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Spring 2022 offers on the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite card & American Express Gold card

March 1, 2022 Nicolas Credit cards, Offers, Reward programs, Scotiabank

Today, Scotiabank has come out with new Spring 2022 offers on some of their most popular no foreign transaction fee credit cards.

This includes the Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite Card with a welcome bonus of 35,000 Scene+^TMpoints and the Scotiabank Gold American Express card with a welcome bonus of 45,000 Scene+^TMpoints (worth $450 towards travel purchases). Note that these amazing offers are only valid until July 4, 2022.

Simplii Financial review – Canada’s top online bank. (2022)

February 21, 2022 Nicolas Banks, Credit cards, Offers, Simplii Financial

There are many options for banking in Canada but one of my favorites is Simplii Financial. It was formerly called PC Financial, but in 2017 it became known as Simplii Financial and is one of the best online banks in Canada (not available in Quebec). They offer their customers no fee banking accounts, competitive interest rates, mobile banking and an excellent, no annual fee cash back credit card.

So, look no further if you want a comprehensive review of the many features and highlights of Simplii Financial.

Buy Marriott Bonvoy points with up to a 50% bonus

February 16, 2022 Nicolas Marriott, Offers, Reward programs

EDIT: Marriott has extended this promotion until April 3, 2022!!!

Marriott Bonvoy has just released a new Spring 2022 promotion which might be of interest for those with upcoming hotel stays.

From now until April 3, 2022 ~~March 23, 2022~~, Marriott Bonvoy is offering a tiered 40% to 50% bonus on purchased points when you buy at least 2,000 points in one transaction.

Review of the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel

February 13, 2022 Nicolas Marriott, Reward programs, Travel

During a recent overnight flight connection through the Montreal International Airport, I was able to stay and experience the Marriott In-terminal hotel. It’s located conveniently right beside the U.S. departures area of the airport making it an ideal location to stay overnight before an early morning flight.

Register now for Marriott’s Spring 2022 promotion: bonus points & double elite nights

January 25, 2022 Nicolas Marriott, Offers, Travel

Today, Marriott Bonvoy announced details about their upcoming Spring 2022 promotion. This new global promotion is known as “Every Night Counts”, and registration is now open.

It will offer members 1,000 bonus points and double elite nights for each night stayed at a Marriott hotel between February 8 and May 4, 2022. Only paid hotel bookings are eligible for this promotion.

$60 cash back bonus for the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card

January 24, 2022 Nicolas Amex, Cash back, Credit cards, Great Canadian Rebates, Marriott, Offers

For Canadians who want a free Marriott hotel stay, look no further than the Marriot Bonvoy American Express credit card. This card allows you to earn Marriott Bonvoy points on your purchases, comes with a generous welcome bonus of 50,000 points and offers a free hotel night certificate after the first year!

For those of you that may not have the card yet, now is the time to apply for it via the Great Canadian Rebates (GCR) cash back website. That’s because GCR is offering a cash back bonus of $60 if you’re approved for the Marriott Bonvoy Amex card!

New welcome bonus of 50,000 points for the American Express Cobalt card + $130 cash back

January 21, 2022 Nicolas Amex, Cash back, Credit cards, Great Canadian Rebates, Offers

Apr 2022 EDIT: The welcome offer for the Amex Cobalt card is now 30,000 points + $100 cash back from GCR

Without a doubt, one of the most popular credit cards in Canada is the American Express Cobalt^TM Card. This unique card lets you earn valuable reward points and offers an amazing 5x points on grocery, restaurant and food delivery purchases. Plus it comes with a great welcome bonus offer of 50,000 points (worth at least $500).

For those of you that may not have the card yet, now is the time to apply for it via the Great Canadian Rebates (GCR) cash back website. That’s because GCR is offering a cash back bonus of $130 if you’re approved for the American Express Cobalt^TM Card! The GCR cash back rate used to be $40 so $130 is a great offer for this card.

New offers on TD Aeroplan credit cards for Winter 2022!

January 17, 2022 Nicolas Aeroplan, Banks, Credit cards, Offers, TD bank

Recently, TD Bank has some great offers for their co-branded Aeroplan credit cards. This Winter 2022 promotion sees a considerable improvement on the welcome bonus on these cards which is now up to 25,000 Aeroplan points!

How to earn cashback with food delivery apps in Canada (2023)

January 11, 2022 Nicolas Aeroplan, Cash back, Food delivery, Offers

Many people like to order takeout via popular Canadian food delivery apps like DoorDash, SkipTheDishes and Uber Eats. These apps allow you to order meals from a variety of local restaurants and have it delivered straight to your door.

But, did you know it’s also possible to earn cashback or Aeroplan points with these food delivery apps?

Aeroplan and Uber Canada launch new partnership!

December 22, 2021 Nicolas Aeroplan, Credit cards, Food delivery, Offers

Some good news for Aeroplan members who like to order takeout with Uber Eats! Aeroplan and Uber Canada have now launched a new exciting partnership that allows members to earn Aeroplan points on Uber eats and rides.