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UPDATED [PROMOTION] Air Canada Offers Welcome Bonus of 25,000 Aeroplan Miles (expired October 31, 2014)
UPDATE- Just to clarify, the first year annual fee rebate is only targeted towards specific customers, so if you’ve received the following email recently, you are definitely a qualifier for this promotion. I would still call the bank anyway to…
[PROMOTION] Earn 30,000 Aeroplan Points with the TD Aeroplan Visa Business Card (expired on October 31, 2014)
If you apply for the TD Aeroplan Visa Business Card before October 31, 2014, you will receive a higher than normal sign up bonus (30,000 instead of 20,000 bonus points). Below are the highlights of the credit card: $149 annual fee…
[PROMOTION] Bonus points on TD Aeroplan Credit Card (expired on October 31, 2014)
Between September 29, 2014 and October 31, 2014, you can earn bonus points on Air Canada purchases made with 3 of TD’s co-branded Aeroplan credit card. Below is a list of the promotions: TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card $399…
New Look to the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Website
Following MBNA’s lead, the Bank of Montreal (BMO) has decided to update its website as well. Namely, the credit card compare tool has a more comprehensive layout. It is now much easier to sort through the information to determine the…
[PROMOTION] Get the American Express Gold Rewards Card While You Still Can
It has been very quiet lately on the first year annual fee waive front for credit cards on high sign up bonus points credit cards. One of the rare ones left is the American Express Gold Card. The following are…
[PROMOTION] Reminder Scotiabank Momentum Infinite Visa First Year Fee Waived and Cautionary Note (expired on October 31, 2014)
This is just a quick reminder that if you apply for the Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card before October 31, 2014, your first year annual fee will be waived. The highlights of the card are as follows: $99 annual fee (waived…
New Look to the MBNA Website
TD bought MBNA back in 2011, but both institutions have remained relatively separate to a certain extend. MBNA still issues its own credit cards. Towards the end of September 2014, TD initiated a transition phase to further integrate MBNA with…
[ANALYSIS] National Bank Ultramar MasterCard
As the new highway exit near my house opens up, Ultramar decides to take the lead in securing a piece of property right next to the off ramp where cars are able to stop for gas and refreshments. Being a loyal…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Often times, we love to complain about what shortfalls each rewards program or credit card company has. However, since today is Thanksgiving, I will list out what I am thankful for in the rewards world and I also listed a…
[TRAVEL] WestJet Encore Breaks into the East Coast
Calgary based Canadian carrier WestJet Encore has been making significant presence in the country forcing fellow airlines into the “low ticket fare” status as it makes plans this winter to add additional air routes. Flights from Calgary to Penticton will…
Credit Cards that Offer Companion Tickets
Companion tickets can be very valuable for those who can take advantage of the benefit that comes with the credit card. Companion tickets are always associated with credit cards that have an annual fee. The companion ticket is a benefit…
What to do with a Credit Card that You No Longer Use
I have often been asked which credit card to cancel? The answer is that it depends. I will use my recent portfolio as an example on what I have done and how I made my decision. Below was what my…