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CANADIAN REFERENCE ON FLYERTALK Canadian Credit Card Master List - Curated for Best Offer A complete listing of all the major credit cards in Canada along with their sign-up bonus, annual fee, CPM, and other pertinent information.
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Jun 21, 2014, 1:26 pm
#676
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YVR
Posts: 625
Thanks for verifying this info. I might be enticed at 50000 level being in YVR where I can use it for AS flights as well. But at $1 spending = 1 pt I'm better off using my Amex Gold MR which I use for $1/2 pts purchases only and can transfer to Avios if I wish to.
Jun 21, 2014, 6:09 pm
#677
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NB, Canada
Programs: Fairmont, Amex MR, Marriott
Posts: 2,531
Most of the points I collect are amex MR points, but can transfer them to avios account to make best use of the 2-4-1
Jun 22, 2014, 10:06 am
#678
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Skymiles GM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, National EE, Hertz 5*
Posts: 383
Mr prmetime and I both received the RBC BA 15K + 15K after $5000 spend in the first 2 months offer. I doubt that I will take them up on this offer as I believe the past couple of years the offer was for 50K and 45 K respectively (please correct me if I am wrong). Big spend requirement as well and no offer of FYF.
Only downside is the delay in converting from RBC Rewards -> BA.
Jun 22, 2014, 10:57 am
#679
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YVR
Posts: 625
For a better long-term card, the RBC Platinum/Infinite Avion gives 1 RBC Rewards for $1 spend and normally lets you convert to Avios at a 1:1 ratio. However, they usually run promos letting you convert at a 1:1.5 ratio, meaning that <650 mile flight only costs $3,000 spend on the RBC Avion (which has the same issuer and annual fee as the BA card!). Bonus 15k points ~ 22.5k BA Avios
Only downside is the delay in converting from RBC Rewards -> BA.
Only downside is the delay in converting from RBC Rewards -> BA.
Jun 22, 2014, 11:28 am
#680
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YEG
Posts: 3,717
Hey guys, just got rid of my Marriott Rewards Visa and now only have an AMEX; need a new MC or VS as backups;
Any good free promos running at the moment with juicy sign up or spend bonuses?
I deal with SPG/Marriott and Aeroplan, but would consider something that can transfer or that I can at least cash in for decent gift cards
Any good free promos running at the moment with juicy sign up or spend bonuses?
I deal with SPG/Marriott and Aeroplan, but would consider something that can transfer or that I can at least cash in for decent gift cards
Jun 22, 2014, 1:01 pm
#681
Join Date: May 2010
Location: YHM
Programs: Flying Blue, Aeroplan, Marriott Gold Elite, Nexus
Posts: 19
Hey guys, just got rid of my Marriott Rewards Visa and now only have an AMEX; need a new MC or VS as backups;
Any good free promos running at the moment with juicy sign up or spend bonuses?
I deal with SPG/Marriott and Aeroplan, but would consider something that can transfer or that I can at least cash in for decent gift cards
Any good free promos running at the moment with juicy sign up or spend bonuses?
I deal with SPG/Marriott and Aeroplan, but would consider something that can transfer or that I can at least cash in for decent gift cards
MBNA Alaska Mastercard combined with the GCR bonus is an easy way to get a free round-trip in North America. 25K signup bonus (the usual rate)
Jun 22, 2014, 5:05 pm
#682
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: BA,Aeroplan,Delta, SPG, Marriot, IHG
Posts: 78
Jun 22, 2014, 6:16 pm
#683
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 5
Jun 23, 2014, 3:44 am
#685
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NB, Canada
Programs: Fairmont, Amex MR, Marriott
Posts: 2,531
Yes, that is what the appeal for the card is for me. Each year I earn a 2-4-1 by spending 30k. Get one ticket on points, get another ticket (same itinerary/class, BA metal) for no points.
Fees on BA are high, but if you are flying in first I think it is still worth it.
Fees on BA are high, but if you are flying in first I think it is still worth it.
Jun 23, 2014, 11:38 am
#687
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: Enough
Posts: 961
Just to let y'all know, I have started a blog (today) that meshes finances with travel, and has a particular focus on Canadian travel.
http://www.dcta.ca
http://www.dcta.ca
Jun 23, 2014, 11:50 am
#688
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy, Aeroplan, Best Western, IHG Rewards, AAdvantage, Executive Club
Posts: 166
I am also curious to hear thoughts from everyone.
Jun 23, 2014, 8:04 pm
#689
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YVR
Posts: 625
Just to let y'all know, I have started a blog (today) that meshes finances with travel, and has a particular focus on Canadian travel.
http://www.dcta.ca
http://www.dcta.ca
Jun 23, 2014, 8:05 pm
#690
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: YVR
Posts: 625