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Porter Airlines status match for Air Canada Elite Status members Aug 24th
Porter Airlines is targeting frequent Air Canada flyers with their latest status match promotion. Starting today Air Canada Aeroplan Elite Status Members can request a status match in Porter Airlines’ VIPorter program. With the major route expansion from Porter Airlines they are looking to att.... More »
How Long Does an e-Transfer Take? + MORE Nov 4th
Interac e-Transfer has revolutionized how Canadians move money to each other, reducing the number of cheques written by the millions. But how long do e-Transfers take, and is there a way to speed up the process?
In this article, I explain why some e-Transfers are almost instant, and others can take .... More »
Score 10,000 points worth $100 towards travel with the refreshed no fee Scotiabank American Express Card + MORE Jul 7th
The revamped no annual fee Scotiabank American Express Card debuted on July 1st along with a new best ever welcome bonus offer! The card's revamp takes place in the earn rates and insurance offered. It sees increased earn rates in select spending categories and now offers mobile device.... More »
Save 20% on IHG One Rewards reward night stays + MORE Jan 13th
IHG One Rewards has an reward night sale offering 20% off for stays that are booked by January 20. The discount is available to IHG One Rewards Platinum and Diamond members and also applies to Cash+Points rates. It is also open to those who hold an IHG One Rewards co-brand credit card if you happen .... More »
RWRDS Daily Update – December 13 Dec 14th
Here’s your Rewards Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Loyalty Lesson: Credit Card Spending Caps Explained We recently posted a Loyalty Lesson that delved into the perplexing 5x points earn rate on the National Bank of .... More »
Rewards Canada reviews the Neo Mastercard, redeem for Amex prepaid cards with a discount & 40% off AeroMexico award flights out of Montreal
– RewardsCanada.ca
Here’s your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. Today’s update is brought to you by the HSBC High Rate Savings Account with which you can enjoy a total annual interest rate of up to 2.65% on new deposits± Click here to learn more about this offer We have a new credit card review on the main Rewards Canada site! This time we review the Neo Mastercard® which entered the Canadian market in mid 2020. The Neo Mastercard is a cash back rewards card that has been continually evolving since its launch in 2020. The focus is on earning higher cash back earn rates with specific Neo partners from coast to coast. You can earn upwards of 15% back on your first purchase with many partners and then earn an average of 5% cash back after that. Click here to read the entire review — American Express is once again offering discounted redemption rates for American Express Prepaid cards. Until June 7 you can redeem for them at the same rate as Use Points for Purchases which is 1,000 points to $10…More power to you: How to earn more credit card rewards
– moneysense.ca
If you could earn valuable rewards just for making your everyday purchases, why wouldn’t you? With a rewards credit card, you can. Of course, not all rewards programs or credit cards are created equal, so you’ll need to weigh the options and features to find the best card for you. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about credit card rewards, whether you’re looking for your first card or upgrading from your current card.
When you’re ready to start turning your everyday spending into valuable rewards, there are two main variables you’ll want to consider: the rewards program and the rewards card.
Selecting a rewards program
Rewards programs can vary—a lot. If you want to earn the most credit card rewards, you’ll need to choose a rewards program that suits your spending style. Let’s take a closer look.
Points or cash back?
Credit card loyalty programs generally let you earn either points or cash back as rewards, and each has its strengths. Cash is extremely flexible, but the earn rates for points tend to be more competitive, and points cards often come with more opportunities for bonuses…
WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard: 450 WestJet dollars welcome bonus and receive your first checked bag free on all WestJet flights
– RewardsCanada.ca
WestJet and RBC have further extended the offer of earning 450 WestJet dollars on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard. The 450 bonus WestJet dollars are awarded when you spend $5,000 in the first three months and can be applied directly as a cash discount towards flights that you book with WestJet.Breakdown of the Welcome Bonus450 WestJet dollars when you spend $5,000 on the card within the first three months Complimentary DoorDash DashPass for 12 months offering unlimited deliveries from qualifying restaurants with $0 delivery fees on orders of $12+ when you pay with the WestJet RBC World Elite MastercardFeatures and Benefits When you hold the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard, you and up to 8 guest travelling on the same reservation can each check your first bag for free. That is at least a $30 savings per person per direction of flight. If you have a family of four and you all check bags in both directions on a round trip that’s $240 in savings right there…
