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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OFFER EXTENDED: 35,000 welcome points on the RBC Avion Visa Cards + MORE Apr 20th
The 35,000 point welcome bonuses on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege and the RBC Avion Visa Platinum Card have now been be extended to May 15. What is best about these welcome bonuses is that they are awarded on approval - no minimum spend, no spend this much eac.... More »
Missed credit payments grew by 4% in the first quarter of 2025 + MORE May 29th
There’s a deepening divide between consumers in the face of economic uncertainty as those missing payments rose compared with a year ago, a new Equifax report shows.
Rebecca Oakes, Equifax Canada’s vice-president of advanced analytics, said much of the trend stems from the high cost of living.... More »
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Podcast Episode 80 - How to earn bonus miles and points on travel, shopping and credit cards + MORE Jun 8th
In this episode we look at all the steps is takes to earn those coveted bonus miles and points from promotions being offered from airlines, hotels, car rental companies and credit cards. From how to find the offers, to registering and how to chase after them if they don't post. This How .... More »
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The best bank account should manage itself
– moneysense.ca
Between long hours at work and day-to-day responsibilities at home, finding time to take a break, catch up with friends or even squeeze in a workout requires serious time management skills. So it’s easy to shrug it off if you’re a couple of weeks late on that last Internet bill or get accustomed to swallowing the occasional overdraft fee when the rent cheque is cashed. And while an individual penalty charge doesn’t seem like a big deal, those small costs can add up in surprising ways—and they might actually be standing between you and your financial goals. Since hiring a personal assistant to keep you organized isn’t realistic for most Canadians, it’s good to know that simply choosing the best bank account for you can both help you stay on track so you aren’t losing your hard-earned money to unnecessary penalties and interest payments, as well as help you make the most of the money you keep.
The CIBC Smart Plus Account* handles all of your banking in one place with a flat, predictable monthly fee that includes unlimited transactions (including INTERAC e-Transfer), plus the use of a premium credit card like the CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card…
The CIBC Smart Plus Account* handles all of your banking in one place with a flat, predictable monthly fee that includes unlimited transactions (including INTERAC e-Transfer), plus the use of a premium credit card like the CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card…
Canada’s Best Credit Cards for People with Bad Credit 2020
– moneysense.ca
Conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that if you have bad credit, you should swear off credit cards. But if you want to improve your credit score you’ll have to show you can handle credit responsibly—and the only way to do that is (you guessed it) to have a credit card. Used properly, it can actually be a helpful tool to assist in rebuilding bad credit—and, luckily, there is a whole host of products catered to people with poor credit scores. While these often come with higher interest rates and lower spending limits, they can be a good starting point to re-establishing a good credit score, which in turn will help you get approved for loans, a line of credit, or even a mortgage down the line.Best credit cards for bad credit in Canada
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Details
Annual fee
Home Trust Secured Visa (No Fee)
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19.99% APR
Min. deposit: $500
Secured card
$0
Home Trust Secured Visa
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14.99% APR
Min. deposit: $500
Secured card
$59
Capital One Low Rate Gold Mastercard
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