Credit Card Review: HSBC World Elite Mastercard Aug 27th
The HSBC World Elite Mastercard is a relatively new card in the Canadian market. This is not their 'Premier World Elite' which is meant for people who bank at HSBC but rather this card is for any Canadian and it is essentially the same as the Premier version. When HSBC la.... More »
AIR MILES Bonus Boom returns June 18 through July 1 Jun 10th
Back on March 17 AIR MILES decided to postpone their big Mega Miles promotion due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and we still haven't seen it return - however we now see the second Bonus Boom promotion in the span of just 1 month! I have a feeling we won't see Mega Miles return until the fall and AIR MIL.... More »
Receive WestJet Rewards Gold Elite Status with one business class flight between Calgary or Toronto and London Gatwick + MORE Sep 25th
WestJet has brought back another fast track elite status offer for trying out their business class cabin on their new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Similar to the offer we saw this past spring, you just have to take one business class round trip flight between Calgary or Toronto and London Gatwick. You mu.... More »
New Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card Amex Offer: 3 bonus points per dollar spent on grocery purchases + MORE Apr 22nd
Thanks to Rewards Canada contributor Jeff W. for alerting us this morning to this amazing new Amex Offers offer that came out for the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card:For the next 3 months cardmembers who are targeted for this offer (and it looks like a good portion of them .... More »
August 2 Update: Save up to 15,000 miles when you redeem Aeroplan miles for gift cards & earn bonus Lucky13 Rewards stamps for Sandman Hotel stays
– RewardsCanada.ca
Aeroplan is celebrating Back to School with discounts of up to 15,000 miles when you redeem for select gift cards. This offer runs until September 3. Gift cards (and merchandise) are typically the last thing you want to redeem miles for however there are members who may never earn enough miles to redeem for meaningful flights so this is gives them an option. On the total other end of the spectrum you could have more miles than you know what to do with so getting some gift cards is a way for you to use up some of those miles. Learn more about this promotion here.Sandman Hotels is a chain we haven’t really covered here on Rewards Canada however we want to make aware of a promotion for their Lucky13 Rewards program. Until the end of this month you can earn double or extra Lucky13 Rewards Stamps on all your Sandman Hotel stays. Find out more here! Posts since our last update:Save 25% on business class reward tickets between Western Canada and Europe with Air France-KLM’s August Promo Rewards The newest set of Air France KLM’s Promo Rewards are now out! This month we see more options for…Scotiabank Gold American Express – Enhancements launch today along with an increased welcome bonus For several months now we have discussed the changes coming to the Scotiabank Gold American Express card and are…Redemption Stories: Redeeming points for Best Western free nights at a value that maximizers may cringe at Last week, the Rewards Canada family decided to head up for a small road trip to the Edmonton area…The limited time offer of 4% Cash Back on the Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card has been extended to October 31 The limited time increased sign up bonus for the Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card has been extended to October 31…How to Make the Most of Your Trip to Disneyland
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Often, when planning a trip to Disneyland, the first thing that comes to mind is how expensive it’s going to be. And while the costliness of the trip is impossible to avoid altogether, there are ways your family can enjoy Disneyland on a budget. My wife and I recently took our two kids to Southern California and spent time at the Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios, as well as a day at Huntington Beach. In this article, I’ll share some of the ways we made our trip more budget-friendly, and give you lots of tips to help you make the most of your next Disneyland vacation.
Getting to Disneyland
While it’s tough to find large discounts on Disneyland park tickets, you can save big in other areas, like flights and hotels, as well as food options. In our case, our flights were covered with Air Miles points. My main travel credit card is the BMO Air Miles World Elite Mastercard. Using this card also gave us 15% off our points, and I also received a companion ticket refunded back to Air Miles…
Getting to Disneyland
While it’s tough to find large discounts on Disneyland park tickets, you can save big in other areas, like flights and hotels, as well as food options. In our case, our flights were covered with Air Miles points. My main travel credit card is the BMO Air Miles World Elite Mastercard. Using this card also gave us 15% off our points, and I also received a companion ticket refunded back to Air Miles…
Before it’s Too Late! Best Credit Card Welcome Offers of August 2019
– ratesupermarket.ca

We usually sign up for credit cards because of special features and benefits – from cash-back earning rates to travel perks to balance transfer offers. And one feature that may make or break your decision between one credit card or another is the welcome promotion – a special bonus that adds value for new credit card holders.
You’ve likely come across providers offering a lump-sum of cash-back or rewards points, free vouchers for airport lounge entry or companion flights, first-year annual fee exemptions…
Many credit card issuers give away these bonuses as soon as your account is opened, no questions asked. However, the most lucrative bonuses may require you to fulfill specific criteria first (like spending a certain amount or making an initial purchase).
Moreover, these promotions generally run for a limited time, so before it’s too late, check out the best credit card welcome bonus offers for this month:
Scotiabank PassportTM Visa Infinite* Card
Sign up for the Scotiabank PassportTM Visa Infinite* Card during this limited time offer, new cardholders can earn a one-time 25,000 Scotia Reward point bonus, with the first $1,000 spent on eligible purchases, within the first 3 months…


