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loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more.
A few weeks ago we let you know that Merdian Credit Union
stopped accepting applications for their cards. The credit union stated
they were going to change providers and update their cards for the
fall. Meridian has new revealed some of the details of their new cards
which should be available in October. The biggest change is that they
will now be issuing the cards themselves rather than with Collabria (as
many credit unions do).
It also looks like they are taking page from
some other banks’ playbooks with their marketing/rewards tactics as they
state “There will be a small change in the points earn rate
structure, with no real impact for the Meridian Visa Cash Back Card and
the Meridian Visa Infinite* Travel Rewards Card.” and yet there is an impact. Here are the earn rates for the two cards they have revealed the details for:
Meridian Visa Cash Back Card
- Earn 2 points for every $2 spent on gas, groceries, pharmacy, utility bill payments (previously 1 point for every $1)
- Earn 1 point for every $2 spent on all other purchases (previously 0.5 points for every $1)
Meridian Visa Infinite* Travel Rewards Card
- Earn 6 points for every $2 on purchases in foreign currencies (previously 3 points for every $1)
- Earn 3 points for every $2 spent on all other purchases (previously 1.5 points for every $1)
You’ll notice everything is “for every $2” and depending on how
points are awarded – either per purchase or per statement you’ll be
earning less than before. If it is per purchase and that purchase is $15
you’ll only earn points for $14 of that purchase. Over the a period of
time that can add up to a lot of a points lost. If, per chance is by
statement, it won’t be as bad as you may only lose out on a point or two
each month. For example if your statement amount is $1019.57 you’ll
only lose the points for the $1.57 above $1018.
Not the greatest move on Meridian’s part in terms of rewards – I mean
it is better for them as they’ll be issuing fewer points but
unfortunate for those who do have or will be planning on getting one of
their cards.
Click here to learn more about the Meridian card changes.
Image via Meridian
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If you are planning on flying Royal Air Maroc between
Montreal and Casablanca anytime between now and the end of the year and
credit those flights to Safar Flyer (RAM’s frequent flyer program)
you’ll earn double elite status miles. No registration is required, simply make sure your Safar Flyer number is included on your reservation. Click here to learn more.
Image via Royal Air Maroc
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Posts since our last update:
- Earn 100 Aeroplan Points for every $5 donated to the Canadian Red Cross + a chance to win 250K Aeroplan Points
- Top Travel Credit Card Sign Up offers for September – These cards provide the best value out of their welcome bonuses
- Earn 50% bonus Aeroplan points on all Air Canada flights worldwide
- The
Ultimate Student Credit Card portfolio, a new Amex Offer for Travelpro
& select Air Canada elites receive access to Virgin Australia
lounges
Deals:
Air France Seat Sale – Fly Economy Class to Europe from $869, Business Class from $3,079. Book by Sep 20. Click here to book this offer
KLM Seat Sale – Fly Economy Class to Europe from $749, Business Class from $3,046. Book by Sep 20. Click here to book this offer
Canadian Bonus Offers
Air Canada Aeroplan
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Earn 50% Bonus Aeroplan Points when you fly Air Canada on any
eligible route between Canada to any destination worldwide (applicable
on round trips or two one-way trips only). Register and book by Sep 14
for travel Sep 21, 22 – May 31, 23. More…
Best Western Rewards
– Receive 5,000 bonus Rewards Points when you redeem 12,000 or more
points for a reward stay at participating Best Western Hotels in Canada,
the U.S. or Caribbean. Book now for stays Sep 12 – Nov 21, 22. More…
Marriott Bonvoy
– Earn up to 4,000 bonus points per stay starting with
your second stay at all participating Marriott Hotels in Canada and
Worldwide. Register by Dec 1 for stays completed Sep 21 – Dec 15, 22. More…
Other Bonus Offers
British Airways Executive Club
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Earn 50% Bonus Avios when you buy or gift 2,000 or more Avios. Valid until Sep 14, 22 More…
Marriott Bonvoy
– Brisbane 10,000 bonus Bonvoy Points + daily breakfast per stay at Brisbane Marriott Hotel. Valid for stays until Oct 14, 22 More…
– Cairo Earn up to 10,000 bonus Bonvoy Points for stays
in a Club Room at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino Valid for stays
until Nov 20, 22 More…
– Koh Samui Earn 5,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points PER NIGHT
for stays at the W Koh Samui. Max. of 25,000 bonus points per stay.
Valid for stays until Oct 31, 22 More…
– Sydney 5,000 bonus Bonvoy Points per stay of 3 or more nights at the Sydney Harbour Marriott.. Valid for stays until Sep 30, 22 More…
Qatar Airways Privilege Club
– Earn 2x Qpoints when you fly round trip on Qatar Airways in business
or first class out of Doha. Book by Sep 11 for travel until Nov 15, 22. More…
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Earn Double Avios when you fly on any eligible flights on Virgin
Australia or Qatar Airways marketed flights flown by Virgin Australia
that are credited to your Privilege Club account. Valid for travel until
Nov 30, 22. More…
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