Maybe things have changed but Chase I believe is instant approval for F-off. At least from my experience. I have a credit watch on my account my past fraud requiring a phone call to prove I was the one who applied. IMO this was why I was denied. They weren't set up/couldn't be bothered to call. And this was early in my churning activities so no reason to deny me. The only other denial was my 3rd CIBC Aerobiz... got greedy there...lol

Chase Marriott is much harder to get approved for that SPG Amex? Not sure where the idea that it is more easily churnable is from?

I think what Finkface was trying to say was that, given SPG's once-per-lifetime bonus policy, that the ability to churn in order to get SPG points (indirectly) is greater with Marriott.

however...i tihnk the biz card you can get multiple times, no?

in any case..it's a good reminder of the Marriott card. To me, it's worth a lot more now for the ability to get SPG points. 50k = ~17k SPG for free, which is better than the Amex card.

alternatively, some people might want to check out the United Flight + Hotel packages. some good values there.

AMEX gets you 30K SPG or 90K Marriott via self-referral for $ 120. 2 nights at a Cat 8 Marriott for $120 is a good offer.

i'm not saying it's a bad offer. if I can pick up SPG points for 0.4c a pop, I'm all over that.

but the Marriot card = free points. just not as many.

I have yet to be approved for a Chase card. So for me SPG is easier to get. I won't bother applying for the Marriott card since I might get rejected

And because of all this discussion, I just applied for my 4th Chase Marriott (in a 2 year span) this morning. Instant approval and my latest card was just cancelled July 5. So the churnability is alive and well.

Wow, that's quick (< 90 days) and surprised not rejected

I got declined after re-applying after 6 months even (as they said they could revive your old account within 6 months)

Is Amex enforcing this for the personal card? Anyone get the bonus enrolment for the personal again recently?

I haven't heard...based on the experiences reported with the personal Gold, I'd assume it's a safe bet you can get the points again.

TD Aeroplan Infinite
 

Jerry the link you posted for the TD Aeroplan card in the wiki didnèt work for me. I applied and got approved but I call yesterday asking about my rebate (i didnèt realize it was a rebate not a waiver), because is was charged. They said there was no promotional code on my account, so i would be charged full annual fee. I showed them your link and the landing page. They are investigating but said it needs a code.

I don't think I posted the TD link in Wiki
One shouldn't rely on Wiki to be the latest/greatest offer

My RFD thread does that, or at least link to the correct threads
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/jerry...g-faq-1685293/

newest offer is
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/td-ae...0-399-2038226/

maybe ask TD to match/give you that offer instead?

RBC Visa‡ Business Platinum Avion® card. Get 20,000 bonus RBC Rewards points (value of up to $350) and your first year’s $120 annual fee waived

Have to be Bell Small business Client.

http://www.rbc.com/bellbusinessadvantage

https://advantage.bell.ca/en/partner...ss-credit-card

Hi folks,

I have just recently moved over here from Germany to Toronto and still have to find my own strategy here in terms of rewards etc.

This is the only thread so far I have found that targets at Canadian travellers. What other threads can you recommend? I am mostly interested in airline bonus programs.

Thanks a lot!
Stephan

I'd recommend getting familar with the Air Canada and WestJet fora, because if you're travelling within Canada, it's most likely going to be with one of those. There are other small airlines, but AC and WS are the elephants in the room.

So uhm

I got 80k from the BW Signup. Not just the 60k (which in itself was already a great offer). I won't complain :) Anyone else got more than expected?

You have the one about Amex cards in Canada:http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...da-2016-a.html

And one targeted to TD Bank, the main CC partner along with CIBC for Aeroplan:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...edit-card.html

I got a lot LESS than expected, does that count for something???

Have you waited for the points from your third statement to be transferred?

I got 20k first purchase
20k 3rd statement
Another 40k 4th statement

So who knows!

Same here. I only got 40k. I called in last week and the rep manually added the other 20k. It was weird as she asked me how many were missing and I said 20k. She said ok, and added them. I could have said anything. And I noticed as I was talking to her that my application date was July 19 and looking back at the offer, it expired July 10. Oops.

Hmm, I am only at statement 2. Here's hoping. :p

Westjet announced details of their fast track to Silver (after $1,000 qualifying WS spend) and Gold (after $1,500) status.
Details at westjet.com/fasttrack.

RBC Westjet Rewards WE MasterCard get a $500 head start on the qualifying dollars (so $500 for Silver, $1000 for Gold).
Also note that the fast track is only for flights benefits (free bags, advance boarding, etc…): all the milestone awards (free companion vouchers, lounge passes, seat selection vouchers, …) and earning bonus are not tied to your Gold and Silver status but to your regular qualifying spend.

Warning to others. I'm on the phone with best western/mbna to activate the 40K best west card from the offer above, and they're trying to impose the following conditions: 20K pts on first purchase, and 20K pts after spending 1K and holding the account open for 150 days. I applied through the link in the header above and the terms are "Earn 40,000 Best Western Rewards® points†† on your first purchase – qualifying you for two free nights".

"†† To qualify for this offer, an applicant must be approved for the specific credit card account described in the offer. The account must be used for at least one eligible transaction that is not subsequently rescinded, the subject of a charge back request or otherwise disputed. Please allow 8–10 weeks from the transaction date for bonus points to be posted to your points account. Limit one-time bonus point offer (no cash value) per new account. This promotion is offered by MBNA and Best Western and may be amended or cancelled at any time without notice."

I even spelled out the application website URL to the CSR and she saw it said 40K on first purchase. They're saying I have a different card/application. We'll see how it turns out. It's being escalated to management and they are supposed to call back within a week with a resolution.

Update: After about 10 minutes I got a call back and it was confirmed that I get 40K after 1st spend which matches what was in the online application.

If anyone has the same issue tell them you will be contacting the bank ombudsman's office.

Well I am still waiting for my additional 40000 points from the 60000 application promotion. It has been around 4 cycles by now. I was told to expect it in 150 days. Strange company. And it seems Best Western rewards change the rules and the website again for worse. Status is based on points from hotel stays and no other point accumulation.

I see the 40000 points in the rewards section of the online credit card account (Oct 1 posting) but these have not been transferred to the BWR account, will that happen at the next statement date?

15/07/2016

When did you receive your card?

15/07/2016

I note they told you 150 days. It doesn't look like you've reached that milestone yet.

They've been telling people up to 150 days. Some people have reported receiving the bonus prior to the 150 days.

Have you received any points since you've gotten the card?

... I think there's enough BW MC discussion to merit its own forum ...

I didn't even know people liked staying at BW's..

You still don't know so what ......

You should get the 40K this month. I'm in the same boat.

There are some fantastic BW resort properties in Asia. I usually use BW for airport overnight stays. The BKK airport BW is nicer than some Sheraton's I've stayed at.

Here's a list of MasterCard & Visa issuers in Canada.
Would anyone care to explore for any new, hidden rewards we haven't already identified? Thank you, sleuthers.


HUDSON'S BAY MASTERCARD
MASTERCARD, AFFIRM
MASTERCARD, ALBERTA TREASRY BR
MASTERCARD, BANK OF AMERICA
MASTERCARD, BANK OF CHINA(CAN)
MASTERCARD, BMO
MASTERCARD, BMO CORP/COMMERCIA
MASTERCARD, BMO PREPAID TRAVEL
MASTERCARD, CANADIAN CANCER SC
MASTERCARD, CANADIAN TIRE
MASTERCARD, CANADIAN TIRE COMM
MASTERCARD, CAPITAL ONE
MASTERCARD, CHASE GOLD
MASTERCARD, CIBC/BANQUE CIBC
MASTERCARD, COLLABRIA
MASTERCARD, CREDIT UNION
MASTERCARD, DESJARDINS
MASTERCARD, FLEETCOR CANADA
MASTERCARD, HORIZONPLUS
MASTERCARD, HSBC
MASTERCARD, JPMORGAN CHASE BNK
MASTERCARD, MBNA CANADA BANK
MASTERCARD, NATIONAL BANK
MASTERCARD, PEOPLES TRUST
MASTERCARD, PRESIDENT'S CHOICE
MASTERCARD, RBC ROYAL BANK
MASTERCARD, ROGERS BANK
MASTERCARD, SAIT HONOURS REWRD
MASTERCARD, SCOTIABANK
MASTERCARD, SEARS CANADA BANK
MASTERCARD, STAPLES (CITI)
MASTERCARD, TANGERINE BANK
MASTERCARD, TD
MASTERCARD, WALMART

AMAZON.CA REWARDS VISA CARD
THE BRICK - VISA DESJARDINS
VISA, BANK OF AMERICA CORPORAT
VISA, BANK ONE INTERNATIONAL
VISA, BEST BUY REWARD ZONE
VISA, CANADIAN TIRE
VISA, CANADIAN WESTERN BANK
VISA, CIBC/BANQUE CIBC
VISA, CITIZENS' BANK
VISA, COLLABRIA
VISA, COMMUNITY CARD SERVICES
VISA, DESJARDINS
VISA, FIRSTLINE
VISA, HOMETRUST
VISA, ICICI BANK CANADA
VISA, LAURENTIAN BANK
VISA, LEON'S (DESJARDINS)
VISA, MARRIOTT REWARDS CARD
VISA, MBNA
VISA, ROYAL BANK/BANQUE
VISA, SCOTIABANK PREPAID
VISA, SCOTIABANK-SCOTIALINE
VISA, TD/BANQUE TD
VISA, US BANK
VISA, VANCITY

I'm pondering transferring my points to AE.

My calculation has them at around $300 CAD, based on the cost of a flight from my regional airport to YVR. And even more if I fly to YYC, YEG or SEA.

I suppose I could get even more value if I found the right room at the right time.

But the 12K I can use at any time.

I agree, it would be worth starting a thread in the BW subforum.

With the problems we're all having with BW points posting, I think we better call it a Support Group, not a Forum...