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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A Credit Card Conspiracy? Class Action Suit Targets Swipe Fees Apr 24th
A class action lawsuit in British Columbia claims Visa, MasterCard and the major banks are conspiring to keep transaction costs high for retailers. Such costs are swipe fees paid by retailers to credit card companies and banks every time a shopper uses a credit card to make a purchase. The fees st.... More »
Visa obstacle looms as Harper heralds end of Canada EU free-trade talks + MORE Sep 25th
OTTAWA –As Prime Minister Stephen Harper prepares to celebrate the end of Canada’s free-trade negotiations with Europe on Friday, there is persistent concern that two unhappy eastern European countries could still derail the deal.
Canada requires a visa for travellers from Romania and Bulgar.... More »
The crunch years: Where the money goes + MORE Nov 8th
(The Canadian Press)
This story, by Matt McClearn, was first published at MoneySense. Maclean’s will be republishing a series of stories from MoneySense all week for MoneySense Week, a blitz of practical information about your bank account and bottom line during Financial Literacy Month in Ca.... More »
How To Make The Most Of BMO Rewards Apr 15th
Not only is BMO one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, they’re also known for having a robust customer loyalty program, aptly named, BMO Rewards. With BMO Rewards, customers earn points that can be redeemed for everything from travel, to shopping and select luxury experiences. They can .... More »
US credits Syria's Assad over chemical weapons destruction - BBC News + MORE Oct 7th
BBC NewsUS credits Syria's Assad over chemical weapons destructionBBC NewsSyrian President Bashar al-Assad's government deserves credit for so far complying with a chemical weapons deal, the US secretary of state has said. John Kerry was speaking after international monitors began the dest.... More »
Use the Scene Card and Earn Free Movies
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Do you want to earn free movies, but you aren’t sure about signing up for a rewards bank card? You can use the Scene card and earn free movies and other perks.The Scene points program is designed to reward those who frequent Cineplex theatres, and who want to earn other great points. It’s free to sign up for the program, and start earning points.
Benefits of the Scene Card
While you can get a Scotiabank credit card or debit card related to the Scene points program, you don’t have to get a bank card in order to benefit. Your membership in the program comes with a Scene card that you can use when you go to the movies and for other perks.
Every time you see a movie and show your card, you receive points. On top of that, you get 10% off movie snacks that you purchase when you show your Scene card. Tuesday movie tickets also come with a 10% discount. On top of that, there are a number of concerts and other events available to those who are members of the Scene program. Start earning your Scene points, and you can begin redeeming them for a number of cools perks…
June 17 Update: Best Western Free Night after 3 stays, AAdvantage bonus for flying on CX, China expands 72 hour visa-free rule
– RewardsCanada.ca
Today’s schedule prevented me from adding to much to FFB or RC: News, Tips & TricksAnother Chinese entry city in introducing a 72 hour visa-free visit rule. Earlier in the year it was announced that Beijing and Shanghai would offer the feature and now Chengdu and Guangzhou are following suit. See here for more details Best Western Rewards’ last systemwide offer ended a week ago Sunday and already they have their next one starting today. This time it is the Free Night Voucher offer that we have seen from BW before. See the bonus offers section for more details Also in the bonus offer section is a new American AAdvantage offer for flying in a premium cabin on Cathay Pacific from Vancouver (and U.S. gateways) to Hong Kong. A nice offer for those of you who funnel your CX flights into the AAdvantage program. Bonus Offers American AAdvantage- Earn up to 10,000 Bonus AAdvantage Miles when you fly roundtrip on Cathay Pacific between Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, or Vancouver and Hong Kong…
Ontario and Quebec: Lots of Debt, but Still Okay
– blogs.wsj.com
For some of Canada’s most indebted provinces, Quebec and Ontario maintain some pretty impressive credit ratings. Moody’s explains why.
