Other Rewards Programs

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Comparison of the AMEX Air Miles Reserve, Platinum and BMO Air Miles World Elite Cards

Quite a few changes were made to the American Express Air Miles Reserve Card and BMO Air Miles World Elite MasterCard since I wrote the comparison post, so I thought I’d give a proper update to both cards at the same time. But this time, I added the American Express Platinum Credit Card into the mix as improvements to the card made it a more viable option. 

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RBC 50% Transfer Bonus to British Airways

Royal Bank is offering a generous 50% transfer bonus to British Airways Executive Club between November 1, 2019 to December 15, 2019.

There is a 10,000 RBC Rewards points minimum requirement at a 1 to 1 transfer ratio. But it is increments of 1 point thereafter. So 10,000 points will get you 15,000 Avios (instead of 10,000).

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Happy Halloween! Rundown of the Scene Program 2019

Happy Halloween Everyone!

We continue our annual (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) tradition of providing a rundown of the Scene rewards program on this day. We did write a post back in March 2019 to discuss what to do ahead of the major changes that kicked in on April 17, 2019.

Today’s post will recap the program for what it is currently.

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RBC 20% Transfer Bonus to American Airlines AAdvantage

RBC is once again offering its 20% conversion bonus to American Airlines AAdvantage miles. The bonus is applied for transfers between September 3, 2019 to September 30, 2019.

Normally, you can earn 7 miles for every 10 miles that you earn. With the 20% bonus, you can earn 8.4 miles for every 10 RBC Rewards points converted. There is a 5,000 RBC Rewards points minimum requirement transfer. But it is increments of 1 point thereafter. So 5,000 points will get you 4,200 miles (instead of 3,500).

Earn Cash Back with Paymi App

Paymi is a shopper rewards program that allows you to earn cash back on in-store and online purchases as specific retailers. Basically, you spend normally with your existing credit and debit cards and earn additional account back on top of the rewards that you normally earn with your credit/debit cards.Below are the steps to get you started:

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Transfer Bonuses This Month (June 2019)

There are two transfer bonuses in Canada that are ending this month to look out for.35% AeroplanThe first one is Air Canada’s 35% Aeroplan transfer bonus when you convert Marriott Bonvoy points to Aeroplan miles with an added bonus. Below is the earning potential, depending on whether you take advantage of the additional 5,000 transfer bonus. This offer ends on June 26, 2019.

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Receive 30% Transfer Bonus to British Airways Executive Club

RBC is once again offering a 30% transfer bonus when converting Avion points British Airways’ Executive Club. Between May 22, 2019 and June 30, 2019, you can earn 1.3 Avios for every RBC Rewards point converted. There is a 10,000 RBC Rewards points minimum requirement. But it is increments of 1 point thereafter. So 10,000 points will get you 13,000 Avios (instead of 10,000).