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Mar 12, 2018, 9:19 pm

#4576

tobegold

Join Date: Sep 2004

Location: YVR

Programs: TK Elite Plus, IC Plat Ambassador, HH Diamond

Posts: 921

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsquare

LOL! That's a good one. Which location did you go to? What's the name of the rep?

Vancouver near Oakridge mall.

Mar 12, 2018, 9:23 pm

#4577

Cerenity

Join Date: Jan 2014

Location: YYZ

Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska, Marriott

Posts: 435

Yep, just got an email from Aeroplan re: Esso

As a valued Aeroplan member, we want to keep you informed about the latest program news. After May 31, 2018, Esso stations will no longer issue Aeroplan Miles. You can find answers to any questions you may have about this change by visiting our FAQ anytime.

https://www.aeroplan.com/essonews.do...ge=en#esso-faq

Mar 12, 2018, 9:44 pm

#4578

tentseller

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Nov 2009

Location: Earth. Residency:HKG formerly:YYZ

Programs: CX, DL, Nexus/GE, APEC

Posts: 10,689

With all these devaluation I question myself whether these "sign up bonus" are worth it or just keep my various cashback cards?

Mar 13, 2018, 1:23 am

#4579

lsquare

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG

Posts: 19,903

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobegold

Vancouver near Oakridge mall.

Oh, the one that's next to Vancity and right across from TD. It's a convenient location for me as it's close to the Canada Line Station.

Mar 13, 2018, 2:34 am

#4580

Pseudo Nim

Join Date: Jan 2006

Location: In the air

Programs: Occasional RTW club

Posts: 6,924

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokee

I can't believe they're still pushing credit cards with Aeroplan when the program is almost done. Seems pointless - everyone is going to be trying to burn the points at the bitter end, and there'll be nothing available - don't you think?

There's absolutely no way that people burning Aeroplan will make enough of a dent in the Star Alliance network for anyone to notice.

Sure, I think the redemptions are going to go up a LOT, but considering you can book 365 days out, I'm pretty certain there'll be enough flights available for everyone with some proper planning (though maybe the "most popular" ones will disappear, but hell, just fly another route).

And I'm sure YQ charging airlines will always be available. Hah.

Mar 13, 2018, 10:49 am

#4581

JJonahJ

Join Date: Dec 2011

Location: Canada

Programs: *void

Posts: 2,408

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobegold

I applied in my local branch today, when the rep gives me the form to sign it says Adventura card, despite all along my saying Aerogold to her. She cannot find the offer, calls the credit card Center and they are clueless, she keeps saying Aventura and I keep having to correct her, I thank her for wasting my time and leave. When I get home 20 min later there is a message saying that she talked to her manager in the branch and there IS a 30K FYF offer for the aerogold card and I can get it.

Your experience matches what I and @heraclitus had suggested at the CIBC Aeroplan thread, about inept in-branch reps for CC offers:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-...l#post29505754

Quote: I agree about in-branch reps. They are generally NOT well-versed on CCs and their different signup offers, whereas if you call and get connected to a CC rep, they usually are boned-up on what's available....bank reps are there to try and sell you a loan, investment products, new chequing account, etc., they infrequently deal with CC matters.

Mar 13, 2018, 8:03 pm

#4582

emilio911

Join Date: Oct 2013

Posts: 353

So basically both the Rogers card and the Fido card now suck, both at 1.25% cashback.

https://www.rogersbank.com/en/notification

Mar 13, 2018, 8:43 pm

#4583

mahasamatman

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Join Date: Apr 2004

Location: GVA (Greater Vancouver Area)

Programs: DREAD Gold; UA 1.035MM; Bonvoy Au-197; PCC Elite+; CCC Elite+; MSC C-12; CWC Au-197; WoH Dis

Posts: 52,140

Quote:

Originally Posted by emilio911

So basically both the Rogers card and the Fido card now suck, both at 1.25% cashback.

As of 23 May, yes.

Mar 14, 2018, 10:07 am

#4584

imverge

Join Date: Feb 2005

Location: Toronto (YYZ)

Posts: 6,279

50 free airmiles

Must link card March 15- March 21.

https://www.metro.ca/en/sign-up

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Last edited by imverge; Mar 14, 2018 at 10:47 am Reason: added link.

Mar 14, 2018, 10:31 am

#4585

BenSenise

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: YYJ

Posts: 2,230

Air Miles Mega Miles is on until April 12 for an easy 1250 Air Miles.

Mar 14, 2018, 1:26 pm

#4586

jerry305

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Canadia

Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait

Posts: 2,033

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenSenise

Air Miles Mega Miles is on until April 12 for an easy 1250 Air Miles.

Very cool.
Here's the link: https://airmilesmegamiles.ca/en/

If you shop at 5 sponsors, you get 1250 Air Miles ($125 value).
New option this time:
If you shop at only 3 sponsors, you get 650 Air Miles ($65 value).
I find that getting the 4th and 5th merchants are the hardest, so that's a nice fallback.

Here are the merchants I’ll attempt for the cards I manage. (These are based on Manitoba options; your options may differ.)

REWARDING YOUR OPINIONS • Need to join the survey program, and maybe do one survey.
BMO AIR MILES MASTERCARD • I still have this card from my last churn. Need to make any 20 transactions, of any amount. If I’m in a pinch, it’ll be 20 purchases for in-app local street parking at 5 cents each. Must “opt in” on the website.
HUDSON BAY: Register to auto-convert Hudson's Bay Rewards points to Miles (also +10 Air Miles)... I don't shop at The Bay, so, sure, why not?
SHELL • Buy 25 L gas.

SAFEWAY PHARMACY • Buy $10+ of pharmacy items.
SAFEWAY: $60 spend (also 5x Air Miles)
SOBEY’S: $60 spend (also 5x Air Miles)
STAPLES: $75 spend (also 10x Air Miles)
HUDSON BAY / HOME OUTFITTERS: $50 spend (also +25 Air Miles)
REXALL: $40 spend (also +40 Air Miles)

Last edited by jerry305; Mar 18, 2018 at 11:48 am Reason: Added 1 more find.

Mar 14, 2018, 6:54 pm

#4587

tentseller

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry305

Very cool.
Here's the link: https://airmilesmegamiles.ca/en/

If you shop at 5 sponsors, you get 1250 Air Miles ($125 value).
New option this time:
If you shop at only 3 sponsors, you get 650 Air Miles ($65 value).
I find that getting the 4th and 5th merchants are the hardest, so that's a nice fallback.

Here are the merchants I’ll attempt for the cards I manage. (These are based on Manitoba options; your options may differ.)

REWARDING YOUR OPINIONS • Need to join the survey program, and maybe do one survey.
SHELL • Buy 25 L gas.
BMO AIR MILES MASTERCARD • I still have this card from my last churn. Need to make any 20 transactions, of any amount. If I’m in a pinch, it’ll be 20 purchases for in-app local street parking at 5 cents each. Must “opt in” on the website.
SAFEWAY PHARMACY • Buy $10+ of pharmacy items.
SAFEWAY: $60 spend (also 5x Air Miles)
SOBEY’S: $60 spend (also 5x Air Miles)
STAPLES: $75 spend (also 10x Air Miles)
HUDSON BAY / HOME OUTFITTERS: $50 spend (also +25 Air Miles)
REXALL: $40 spend (also +40 Air Miles)

In Ontario (except Thunder Bay) you just need to buy 5 bottles of designated products from LCBO. IIRC there is quite a large selection this time unlike the two from the Dec 17 offerings.
Online LCBO purchases count as well but you need to pay S/H.

Mar 14, 2018, 7:46 pm

#4588

mahasamatman

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Posts: 52,140

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry305

Here are the merchants I’ll attempt for the cards I manage. (These are based on Manitoba options; your options may differ.)

For the BC options, I don't know how I can make use of more than one or two, but I'm still trying to work it out.

Mar 14, 2018, 8:16 pm

#4589

JJonahJ

Join Date: Dec 2011

Location: Canada

Programs: *void

Posts: 2,408

Quote:

Originally Posted by tentseller

Don't you need to use five different partners? Buying 5 bottles at LCBO is just one partner.

Mar 14, 2018, 8:50 pm

#4590

tentseller

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Posts: 10,689

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJonahJ

Don't you need to use five different partners? Buying 5 bottles at LCBO is just one partner.

Dec 2017 I got credit for 7 task and two of them should be two different LCBO products ON TWO DIFFERENT PURCHASES AND DATES
Since I am not in Canada during this promo, the BMO and AMEX should take care of themselves without out of the way purchases and I will buy the 3 LCBO online and let you all know when it post or not post.

Last edited by tentseller; Mar 14, 2018 at 8:55 pm