Most credit cards in Canada charge a 2.5% fee for purchases in foreign currency. It doesn’t seem like a lot, but $1000 in spend internationally means $25 in fees. That’s close to a quarter of the annual fee of a premium credit card. There are a few options for cards without foreign transaction fees, but…
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American Express Card Offer Changes – What Now?
American Express has recently changed their offers negatively. However, their bonuses are still very generous. There are currently offers five Membership Rewards credit and charge cards. American Express Platinum Card:Â Get up to 60,000 Membership Reward Points! American Express Business Platinum Card: Get up to 60,000 Membership Rewards Points! American Express Business Gold Card: Get up…
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Review – No Foreign Transaction Fees!
Earlier this year, Chase Canada closed their entire credit card portfolio. They were one of the best options for Canadians to get a credit card without foreign transaction fees. There are few alternatives now, but the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite is a great option for folks who spend a lot in foreign currencies. Despite Scotiabank not being…
The Best (Mobile) Wallet Out There
With the 25+ credit cards I have, I use many of them to maximize my rewards for my different categories of purchases. I don’t like carrying around too many, so I recently bought a Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch to assist with that. Even though I use an iPhone, I can still pay with my watch…
Why You Should Earn At Least 2% Back from your Credit Card Purchases
Some people make the mistake of thinking that their credit card miles are free. That’s a terrible error. Miles you earn from credit card spend is not free. The welcome bonus might be, but anything else is not. In most circumstances, this is because you earn miles and points by foregoing something else – cashback.…
Exclusive SPG American Express Offer for Chase Canada Marriott Cardholders
Update – This Offer is no longer available. View the current offer here – Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card Chase announced that they would close their Amazon and Marriott credit cards permanently March 15, 2018. The terms announced are very generous, in my opinion. All cardholders will receive a pro-rata refund of their annual fee. Additionally,…
Scotiabank Improved Offers Ending
Scotiabank has an excellent credit card portfolio with it comes to category bonuses. Two welcome offers will be decreasing on March 3, making it one of the last few days to apply for these cards. Scotiabank Credit Card Offers Ending The Scotiabank Gold American Express is one of the best credit cards available in Canada.…
American Express Business Platinum Benefits Improved!
Today, American Express has adjusted their offer for the Business Platinum Card. This card currently has the highest signup bonus in Canada, so is a fantastic value if you are looking to earn points quickly. American Express Business Platinum Card – Priority Pass The American Express Business Platinum Card now offers improved lounge access benefits.…
Metal Credit Cards
Metal Credit Cards – Last Updated: March 2019 Metal credit cards are nifty items. They are much weightier than usual plastic but rarely offer any additional benefits, other than it being a conversation starter. When opening a new account, you should be looking for the products with the best rewards. Until recently, all metal credit…
American Express Cobalt Card Increased Offer Ending!
Update: The offer below is now no longer available. Here’s the latest offer for the American Express Cobalt Card. The American Express Cobalt Card is one of the best new credit cards available. I applied and was approved for this card last October. It’s been three months and I have nothing but positive things to say…
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