The 2nd annual creditcardGenius scholarship for 2020 came to an end on September 4th, bringing in over 550 fantastic candidates from across Canada. After careful review and a company-wide vote, we are pleased to finally announce the official winner of our $2,000 scholarship. 2020’s creditcardGenius scholarship winner Congratulations to Ariane Freynet-Gagné, a 5th year student at the University of Manitoba. She’s in her final year of a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology. Next year, she hopes to pursue graduate studies in Community Psychology, with a focus on resilience in the face of e ..read more

An incredibly popular food delivery service, Skip The Dishes is a convenient option for over 100 cities coast to coast in Canada. With plenty of choices at over 27,000 restaurants and fast delivery, it’s not hard to see why it’s so popular. And a new exciting feature is coming in October, 2020. Introducing Skip The Dishes Rewards Skip The Dishes will be introducing a no-fee rewards program in October. There are 2 levels to the program. Everyone starts out at Orange status, where you’ll earn 5 points for every $1 spent. After ordering twice in one month, you’ll start earning 10 points for every ..read more

One of Amex’s best deals running for the last few months was increasing the value of cash redemptions with Amex Membership Reward points (which led to a particularly great offer for the Amex Platinum Card). Right now, 1,000 points will give you $10 in statement credits. However, September 30, 2020 will be the last day to take advantage of it (barring any last minute extensions). After that date, your points will go back to the standard 1,000 points for $7 in cash value. Join 35,000 Canadians and get the best credit card deals and news delivered to your inbox every week. Eligible Amex Membershi ..read more

What’s the best bank in Canada? There’s really no right answer. What you want and need from a bank varies by person. Some people just need the basics, while others need a full fledged account that covers every single aspect of banking. So, here’s our guide to what 10 major Canadian banks have to offer, so you can decide which one is right for you. Which Canadian bank is best Here’s the summary of 10 banks in Canada, and what they offer. Canadian Bank Chequing and Savings Credit Cards Accessibility BMO * 5 types of chequing * 4 types of savings * 18 personal credit cards * 4 business cards ..read more

PC Money – a new prepaid Mastercard from PC Financial – has landed. It’s not only a prepaid credit card, it also includes a basic bank account. Here are all the features of this new prepaid Mastercard, and some alternatives to consider. Join 35,000 Canadians and get the best credit card deals and news delivered to your inbox every week. PC Money account details Here are the major details about the PC Money account. There’s quite a bit to unpack, so let’s get started. Earn PC Optimum points on all of your purchases First, if you use your PC Money account, you can earn PC Optimum points on all o ..read more

New Marriott Bonvoy Amex A new redemption chart Next steps Alternatives It has finally happened. After much waiting and anticipation, the combined Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest program has a new name: Marriott Bonvoy. And that means we can officially retire the Starwood brand. The American Express SPG Card has also been rebranded to the ‒ with a 50K welcome bonus. The new Marriott Bonvoy Amex credit card Don’t have this card yet? Here are the details. Welcome bonus Get 50,000 Marriott points after spending $1,500 in the first 3 months. Earning points And, here’s what you’ll e ..read more

Looking to stay at hotels for free? The Wyndham Rewards program covers many popular hotel chains across Canada. But there’s more to the program than just getting free hotel nights. There’s a host of other ways you can use your points. So here’s the full details on the Wyndham Rewards program, including how to both earn and redeem Wyndham Reward points. Wyndham Rewards at a glance Value of a Wyndham Rewards point: High: 0.90 cents for hotels Low: 0.27 cents for merchandises Ways to redeem Wyndham Rewards points: * Hotels – 0.90 cents per points (CPP) * Transfer to Airline Partners – 0.50 C ..read more

One of the best ways to use Amex Membership Reward points is by transferring them to Marriott Bonvoy. With a transfer ratio of 5 Membership Reward points to 6 Marriott Bonvoy points, you’re getting some great value – up to 1.16 cents per point. And a new offer has landed that will give even more value for this transfer. Join 35,000 Canadians and get the best credit card deals and news delivered to your inbox every week. Get 25% more Marriott Bonvoy points when you transfer Amex Membership Rewards Until September 30th, 2020, you’ll get an additional 25% Marriott points when you transfer your Am ..read more

Looking for some new travel reward offers? You’re in luck. HSBC Mastercards just got some refreshed offers – and they’re better than ever. Here’s what their 2 main credit cards are now offering. Join 35,000 Canadians and get the best credit card deals and news delivered to your inbox every week. Summary of new HSBC Mastercard offers HSBC Credit Card Old Offer New Offer HSBC World Elite Mastercard 20,000 bonus points after the first purchase * 20,000 bonus points after the first purchase * Additional 80,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 6 months * Annual fee rebate for th ..read more

Visa Infinite Luxury Hotel Collection Visa Infinite Dining Series Visa Infinite Wine Country Program Complimentary concierge Visa Infinite vs. Visa Infinite Privilege Visa Infinite credit cards Jet-setting the world, staying at beautiful, luxurious hotels, eating some “Chef’s Table” worthy food, and truly relaxing might sound unrealistic and expensive. Only celebrities do that kind of thing, right? Not unless you have a Visa Infinite or Visa Infinite Privilege credit card in your wallet. Get access to some great perks and special treatment simply for having the right credit card. Once you’ve ..read more