Travel cards
The American Express Business Platinum card is back with an impress welcome bonus of 75,000 points when using a referral link. This is significant because American Express had reduced the welcome bonus to 45,000 points during COVID-19. Although you need to spend $7,000 in the first three months to get the sign up offer, it’s…
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Choosing the best Costco credit cards in Canada can be a bit complicated. The official co-branded Costco credit card is mediocre at best and Costco only accepts Mastercard which limits your choices. In addition, Costco is not considered a grocery store so you won’t get any additional points with cards that have a higher earn…
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The new Aeroplan has arrived and with it comes the new Aeroplan credit cards from TD, CIBC, and American Express. Every card comes with different benefits and welcome offers, so it’s important to analyze each one to see what’s best suited for you. What’s interesting is that Air Canada has introduced a Buddy Pass as…
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There are many different Aeroplan credit cards on the market, but TD is the official partner of Aeroplan. Truth be told, it doesn’t matter who’s the official partner since consumers should only care about how specific cards benefit them. TD has three different Aeroplan cards, but the most popular one is the TD Aeroplan Visa…
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When it comes to travel credit cards, the HSBC World Elite Mastercard kind of flies under the radar since HSBC is a brand they may not familiar. What many people don’t realize is that HSBC is a major bank and they offer some excellent credit cards. The HSBC World Elite Mastercard comes packed with travel…
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Out of all the Aeroplan credit cards that TD offers, the one that gets the least attention is the TD Aeroplan Visa Platinum Card. This shouldn’t be a huge surprise since it’s an entry-level credit card. Banks typically promote cards where there’s a higher minimum income requirement since it’s presumed those people have more money…
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The TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card is TD’s top tier Aeroplan Card. It comes with a higher earn rate and additional benefits, but it also has a high annual fee of $599. The welcome bonus includes an Air Canada Buddy Pass, which can be worth hundreds of dollars, but not everyone will find it…
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Despite the fact that the AIR MILES rewards program can be difficult to understand at times, it’s still one of the most popular loyalty programs. This shouldn’t be a huge surprise considering how old the program is, but are Canadians maximizing how they earn and redeem their Air Miles? In short, no. To really maximize…
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HSBC is the largest foreign-owned bank in Canada and is present coast to coast. With the launch of the HSBC World Elite MasterCard in 2018, HSBC can now be considered a major player in bank loyalty programs. I personally rank HSBC Rewards above BMO Rewards and TD Rewards in my ranking of Canada’s best credit…
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