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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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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)
BLOGS
Canadian Kilometers PointsNerd Rewards Canada Don't Call the Airline! Pointshogger Canadian Travel Hacking
CONFERENCE
PointsU conference (2018 & 2019 website)
MilesBuzz: Canada
#1276
Join Date: May 2014
Location: YYZ
Posts: 527
I was referred for my Amex business gold and have just fulfilled the $5000 spending requirement within 3 months. I am quite happy to see 30,000 points bonus posted in my account right after I spent over $5000. Anyone knows when they will post the remaining 10,000 points bonus (30k non referral vs 40k via referral) ? Maybe I am too early to worry about it..
#1277
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 3
pretty much the same thing happened to me. I think they are just a little slow and if you call they will make you a priority case.
#1278
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Alaska, Marriott
Posts: 435
i've emailed twice and they just keep spewing the "ideal case is 8-10 weeks to award the points". even tho in the past, i've always received the points right away.
i actually got 10K but did not get the other 50K from a Platinum
i actually got 10K but did not get the other 50K from a Platinum
#1279
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
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: 52,110
#1282
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: YYZ, Canada
Posts: 120
I sure hope Amex Canada is announcing soon - 40% Avios bonus for US Amex now on:
http://saverocity.com/miles4more/ame...er-bonus-back/
http://saverocity.com/miles4more/ame...er-bonus-back/
#1284
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: YQM
Posts: 341
Didn't see anyone posting this, but looks like RateSupermarket.ca is offering a $50 gift card (Amazon.ca, Starbucks, Future Shop, The Ultimate Dining Card) upon approval of these Capital One Aspire Credit Cards:
- Aspire Travel World MasterCard
- Aspire Travel Platinum MasterCard
- Aspire Cash Platinum MasterCard
#1285
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: YYZ, Canada
Posts: 120
Their response was it is a technical glitch that is preventing faster posting of points. Give me a break. That "glitch" hasn't been fixed in the past two years?
I've already made the decision that Amex churns are just for signup bonuses. I always used my Gold for the double points travel feature but moved that spend to Capital One Aspire.
I like the variety of cards Amex offers but there are so many more options in the marketplace now.
#1287
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: yyz
Posts: 1,608
Got the 8-10 weeks reply as well.
I don't see what the big deal is though. Would I prefer to get my points sooner? Of course. But I saw this card as "gravy" after they had previously made the Biz Gold card off unattractive (i.e. raise annual fee, no FYF).
If I have any beef with Amex, it's the SPG card. It's totally lame @ 10k points bonus and no FYF.
I don't see what the big deal is though. Would I prefer to get my points sooner? Of course. But I saw this card as "gravy" after they had previously made the Biz Gold card off unattractive (i.e. raise annual fee, no FYF).
If I have any beef with Amex, it's the SPG card. It's totally lame @ 10k points bonus and no FYF.
#1288
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
Got the 8-10 weeks reply as well.
I don't see what the big deal is though. Would I prefer to get my points sooner? Of course. But I saw this card as "gravy" after they had previously made the Biz Gold card off unattractive (i.e. raise annual fee, no FYF).
If I have any beef with Amex, it's the SPG card. It's totally lame @ 10k points bonus and no FYF.
I don't see what the big deal is though. Would I prefer to get my points sooner? Of course. But I saw this card as "gravy" after they had previously made the Biz Gold card off unattractive (i.e. raise annual fee, no FYF).
If I have any beef with Amex, it's the SPG card. It's totally lame @ 10k points bonus and no FYF.
Exactly! What's all the fuss about NOT getting the points right away? I don't like it either, but in the past few years I've rarely read of anyone NOT getting their points, eventually, and I'm sure we would have seen more people complaining if that were the case. Even if it takes 3 months to get the points (as was the case with my wife's Aeroplan Plus Gold card), Amex eventually came through AND tossed in some 'forgiveness' points as well!
Anyway, why is there so much discussion of the Amex issues here, and not at the Churning Amex thread?? I've just posted my recent 'missing points' story there.
#1289
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: YYZ, Canada
Posts: 120
RE: Anyway, why is there so much discussion of the Amex issues here, and not at the Churning Amex thread?? I've just posted my recent 'missing points' story there.
Perhaps you could outline all the acceptable topics you want posted in MilesBuzz: Canada - much appreciated.
Perhaps you could outline all the acceptable topics you want posted in MilesBuzz: Canada - much appreciated.
#1290
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada
Programs: *void
Posts: 2,408
RE: Anyway, why is there so much discussion of the Amex issues here, and not at the Churning Amex thread?? I've just posted my recent 'missing points' story there.
Perhaps you could outline all the acceptable topics you want posted in MilesBuzz: Canada - much appreciated.
Perhaps you could outline all the acceptable topics you want posted in MilesBuzz: Canada - much appreciated.
My suggestion was that since there is a MORE RELEVANT thread that discusses the Amex cards, you may find it more useful to share your information there. That's what the FT community is for...sharing information. Most people wouldn't even KNOW to come to this thread to find info on the Canadian Amex cards, as they would go to the Amex forum to browse for discussions.