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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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE May 17th
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New welcome bonus for MBNA Alaska Mastercards – $100 statement credit + up to 30,000 bonus Mileage Plan Miles
– RewardsCanada.ca
MBNA and Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan have come out with a new welcome offer for their Canadian Mastercards. Right now when you apply for and approved for either of the cards not only will you earn the standard welcome bonus miles but you’ll also be able to earn a $100 statement credit. The bonuses and statement credits and card details are as follows: MBNA Alaska Airlines World Elite Mastercard30,000 Bonus Mileage Plan Miles when you spend $1,000 on the card in the first 90 days$100 statement credit when you spend $1,000 on the card in the first 90 days One complimentary checked bag per passenger on the same qualifying reservation, up to a maximum of six passengers.æEvery year on your account anniversary buy one round trip and get a companion fare of $121 (USD) ($99 plus taxes and fees from $22)◊◊ on Alaska Airlines. There are no blackout dates.Earn 3 miles‡ for every $1 charged to your Alaska Airlines Mastercard credit card on tickets, vacation packages, and cargo services from Alaska Airlines…October 2 Update: Air Canada makes eUpgrade process easier, AIR MILES adds Canadian Appliance Source as a new partner & IHG Rewards Club’s 2x points offer now live
– RewardsCanada.ca
Air Canada announced today that they have made the eUpgrade process easier and more rewarding. The eUpgrade improvements include: Simplified eUpgrade Request Process – Beginning October 6, members or their travel agents can request upgrades when they book, or any time prior to check-in at aircanada.com or with Air Canada Reservations. When seats are available, members will clear automatically within their upgrade clearance window. Simplified eUpgrade Requirements – Beginning today, all Air Canada fare options will be eligible for eUpgrades, with the exception of Economy Basic fares. Plus, members will be able to upgrade all Aeroplan flight rewards. What’s more, Air Canada has further simplified the eUpgrade requirements across its network, and in most cases reduced the credits and add-ons required for an upgrade. eUpgrades for Companions – The transformed Aeroplan is built for families, with all-new features like Family Sharing and Status Pass. Our members told us how important it is to be able to share the experience of our premium cabins with their travel companions…

