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May 20 Update: Flexibility in Amex Aeroplan statement credits, Canada-US border closure extended & IHG Rewards extends points expiration + MORE May 21st
Here's your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your daily dose (or near daily dose) of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. This update is brought to you by the HSBC World Elite Mastercard which is currently offering a welcome bonus of up to 70,000 bonus po.... More »
The Best Secured Credit Cards of 2018 + MORE Jun 25th
A secured credit card is one that might require that you provide funds to guarantee the loan. Remember, a credit card is a loan, and if you have no credit, or bad credit, issuers might be reluctant to issue you a card. This is where a secured credit card comes in.
If you are willing to provide a sec.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – July 19, 2024: 100 bonus AIR MILES Flash Offer for Dollarama & bonus LDExtras points + MORE Jul 20th
100 bonus AIR MILES Flash Offer for Dollarama and Earn bonus LDExtras points with the London Drugs Mega Points event. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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The Platinum Card® from American Express: your best friend for luxurious travel + MORE Aug 16th
All benefits and offers mentioned are subject to terms and conditions. Visit https://www.americanexpress.com/en-ca/charge-cards/the-platinum-card/ to learn more. If you are looking for a companion to help you travel luxuriously and enjoy some of the perks you could see from luxury travel influence.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – January 24 + MORE Jan 25th
The Ultimate Aeroplan Credit Card Portfolio and earn 2,023 bonus miles for flying Air Algerie out of Montreal. Check out today's points and miles updates here:
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Is a loyalty program war on the way?
– moneysense.ca
Don’t mistake Air Canada’s motivations to retake control of its rewards plan as a sign loyalty programs are failing. Rob Daniel, EVP client leadership at Bond Brand Loyalty, says quite the opposite is true.
Consumers openly admit that rewards plans affect their behaviour, says Daniel at Bond Brand Loyalty, a company that helps brands optimize their loyalty programs. More than three quarters of consumers say they are more likely to do business with brands because of loyalty programs. Two-thirds of consumers say they modify when and where they make purchases to maximize their loyalty rewards. And nearly 60% will alter how much they spend to maximize points.
Air Canada’s move to build its own loyalty program could significantly impact loyalty programs in Canada, particularly coalition reward programs, like Aeroplan and Air Miles. These are programs which are often tied to a particular brand but allow you to collect rewards through other channels. Here’s a look at how Air Canada’s decision will affect loyalty programs and what it means for consumers:
Are consumers suffering from loyalty fatigue?
“Loyalty programs are incredibly effective,” says Daniel…
Consumers openly admit that rewards plans affect their behaviour, says Daniel at Bond Brand Loyalty, a company that helps brands optimize their loyalty programs. More than three quarters of consumers say they are more likely to do business with brands because of loyalty programs. Two-thirds of consumers say they modify when and where they make purchases to maximize their loyalty rewards. And nearly 60% will alter how much they spend to maximize points.
Air Canada’s move to build its own loyalty program could significantly impact loyalty programs in Canada, particularly coalition reward programs, like Aeroplan and Air Miles. These are programs which are often tied to a particular brand but allow you to collect rewards through other channels. Here’s a look at how Air Canada’s decision will affect loyalty programs and what it means for consumers:
Are consumers suffering from loyalty fatigue?
“Loyalty programs are incredibly effective,” says Daniel…
