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Top Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for May - These cards provide the best value out of their welcome bonuses May 8th
Here are Rewards Canada's Top 5 Cash Back Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of May 2022. This is not a 'best' credit card list like our Top Cash Back Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good acquisition (welcome/sign up) offers. As always when choosing a c.... More »
30% transfer bonus from American Express to Marriott Bonvoy until October 31 Sep 2nd
American Express’ bonus for transferring Membership Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy has returned for the next two months! The 30% Transfer Bonus From now until October 31, any one with an American Express card that earns Membership Rewards points can choose to transfer them to Marriott and recei.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Sep 2nd
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Apr 15th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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AIR MILES Shops: Earn 3x miles sitewide for your online shopping Feb 4th
AIR MILES has a Valentine’s Day offer for shopping online via AIR MILES Shops. This promotion is available until February 12 and offers 3x miles sitewide on eligible purchases. An eligible purchase is one that will earn at least one base AIR MILES Reward Mile. Most partners will require at lea.... More »
Earn up to 5,000 bonus points for multiple night stays at Choice Hotels
– RewardsCanada.ca
Offer details:Earn up to 5,000 Bonus Privileges Points for stays of 2 or more nights at participating Choice Hotels Worldwide. Full details, online registration & booking (Registration is required) Until Dec 31, 20Stay 2 nights earn 2,000 bonus pointsStay 3+ nights earn 5,000 bonus pointsFor residents of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, participating countries in Central America and the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, or Singapore only Here are some more Choice Hotels offers to check out:Receive up to a 40% Bonus when you buy Choice Privileges points. Buy Points here.Earn 50,000 Choice Privileges Points plus a free night, plus a future free night, resort credit and more when you book a stay at Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, and Secrets®, Breathless®, Dreams®, Now® and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas brands. Full details and online booking. For residents of the U.S. and Canada onlyElite Status Match – Choice Privileges will match the elite status you hold in another hotel loyalty program…Canada’s best credit cards 2020
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Finding the right credit card could save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year. Whether you’re looking for lower fees, more rewards 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, and it can be challenging to find the best deal—but this list of best credit cards in Canada is here to help. We’ve highlighted the best in 13 different categories so that you can zero in on the ones that fit your spending habits, and offer features you truly value. Remember, this ranking is the starting point; the final decision is yours to make. The best credit cards in Canada 2020
Card
Rewards / Features
Annual fee
American Express Cobalt
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5 pts/$1 on groceries and dining
2 pts/$1 on travel, gas and transit
1 pt/$1 on everything else
$120
Scotiabank Gold American Express
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5 pts/$1 on groceries, dining and entertainment
3 pts/$1 on gas, transit and streaming
1 pt/$1 on everything else
No FX fees
$120
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite
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9 pts/$1 on travel (via ExpediaForTD)
3 pts/$1 on everything else
$120
Tangerine Money-Back
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2% cash back in up to 3 spending categories
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November 25 Update: Sign up with Air Transat to get an exclusive Black Friday promo code, new Amex Offer for Dell & CIBC Dividend 10% bonus ending soon!
– RewardsCanada.ca
Air Transat is making a big push for their Black Friday Cyber Monday sale although they haven’t revealed the details just yet. They are asking people to sign up to receive notice on the deal. When you do you’ll receive an exclusive promo code for the sale that starts in just over a day. If you want to help support Rewards Canada we do receive a small commission for each person that does subscribe to receive the code via Air Transat’s Black Friday Cyber Monday page. (Thank you in advance to all of you who do!)Image via Air Transat — There is a new Amex Offers offer for Dell. You can earn 2 bonus Membership Rewards® points for every dollar in qualifying purchases using your registered Card at www.dell.ca/workdeals by 08/05/2021. In our household we received the offer on our Platinum and Cobalt cards. Learn more about it and many other offers on our Guide to American Express Canada ‘Amex Offers’Image via American Express —There are only 2 days left to get the CIBC Dividend Visa Infinite Card with its 10% bonus on the first $2,000 in spending on the card…
