February 28 Update: Air Canada renews partnership with American Express for the new loyalty program, World of Hyatt adds 57 more SLH Hotels & WestJet’s 23rd birthday sale + MORE Mar 1st

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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Redemption Stories: Maximizing Aeroplan Points and Marriott Bonvoy Rewards for Luxury Travel to Three Countries in Asia + MORE Jun 30th

Let me share with you my redemption story of how I went to 3 countries and ended up only paying $300 in total for the flights and hotels. I did this by redeeming 119,350 Aeroplan points through Aeroplan’s Worldwide Priority Rewards (238,700 without Priority Rewards), paying $300 in total for t.... More »

Receive up to an 80% bonus when you buy Aeroplan points + MORE Oct 17th

Aeroplan is out with another buy or gift points promotion where you can buy Aeroplan points with up to an 80% bonus. This offer runs until October 25, 2023 and is awarded on purchases of 15,000 points or more. If you purchased points during the July promotion you’ll automatically receive an extra .... More »

December 29 Update: 3,000 bonus points for stays at the newest Marriott ski hotel, more Rewards Canada updates & a new online shopping portal to earn miles Dec 30th

All about Canadian credit cards. Learn the ins and outs and get the latest news. December 29 Update: 3,000 bonus points for stays at the newest Marriott ski hotel, more Rewards Canada updates & a new online shopping portal to earn miles - RewardsCanada.caHere's your Rewards Canada Daily u.... More »

The Best Cash Back Credit Card Welcome Bonus Offers for February 2024 Feb 4th

Here are Rewards Canada’s Top 5 Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of February. This is not a ‘best’ credit card list like our recently released Top Cash Back Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good cash back welcome bonus sign up offers. This list .... More »

Asked to Co-Sign? What To Know Before Co-Signing a Mortgage or Loan Mar 29th

Have you ever been asked to co-sign for a loan or mortgage for a close friend or family member? If so, did you agree to sign the dotted line? There are many situations in which co-signing may be an option. It could be for a young person without any credit history or someone more experienced with lou.... More »
If you’ve just started building credit with one card, a second one could have a bigger impact on your score than if you had many accounts with long histories.

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February 28 Update: Air Canada renews partnership with American Express for the new loyalty program, World of Hyatt adds 57 more SLH Hotels & WestJet's 23rd birthday saleAir Canada has renewed their agreement with American Express to have Amex issue cards in the new loyalty program plus continue on as a Membership Rewards partner!! Yay!New premium American Express card products to launch with Air Canada’s new loyalty program in 2020 10-year deal will provide continuity for joint customers The companies will expand and deepen their partnership in the consumer, small business and corporate space Membership Rewards customers in Canada and the US will be able to transfer their points into Air Canada’s new loyalty program once it has rolled out. American Express Aeroplan cardmembers will become members of Air Canada’s new loyalty program in 2020, and all their miles will be transitioned at a 1:1 rate. In the interim, members may continue to earn and redeem Aeroplan Miles, and enjoy cardmember benefits as usual. (Source Air Canada) World of Hyatt has added another 57 hotels from SLH Hotels to the portfolio of locations you can earn and redeem points at…

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Canada’s Best Credit Cards 2019It goes without saying that finding the right credit card could save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year. Whether you’re looking for lower fees, higher net reward points or simply valuable perks like travel medical insurance or rental car savings, every dollar counts. If you use your credit card wisely, pay off your balance monthly and find the right rewards program for you, you’re sure to come out ahead. There’s a slew of credit card options out there, so making a choice can be perplexing. To help you find a keeper or two, MoneySense has done a lot of the heavy lifting for you.
To come up with Canada’s Best Credit Cards 2019, we tapped our credit card tool, which is powered by our partner Ratehub.ca‡. The methodology took into consideration numerous factors, including welcome bonuses, great cash-back value, rental car discounts, flexible travel with no restrictions, high cash-back value, superb insurance packages, and more. Ratehub.ca provides us with results based on their algorithms and the team at MoneySense uses that information and also makes additional considerations when determining the final rankings…

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A recent Congressional hearing sought more accountability for the credit reporting industry, and a legislative proposal is also seeking more consumer rights relating to their credit scores.

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Canada’s Best Student Credit Cards 2019If you’re a student looking to build a credit history, a simple no-fee card that offers a great combination of generous rewards and low annual fees is exactly what you need. The key is to be responsible with your spending and pay off the balance every month so that buying a first car or home in the future will be within your grasp.
The best student credit cards in Canada 2019

BMO SPC CashBack MasterCard — Best for cash back
Scotiabank Scene Visa Card — Best for rewards points
Tangerine Money-Back — Best for students with income
BMO SPC Air Miles MasterCard – Honorable mention
More on the best credits cards – View a complete list of top cards by category
Our methodology – For greater insight into our rankings

Best student credit card for cash back
BMO SPC CashBack MasterCard*
Warm welcome bonus: 5% cash back on everything for the first 3 months up to $2,000 in purchases
Straight-up rewards: 1% cash back on all purchases after the welcome bonus ends
It’s free: No annual fee
Free SPC membership: A value of $10…

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