RWRDS Daily Update – May 4, 2023

Here’s your RWRDS Canada update! Your near daily dose of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more.

The Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard will have the first year fee waived in addition to the elite status offered

Great news for the offer we detailed earlier this for Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard. Brim and AF KLM have confirmed to Rewards Canada that it will retain the 1st year free benefit as well! That means you’ll receive 100XP (Silver Elite status) and save the $132 fee. Learn more about this month’s increased welcome bonus here.

Two additional Cobalt Card 5x points multipliers in the GTA area

Thanks to Rod for letting us know about two 5x points American Express Cobalt Card multipliers in the GTA area:

Ethiopian House – Toronto
Reggae Fusion – Mississauga

Click here to check out our complete Cobalt Confirmed Multipliers list.

The 10% cash back offer on the Tangerine Mastercards has been extended

The 10% cash back welcome bonus (Up to $1,000 in spending) on the Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card and Tangerine World Mastercard has been extended to July 5, 2023. Click here to learn more.

This week in RWRDS

The next episode of This week in RWRDS will air tomorrow! This is our new YouTube Live series where discuss the week’s happenings in the world of points, miles, credit cards and travel. There is a lot to cover this week so I’ll do my best to fit it all in in one episode! Barring any unforeseen circumstances this episode will air at 1:30pm MT / 3:30 ET. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you can participate in the chat. Here’s a direct link for tomorrow’s video.

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Deals:

Accor Hotels: Enjoy up to 20% off your stay at participating Sofitel Hotels & Resorts in North America. Book by Sep 5 for stays from May 8 – Dec 30, 23 Click here for more details & to book this offer

Hyatt Hotels: World of Hyatt members can save up to 20% on stays with this ‘Book Now and Save’ deal, available at 1,000+ participating hotels & resorts across the globe (including Inclusive Collection resorts). Use special offer code LOCKITIN when booking. Book by May 23 for stays May 25 – Sep 10, 23. Click here to book this offer.

Canadian Bonus Offers

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Other Bonus Offers

ALL Accor Live Limitless
– 4x ALL Rewards Points for stays at participating over 40 new Accor Hotels Worldwide. Register & book by Jun 25 for stays until Aug 13, 23 More…

Marriott Bonvoy
– Japan Earn up to 5,000 bonus Bonvoy Points for stays at any of 38 participating Marriott Hotels in Japan. Bonus varies by brand. Book now for stays May 8 – Jul 14, 23. More…
– Nice 2,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points PER NIGHT for stays at the AC Hotel Nice. Book now for stays until May 31, 23. More…
– Niseko 10,000 Bonus Bonvoy Points PER NIGHT for stays at the Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Book now for stays until Jun 23, 23. More…

Qatar Airways Privilege Club
– Earn up to 7,000 bonus Avios when you fly on Qatar Airways to or from Lyon. Book now for travel Jul 3 – Oct 3, 23 More…
– Earn up to 7,000 bonus Avios when you fly on Qatar Airways to or from Lyon. Book now for travel Jul 3 – Oct 3, 23 More…
– Earn up to 7,000 bonus Avios when you fly on Qatar Airways to or from Nice. Book now for travel May 9 – Aug 8, 23 More…
– Earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios when you fly on Qatar Airways to or from Trabzon. Book now for travel Jun 16 – Sep 15, 23 More…

United MileagePlus
– Earn up to 1,500 Bonus MileagePlus Miles when you rent with Avis for 2 or more days in the U.S. or Canada. Valid until Jun 30, 23. More…
– Earn up to 1,500 Bonus MileagePlus Miles when you rent with Budget for 2 or more days in the U.S. or Canada. Valid until Jun 30, 23. More…

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