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Details of the HSBC to RBC transition (Last updated Jan 23) + MORE Jan 24th
RBC has laid out a timeline for the transition of banking products from HSBC to RBC and they aren’t wasting any time with the migration! January 23: We now have confirmation that the HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard is being migrated to the RBC Cash Back Mastercard. No additional extras for HSBC c.... More »
Highest ever welcome bonus of up to $350 on the TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card + MORE Sep 6th
In today’s updates for the majority of TD’s credit cards products comes the highest ever welcome bonus to be offered on the TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card. The new 10% cash back welcome bonus provides up to $350 cash back thanks to an increase in the total spending it is awarded on to .... More »
Rewards Canada reviews the Neo Mastercard, redeem for Amex prepaid cards with a discount & 40% off AeroMexico award flights out of Montreal + MORE May 25th
Here's your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Today's update is brought to you by the HSBC High Rate Savings Account with which you can enjoy a total annual interest rate of up to 2.65% on new deposits± .... More »
One of Canada's best low interest cards has an unheard of bonus offer - 30,000 points and first year free with the HSBC +Rewards Mastercard Jan 29th
Last week we provided details on HSBC's flagship card, the World Elite Mastercard having a new welcome offer of up to 40,000 bonus HSBC Rewards points and the first year with no annual fee. That offer is a far cry from the 100,000 points with first year free they offer prior to the end of 2020.... More »
Amex Offers: Spend $300 with Marriott to get a $60 credit + MORE Oct 25th
A new Amex Offers offer came out recently that should appeal to a lot of our readers. This offer is for stays at Marriott hotels in North America where you spend C$300 (can be in multiple transactions/stays) to receive a $60 credit. Stays must be posted to your account by January 14, 2020. It does e.... More »
Podcast Episode 57 – What credit card should I get as a Canadian wanting to fly Southwest Airlines in the U.S.
– RewardsCanada.ca
Episode 57 – July 11, 2019 What credit card should I get as a Canadian wanting to fly Southwest Airlines in the U.S. In this episode of the Rewards Canada podcast we review a question for advice we received from a long time fan of Rewards Canada and our recommendation for his situation. Our reader who lives in Southern Ontario has decided to ditch Toronto and Aeroplan and plans on flying Southwest Airlines out of Detroit. For him, a U.S. based credit card wasn’t an option nor was an American Express branded card. Listen to find out more about his situation and what credit card we recommended for him. Here’s a hint a for you – this is one of the stories we pitched to the client to get our podcast sponsored! We are proud to have this episode sponsored by the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card! Earn up to $350 in bonus travel rewards in your first year with the Passport Infinite credit card from Scotiabank. And enjoy no foreign transaction fees (only the exchange rate applies)…Do You Need to Insure a Car, Motorcycle, or RV That’s Sitting in Storage?
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Everyone thinks about car insurance in terms of road liability. There are hefty fines for driving without insurance, and you should always have coverage in case of a collision. But what about those seasonal vehicles or classic cars you don’t drive?
As it turns out, there’s good reason to keep those vehicles insured year-round as well. You will be protected in the event that damage is caused while the vehicle is parked or stored. . You can change your coverage so you’re not paying for protection you won’t need.
Protection for a Range of Hazards
Even off the road, there are a number of ways your vehicle could be damaged. Fire, theft or other damage are also perils covered by auto insurance. If any of these happen to you, the bill comes out of your pocket. That can lead to substantial costs, especially if you are storing a high-ticket item like an RV or classic car.
Future Premium Discounts
If you do cancel your insurance, you have to start it up again eventually. But you may discover at that time you’re no longer eligible for long-term policy holder discounts from your insurer…
American Express bonus points offers for Amazon Prime Day
– RewardsCanada.ca
One of the most anticipated online sales events, Amazon Prime Day, will take place next week on July 15 and 16. This is such a big event that many companies want in on it and know that lots people will be shopping on those days. American Express is no stranger to this as they offered bonus points last year for Prime Day and are doing so once again this year! Here are the two offers we are aware of:The first is for the Cobalt card:And the other for the Platinum Card:These are some great bonus offers to take advantage of for some of the biggest shopping days of the year. If you have either of these cards (or both) check your in box for the email and don’t delete it! There are registration links in the email that you must click for each specific card to make sure you’ll earn the bonus points! This is the case for both primary and supplementary cardholders.Now let’s take a closer look at the offers:When you use your registered American Express Cobalt Card on Amazon.ca on July 15 and 16 you’ll earn 5 points per dollar spent instead of only 1 point per dollar on the first $500 of spending…
