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Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for June 2018

Another month, another list. Not too many changes for the last few months. Feels like slim pickings to me. All of the offers are currently coming from 3 of the major banks (BMO, CIBC and Scotiabank). Hope to see other…

Another Hack, This Time BMO and CIBC

Is it just me or has there been a lot more fraud in the past 12 months or so?  This time, nearly 100,000 clients have been affected.  CIBC, more specifically their subsidiary, Simplii Financial, had more than 40,000 banking customers…

Credit Cards which offer Free Airport Lounge Access (updated May 28, 2018)

A few changes to the industry means that this post was due for an update from last time, namely, Now unlimited access on National Bank World MasterCard (now the same as the World Elite version) Addition of Scotiabank Passport Visa…

Best Current First Year Fee Waived Cards for May 2018

We are back again with our monthly update on the first year fee waived credit cards list. Note that we also have two other types of monthly lists going on: Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers Top Higher than Normal…

[INTERVIEW] Christine Poirier – Director of Loyalty of Cadillac Fairview

Cadillac Fairview (CF) recently announced the development and launch of the company’s symbiotic approach to Loyalty and expansion of the Feel the Love loyalty pilot promotion at four additional CF shopping centres. Today, we have the privilege of interviewing Christine Poirier,…

VIA Rail Targeted Promotions

It has been a while since I last wrote about VIA Rail. As a VIA Preference member, you can be targeted for special offers. Below are two offers that I was targeted with. Note that you do need to register…

[INTERVIEW] Shawn Stewart – Canadian Tire Corporation

Canadian Tire Corporation recently announced more details about their new loyalty program called Triangle Rewards. Today, we have the privilege of interviewing Shawn Stewart, Vice President, Loyalty and Customer Insights to learn more about this new program! 1) Please tell…

Top Cash Back Credit Card Offers for May 2018

Just like last month, not much has changed this past month. Though keep in mind that we also have an going Top Cash Back Credit Cards page which consists of permanent and temporary offers, while this post focuses on temporary offers only.…

[INTERVIEW] Who is Tripfocal?

Today, we continue our interview series with Scott Greene, co-founder and CEO of a new startup called Tripfocal. They have been working hard to launch their service. Looking forward to what they have to share!

[INTERVIEW] Aeroplan’s General Manager of Marketing, Chris Willoughby – Beyond June 2020

On April 26, 2018, Aeroplan released a statement outlining its commitment to redefine its travel rewards and a preview of what to expect beyond June 2020. Today, I am interviewing Chris Willoughby, General Manager of Marketing of Aeroplan to get…

Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for May 2018

Another month, another list. Not too many changes from the last month. BMO and Scotiabank extended some of their promotional offers. Most of the offers are currently coming from 3 of the major banks (BMO, CIBC and Scotiabank). Hope to…

Marriott 15 Reward Night Credits Coming Through

It is official, at least for me, Chase Canada has fully honoured what they promised when the closed its Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa. Here is a chronology is what has been happening: Chase Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Discontinued (existing cardholders…

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