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Top Loyalty Programs in Canada (updated November 13, 2016)
This post is long overdue for an update. Last time around, I still listed Air Miles as one of the top 5. With the upcoming controversial expiry policy (which may be altered anyway by a new legislation), they will temporary…
Remembrance Day
This is our annual Remembrance Day tradition post. Always remember to click on our newest annual post to stay updated, as terms and conditions, as well as benefits can change any time without notice.
Top Credit Card Higher than Normal Sign Up Bonuses for November 2016
We are on the final 2 months of a strong year of higher than normal credit card sign up bonuses that went along with record high bank profits, which is a nice surprise, because I would think that when banks…
15% Conversion Bonus from RBC to WestJet
There is a week left on the Royal Bank of Canada’s Avion (or RBC Rewards) program’s 15% transfer bonus to WestJet Rewards. It has been running since October 3, 2016, and ends on November 14, 2016. Historically, it is a…
50% RBC Rewards Conversion Bonus to British Airways’ Executive Club is BACK!
I thought we’d be stuck with the 30% RBC conversion bonus for the foreseeable future. I really did not expect to see the 50% bonus back again. The last time it was offered was back in the summer of 2015.…
[DISCONTINUED] CIBC Petro-Points and Telus Rewards Cards
Two of CIBC’s retail co-branded credit cards are being discontinued. The CIBC Petro-Points MasterCard Card and CIBC TELUS Rewards Visa Card. It is always disappointing to see credit cards being discontinued, as it decreases the competition in the market.
Battle Between Visa and Walmart Escalating
This is a continuation of the Walmart watch (Walmart Continues to Drop Visa at More of Their Stores, Walmart to Stop Accepting Visa in Canada) The latest in the battle is Visa credit card offering the people of the province…
CIBC Once in a Lifetime Sign Up Bonus
CIBC is offering several promotions at the same time, but this time with an unfortunate catch. I reviewed the wording on several of its credit cards. This is the trend that I noticed. If it is a promotional offer, you…
IHG PointsBreak (October 31, 2016 – January 31, 2017)
You probably already noticed by now that I post about the PointsBreak promotion from IHG Rewards a day after it is actually released. I always prefer waiting until the list is official, as in the past, I have scene hotels…
Happy Halloween! Rundown of the Scene Program 2016
Halloween always seems like a great time to talk about Cineplex’s Scene rewards program. Since we started blogging, the program has gone through some changes over the years (2013, 2014, 2015).
$50 Booking Gift Card with Club1Hotels
If you participated in our Club1Hotels Giveaway a few weeks ago, you probably already signed up for an account, so you will be entitied to receive a $50 booking gift card.
Pointshogger on CityNews Talking about the New Bill Aiming to Stop Expiry on Reward Programs
Yesterday, we had a part in a news report by CityNews about the Liberal MPP’s bill to stop expiry of rewards points passes second reading. Putting a Stop to Expiry Policies Remember back in 2007, the Ontario provincial government banned…
