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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American Express Cobalt Card: 22 new confirmed multiplier locations Feb 9th
Here’s our next update to our American Express Cobalt Card Confirmed Multiplier Locations list with 22 new locations being added today from across Canada A big thank you to the RWRDS Canada community for providing details on thousands of locations where you can use the American Express Cobalt Card.... 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 »
Aeroplan modifies mileage expiration rule for the better + MORE Jul 22nd
If yesterday's news is any indication - the relaunch Air Canada Aeroplan program that is slated to come to us later this year is something to look forward to. An email was sent out to all Aeroplan members on Monday that revealed some changes coming to Aeroplan's mileage expiration policy. In the poi.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – September 30 + MORE Oct 1st
Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Award Chart Changes Alaska Airlines is making big news today across all the points and miles sites and blogs. They have published a not.... More »
A credit card that deserves to be your everyday card + MORE May 30th
More than two-thirds of Canadians don’t use cash for their everyday purchases. There are many reasons for not carrying bills and coins. Electronic payments are convenient, fast, secure—and they often include extras or perks. Given how much we rely on electronic payments, it’s important to have.... More »
Before BMO led stock sale for marijuana grower, CIBC lent money
– theglobeandmail.com
CIBC led a $20-million credit facility extended to MedReleaf last April to help the cannabis company grow
Chase Marriott Premier Cardholders receive exclusive offer for the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express
– RewardsCanada.ca
The news that broke earlier this week wasn’t good. Chase Bank is deciding to leave to Canadian market which means their two credit cards that cardholders could still use, the Marriott and Amazon Visas are being discontinued.The good news for those who hold the Chase Marriott Premier Visa is that Marriott has teamed up with American Express to provide an exclusive offer for Marriott Visa cardholders for the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express.The offer sees the sign up bonus boosted by 5,000 Starpoints to 25,000 Starpoints after meeting the minimum required spend on the card as a 8.99% balance transfer for the first 12 months, which I guess makes sense for anyone who has been carrying a balance on their Marriott Visa card.Starpoints, the currency of Starwood Preferred Guest is one of the most valuable loyalty currencies on the market today and that extra 5,000 points is a sweet deal, adding at least $150 in value to the card. Starpoints easily convert to Marriott Rewards points, all you have to do is link your Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest accounts and then the transfers are easy…
