![[INTERVIEW] 2025 Walmart Rewards Mastercard Relaunch](https://pointshogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Headshot-Mark-Swartz-768x768.jpg)
Today we are joined by Mark Swartz, Head of Banking, Walmart Canada. Today he’s sharing some news about the Walmart Rewards Mastercard relaunch. Thank you Mark for taking the time to answer our questions!
Below is a summary of the key enhancements that he will be referring to:
![[INTERVIEW] Earn Reward Dollars with Walmart](https://pointshogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Walmart-Canada-David-Page-768x608.png)
Today we feature David Page from Walmart Canada, who is going to share some new initiatives that came in recently and what else they are working on. Thank you David for taking the time out of your busy schedule to answer our questions. Looking forward to see what partnerships you may build!
1) Can you share a bit about yourself and your role at Walmart Canada?
Today, I would like to share my best, one time, points earning experience ever. This event actually occurred before Pointshogger was even created. The reason I say that is because it makes it even more impressive, in hindsight, considering I have yet to be able to top it. This one time transaction can easily be duplicated even today and it’s not even a loophole, so no harm done to anyone.
Rogers Bank has really stepped up their game over the past couple of years to offer a couple of competitive credit cards. Today, we are writing a review of the Rogers Red World Elite Mastercard since the new changes come into effect on April 9, 2024 that puts it more on par with the benefits of their existing Rogers Bank Mastercard.
Neo Financial took over the co-branded partnership with Cathay Pacific from RBC. RBC discontinued its partnership with Cathay Pacific in 2023. Today, I will do a comparison review of the new card with Neo Financial.
Since the start of the decade (2022, 2021, 2020), we managed to update this list every December, mine as well keep going.
There were quite a few major changes in the industry, so there was some shift in the rankings. They are now divided in the 3 groups: top 5, from 6 to 10, and the rest.
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 see like a lot of value, but these are still freebies!
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. After all this time, TD has continued to keep the MBNA name on their credit card product line, rather than a full integration to TD.
![[INTERVIEW] New Booking Platform with AIR MILES Travel](https://pointshogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Air-Miles-768x768.jpg)
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 our questions Jason and we look forward to see how this new partnership with BMO is going to unfold.
![[INTERVIEW] CIBC Enhances Aventura Rewards](https://pointshogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CIBC-Aventura-768x518.png)
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 and to celebrate our upcoming 10 year anniversary!