Author: Matt

Matt has been an avid points collector since 1992 (an elementary school student), when his dad signed up for the new (at the time) Air Miles program. Since then, Matt took a keen interest in learning how the miles and points world works. He quickly found out that there is a lot of value in leveraging miles and points to fund his passion for travelling.
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Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards for September 2020

ByMatt

Several changes to this month’s list. HSBC is back on track with even bigger bonuses than before. TD upgraded their offers. While Brim is extended its offer another month. 

Keep in mind that this post refers to temporary offers. We also have an ongoingly updated Top Credit Cards pages that includes permanent first year fee waived offers too. Here are some of the more relevant ones that are more related to this post:

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Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers for September 2020

ByMatt

Some minor changes to this month’s list. TD extended its promotion, while Scotiabank is back on the monthly list! 

Keep in mind that this monthly post only includes temporary offers with higher than normal cash back offer. We have a list of ongoing offers in the Top Cash Back Credit Cards page with a more complete list.

[INTERVIEW] Ampli’s Co-Founder

ByMatt

Today, we feature Darby Sieben, co-founder and head of Ampli. Use this promo Code for an additional $5 cash back bonus: AMPLI5 and please support Pointshogger using our referral link as well! Darby will share with us how Ampli works and answer some of the concerns that people have had with the App. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. 

Q: Please tell us about yourself. Why did you create Ampli?

My name is Darby Sieben, co-founder and head of Ampli. In my role, I am responsible for the creation, launch and scaling of Ampli.

4 Proven Tips to Maximize Online Shopping Savings with Points

ByMatt

Today, we feature Tiffany Park, who writes for Little Bundle. She is a parenting, health, and communications writer with a passion for improving family connection for herself and others. Having studied communications, she enjoys learning about various cultures, seeing different perspectives, and seeking travel adventures with her husband and toddling daughter. 

Marriott Bonvoy Status Match & Challenge

ByMatt

Marriott Bonvoy announced a status match and challenge offer by matching the elite status of 4 competitor programs (along with completing a challenge). Once completed, the Marriott status will be maintained through February 2022.

Note that it has been around for a few days now and there is no precise time limit on when it ends. It will be based on internal numbers, so best to register as soon as possible (more details on the conditions below).

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American Express Canada Unveils More Details on New Aeroplan Cards

ByMatt

We have had plenty of hints on new changes to the Aeroplan co-branded cards. Today, American Express (AMEX) has released more details on the new co-branded Aeroplan cards it will be offering from November 8, 2020 onward.

The most notable enhancement is the 3x the Aeroplan points on Air Canada purchases. Furthermore, AMEX released its new designs too: