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Upcoming changes to Scotiabank credit cards & new redemption rate for Scene+ points at Cineplex

Banks, Credit cards, Offers, Scotiabank

Recently, Scotiabank announced some minor upcoming changes to their line up of Scene+ credit cards which will take place on October 1st, 2022. For the most part, these changes are positive for Scotiabank card holders as the Scene+ points earning rate will increase at select grocery stores like Sobeys, FreshCo and Safeway.

Also, the Scene+ program announced a new redemption rate when redeeming your Scene+ points for movie tickets and concessions at Cineplex Theatres.

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Up to 75,000 Bonvoy points for the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card plus $60 cash back bonus!

Amex, Cash back, Credit cards, Great Canadian Rebates, Hotel, 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, and offers a free hotel night certificate after the first year!

Now is a great time to apply for the card as it’s offering a welcome bonus of 65,000 Bonvoy points after spending $1,500 in the first 3 months if you apply before September 20, 2022. Plus, you can earn an additional 5 points per $1 spent on eligible eats & drinks purchases in the first 3 months up to a max of 10,000 points.

This means, you can earn up to 75,000 Bonvoy points which is higher than the previous offer of 50,000 points.

Plus, the cash back website, Great Canadian Rebates (GCR) is offering a cash back bonus of $60 if you’re approved for the Marriott Bonvoy Amex card!

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First year free + 40,000 Scene+ points on the Scotiabank American Express Gold card & extended offer on the Scotia Passport Visa Infinite card.

Credit cards, Offers, Reward programs, Scotiabank

Scotiabank has released new Summer 2022 offers on some of their most popular no foreign transaction fee credit cards (see Scotia’s winter 2023 credit cards offers).

This includes the Scotiabank Gold American Express card with a welcome bonus of 40,000 Scene+TM points (worth $400 towards travel purchases) and first year annual fee waived!

Also, the welcome bonus offer of 35,000 Scene+TM points on the Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite Card has been extended. Both of these amazing offers are valid until October 31, 2022.

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Great news! You can top up your Marriott Free Night Award up to 15,000 points!

Hotel, Marriott, Reward programs, Travel

Today, Marriott has finally introduced the ability to combine your Free Night Award (FNA) certificate with up to 15,000 Marriott Bonvoy points for hotel stays. This news was previously announced in October 2021 and provides better flexibility for members to use their Free Night Award certificate.

So, let’s explain this change and how it’s advantageous for certain Marriott hotel stays.

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EXPIRED – 65,000 points + $100 statement credit offer for the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card with additional $60 cash back bonus from GCR!

Amex, Cash back, Credit cards, Great Canadian Rebates, Marriott, Offers

EDIT May 2022: There’s a new offer on this card for 50,000 Bonvoy points after spending $1,500 in the first 3 months. Plus, there’s still $60 cash back bonus with Great Canadian Rebates!

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, and offers a free hotel night certificate after the first year!

Now is a great time to apply for the card as it’s offering a welcome bonus of 65,000 Bonvoy points + a $100 statement credit after spending $1,500 in the first 3 months if you apply before May 10, 2022.

Plus, the cash back website, Great Canadian Rebates (GCR) is offering a cash back bonus of $60 if you’re approved for the Marriott Bonvoy Amex card!

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