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[REVIEW] HSBC +Rewards MasterCard

ByByMattAug 2, 2019

It has been a while since I last wrote about a new credit card being introduced to the Canadian market. It feels like the industry is due for a new card. Today, I will be looking at the HSBC +Rewards…

Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards for July 2019

ByByMattJul 25, 2019

Many promotions ended in June, but new promotions are being offered in July. So the list has trimmed down quite a bit for this month.One card that I would pay closer attention to is the Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card,…

Laurentian Bank Phasing out Tellers

ByByMattJul 20, 2019

By Monday, July 22, 2019, most of Laurentian Bank’s tellers will be out of work, a phase out process that started back in 2016. I have no written extensively about Laurentian Bank (category), but I am watching it closely for…

Earn Cash Back with Paymi App

ByByMattJul 17, 2019

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…

Thoughts on Air Canada / Aeroplan Changes Effective Today

ByByMattJul 15, 2019

Our buddy at DCTA already broke the news about some Air Canada and Aeroplan changes that are taking effect immediately.We expect to see more changes in the near future, ahead of the June 2020 full integration. I share most of…

Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers for July 2019

ByByMattJul 15, 2019

A few highlights this month, it looks like CIBC upped their game by offering some competitive cash back sign up bonus offers. The Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card offer ends this month, so if you are still thinking about it, this…

What I would like to see in the Air Canada Purchase of Air Transat

ByByMattJul 10, 2019

As you probably know, I have rarely written about Air Transat, due to a bad experience (which I got a lot of heat for). But a more relevant reason is because they do not have any loyalty programs associated with…

Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for July 2019

ByByMattJul 5, 2019

Several offers came to an end in June, so there are a number of changes this month. The next big deadline is October 31, 2019 that has many offers coming to an end as well. Featured CardThe TD First Class Travel…

Canada Day! Mid-Term Report

ByByMattJul 1, 2019

Happy Canada Day!!We are halfway through the year, which means our annual mid-term report on our New Year’s wish list. Below is my 2019 wish list for the rewards world and a blurb on the progress so far this year.…

Transfer Bonuses This Month (June 2019)

ByByMattJun 24, 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…

Amazon Credit Card Temporarily Withdrawn

ByByMattJun 21, 2019

I recently wrote a post about the new MBNA Amazon.ca Visa card, but it seems to it has been temporarily withdrawn. This is the message that you will see on their website: “We’re sorry, but the application for this card…

[REVIEW] Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard

ByByMattJun 19, 2019

It is finally here! Amazon is offering a Canadian co-branded card again. It is a long time coming since the discontinuation of the Chase co-branded Amazon card.HighlightsThe card is offered by MBNA and is being called the Amazon.ca Rewards MasterCard.…

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