Elite status with airlines and hotels can be very valuable to some. Usually to qualify for elite status you will see minimum requirements. For hotels, you usually have to reach a minimum number of stays, nights and/or points. For airlines, you usually need a minimum number of segments and qualifying miles.
The credit card cash back market is actually starting to heat up in Canada. Could we be seeing a shift in the industry from miles and points to cash back?
New month, new list of top credit card sign up bonuses. Below is a list of the top current offers for the month of December. I have listed the credit cards by the type of credit card, as well as by annual fees:
When I am asked which credit card I prefer between American Express, MasterCard or Visa, I actually have no preference whatsoever. I actually prefer looking for the top credit card of each one. Though my favourite can constantly change as new products are introduced to the market.
Just in case you were not aware, American Express changed its sign up bonus policy, where you can only receive a sign up bonus once in your lifetime. The only exception is if you are referred to the credit card by one of your friends or family member who already has the credit card. That being said, the wording on the referral is still a little tricky.
Every month, I will be listing out some of the top credit card sign up bonuses to take advantage of. Below is a list of the top current offers for the month of November, ranked by annual fees:
We are in the middle of a long weekend. Some of us are probably very busy with family gatherings. Others of us may have some time to catch up on a few things. If you plan to catch up on updating your credit card portfolio, below is a list of the top 5 current offers that you can take advantage of:
I thought it might be fun to compare the differences of the American Express Membership Rewards program between the US and Canada. The first factor I will compare is the transfer travel partners.
The American Express Platinum Card has the second most expensive annual fee out of all the credit cards in Canada, though an argument can be made due to the American Express Centurion Card. First place goes to the American Express AeroplanPlus Reserve Card.
Have you ever signed up for a credit card because you thought the design on the card was really cool and you just needed to add that to your collection? I definitely have. This happened when I went to my very first live Ottawa Senators game at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa and I noticed they were booths set up for the Ottawa Senators MasterCard offered by MBNA.