Top 5 Credit Card Sign Up offers for July – These cards provide the most value out of their welcome bonuses + MORE Jul 5th

 Earlier today we brought you the news about the changes to the American Express Cobalt Card but the changes didn’t end with only that card. The other card in Amex’s Membership Rewards Select category, the Choice Card from American Express™ is undergoing some changes as well. The big one being the name and look of the card. American Express is bringing back their iconic Green Card by changing the Choice Card to the card that was first introduced in 1969 (Although this one has a microchip in it!)Outside of the name change and the look of the card there is only one other new enhancement to this card which was also add to the Cobalt card (this wording is direct from Amex):Membership Rewards Select Tier Cardmembers will now have the new option to transfer points to airline frequent flyer programs.   This is a big boost to this card as it is the only no annual fee Membership Rewards Card in Amex’s portfolio and will allow cardholders to take advantage of all of Amex’s great redemption options…

 Another one of these file this news into that category of ‘we didn’t see that one coming’! News broke this morning for American Express Cobalt Card members who logged into their accounts and saw this nice little banner ad! As of August 16 there are some changes happening to the Cobalt Card and for the most part they are better! Here’s what’s happening – first you should know everything the card has right now will remain, no changes there at all except on the monthly fee. So here’s what’s new:As of August 16 the card will earn 3x points on select streaming services in Canada. This accelerator category is something we are seeing more of and Amex is definitely targeting the competition who have these increased rates on this category as well. See below for the list of eligible streaming servicesThey are adding Mobile Device Insurance – again this is something that has been seen on a lot of competing cards now and now the Cobalt Card will have it as well.They are increasing the monthly fee to $12…

In this episode we look why Hybrid Credit Cards are a favourite of Rewards Canada and why they are the best bet for most Canadians! We answer what a Hybrid Card is, why they are the best and look at the hybrid card options that are available in our market! Earn up to 70,000 Points ($350 travel value) PLUS a full annual fee rebate for the Primary Cardholder for the first year with the HSBC World Elite® Mastercard®. Must apply by September 27, 2021. Conditions Apply. Learn more here. Click Here to download the podcast (mp3)  or download/subscribe via:  The Rewards Canada Podcast Intro & Outro were created by Regina’s own TWKOP. Check him out on Soundcloud, Spotify & InstagramLinks relating to this week’s topics: American Express Hybrid Cards: The Platinum Card® American Express Cobalt® Card American Express® Gold Rewards Card Choice Card from American Express™ HSBC Hybrid Cards: HSBC World Elite® Mastercard® HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard HSBC Jade World Elite Mastercard RBC Hybrid Cards RBC Avion Visa Infinite RBC Avion Visa Platinum Card RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Comparison Chart – Hybrid Credit Cards Articles showing the value of Hybrid card: How you can easily get a free flight between Toronto and Dublin, Ireland (pre taxes/fees) or 4 flights for $240+fees Utilizing British Airways’ Executive Club for flights in North America Not all Travel Points and Hybrid Credit Cards are created equal HSBC World Elite Mastercard

Here are the Rewards Canada Top 5 Travel Credit Card Sign Up offers for the month of July 2021! This is not a ‘best’ credit card list like our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings but instead a look at cards that have very good acquisition (welcome/sign up) offers. As always when choosing a card you should always take other factors into account other than the just sign up bonus, but when some of these cards are first year free, they can and do pay off even when you grab them strictly for the sign up rewards. This month we see three first year free cards on the list Big changes this month thanks to American Express’ Massive best ever bonuses and accelerated earn rates on seven American Express cards (Platinum, Aeroplan, Marriott Bonvoy & AIR MILES) we see their Aeroplan cards jump up to take the top two spots. Overall Aeroplan dominates the list with four out of five cards being co-branded Aeroplan cards. The WestJet card remains on the list edging out the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card by only $1 in value and only $31 ahead of the Scotia Gold American Express card…