The American Express Platinum Card is one of the best cards in Canada for points and benefits. It earns 1.25 Membership Rewards per dollar spent which are transferrable at a 1:1 ratio to Aeroplan and Avios. The Platinum Card also offers extensive travel benefits including Priority Pass with unlimited visits, a slew of elite status…
Nova Credit with American Express Global Transfer
American Express Global Transfer is one of the easiest ways to get a US credit card if you are planning to move to the USA. Previously, you had to call their dedicated phone line to initiate an application, which I found time-consuming. This meant you could only get the limited offers available on the phone.…
Blacklane Review – Airport Transportation Option
Public transportation is usually the ideal option when I travel alone. However, sometimes that doesn’t make sense. On my last trip in Europe, I used Blacklane for the first time in Monaco. Blacklane is a swanky car service that surprised me with their reasonable prices. My family and I stayed at the Fairmont Monte Carlo…
Credit Card that Covers Flight Delay on Award Tickets?
The BMO World Elite Mastercard is having an increased welcome offer for new applicants – up to 35,000 points, a waived annual fee, and a $100 statement credit. This runs until February 28, and is the highest offer available currently. I plan to apply in the near future, so was looking through their cardholder agreements…
Improved Offer – BMO World Elite Mastercard
Note: This offer has changed since the publication of the post. Please visit the application page to see the update offer for the BMO World Elite Mastercard. The BMO World Elite Mastercard has an increased bonus which is worth taking a look at. The current offer runs until March 31, 2019, and is the…
Free Amazon Prime with the Stack Mastercard!
The Stack Mastercard is the best prepaid debit card in Canada for travellers. It does not charge any fees, including foreign transaction fees and ATM withdrawal fees. There is no other card product like this. Furthermore, you can also earn $20 when signing up for a new account. For a limited time, Stack has further…
Profile: American AAdvantage
American Airlines AAdvantage is a useful program points collectors should be aware of. Each airline has their own strengths and weaknesses, and knowing all about the different reward programs out there will help you maximize redemptions. Here are a few points about AAdvantage I think you should know. Earning American AAdvantage American Airlines used to…
Fantastic HSBC World Elite Mastercard Offer!
The Canadian credit card industry is largely dominated by the Big 5 banks and American Express, although there have been cards with niche features trying to capture customers, like the Home Trust Preferred Visa. HSBC refreshed their premium credit cards last year. At that time, it was one of the few credit cards in Canada…
Stacking Hotel Promotions with Hilton
Many of my hotels stays are through redemptions, but sometimes, it’s not worth it. Recently, I was looking at the Boca Beach Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort on a trip to Florida. At first, it was a tossup when looking at the value of a paid stay versus redeeming points, but after leveraging several redemptions, it…
Marriott 30% Transfer Bonus to United
The easiest airline points to earn in Canada is Aeroplan, by a mile. However, they do levy fuel surcharges on several airlines including Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, and others. This can run to absurd levels in some cases. If you want to fly with those carriers, it may be a better option to use…
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