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Expiry Rules

Expiry and Inactivity Rules of Canadian & International Loyalty Programs

You've worked hard to earn points but sometimes you may not use a program for a while. Make sure you don't lose them by keeping on top of expiry and inactivity rules.

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This Week in RWRDS: May 11 – 17, 2024

This week we look at new bonus offers from Air Canada, Best Western & Coast Hotels, provide details of the new Wealthsimple Visa Infinite Card and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! .

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 The latest in points, miles, & travel:




Top 5 Credit Cards

 Featured Credit Cards:



American Express Cobalt Card

Top Overall Travel Rewards Credit Card Top Hybrid Travel Credit

American Express Cobalt® Card

2024 Top Overall Travel Rewards Card | 2024 Top Hybrid Travel Rewards Card
In your first year as a new Cobalt Cardmember, you can earn 1,250 Membership Rewards® points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $750 in net purchases on your Card. This could add up to 15,000 points in a year. That’s up to $150 towards a weekend getaway or concert tickets

Monthly Fee $12.99/month of Cardmembership ($155.88 annually) | Additional Cards: $0 | Annual interest rate 21.99% on purchases and 21.99% on funds advances

  • Earn 5x the points on eligible eats and drinks in Canada, including groceries and food delivery. Spend cap applies.
  • Earn 3x the points on eligible streaming subscriptions in Canada
  • Earn 2x the points on eligible ride shares, transit & gas in Canada
  • Earn 1 additional point on eligible hotel and car rental bookings via American Express Travel Online 
  • Earn 1x point for every $1 in Card purchases everywhere else
  • Enjoy access to hotel bookings, a room upgrade (when available), 12pm check-in and late check-out (when available), and up to $100 USD hotel credit to use on amenities when charged to the room for a stay of 2 or more consecutive nights through The Hotel Collection from American Express Travel
  • Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs
  • Cobalt Cardmembers receive regular Perks such as bonus reward offers and access to great events
  • Access Front Of The Line® Presale & Reserved Tickets to some of your favourite concerts and theatre performances and special offers and events curated for Cardmembers with American Express® Experiences
  • American Express is not responsible for maintaining or monitoring the accuracy of information on this website. For full details and current product information, click the Apply Now link. If you apply and get approved for an American Express Card, (I/we) may receive compensation from American Express, which can be in the form of monetary payment
  • Click here to apply for the American Express Cobalt Card


RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege
Card

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card

Get up to 70,000 Avion points* (a travel value of up to $1,500†). Apply by November 25, 2024. 70,000 Avion points* is enough for two roundtrip tickets to almost anywhere in Canada & the US (Alaska and Hawaii require more points). Taxes and fees extra.†

Annual Fee: $399 | Additional Card Fee: $99



Terms & Conditions apply




  • Get up to 70,000 Avion points* (a travel value of up to $1,500†). Apply by November 25, 2024 70,000 Avion points* is enough for two roundtrip tickets to almost anywhere in Canada & the US (Alaska and Hawaii require more points). Taxes and fees extra.†
    • 35,000 Avion Points on approval*
    • 20,000 bonus points when you spend $5,000 in your first 6 months*
    • 15,000 one-time anniversary bonus points after 12 months of account opening*
  • Earn 1.25 RBC Rewards points for every dollar you spend
  • Book flights, hotel stays, cruises, vacation packages, car rentals with RBC Rewards site, powered by Orbitz
  • Transfer your RBC Rewards points towards other eligible loyalty programs (WestJet Rewards, British Airways Executive Club, American AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Look for the transfer bonuses to the airlines several times per year!)
  • Premium suite of insurances including trip cancellation, trip interruption, travel medical, car rental insurance
  • Priority PassTmembership and 6 lounge pass visits
  • Redeem your points toward your credit card balance using Payback with Points
  • Get a complimentary DashPass subscription from DoorDash for up to 12 months and enjoy unlimited deliveries from qualifying restaurants you love—with $0 delivery fees on orders of $12+ when you pay with an eligible RBC credit card!*
  • Instantly save 3₵ per litre on fuel & earn 20% more Petro-Points§ and RBC Rewards points when you link your Petro-Points card to any RBC Card online.
  • Up to a 2.3% return on your spending depending on which reward ticket you book
  • Unwritten ability to redeem for Business Class tickets although at a lower rate of return when compared to the Avion Reward chart


Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card

Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card

Apply for the Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card by October 31, 2024. If you’re approved, you’ll earn an extra 10% back on up to $1,000 in everyday purchases made within your first 2 months*.

Annual Fee: $0 | Additional Cards: $0 |



Terms & Conditions apply




  • Earn 2% cashback on your choice of up to 2 categories, 0.5% money back on all other purchases
  • Have your Money-Back Rewards deposited into a Tangerine Savings Account, and get a 3rd 2% Money-Back Category.
  • Money-Back Rewards are earned automatically and paid monthly, and can either be applied towards your Credit Card balance or redeemed into your Savings Account.
  • Click here to apply for Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card


From the blog

 Learn:


Credit Card Spending Caps explained
Loyalty Lesson: Credit Card Spending Caps Explained

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

Learn more here
Selecting the right Aeroplan award lesson
Loyalty Lesson: Selecting the right Aeroplan flight award option to maximize the value of your points

Air Canada provides four different points payment options when redeeming for award flights - see which one provides the best value


Learn more here
First Checked Bag Free lesson
Loyalty Lesson: When a credit card first checked bag free benefit isn’t free

You may book a flight with Air Canada or WestJet with their respective credit card for the bag benefit but you should be aware of when it doesn't work


Learn more here
Points Earning Machine
Rewards Canada's Guide to picking a points earning machine

Our how to guide to picking the right big time points earning card or cards for your shopping and redeeming habits

Check it out here
Out Of Province Emergency Medical Insurance Coverage
Guide to Credit Card Out Of Province Emergency Medical Insurance Coverage

A summary of Out Of Province Emergency Medical Insurance Coverage and comparison of what the various cards provide

Learn more here
Aeroolan Cards
Which credit card earns the most Aeroplan Points?

Find out which cards earn the most Aeroplan points across a variety of credit card spend categories. You may be surprised here...

See them here



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