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Chance to Win 100,000 Aeroplan Points
Air Canada and TD are inviting Canadians to receive a Starbucks gift card and a chance to WIN 100,000 Aeroplan bonus points at the TD Aeroplan Escape. Air Canada and TD are hosting an escape room challenge (free to play)…
Air Canada’s Aeroplan and Journie Rewards Team Up
Air Canada’s frequently flyer program Aeroplan has teamed up with Parkland’s Journie Rewards program. Parkland operates gas stations from Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, ON the RUN and Marché Express, which accounts for 1,100 locations Canada-wide. If you logged into your…
[REVIEW] AskingCanadians
One of my favourite survey programs in Canada is called AskingCanadians, which is free to sign up. Asking Canadians is a survey program that asks you to share your opinion in return for rewards. You can earn points with the following programs:…
How Does AIR MILES Receipts Work?
In the summer of 2023, AIR MILES introduced its AIR MILES Receipts program to members living in Atlantic Canada. As of November 2023, all Air Miles members across the country can now take part. I gave it my first try…
Get 5 Free Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Rides
Effective today, November 1st, 2023, until the end of the year, December 31, 2023, Rogers Bank credit cardholders using mobile wallet can receive 5 free Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) rides. Each ride has a value of $3.30. It may not…
Happy 10 Year Anniversary Pointshogger!
Since the beginning of 2023, we really started contemplating whether this 10 year anniversary post was going to be our last. As the year went on, it really felt like Pointshogger was coming to an end. But more on this…
[DISCONTINUED] HSBC Canada Credit Cards
I really did not see this one coming. We were aware of RBC purchasing HSBC Canada for almost a year now. The hope was that they would do something like TD did when they purchased MBNA Canada back in 2011.…
[INTERVIEW] New Booking Platform with AIR MILES Travel
We continue our 10 year celebration interview series with Jason Beales, Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer at AIR MILES, who will discuss the new changes to their Travel booking platform. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer…
[INTERVIEW] CIBC Enhances Aventura Rewards
Today, we are featuring Megan Jones, Vice President of Card Product Development & Benefits Strategy at CIBC, who will share with us how they simplifyed the Aventura Rewards program. Thank you Megan for taking the time to answer our questions…
Credit Cards which offer Free Airport Lounge Access (updated October 12, 2023)
Travel has really spiked in 2023, compared to the past 3 years. As a result, there has been lots of complaints about overcrowding in airport lounges. Part of the reason is the free lounge access that people can receive just…
Earn 5x the Aeroplan points during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
In celebration of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (October 10 and 11, 2023), Aeroplan members can earn 5x the points when shopping at eligible Amazon categories via the Aeroplan eStore. Furthermore, there is a discount when redeeming for Aeroplan points…
[DISCONTINUED] RBC Cathay Pacific Visa Platinum
Back on Canada Day (July 1, 2023), I provided an update on my 2023 wish list. One of the items was hoping to see the introduction of either a new co-branded airline or hotel loyalty credit card. Instead, today, we…