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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 9:45 pm
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Simondial
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Posts: 3
First time Credit Card applicant.

Hi Guys,

I am a first time poster on this forum, let me introduce myself.
I am Simon, a Canadian who has never had a credit card, but have decided to finally bite the bullet mainly because I do a lot of flying without ever redeeming air miles.
I am basically a complete Credit Card Noob, but am in a pretty good financial situation.
Here is a little bit about my situation:

-I fly regularly between Canada/Europe and Canada/Africa. Probably spending around $6,000 to $8,000 per year on flights. Using Air France, BA, Aer Lingus, Royal Air Maroc, United, Brussels Airlines mainly.

-I have a nice Salary.
-I am not yet a home-owner.
-My bills always come straight out of my account and are never delayed.
-I usually have at least 20k in my account at any given time.
-I have a good credit history and have no debt.
-I estimate my total annual spend on the card will be in the region of 15k.


I was leaning towards a "Capital One Aspire" but then realised that perhaps I'm not a big enough spender to justify it.
Your suggestions for a card are very much welcome.

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