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I booked a Doubletree in Indiana several weeks ago. Trying to cancel it this morning was a surprisingly interesting stor...
29/10/2022

I booked a Doubletree in Indiana several weeks ago. Trying to cancel it this morning was a surprisingly interesting story. You can get Hilton Diamond status through the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express Card, but I don't normally stay with them. My primary loyalty when it comes to chain hotels is Marriott and Hyatt because of their superior published benefits....

I booked a Doubletree in Indiana several weeks ago. Trying to cancel it this morning was a surprisingly interesting story. You can get Hilton Diamond status through the Hilton Honors Aspire American Express Card, but I don’t normally stay with them. My primary loyalty when it comes to chain hotels...

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has completely upset any balance in the travel industry, not to mention many things in everyd...
28/04/2020

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has completely upset any balance in the travel industry, not to mention many things in everyday life. Many readers share the same sentiment not being able to travel or even leave the house for non-essential purposes. Hopefully, when new cases drop significantly, most loyalty programs will come out of this crisis intact. Some companies have responded to as these events unfolded better than others. [ 1,616 more word ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2020/04/28/up-to-12-no-limit-cash-back-on-the-american-express-platinum-card/

The American Express Platinum Card is offering double rewards until July 20th, 2020. Earn up to 6x points per dollar and a 12% rebate on purchases!

With my travel budget now having lots of room because I'm not currently booking any travel, I've been reviewing at place...
26/04/2020

With my travel budget now having lots of room because I'm not currently booking any travel, I've been reviewing at places to store money. For funds you want to keep liquid, a high interest savings account is the place to start. Major banks have low regular interest rates on savings accounts (often 0.2% or less) while having monthly fees. Instead, digital banking is probably your best bet. [ 1,461 more word ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2020/04/26/best-high-interest-savings-accounts-canada/

Looking for a high interest savings accounts? Check out these options from Tangerine, EQ Bank, and LBC Digital, which offer up to a 2.8% interest rate!

Hello World! It's been a while since new content has gone up, as many of you have noticed. Partly, it's because I've got...
11/01/2020

Hello World! It's been a while since new content has gone up, as many of you have noticed. Partly, it's because I've got a few other things going on. However, I thought I'd make about something tough that I'm going through ... points fatigue. Okay, I'm joking. Just a little 😉 I started learning about loyalty programs a long time ago, when I was 16. [ 495 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2020/01/11/hello-world/

Hello World! It’s been a while since new content has gone up, as many of you have noticed. Partly, it’s because I’ve got a few other things going on. However, I thought I’d make about something tough that I’m going through … points fatigue. Okay, I’m joking. Just a little 😉 I starte...

Most experts agree that Marriott points have steadily decreased in value since merging with Starwood. While some of the ...
10/05/2019

Most experts agree that Marriott points have steadily decreased in value since merging with Starwood. While some of the best redemptions have come from Marriott, such as discounted Category 8 hotel pricing, this is no longer available. I already miss all the lovely hotels I stayed at for only 60,000 points - now they are 85,000 per night (a 24% discount). [ 964 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/05/10/marriott-moments/

Most experts agree that Marriott points have steadily decreased in value since merging with Starwood. While some of the best redemptions have come from Marriott, such as discounted Category 8 hotel pricing, this is no longer available. I already miss all the lovely hotels I stayed at for only 60,000...

Credit cards are one of the best ways to earn rewards quickly. To earn the signup bonus, you usually need to meet a thre...
19/03/2019

Credit cards are one of the best ways to earn rewards quickly. To earn the signup bonus, you usually need to meet a threshold of purchases in a certain period of time, known as minimum spend requirements (MSR). In Canada, these aren't too strenuous. The majority of products require between $1,000 to $3,000 within the first three months of card ownership. [ 886 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/03/19/meeting-minimum-spend-easy/

Credit cards are one of the best ways to earn rewards quickly. To earn the signup bonus, you usually need to meet a threshold of purchases in a certain period of time, known as minimum spend requirements (MSR). In Canada, these aren’t too strenuous. The majority of products require between $1,000 ...

Hyatt is now my preferred hotel chain since Fairmont President's Club was acquired by Accor. As a Globalist member, thei...
15/03/2019

Hyatt is now my preferred hotel chain since Fairmont President's Club was acquired by Accor. As a Globalist member, their top-tier status, I find benefits on my stays to be much better than other competitors. In a few days, World of Hyatt is adjusting rates at over a third of their properties. I am not thrilled about this, but the changes are balanced in comparison to the ridiculous Marriott and IHG devaluations. [ 847 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/03/15/hyatt-award-chart-march-2019/

Hyatt is now my preferred hotel chain since Fairmont President’s Club was acquired by Accor. As a Globalist member, their top-tier status, I find benefits on my stays to be much better than other competitors. In a few days, World of Hyatt is adjusting rates at over a third of their properties. I a...

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite is the only credit card without foreign transaction fees issued by a Big 5 bank. T...
06/03/2019

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite is the only credit card without foreign transaction fees issued by a Big 5 bank. This product launched early last year, and is a good step towards eliminating foreign transaction fees on Canadian credit cards. Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite - Increased Offer The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite now has a signup bonus of up to 40,000 Scotia Rewards points… [ 853 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/03/06/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-increased/

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite has a limited time offer, where you can earn up to 40,000 Scotia Rewards points! Ends Jun 30, 2019.

The BMO World Elite Mastercard currently has an increased offer, advertised as a $500 value in the first year. This ends...
28/02/2019

The BMO World Elite Mastercard currently has an increased offer, advertised as a $500 value in the first year. This ends tonight, February 28th. Offer Overview The BMO World Elite Mastercard has a welcome bonus of 35,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first three months. These points would be in the BMO Rewards program, redeemable for travel at a fixed rate. [ 524 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/02/28/bmo-world-elite-increased-offer-ends-today/

The BMO World Elite Mastercard currently has an increased offer, advertised as a $500 value in the first year. This ends tonight, February 28th. Offer Overview The BMO World Elite Mastercard has a welcome bonus of 35,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first three months. These points would be i...

Air Canada Priority Rewards are one of the best benefits of Super Elite status. If used properly, this can significantly...
27/02/2019

Air Canada Priority Rewards are one of the best benefits of Super Elite status. If used properly, this can significantly reduce flight costs for elite members and their friends/family. Air Canada Priority Rewards - Eligibility Elite 35k, 50k, 75k, and Super Elite 100k members can use Air Canada Priority Rewards when redeeming miles from their Aeroplan account. Priority Rewards are not available if the elite member is the passenger in another non-elite Aeroplan account or other Star Alliance mileage programs (United MileagePlus, Avianca Lifemiles, etc.) [ 1,272 more word ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/02/27/air-canada-priority-rewards/

Air Canada Priority Rewards can be one of the most useful benefits out there for Super Elite members. Continue to see how to best maximize these credits!

Hyatt Buy Miles 30% Bonus Hyatt is currently selling points with a 30% bonus, which ends this Friday, February 22nd. Max...
20/02/2019

Hyatt Buy Miles 30% Bonus Hyatt is currently selling points with a 30% bonus, which ends this Friday, February 22nd. Maxing out the promotion, you can buy 71,500 Hyatt points for $1,320, almost enough for three nights at a Category 6 hotel. There are some spectacular hotels in Category 6 and 7 that can run close to $1,000, so buying points can give you a huge discount on the retail price. [ 508 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/02/20/quick-news-1/

Hyatt Buy Miles 30% Bonus Hyatt is currently selling points with a 30% bonus, which ends this Friday, February 22nd. Maxing out the promotion, you can buy 71,500 Hyatt points for $1,320, almost enough for three nights at a Category 6 hotel. There are some spectacular hotels in Category 6 and 7 that....

PayTM is a great bill payment service that lets earn more points with your credit card absolutely free. I've written abo...
20/02/2019

PayTM is a great bill payment service that lets earn more points with your credit card absolutely free. I've written about it before back when they accepted credit cards for all bills without a fee. If you don't already have an account, use PTM9462620 when signing up. After paying a bill of at least $50, you will earn 5,000 bonus points. [ 525 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/02/20/limited-time-earn-5x-paytm-points/

PayTM is a great bill payment service that lets earn more points with your credit card absolutely free. I’ve written about it before back when they accepted credit cards for all bills without a fee. If you don’t already have an account, use PTM9462620 when signing up. After paying a bill of at l...

Hyatt is my preferred hotel chain despite their smaller footprint. I stay loyal because of their attractive rewards prog...
18/02/2019

Hyatt is my preferred hotel chain despite their smaller footprint. I stay loyal because of their attractive rewards program - in particular, their elite benefits. Guest of Honor is one of these perks, available to top-tier Globalist members. This benefit may be one of the best out there. It lets anyone enjoy benefits like suite upgrades and free breakfast without status. [ 653 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/02/18/hyatt-guest-of-honor/

Hyatt is my preferred hotel chain despite their smaller footprint. I stay loyal because of their attractive rewards program – in particular, their elite benefits. Guest of Honor is one of these perks, available to top-tier Globalist members. This benefit may be one of the best out there. It lets a...

Last week, I wrote about upcoming changes to the American Express Platinum Card coming on February 13th. There are two m...
16/02/2019

Last week, I wrote about upcoming changes to the American Express Platinum Card coming on February 13th. There are two major updates to the American Express Platinum Card, in line with the predictions I made, which are now live. Metal Platinum Card The American Express Platinum Card is now metal. As AMEX describes it: Precision-cut and personally engraved, the metal Platinum Card is as strong and resilient as the member who carries it. [ 761 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/02/15/platinum-card-updates/

Last week, I wrote about upcoming changes to the American Express Platinum Card coming on February 13th. There are two major updates to the American Express Platinum Card, in line with the predictions I made, which are now live. Metal Platinum Card The American Express Platinum Card is now metal. As...

Marriott's acquisition of Starwood has been messy, with horrendous IT issues and a data breach. However, one positive be...
12/02/2019

Marriott's acquisition of Starwood has been messy, with horrendous IT issues and a data breach. However, one positive benefit available is hotel pricing at lower rates on top-tier properties. Until March 5th 2019, hotels in the highest category are in Category 7, which costs 60,000 Marriott points per night. Peak and off-peak pricing is also delayed until that point. The highest tier properties that formerly part of Starwood cost the equivalent of 90,000-105,000 Marriott points per night. [ 658 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/02/12/marriott-category-8/

Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood has been messy, with horrendous IT issues and a data breach. However, one positive benefit available is hotel pricing at lower rates on top-tier properties. Until March 5th 2019, hotels in the highest category are in Category 7, which costs 60,000 Marriott points...

Credit cards are among the easiest way to earn points. Over the past few years, these product benefits have ebbed and fl...
10/02/2019

Credit cards are among the easiest way to earn points. Over the past few years, these product benefits have ebbed and flowed, sometimes without an apparent reason. While we will never be privy to the inner workings of a card issuer, knowing the overall basics is useful when it comes to understanding loyalty and rewards. Here is a bit about how it all works. [ 924 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/02/10/credit-card-economics/

Often, using a credit card will earn you rewards points from your issuer. How can banks afford to pay for these? The answer is interchange, and more.

The American Express Platinum Card is one of the best cards in Canada for points and benefits. It earns 1.25 Membership ...
09/02/2019

The American Express Platinum Card is one of the best cards in Canada for points and benefits. It earns 1.25 Membership Rewards per dollar spent which are transferrable at a 1:1 ratio to Aeroplan and Avios. The Platinum Card also offers extensive travel benefits including Priority Pass with unlimited visits, a slew of elite status memberships, and more. There are three features that make the product less competitive with others. [ 964 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/02/09/american-express-platinum-refresh/

Travelling abroad? Get the HomeTrust Preferred Visa - the only Canadian credit card with no foreign transaction fees AND no annual fees. This can save you up to a 2.5% fee on purchases internationally! --- The American Express Platinum Card is one of the best cards in Canada for points and benefits....

American Express Global Transfer is one of the easiest ways to get a US credit card if you are planning to move to the U...
08/02/2019

American Express Global Transfer is one of the easiest ways to get a US credit card if you are planning to move to the USA. Previously, you had to call their dedicated phone line to initiate an application, which I found time-consuming. This meant you could only get the limited offers available on the phone. However, there is now a new option that allows you to apply online, called Nova Credit. [ 633 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/02/08/nova-credit-amex-global-transfer/

Nova Credit is now a new option for American Express Global Transfer. This lets you use your foreign credit history online for a new card!

Public transportation is usually the ideal option when I travel alone. However, sometimes that doesn't make sense. On my...
07/02/2019

Public transportation is usually the ideal option when I travel alone. However, sometimes that doesn't make sense. On my last trip in Europe, I used Blacklane for the first time in Monaco. Blacklane is a swanky car service that surprised me with their reasonable prices. My family and I stayed at the Fairmont Monte Carlo with free night certificates, thanks to the expedited Platinum elite status offered by the… [ 330 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/02/06/blacklane-review/

Blacklane is a car service that can serve as a great alternative to rideshare and other expensive hotel and airport transfers.

The BMO World Elite Mastercard is having an increased welcome offer for new applicants - up to 35,000 points, a waived a...
03/01/2019

The BMO World Elite Mastercard is having an increased welcome offer for new applicants - up to 35,000 points, a waived annual fee, and a $100 statement credit. This runs until February 28, and is the highest offer available currently. I plan to apply in the near future, so was looking through their cardholder agreements when I noticed something that would potentially be very valuable. [ 548 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2019/01/03/credit-card-flight-delay/

The BMO World Elite Mastercard is having an increased welcome offer for new applicants – up to 35,000 points, a waived annual fee, and a $100 statement credit. This runs until February 28, and is the highest offer available currently. I plan to apply in the near future, so was looking through thei...

The BMO World Elite Mastercard has an increased bonus which is worth taking a look at. The current offer runs until Marc...
19/12/2018

The BMO World Elite Mastercard has an increased bonus which is worth taking a look at. The current offer runs until March 31, 2019, and is the highest bonus that has come around in a while. BMO World Elite Mastercard You can earn 35,000 BMO Rewards points after spending $3,000 in the first three months. The first year annual fee of $150 is waived. [ 408 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2018/12/19/improved-offer-bmo-world-elite-mastercard/

Travelling abroad? Get the HomeTrust Preferred Visa - the only Canadian credit card with no foreign transaction fees AND no annual fees. This can save you up to a 2.5% fee on purchases internationally! --- The BMO World Elite Mastercard has an increased bonus which is worth taking a look at. The cur...

The Stack Mastercard is the best prepaid debit card in Canada for travellers. It does not charge any fees, including for...
15/12/2018

The Stack Mastercard is the best prepaid debit card in Canada for travellers. It does not charge any fees, including foreign transaction fees and ATM withdrawal fees. There is no other card product like this. Furthermore, you can also earn $20 when signing up for a new account. For a limited time, Stack has further sweetened their offer to get new applicants - a free year of Amazon Prime! [ 321 more words ]
https://canadiankilometers.boardingarea.com/2018/12/15/free-amazon-prime-stack-mastercard/

You can get a free Amazon Prime monthly subscription for one year with the Stack Mastercard! This ends December 26, 2018; see how here.

American Express Cobalt Card Increased Offer Ending!
29/01/2018

American Express Cobalt Card Increased Offer Ending!

The increased welcome offer for the American Express Cobalt Card ends January 30th. See why this might be the best new credit card for Canadians.

Free Equifax Credit Report!
24/01/2018

Free Equifax Credit Report!

You can now a free Equifax credit report from Borrowell! This is the first company to do this in Canada. It normally costs $20 a month, so this is a fantastic deal.

This is amazing!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh45SFzj4tc
21/01/2018

This is amazing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh45SFzj4tc

The airport is full of people from all different places, offering a great opportunity to connect with someone new. Yet in actuality, we rarely do. To change ...

PayTM Cashback Offer
18/01/2018

PayTM Cashback Offer

You can get up to $20 in PayTM Cashback by paying your bills until January 31, 2018. This offer is valid for new and existing clients.

Chase Closes Marriott and Amazon Credit Cards
18/01/2018

Chase Closes Marriott and Amazon Credit Cards

Chase Canada will be closing their Amazon Visa and Marriott Rewards Visa permanantly on March 15th. See what you should do about that.

Hilton Honors 2018 Program Changes
10/01/2018

Hilton Honors 2018 Program Changes

Hilton Honors has just released their changes to the program for 2018. In my opinion, these changes aren't exciting or rewarding at all.

American Express Business Platinum Card Review
06/01/2018

American Express Business Platinum Card Review

The American Express Business Platinum Card is one of the best cards for anyone to get. See why with all the different benefits and rewards!

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