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RWRDS Daily Update April 29: Earn up to 145 bonus AIR MILES at Pharmasave & another status match opportunity + MORE Apr 29th
Earn up to 145 bonus AIR MILES at Pharmasave until May 1, Receive a $75 credit when booking international hotel stays with ExpediaForTD and you can get an elite status match from ITA Airways. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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Canada’s Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards for 2020 revealed - It's the calm before the storm + MORE Jan 28th
The more things change, the more they stay the same, at least that is the case in the travel rewards credit card industry. For a third straight year, the American Express Cobalt Card takes the top prize in Reward Canada’s Travel Rewards Credit Cards Ranking. For over 12 years Rewards Canada has b.... More »
The first AIR MILES Receipts liquor offer is here Jun 16th
Back in April AIR MILES announced several enhancements to the program which included the addition of alcohol retailers to the AIR MILES Receipts feature. Initially this was set to launch on May 23 but was delayed as AIR MILES wanted to make some improvements behind the scenes. As of June 15 it loo.... More »
Ottawa to extend tax credit for mining companies Mar 1st
TORONTO – The federal government plans to extend a tax credit for junior mining companies into next year.
The government wants to extend the 15 per cent Mineral Exploration Tax Credit until March of 2016 — it’s currently due to expire at the end of the month.
The government says since .... More »
How do credit card payment deferrals work during COVID-19? + MORE Apr 17th
If you’re dreading your credit card bill, you’re not alone. According to the Bank of Canada, 30% of us carry a balance from month to month, accruing interest, on average, at an eye-watering 19.99%. Simply put, we’re in the red, with an average of $23,800 per Canadian owing on credit cards, lin.... More »
Target unveils winter wear as retailer seeks to bolster Canadian fashion profile
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO – Target Canada brought a dizzying display of winter weather styles to the runway on Tuesday, part of the retailer’s plans to bolster its presence on the homegrown fashion scene while continuing to make improvements to its business operations.
“Style is really kind of key to our DNA,” Livia Zufferli, vice-president of marketing at Target Canada said in an interview prior to the retailer’s show at Toronto’s World MasterCard Fashion Week.
“We’ve been in Fashion Weeks in the past — both in Toronto and in Montreal — so it is really key to what we’ve been doing. And we’re going to continue to amp up that focus on style and deliver to our guests what we believe is great design, great style at prices I don’t think they can find elsewhere for the quality and the style that they’re getting here.”
The Minneapolis-based discount giant has faced its share of challenges since its March 2013 launch north of the border, initially faced with high expansion costs and disappointing sales as Canadian shoppers complained about near-empty shelves and notably higher prices than at U…
“Style is really kind of key to our DNA,” Livia Zufferli, vice-president of marketing at Target Canada said in an interview prior to the retailer’s show at Toronto’s World MasterCard Fashion Week.
“We’ve been in Fashion Weeks in the past — both in Toronto and in Montreal — so it is really key to what we’ve been doing. And we’re going to continue to amp up that focus on style and deliver to our guests what we believe is great design, great style at prices I don’t think they can find elsewhere for the quality and the style that they’re getting here.”
The Minneapolis-based discount giant has faced its share of challenges since its March 2013 launch north of the border, initially faced with high expansion costs and disappointing sales as Canadian shoppers complained about near-empty shelves and notably higher prices than at U…
Study: Rewards cards have taken over the market
– creditcards.com
Rewards cards increasingly dominate the credit card market, a study by the American Bankers Association shows
Fans Score with MasterCard Hockey Partnership
– ratesupermarket.ca
Perk up Leafs fans, there’s a guaranteed win in your future – though it won’t be on the ice.
MasterCard and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment recently signed a five-year contract to hook up Leafs and Raptor’s fans with sweet sporty spoils.
“Sports fandom is about the creation of memories; this partnership will bring two global powerhouse brands together to create priceless experiences for sports fans,” said Milos Vranesevic, VP of marketing at MasterCard Canada. “We’re excited about the possibilities we can create for fans.”
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New Performance Perks
Just what do those possibilities look like, you ask?
Cardholders get access to the MasterCard Priceless Zone, a digital interactive retail space near Gate 1 at the Air Canada Centre flanked with screens showing behind the scenes video as well as housing sports memorabilia.
The Zone also gives access to that commodity sports fans can’t seem to get enough of: limited edition bobbleheads for the reasonable price of $15…
Office store Staples is looking into a potential credit card data breach and has contacted law enforcement officials about the issue, it says.
The Top 5 MasterCards in Canada
– ratesupermarket.ca
On the hunt for a MasterCard? The credit company – one of Canada’s big three – offers a huge selection of credit card types, designed to suit your specific spending needs and reward preferences. Which one is best for you? Read on for our top 5 MasterCard picks.
What’s included with every MasterCard
Every MasterCard, regardless of lender, is outfitted with the following features:
MasterCard Global Service: Every MasterCard cardholder has 24/7 telephone help access for their card, whether they require emergency card replacement, a cash advance, or referral to the closest ABM.
Zero Liability: You won’t be on the hook for any charges if your card is stolen, or if payments are processed without your authorization.
What’s included with a World MasterCard
Bumped your card up to the next level? Here are the perks you can expect to receive.
Price Protection: This coverage will pay for the difference of a new purchase should it go on sale within 60 days. Up to $100 per item is covered,with a maximum of $500 every calendar year…
