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RWRDS Daily Update July 16: Travel sooner with these 12 credit card bonus offers (July update) & early access to Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada tickets for Amex cardmembers

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Start travelling sooner with these 12 credit card welcome bonus offers (July update)

 

Our Everyday Value Series feature on the 12 credit card welcome bonus offers that will get you travelling sooner (within 3 months or so) has been updated again with the bonus offers changes that have happened this month!

These are the movers in this update:

Click here to see the list of the 12 cards.

 


FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2026 | Early Access via Amex Experiences

 

It’s only been a few weeks since the last Canadian F1 race wrapped up but tickets are nowa avaialble for next year’s event via Amex Experiences!

From July 16 at 10:00am ET to July 22, 2025 at 11:59pm ET. Cardmembers will have access to purchase from a selection of tickets before the general public.

EVENT DATE: May 22 – 24, 2026
WHERE: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montréal, Québec
TICKETS AVAILABLE: Grandstands 16 & 32

Click here to purchase your early access tickets!

 


American Express Centurion Lounge opens at Tokyo-Haneda + a new Amex lounge concept “Sidecar by Centurion”

Centurion Lounge Tokyo Haneda

 

American Express’ Centurion Lounge collection celebrated the opening of their latest lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on July 16. The lounge is located in Terminal 3 which just happens to be the one that Air Canada uses! This is perfect for Canadian Platinum Card from American Express and Business Platinum Card from American Express cardmembers who get access for themselves and 2 guests.

Click here to learn more about the new Centurion Lounge at Tokyo Haneda

 

Sidecar by Centurion

 

American Express will also be debuting “Sidecar by Centurion” in 2026 in Las Vegas This is a new lounge concept from Amex that will be similar to Air Canada Cafes. Described as being made for travellers that are in a rush and won’t be spending much time in a lounge the Sidecar. In fact access will only be permitted at T-90 minutes from your departure time. Canadian Platinum cardmembers should get the same lounge entry benefits as standard Centurion Lounges (Cardmember + 2 guests)

Click here to learn more about Sidecar by Centurion

Images via American Express

 


 

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Canadian Bonus Offers

Qatar Airways Privilege Club
– Earn up to 10,000 bonus Avios and save up to 15% on Qatar Airways flights out of Montreal and Toronto. Book by Jul 23 for travel until Nov 30, 25 More…

Stash Hotel Rewards
Canada Banff, Alberta Earn Double Stash Rewards Points for stays at The Sunshine Mountain Lodge Banff. Book now for stays until Aug 31, 25 More…

 


Other Bonus Offers

Amtrak Guest Rewards
– Receive up to a 35% bonus when you buy Amtrak Guest Rewards points. Valid until Aug 7, 25 More…

EVA Air Infinity MileageLands
– Earn Double Infinity MileageLands Miles for stays at all Evergreen Hotels in Taiwan, China and Thailand. Valid for stays until Sep 30, 25. More…

Marriott Bonvoy
– Costa Rica Guanacaste Earn 4,000 bonus Bonvoy points for stays of 3 or more nights at The El Mangroove, Autograph Collection. Book now for stays until Sep 17, 25 More…
Germany Hamburg Earn 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points for stays at The Louis C. Jacob, Hamburg, Autograph Collection Book by Sep 12 for stays until Sep 26, 25. More…
Hong Kong Hong Kong Earn 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points PER NIGHT for stays at The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection. Book now for stays until Sep 17, 25. More…
Japan Tokyo Earn 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points for stays at The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza. Book by Aug 15 for stays until Sep 15, 25. More…
Thailand Phang Nga Earn up to 10,000 bonus Bonvoy points for stays at The JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa. Book by Aug 28 for stays until Sep 30, 25. More…
Turkey Ankara Earn 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points for stays of 2+ nights at The Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center. Book now for stays until Sep 30, 25. More…
United States (USA) Atlanta, Georgia Earn 5,000 bonus Bonvoy points for stays at The Hotel Colee, Atlanta Buckhead, Autograph Collection. Book now for stays until Sep 13, 25. More…
United States (USA) Las Vegas, Nevada Earn 2,500 bonus Bonvoy points PER NIGHT for stays at The Residence Inn Las Vegas Hughes Center. Book now for stays until Sep 15, 25. More…

Miles & More
– Receive 50% Bonus Miles & More Miles when you purchase a Miles&More Bundle&Go package (Essentially this is a way to buy miles) Valid until Jul 31, 25  More…
– Earn 2 Miles & More Miles per EUR spent on any brand purchase at Ingolstadt Village Munich. Offer valid to Aug 31, 25 More…

 


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Deals:

Plaza Premium Lounges: Save 20% on single lounge visits worldwide with the Rewards Canada discount code! Click here for more details

Accor Hotels: Save up to 30% on stays at participating hotels in Canada!  Book your stay by September 15 for stays until December 30, 2025 Click here to book this offer

Patrick Sojka

Patrick is one of Canada's foremost leading experts on loyalty programs and credit cards. Having founded Rewards Canada in 2001 he brings nearly 24 years of experience to the forefront of helping Canadians make the most of their rewards. He has also provided consulting to credit card companies, airlines, hotels and is regularly featured in the media for his expertise on loyalty programs and credit cards.