Rewards Canada Podcast

This week we look at the last major piece of the HSBC to RBC transition with the now known conversion rates, dive into the major cutbacks on KOHO prepaid cards and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

These are the most flexible redemption options that Canadians can use for flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and more

This week we look at the new BMO Shell partnership that offers up 7 cents per litre in savings, RBC Avion Rewards joining forces with More Rewards and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

This week we look at the major devaluation to the Brim Mastercards, Aeroplan's new pay with points pilot project, the re-launch of More Rewards Travel and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

This week we look at the best credit cards to use at Sobeys, Safeway, and other Scene+ grocery stores, a whole slew of new credit card welcome offers, the awesome Amex to Marriott Transfer bonus and so much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

This week we show how you can get amazing value from the Marriott credit card welcome bonuses, take a look at the revamped PetSmart Treats Rewards, discuss the end of HigherEdPoints and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

This week we provide exclusive details on the HSBC Rewards to RBC Avion Rewards points conversion, discuss the downfall of Lynx Air and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

This week we highlight the new limited time increased welcome bonuses on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Cards, the silver elite status offer on the Air France KLM Mastercard and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

This week we highlight the best Mastercard options to replace HSBC Mastercards, look at how the best no fee cash back card has been improved and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

This week we have a new Clash of the Credit Cards, we look at the cards that are best for everyday spend, discuss the new Marriott promo and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

This week we look at the return of the best ever bonus on the RBC Avion Visa cards, reveal Marriott's new hotel openings in Canada for 2024 and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

We look at all the best cash back rewards credit cards in Canada for 2024 in our 8th annual rankings.

This week we discuss the transition timeline RBC has planned for integrating HSBC, look at a contest where you can win a trip to Tokyo and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

This week we look at the best credit cards welcome bonus offers for May 2024, review the BMO eclipse rise Visa Card and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

We look at all the best travel rewards credit cards in Canada for 2024 in our 16th annual rankings.

This week we look at the new increased credit card welcome bonuses from Scotia and TD; we take a look at RBC Avion Rewards Select new points earning card linked offers and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

This week we look at the Ultimate Guide to AIR MILES Receipts, review the CIBC Dividend Platinum Visa Card, discuss IHG's next systemwide promotion and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast

This week we look at BMO's new eclipse rise Visa Card and how it doesn't rise to the occasion, we look at the exciting new Porter and Alaska Airlines partnership and much more

This week we discuss the return of AIR MILES Shop the Block promotion, take a first look at the new PC Insiders World Elite Mastercard and much more

This week we look at the new Cathay World Elite Mastercard from Neo, The Ultimate I have no idea what travel rewards I want credit card portfolios and much more

This week we talk about the much anticipated Shoppers Drug Mart PC Optimum Big Bonus Redemption Event, touch upon the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan changes and much more

This week we look at the first batch of Black Friday deals for travel and shopping, we discuss WestJet's big international flight plans for 2024 and much more

This week we look at selecting the right Aeroplan flight award option to maximize the value of your points, the uproar around the Cobalt Card and much more

This week we look at biggest bonus offer ever on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard, Aeroplan Elite Status updates and much more

This week we look at Air France KLM changing reward flight pricing where business class shines while economy class takes a hit, Desjardins card devaluations and much more

In this episode we take a look at and dissect our Canada's Choice 2023 awards! These are our annual awards where Canadians vote for their favourite credit cards and loyalty programs. And that they did with a record turn out of over 82,000 votes.

This week we look at five amazing flight rewards that can be achieved with very low credit card spend, Porter Airlines new routes and much more

This week we have great news out of AIR MILES as they have finally added a cash plus miles redemption option for booking travel, we have new Amex and RBC transfer bonuses and much more

This week we have our newest clash of the credit cards between the Scotia Passport Visa Infinite Card and the TD First Class Visa Infinite Card plus it's time to vote for your favourite credit cards and loyalty programs!

This week we have our newest Loyalty Lesson which is when a credit card first checked bag free benefit is not free, the awesome new 60,000 mile bonus on the Air France KLM Mastercards and much more

Our weeky rewards newscast that has been featured on YouTube for several months makes its debut on the Rewards Canada Podcast Channel. This week we cover our latest Ulimate Credit Card Portfolio, an Aeroplan redemption, changes to Delta SkyMiles and much more

In this episode we return to our Everyday Value Series with a look at credit cards that help you avoid those dreaded airline fees! Our everyday value series looks to help Canadians from all walks of life to learn how they receive more value from loyalty programs and credit cards.

We check out the brand new Aspire Air Canada Cafe at Billy Bishop Toronto Centre Airport. Rewards Canada's Jeff Fredericks provides first impressions and a review of the lounge plus he sits down to discuss this new lounge concepty with Air Canada's Mark Nasr

We discuss the Top 5 Cash Back Credit Cards in Canada. Our rankings are unique from others in that we also consider other types of rewards cards that have cash back options as some of them prove to be better than your standard cash back only rewards cards

We give you the low down on The 5 Best Travel Rewards Points Currencies for Canadians. These are the points most of us should be collecting to reach our travel rewards goals, travel dreams and more

We lay it all out as AIR MILES parent company declared bankruptcy on March 10, 2023 and BMO Bank of Montreal agrees to buy them

A how to loyalty lesson for picking a credit card or cards that will reward you with a lot of points for each dollar you spend

We look at the best travel rewards credit cards in Canada for 2023 in our 15th annual rankings

We look at how credit card issuers place caps on the accelerated earn rate categories on their cards and how that can put a damper on maximizing your points earning

We discuss the results of the 2022 Canada's Choice Awards where over 21,000 Canadians voted for their favourite credit cards and loyalty programs

A closer look at the new Air France KLM Flying Blue World Elite Mastercard

Awesome new Amex Offer for Disney+ and Scene+ is not just for movies anymore

Air France KLM Flying Blue is now the go to program for Transatlantic economy class rewards

A closer look at the new Scene+ Grocery program

Amex Shop Small returns, Staples leaves AIR MILES, Canada is getting an Air France KLM credit card and more

Sobeys and Safeway move away from AIR MILES to join the Scene+ program

The best ever bonus on the RBC Avion Cards, Best Western's free night award, the Star Alliance credit card and more

Loyalty Lesson - The first points and miles credit card you should get

A look at some of the exciting new hotels opening in Canada for 2022

BMO, What are doing? Part II