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Are US Credit Cards issued in Canada Worth It?

ByByMattDec 9, 2013

There are some Canadian financial institutions that issue United States currency credit cards. Here are a few examples with their highlights: CIBC U.S. Dollar Visa Card

[HOTEL REVIEW] Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport (Richmond, British Columbia)

ByByMattDec 8, 2013

I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport in Richmond, British Columbia. I actually stayed there two nights on two separate nights. In one stay, I had a car rental, the second day I took advantage of the shuttle…

How to Manage all your different Loyalty Accounts? (updated December 7, 2013)

ByByMattDec 7, 2013

With all the different types of loyalty programs out there, it can be difficult to track all your points at the same time. Lucky, there are free third party websites (a.k.a. mileage manager) that help us consolidate and track our…

[PROMOTION] Aeroplan Conversion Bonus and 2x Bonus Aeroplan points (expired)

ByByMattDec 6, 2013

This promotion expires December 9, 2013. We previously discussed various useful options if you were to take advantage of the conversion bonus. Basically, the best use of the points is if you have a specific reward redemption in mind, especially in…

[ANALYSIS] MBNA Alaska Airlines MasterCard

ByByMattDec 5, 2013

I have not seen too much advertisement on this hidden gem, the MNBA Alaska Airlines MasterCard. The highlights of this credit card are:

[ANALYSIS] Shoppers Optimum

ByByMattDec 4, 2013

Many Pointshogging readers have asked for a post about the Shoppers Optimum program, so here it is! If you shop at Shoppers Drug Mart (or Pharmaprix in Quebec), even just a few times a year, you better have the card in…

[ANALYSIS] Delta SkyMiles World MasterCard

ByByMattDec 3, 2013

I feel that the Delta SkyMiles World MasterCard has been flying under the radar in Canada, so I thought that I would give it a moment to shine. A big reason why I like Delta SkyMiles is because their points…

[ANALYSIS] PC Plus (Part 1)

ByByMattDec 2, 2013

Several Pointshogger readers have inquired about the Loblaws has a loyalty program called PC Plus to earn PC points. This is a relatively newly revamped points program. You can use the PC Plus card to collect points at the following stores:…

[TRAVEL] A Sad Devaluation Story (Air Canada)

ByByMattDec 1, 2013

Air Canada continues to push away customers with its high prices, high fuel surcharges and devaluation of its Altitude program. There are those who predict that Aeroplan and Air Canada will cease its partnership, especially with the Altitude program in…

[PROMOTIONS] Air Miles, Aeroplan, Shoppers Optimum (expired)

ByByMattNov 30, 2013

Until December 4, 2013, you can earn up to 10x the points if you shop online at the Air Miles Shop. Just remember to buy things that are already on sale anyway. I wouldn’t overpay for something for the sake…

Beware of: Chase Best Buy Reward Zone Visa

ByByMattNov 29, 2013

Chase Canada credit cards are known for waiving its foreign transaction fees, which can be extremely valuable if you travel abroad a lot However, Chase does actually have one exception, the Chase Best Buy Reward Zone Visa credit card.

[ANALYSIS] MBNA Rewards World Elite MasterCard

ByByMattNov 29, 2013

Several Pointshogger readers have asked about the MBNA Rewards World Elite MasterCard, which allows you to earn MBNA reward points. So here is a review, below are the highlights of the credit card:

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