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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)
BLOGS
Canadian Kilometers • PointsNerd • Rewards Canada • Don't Call the Airline! • Pointshogger • Canadian Travel Hacking
CONFERENCE
• PointsU conference (2018 & 2019 website)
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
#4426
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 292
The Marriott Rewards MORE program is a poorly executed program. I couldn't even checkout with their buggy portal. I emailed support and they advised me to complete the checkout without the portal. I made a purchase and didn't receive any points.
#4427
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 292
I made a purchase at bestbuy.ca via Marriott More app earlier today, it was 1 point per $2 spent, plus bonus points. All points have instantly posted to my Marriott account when I placed the order.
Now I open the app and bestbuy.ca is gone from the list. Amazon now 6x, was 5x. I am Marriott gold.
Now I open the app and bestbuy.ca is gone from the list. Amazon now 6x, was 5x. I am Marriott gold.
#4428
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
PC Insiders
Loblaws pitches upgraded loyalty program for $99/year for premium perks
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/lobl...gram-1.4410033
This announcement is "targeting at PC Plus loyalty members who are also President's Choice Financial Mastercard holders, and banking on their being willing to pay a little bit more, to get more in terms of points and discounts."
For a fee of $99 a year, a new program the retailer is launching today called PC Insiders will give people who sign up discounts and reward points across many of the chain's stores, both in-person and online.
During the pilot program, anyone who signs up will get the following perks any time they use their MasterCard:
• There's a minor possibility that they will make the "once a year" travel credit once per calendar year.
I think all the Amex cardholders will know where I'm going with that one...
• If you paid $99 for a $99 credit at PC Travel, is there a good way to liquidate it into cash or near-cash. Or would you actually use it a future trip?
Loblaws pitches upgraded loyalty program for $99/year for premium perks
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/lobl...gram-1.4410033
This announcement is "targeting at PC Plus loyalty members who are also President's Choice Financial Mastercard holders, and banking on their being willing to pay a little bit more, to get more in terms of points and discounts."
For a fee of $99 a year, a new program the retailer is launching today called PC Insiders will give people who sign up discounts and reward points across many of the chain's stores, both in-person and online.
During the pilot program, anyone who signs up will get the following perks any time they use their MasterCard:
- 20 per cent back in PC points on the essentials such as diapers, infant formula, and all PC Organics products in-store and online.
- 20 per cent back in PC points on all Joe Fresh products in-store and online at joefresh.com.
- 20 times the PC points every day when customers shop online at beautyBOUTIQUE.ca.
- Free Click & Collect pick-up service at nearly 200 locations.
- Free shipping on all beautyBOUTIQUE.ca and joefresh.com purchases.
- $99 PC travel credit once a year when booking a trip on pctravel.ca (annual subscriptions only)
• There's a minor possibility that they will make the "once a year" travel credit once per calendar year.
I think all the Amex cardholders will know where I'm going with that one...
• If you paid $99 for a $99 credit at PC Travel, is there a good way to liquidate it into cash or near-cash. Or would you actually use it a future trip?
#4429
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 203
BMO World Elite Mastercard Update -- Effective Jan 15, 2018:
- earn 3 BMO Reards points per $1 spend on Travel, Dining, and Entertainment purchase up to $50K per year
- instead of 100 points per $1, it will now be 140 points per $1 (BMO will add extra points to your account to ensure your total points value after Jan 15 will be the same)
- gift card redemption up to 20% fewer points
- 25% few points for BMO investment
and staring Feb 2018, you can reduce your points toward your statement balance.
- earn 3 BMO Reards points per $1 spend on Travel, Dining, and Entertainment purchase up to $50K per year
- instead of 100 points per $1, it will now be 140 points per $1 (BMO will add extra points to your account to ensure your total points value after Jan 15 will be the same)
- gift card redemption up to 20% fewer points
- 25% few points for BMO investment
and staring Feb 2018, you can reduce your points toward your statement balance.
They still gave the 4 Priority pass and their rental car insurance is good but I guess it is time for me to cancel this card.
#4430
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 73
PC Insiders
Loblaws pitches upgraded loyalty program for $99/year for premium perks
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/lobl...gram-1.4410033
This announcement is "targeting at PC Plus loyalty members who are also President's Choice Financial Mastercard holders, and banking on their being willing to pay a little bit more, to get more in terms of points and discounts."
For a fee of $99 a year, a new program the retailer is launching today called PC Insiders will give people who sign up discounts and reward points across many of the chain's stores, both in-person and online.
During the pilot program, anyone who signs up will get the following perks any time they use their MasterCard:
• There's a minor possibility that they will make the "once a year" travel credit once per calendar year.
I think all the Amex cardholders will know where I'm going with that one...
• If you paid $99 for a $99 credit at PC Travel, is there a good way to liquidate it into cash or near-cash. Or would you actually use it a future trip?
Loblaws pitches upgraded loyalty program for $99/year for premium perks
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/lobl...gram-1.4410033
This announcement is "targeting at PC Plus loyalty members who are also President's Choice Financial Mastercard holders, and banking on their being willing to pay a little bit more, to get more in terms of points and discounts."
For a fee of $99 a year, a new program the retailer is launching today called PC Insiders will give people who sign up discounts and reward points across many of the chain's stores, both in-person and online.
During the pilot program, anyone who signs up will get the following perks any time they use their MasterCard:
- 20 per cent back in PC points on the essentials such as diapers, infant formula, and all PC Organics products in-store and online.
- 20 per cent back in PC points on all Joe Fresh products in-store and online at joefresh.com.
- 20 times the PC points every day when customers shop online at beautyBOUTIQUE.ca.
- Free Click & Collect pick-up service at nearly 200 locations.
- Free shipping on all beautyBOUTIQUE.ca and joefresh.com purchases.
- $99 PC travel credit once a year when booking a trip on pctravel.ca (annual subscriptions only)
• There's a minor possibility that they will make the "once a year" travel credit once per calendar year.
I think all the Amex cardholders will know where I'm going with that one...
• If you paid $99 for a $99 credit at PC Travel, is there a good way to liquidate it into cash or near-cash. Or would you actually use it a future trip?
#4431
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
Everything related to PC/Loblaws is a giant hassle....I tend to avoid that place, and any related promotions!
#4432
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: YWG
Programs: Aeroplan, MileagePlus, Marriott Rewards
Posts: 2,159
#4433
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: YVR
Posts: 1,847
I recently went into a local No Frills, simply because I'd never been before, and also because they had some really cheap stuff in their flyer. It was a gong show - from parking to check-out. And then I couldn't use my Amex to pay, so I knew I'd never go back...lol.
#4434
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 292
Good idea. Can you believe they don't even accept Visa either?
#4435
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Posts: 132
Members of Marriott Rewards and SPG Can Get Exclusive VIP Access to Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Events
Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guests (SPG), including the more than 3.7 million members in Canada, will be big winners with the partnership. Members will be able to redeem points on Marriott Rewards Moments and SPG Moments for once-in-a-lifetime hockey themed experiences with players and legends of the game.
http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases...659322953.html
Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guests (SPG), including the more than 3.7 million members in Canada, will be big winners with the partnership. Members will be able to redeem points on Marriott Rewards Moments and SPG Moments for once-in-a-lifetime hockey themed experiences with players and legends of the game.
http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases...659322953.html
#4436
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto
Programs: UA 1K, AC MM E75, Marriott LT Ti, IHG Dia Amb, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 15,521
#4438
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: トロント
Programs: IHG Gold
Posts: 4,820
Yeah, found that out last month. Had not been in No Frills for about 5 years at least, and I was reminded why.
Subpar fruit, crowded aisle. The place is just a mess. Then when I tried to pay with Visa, they gave me a look as if I was from Mars and snorted we don't take Visa.
I seriously felt like telling them to just forget it and put all the stuff back on the shelf then, but managed to restrain myself.
I will never be heading back even if they are selling toonies for a loony.
Subpar fruit, crowded aisle. The place is just a mess. Then when I tried to pay with Visa, they gave me a look as if I was from Mars and snorted we don't take Visa.
I seriously felt like telling them to just forget it and put all the stuff back on the shelf then, but managed to restrain myself.
I will never be heading back even if they are selling toonies for a loony.
#4439
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
We do quite well from No Frills. The PC card gets you 3% back even though they up and decided to cut my credit limit by 90% one day without telling me. Go figure.
We joined the new PC "prime" program. We buy a lot of their organics so we will come out ahead. Not huge but with a teenage boy who's discovered hitting the gym eating us out of house and home we'll take every penny. Everything else they offer is useless. My wife shops during the day at the store up the street, it's a nice one. Don't go Thursday nights or on the weekends.
We joined the new PC "prime" program. We buy a lot of their organics so we will come out ahead. Not huge but with a teenage boy who's discovered hitting the gym eating us out of house and home we'll take every penny. Everything else they offer is useless. My wife shops during the day at the store up the street, it's a nice one. Don't go Thursday nights or on the weekends.
#4440
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Canadia
Programs: A loyal Amerisuites customer... oh wait
Posts: 2,033
PC Insiders
Loblaws pitches upgraded loyalty program for $99/year for premium perks
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/lobl...gram-1.4410033
For a fee of $99 a year,
...
Loblaws pitches upgraded loyalty program for $99/year for premium perks
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/lobl...gram-1.4410033
For a fee of $99 a year,
...
- $99 PC travel credit once a year when booking a trip on pctravel.ca (annual subscriptions only)
But back to my question, which wasn't about Superstore at all. (I dunno that this is the right forum to talk about good & bad about a grocery store.)
I asked if there a good way to turn a credit at one of these virtual travel agencies into cash or near-cash.
I'll take it the answer is "no".