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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Food inflation in Canada: Who Canadians blame for rising prices + MORE May 24th
Almost two-thirds of Canadians feel that inflation at the grocery store is getting worse, a new poll suggests, even as food inflation has been steadily cooling.
A new Leger survey found that almost 30% of Canadians believe food inflation has been primarily caused by grocery stores trying to incre.... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – November 14 + MORE Nov 15th
Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Cobalt Card 5x Multipliers Another batch of American Express Cobalt Card multipliers were added to our list of confirmed locations. Thanks to Jim M. and DaniJaan fo.... More »
AIR MILES Flash Offer: Earn up to 400 bonus miles this weekend via AIR MILES Shops + MORE Oct 14th
This weekend’s AIR MILES Flash Offer is a bonus for shopping online at your favourite retailers via AIR MILES Shops. The bonus requires members to opt-in which can be done right on the airmilesshops.ca home page. Then shop to your heart’s content to earn bonus miles as follows: 20 Bonus .... More »
The best credit cards for airport lounge access in Canada for 2025 Oct 29th
Airport lounge access is more than a nice perk. On a long day of travel, an airport lounge can be an oasis of calm amidst the chaos: a comfortable, secure spot to rest, refuel, or catch up on some work before your next flight. Most airport lounges require membership (and entry fees), but the be.... More »
Applying for a credit card? Here’s what you should know before getting one + MORE Jul 8th
The convenience of making purchases with your credit card comes with many advantages, like rewards, perks and a solid credit history. However, if used irresponsibly, this financial tool can lead to unmanageable debt and a low credit score. So, how can you be a responsible credit card owner? I will e.... More »
Small Business Profile: The Cup Bearer
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Justin Pasha had no credit when he launched his high-end mobile bar service. But then he got his first credit card, which has helped him build credit and carefully grow his business.
Can your issuer close your card based on your reputation?
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Your credit card issuer can cut off your account because you haven’t used it in a while or you’ve racked up too many late payments. But there are also reports of cardholders’ accounts being closed due to negative news about them.
November 6 Update: Marriott Rewards MORE shutting down on November 15, Aeroplan Park’N Fly bonus and more
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Marriott Rewards will be shutting down their online shopping portal. Not good news for those of you who wanted to collect some more Marriott Rewards points for the Christmas shopping season! Called Marriott Rewards MORE and only launched over a year ago the portal failed to gain traction and never really added any new stores to compete with the big online shopping portals we see from programs like Aeroplan, AIR MILES, United, Alaska and more. (Source Doctor of Credit) Posts since our last update:Save up to 50% on Economy and Business Class award tickets between Montreal or Toronto and Europe As we do each month we bring you the latest set Miles & More “Meilenschnaeppchen” or Mileage Bargain discounted…Up to a 50% Bonus when you buy Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles until December 21! Alaska Airlines has brought back their best bonus for buying Mileage Plan miles! Right now you will get up…Hilton Winter Sale – Save up to 25% on weekend stays in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa Hilton has launched the latest weekend sale where you can save up to 25% on stays in Europe, The…Hilton Honors: Up to a 100% Bonus when you buy 10,000 or more points until December 18 Hilton Honors has released their latest buy points promotion for their members…Best Western Rewards Rush returns – only 10,000 points for a free night stay in the U.S. or Canada
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One of the best hotel redemption offers to come out after the best of the best (IHG’s PointBreaks) has returned! The offer is Best Western’s Rewards Rush and the offer allows members to redeem only 10,000 points per night at Best Western hotels in the U.S. or Canada. Many of these hotels can run well over that at 24,000 or even 36,000 points per night! The big difference this year over last is the limitation to stays from Sunday to Thursday along with a shorter period of two months available for actual stays versus three months last year.Read this story from one of our readers who saved tons of points last year!Redemption Stories: 72,000 Reward Point stay at a New York City Best Western Hotel for only 30,000 Points! Offer details Redeem only 10,000 Rewards Points (or less) for a FREE night at Best Western branded hotels in the U.S. or Canada, Sunday through Thursday only. Full details and online booking Nov 15 – Jan 15, 19You may even be able to score two of these nights totally free by getting yourself the no fee mbna Best Western Mastercard…This Year’s Best Rewards Credit Cards for Groceries
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According to Statistics Canada, the average Canadian household spends $9,102.40 on food every year. And whether you’re single or have a family of growing tots to feed, you understand that spending more than you anticipated at the grocery store is all but too easy (Pro tip: Don’t go to the grocery store on an empty stomach!).
But what if you could get a decent fraction of that money back?
Certain credit cards offer points or cash-back rewards for particular spending categories (gas, grocery, pharmacy purchases, etc.), and a good rewards card maximizes on your everyday purchases and ultimately helps you save.
And though there are many reward credit cards on the market, there are a few options that will get you the most bang for your buck if you’re looking for save on your grocery bills.
To make the decision-making process easier, RateSupermarket.ca has a handy-dandy card comparison tool. And with all things considered, from sign-up bonuses to earning categories, we used our Best of Finance methodology to rank the cards that provided the most cash value…
