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Extracting value from the limited time increased welcome bonuses on the Marriott Bonvoy Amex Cards + MORE Jul 18th
In May American Express revealed new increased welcome bonuses on their Marriott Bonvoy co-brand cards and in this post we look at how those bonuses can provide some amazing value. Whether you get yourself the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card and/or the Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American.... More »
Canada's Top Cash Back Credit Cards 2021 - A new champion is crowned as the best card for putting cash back in your wallet + MORE Jun 21st
Welcome to Rewards Canada's fifth annual Top Cash back Credit Card rankings! June 2021 UpdateWe have crowned a new champion for the Top Cash Back Credit Card in Canada! While technically not known as a cash back card the top card's cash back component places it a.... More »
Air Canada launching new Montreal to Delhi flights + MORE Oct 14th
Air Canada only recently re-started flying to India after the Canadian Government lifted the ban on flights to the country and now the airline is planning to expand on those flights. Starting on October 31 Air Canada will launch 3x weekly service between Montreal and Delhi. They are also incre.... More »
Podcast Episode 106: Credit cards that help you avoid those dreaded airline fees Jul 19th
In this episode we return to our Everyday Value Series with a look at credit cards that help you avoid those dreaded airline fees! Whether you are paying to check luggage, select seats, parking at the airport or accessing business class lounges these cards can help you save on those fees. Click Here.... More »
This Week in RWRDS: November 18 – 24, 2023 + MORE Nov 24th
This week we talk about the much anticipated Shoppers Drug Mart PC Optimum Big Bonus Redemption Event, touch upon the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan changes and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Listen to This Week in RWRDS here: Topics of.... More »
Front Of The Line – American Express Cards Best Kept Secret?
– canadianfinanceblog.com
American Express has developed a reputation for delivering credit cards packed with features and benefits, not to mention valuable rewards. One of the more underrated benefits might be American Express Front Of The Line, a perk that grants Amex cardholders exclusive access to ticket presales and reserved seating to many of today’s top concerts, musicals, and shows, as well as the ability to redeem points for tickets to these events.
How Front of the Line Works
There are 4 primary benefits of an Amex Front Of The Line membership; access to ticket presales, reserved seating, the ability to redeem points for tickets, and to receive regular email updates regarding special offers and upcoming events.
Ticket Presales
If there’s an event that you really don’t want to miss, you can improve your chances at getting a ticket by accessing the AMEX Invites presale on Ticketmaster. When Ticketmaster makes a concert available for presale, they add it to the American Express page on the Ticketmaster website…
How Front of the Line Works
There are 4 primary benefits of an Amex Front Of The Line membership; access to ticket presales, reserved seating, the ability to redeem points for tickets, and to receive regular email updates regarding special offers and upcoming events.
Ticket Presales
If there’s an event that you really don’t want to miss, you can improve your chances at getting a ticket by accessing the AMEX Invites presale on Ticketmaster. When Ticketmaster makes a concert available for presale, they add it to the American Express page on the Ticketmaster website…
A new RBC Offers offer is out for those who shop at Rexall. This offer gives a 4% statement credit on all your Rexall purchases up to $1,000 during the promotional period which is January 30 to March 26. I received the offer for my WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard. Hopefully you will be targeted for it as well! Simply log in to your RBC account online and check the Offers for You section or via the RBC mobile app.Image via RBC American Express announced the opening of their 11th Centurion Lounge in Charlotte, North Carolina will take place on February 24. The new 13,000+ square foot lounge can be accessed with The Platinum Card from American Express or the Centurion Card if you are lucky enough to have the latter. Air Canada is the only Canadian airline flying to Charlotte and you can access the lounge if you are flying AC however be aware the lounge is pretty much on the other side of airport terminal in the Plaza which is between concourse D & E and Air Canada flies out of Concourse A…
