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[PROMOTION] First Year Fee Waived on the BMO World Elite MasterCard (expired on May 31, 2015)
The first year fee promotion on the BMO World Elite MasterCard has been extended from April 10, 2015 to now May 31, 2015. Below are the highlights of the credit card: $150 annual fee (waived the first year if you apply before…
[PROMOTION] Earn 5x Aeroplan at the eStore
Aeroplan’s eStore is now offering a 5x promotion made on all purchases. The offer runs from April 15, 2015 to April 19, 2015. Also note that Distinction members have an added benefit. dDiamond members: Earn 2 Distinction bonus point for every…
Updates to the Chase Canada Website (updated April 15, 2015)
Update to Chase Canada’s credit card portfolio. There have been updates to its website.
[READER QUESTION] What is Happening with the Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card?
As you may have already noticed, it seems that you cannot apply for the Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Card through the Chase Canada, because the “Apply Now” button has disappeared. However, it has been known that there are still…
[TRAVEL] Aeroplan Reward Flight Review Between Ottawa (YOW) and Tokyo (NRT)
I cannot believe that this happened to me again. On my way to the Tokyo Narita Airport, the train got delayed again. Unlike the Air Transat experience, this experience turned out differently. I do understand that it really wasn’t Air…
Credit Cards for the NHL Playoffs
As an Ottawa Senators fan I am happy to say that this past Saturday on April 12, 2015, the Sens securely wins a spot in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, a miracle we all thought was improbable. On the same…
[TRAVEL] Uber to Continue Rideshare Services in Canada
In a previous post, I mentioned that Uber services will be partnering with Starwood to earn extra miles while using the ridesharing service. This seems to have some limitations as many Uber drivers around the world have been charged for…
[AIRPORT] Options for Flights from London to Canada
Aside from the United States, there are other popular destinations directly to and from Canada. The most popular might be London in the United Kingdom. When you fly to London, you have two airports to choose from: Gatwick Airport (LGW)…
Perks of Plum Rewards
When you have a Plum Rewards membership, you can You earn 10 plum points for every $1 spent at the following stores: Indigo, Chapters, Coles, Indigospirit, SmithBooks and The Book Company locations. However, certain products are exempted from earning points,…
[READER QUESTION] What to do with Discontinued Credit Cards?
We’ve been seeing lots of credit cards being discontinued in Canada over the last 12 months. The question is what do we do with these credit cards when we are in limbo. Most often, even though the credit card is…
[ANALYSIS] Capital One Transferring my Aspire World Travel Card to Travel World Elite
I recently received a letter from Capital One saying that I will be transferred away from the Capital One Aspire World Travel MasterCard which was discontinued to the new Capital One Aspire Travel World Elite MasterCard instead, sometime before August 16, 2015 where the Capital…
[PROMOTION] $50 Gift Card with Best Western
Best Western Rewards is offering a promotion where you can earn a $50 USD Best Western Travel Card when you stay 2 separate times between April 6, 2015 and May 25, 2015 at Best Western branded hotels. You just need…