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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.
AMEX recent discussion American Express Canada application and reward strategies (2018) Which credit card should I get? Cards with good bonuses List of Credit Cards with Great Welcome bonuses (RFD version)
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Jul 2, 2014 | 6:07 pm
#721
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,098
I signed up for this over the weekend along with the Marriott & Alaska. It is 100% worth the sign-up fee. Again though only sign up if you plan on spending the the points. 60,000 points can go along way. If you are able to 'buy' and additional 40,000 you would have 2 nights in London PL. Which retails for over $600/night.
Jul 2, 2014 | 6:17 pm
#722
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Avios, AMEX, AeroPlan, BMO, AS, WestJet
Posts: 104
Honestly, most of these hotel programs are turning into a joke as far as 'tier' status is concerned for upgrades and points bonuses. It's a crapshoot, depending on the hotel you're staying at and what program you're with, but generally upgrades are not guaranteed. So it's not really a perk unless it's something you can count on to get all the time.
I did a little more digging and 30,000-ish points gets you about a $100 room...so this card is not even worth the annual fee (unless the fee is waived). The 60K bonus could be worth the app and the fee, depending on what hotels you stay at.
All in all, not a very good program. Which is a shame, since I generally like the IHG chain and there's a lot of HI's I frequent...
I did a little more digging and 30,000-ish points gets you about a $100 room...so this card is not even worth the annual fee (unless the fee is waived). The 60K bonus could be worth the app and the fee, depending on what hotels you stay at.
All in all, not a very good program. Which is a shame, since I generally like the IHG chain and there's a lot of HI's I frequent...
Last edited by microcosm; Jul 2, 2014 at 6:23 pm
Jul 2, 2014 | 8:36 pm
#724
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy, Aeroplan, Best Western, IHG Rewards, AAdvantage, Executive Club
Posts: 166
IHG points are very lucrative if you can take advantage of the Pointsbreak promotion (5,000 points each reward night). 60,000 points can come out to 12 hotel rooms. If you manage to book rooms, conservatively at $100 each, you can get well over $1,200 in value.
Jul 3, 2014 | 12:48 am
#725
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 121
Preferably I would like to earn miles in this preference:
1. United
2. SPG
3. Aeroplan
I live in Canada and I book mostly United flights. I already get pts from my cc and from the airlines. I am looking to maximize the shopping portals. Thanks.
1. United
2. SPG
3. Aeroplan
I live in Canada and I book mostly United flights. I already get pts from my cc and from the airlines. I am looking to maximize the shopping portals. Thanks.
Jul 3, 2014 | 12:07 pm
#726
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: YYZ
Posts: 227
When the point break program was first introduced, there were a lot of hotel options in both the US and Canada. Over the years the list of available hotels keeps getting shorter and shorter and I can rarely find a hotel in a big city.
Jul 3, 2014 | 2:12 pm
#727
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,037
Okay, so this is not a miles offer, it's a cash offer.
But I think this fits the mold of what MilesBuzz! readers seek...
Tangerine.ca $150 signup bonus offer
http://www.tangerine.ca/en/landing-p...150/index.html
Tangerine.ca (formerly ING Direct) is offering a $150 bonus if you start a chequing account, and a savings account, and do one payroll deposit.
"Open your first Tangerine Savings Account with at least $250 by July 31, 2014 and we’ll give you a $50 cash Bonus.
Open your first Tangerine Chequing Account with at least $250 by July 31, 2014 and we’ll give you a $50 cash Bonus.
Switch your pay to go directly to your Tangerine Chequing Account by August 31, 2014 and we’ll give you a $50 cash Bonus."
But I think this fits the mold of what MilesBuzz! readers seek...
Tangerine.ca $150 signup bonus offer
http://www.tangerine.ca/en/landing-p...150/index.html
Tangerine.ca (formerly ING Direct) is offering a $150 bonus if you start a chequing account, and a savings account, and do one payroll deposit.
"Open your first Tangerine Savings Account with at least $250 by July 31, 2014 and we’ll give you a $50 cash Bonus.
Open your first Tangerine Chequing Account with at least $250 by July 31, 2014 and we’ll give you a $50 cash Bonus.
Switch your pay to go directly to your Tangerine Chequing Account by August 31, 2014 and we’ll give you a $50 cash Bonus."
Jul 3, 2014 | 5:54 pm
#728
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,853
Well, when you put it that way...AND call me a simpleton, how can I argue with THAT?!
Jul 3, 2014 | 6:01 pm
#729
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 12
Not the best deal, but 400 free air miles with The Winnipeg Humane Society master card: https://www.winnipeghumanesocietydon...bmo-mastercard
Jul 3, 2014 | 6:05 pm
#730
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,795
CIBC's $400 offer
Get $400 cash
With a CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double™ Visa* Card
and bank account.
Chequing Account Cash Offer from CIBC
https://www.cibc.com/ca/features/tim...SPOT-Bean400-E
Get $400 cash
With a CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double™ Visa* Card
and bank account.
Chequing Account Cash Offer from CIBC
https://www.cibc.com/ca/features/tim...SPOT-Bean400-E
Jul 3, 2014 | 6:11 pm
#731
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 6,458
CIBC's $400 offer
Get $400 cash
With a CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double Visa* Card
and bank account.
Chequing Account Cash Offer from CIBC
https://www.cibc.com/ca/features/tim...SPOT-Bean400-E
Get $400 cash
With a CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double Visa* Card
and bank account.
Chequing Account Cash Offer from CIBC
https://www.cibc.com/ca/features/tim...SPOT-Bean400-E
Jul 3, 2014 | 6:28 pm
#732
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Earth. Residency:HKG formerly:YYZ
Programs: CX, DL, Nexus/GE, APEC
Posts: 11,078
My last PB deal was a getaway extended weekend at IC Cleveland for 5000IHG points. Spring 14
For this summer's extended family get-together I scored two suite for one week at Staybridge in Oakville. Summer 14
Jul 3, 2014 | 11:04 pm
#733
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: TK Gold, Alitalia Gold, AB Gold, MPC, SPG Gold, IHG, Marriott Silvr, BW Plat, AA, BA, JP
Posts: 244
Scotia Gold Amex 30,000 bonus points - worth $300 in travel
On Scotia website...IMO better deal than 15000 points and 1st year free...
Earn 30,000 bonus points with your first card purchase worth $300 in travel
http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,4...07|LoginR|ad|E
Earn 30,000 bonus points with your first card purchase worth $300 in travel
http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,4...07|LoginR|ad|E
Jul 3, 2014 | 11:14 pm
#734
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Avios, AMEX, AeroPlan, BMO, AS, WestJet
Posts: 104
On Scotia website...IMO better deal than 15000 points and 1st year free...
Earn 30,000 bonus points with your first card purchase – worth $300 in travel
http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,4...07|LoginR|ad|E
Earn 30,000 bonus points with your first card purchase – worth $300 in travel
http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,4...07|LoginR|ad|E
EDIT2: hate to rain on parade but apparently a better offer has been out there for some time, basically 15k points + $300 travel credits with FYF, not sure if allowed to link rfd but need to be preapproved. going to read that thread but surely there is a way to rfd/FT found to get it http://forums.redflagdeals.com/scoti...prove-1391785/
Last edited by microcosm; Jul 3, 2014 at 11:32 pm
Jul 4, 2014 | 12:02 am
#735
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: TK Gold, Alitalia Gold, AB Gold, MPC, SPG Gold, IHG, Marriott Silvr, BW Plat, AA, BA, JP
Posts: 244
i think ive seen it for 15k a couple months ago, must of been recent upgrade to 30k. does anyone know when does offer expire + are you sure its FYF, lastly whats the history been like or is 30k new record?
EDIT2: hate to rain on parade but apparently a better offer has been out there for some time, basically 15k points + $300 travel credits with FYF, not sure if allowed to link rfd but need to be preapproved. going to read that thread but surely there is a way to rfd/FT found to get it http://forums.redflagdeals.com/scoti...prove-1391785/
EDIT2: hate to rain on parade but apparently a better offer has been out there for some time, basically 15k points + $300 travel credits with FYF, not sure if allowed to link rfd but need to be preapproved. going to read that thread but surely there is a way to rfd/FT found to get it http://forums.redflagdeals.com/scoti...prove-1391785/
The other offer 15k points PLUS $300 pre approved was a targeted pre-approved offer (i got it myself...
)......but the link above is a public offer for anyone who didnt get the pre approved targeted offer. Just think its better than the current one on the WIKI...