You know how we always tell our readers to carry one card from each major card issuer? Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Well here is one of those offers we always refer to. This one requires that you use a Visa card to pay for your stay Choose Your Moment stay at Fairmont Hotels in […]
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Why you need to be careful with rental car upgrades when using the CDW coverage from your credit card
If you recall we’ve had a couple posts surrounding one of my family’s car rentals recently. More specifically the 10 day rental in Maui: Earning Stories: 2,500 Aeroplan Miles on a Hertz SUV rental in Maui Redemption Stories: Using Diners Club Club Reward Points for a Hertz Car Rental Everything was fine for us and […]
Visa Infinite Privilege changing to Priority Pass as lounge access provider from October 15
Current and new holders of Visa Infinite Privilege cards in Canada (TD Aeroplan, RBC Avion, CIBC Aerogold) should be receiving notice that as of October 15th your airport lounge access provided is changing. Currently access is provided via the Airport Angel program but as of October 15th that is changing to the larger and most […]
The Loonie is sagging, so how can you save money when making purchases in USD?
With the Loonie hitting lows that we haven’t seen in many many years one question that has popped up several times in our email is how can you save some money if you are travelling to the U.S. or doing online shopping from U.S. retailers. Some tips that I have seen others provide include getting […]
Jan 19 Update: Visa Infinite Privilege adds benefits at YOW, WestJet announces Calgary-Houston service, Etihad Guest is still an Amex transfer partner
A busy Monday to start off the latest week of updates here on Rewards Canada! News, Tips & Tricks Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders (RBC, CIBC, TD) now get special airport benefits in Ottawa (YOW). Cardholders can now use a Dedicated VIP Priority Lane entrance at the Domestic/International checkpoint in the airport and also get dedicated […]
2015: The Year Credit Card Rewards Come Crashing Down to Earth?
Short answer — yes. But before you get alarmed, credit cards are and will continue to be one of the easiest ways to earn rewards for travel, cash back and more despite pending changes. However, moving forward it will take longer to rack up points and as a result we can expect big changes in […]