In depth review of the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card and a new Amex Offer for Esso Speedpass app purchases

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We updated our review of the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card today. This card which we first reviewed in 2011 has been a mainstay in the travel credit card market for 14 years now and is by far one of the most popular in Canada. Over the years we had some band-aid updates to that review so we thought it's time to do a complete refresh for 2022! Click here to read the entire review

Today only: Earn 5,000 bonus points PER NIGHT on Radisson bookings made via their app

You can earn 5,000 bonus Radisson Rewards points per night with this week’s Treat Yourself Thursday promotion when you book stays via their app!

Scene+ Grocery points earning will emulate the PC Optimum program

Our resident Scene+ stalwart Josh C. passed along the latest Scene+ terms and conditions which details how points will be earned at Empire Company Limited stores likes IGA, Foodland, Safeway, Sobeys and others as of August 11th. What is detailed here is the points earning for Scene+ members, that is those who just show their Scene+ card when shopping at these stores or for those who show it over and above their credit card on that purchase.

New winery benefits for Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders, Alaska Airlines changes lounge access day passes & earn 100k Be Well points tomorrow

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Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders have had new benefits added for Winerys in British Columbia and Ontario.Those benefits include complimentary tastings, tours and discounts on wine purchases. The benefit varies by winery. Click here to learn more

Massive new welcome bonuses on 11 American Express cards

American Express has revealed their summer acquisition campaign with massive bonuses and accelerated earn rates on eleven cards from their portfolio. Reminiscent of last year's summer campaign which heralded the best ever bonuses on seven cards, this year's offers are some of the top offers we have seen to date in 2022!

Earn 4,000 bonus points per stay at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre

Offer details:

Earn 4,000 bonus Bonvoy points per stay at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre. Valid for stays until Sep 5, 22  Click here to learn more and to book this offer.

Make sure you pay for your stay with the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express®* Card or the Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American Express® Card as those cards earn 5 points per dollar spent on Marriott purchases!

50% bonus qualifying spend on bookings with Air Canada for Business & posting issues with the BMO AIR MILES 3x partner multiplier

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If your business participates in the Air Canada for Business program now is the time to book flights with Air Canada. From today through to September 30th all companies that participate in the program will earn 1.5x the qualifying spend on bookings made during this period. For example if you purchase a $1,000 fare you will be credited with $1,500 in spend for your company. The only fares not eligible are flight pass purhcases and basic economy - all other fares qualify. Click here to learn more.

Clash of the Credit Cards! BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Card vs. MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard

Welcome to another Rewards Canada Clash! This time in our Clash of the Credit Cards we have two more 5x points cards go against each other! Those cards are the BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card and the MBNA Rewards World Elite® Mastercard®

Air Canada and Emirates Form Strategic Partnership

 
Coming through the wire this morning was this surprising news from Air Canada! The airline will be forming a strategic partnership with UAE based Emirates. These are the same two airlines who have in the past, fought over how many flights Emirates could operate to Canada! It looks like those differences have been repaired.... or forgotten as the two will start working together later this year.

Amtrak resumes service between Toronto and New York & a new Amex Offer for Lordco Auto Parts

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Amtrak has resumed service to Toronto from New York after a two year hiatus. The Maple Leaf service operates daily with six stops on the Canadian portion of the route. This is a welcome return for those who used this service before the pandemic and are itching to ride the rails to New York again. Click here to learn more. (HT The Points Guy)