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  • AIR MILES Shop the Block 2018 – earn up to 2,000 Bonus Air Miles when earning from multiple partners

    Air Miles Shop the Block is back for 2018!

    Use 3 offers and receive 300 Air Miles, 5 offers and receive 1,000 Air Miles & 7 offers receive 2,000 Air Miles.

    • Use offers at participating Partners from November 15 to December 27, 2018.
    • Use 3 offers at 3 different Partners, get 300 Bonus Miles.
    • Use 5 offers at 5 different Partners, get 1,000 Bonus Miles.
    • Use 7 offers at 7 different Partners, get 2,000 Bonus Miles.
    • We’ll add up the number of offers you used at different Partners and award your Bonus Miles within 120 days after the promotion.
    • Enjoy your Bonus Miles!

    The Miles you get for using 3, 5 or 7 different offers are in addition to the Bonus Miles you get on each Partner offer used.

    It is a bit challenging but here in BC I have some ideas for the 7 offers:

    Shell – coupon – 25L

    Missfresh – first purchase – get 500 AM

    Rexall – use 190 AM for $20

    Thrifty – $65

    Safeway – $100

    Samsung pay – link your Air Miles account.

    Rona – Use 285 AM for $30 to purchase

    Airmilesshops.ca – Buy Christmas gifts on Black Friday for over $100.

    This is available from November 15 to December 27, 2018

  • STACK Prepaid MasterCard – Get one year of Amazon Prime for free and $20 bonus

    If you haven’t heard about this card yet, it has some nice bonuses!

    For a limited time, select customers will receive reimbursement for a monthly Amazon Prime subscription when they open a new STACK account.

    Complete the following actions to claim this offer:

    1. Open and fund your new account with STACK here.  A minimum $50 CAD initial deposit into your STACK account is required.
    2. Link your STACK card as the payment method for your monthly Amazon Prime subscription.
    3. Once you’ve been approved for and funded a STACK card and either linked your existing monthly Amazon Prime subscription or enrolled in a new monthly Amazon Prime subscription with the STACK card as your default form of payment, STACK will reimburse your subscription fee each month within 2-3 business days.

    Terms and Conditions:

    In order to qualify for this offer, you must: (1) be the recipient of this offer; and (2) open and fund a new STACK account between November 8, 2018 and December 26, 2018, and (3) set STACK as your default payment method on Amazon.ca on or before March 30, 2019.

    • This offer is valid for a limited time only, while supplies last.
    • Right now, STACK is available in Canada, excluding Quebec.
    • To qualify, you must open a new STACK account between November 8, 2018 and December 26, 2018 and set STACK as your default payment method on Amazon.ca on or before March 30, 2019.
    • For qualifying customers, STACK will reimburse your STACK account each month within 2-3 business days for one new or existing monthly Amazon Prime subscription for up to $7.99 CAD/month plus any applicable tax for up to 12 months or until March 30, 2020, whichever comes first.
    • Any information you submit on the STACK website will be subject to STACK’s Privacy Policy.  Your STACK application must be approved by STACK before you become eligible for the benefit of this offer.
    • Your STACK account balance must be equivalent or higher to the monthly Amazon Prime subscription fee, plus any applicable tax, in order to be eligible to benefit from this offer each month.
    • Offer limited to one monthly Amazon Prime subscription per qualifying customer and email address.
    • This offer may not be combined with other offers or in conjunction with STACK accounts previously created.
    • Offer is available to select qualifying customers who were served an advertisement mentioning the offer.
    • Amazon Prime annual memberships are not eligible for this offer.
    • The maximum total benefit you may receive from this offer is $95.88 CAD in Amazon monthly subscription fees, plus any applicable taxes.
    • STACK reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time.
    • If you violate any of these terms and conditions, the offer will be invalid.
    • Offer is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, not redeemable for cash, and may not be resold.
    • Void where prohibited.
    • Any names, marks, emblems and images are registered trademarks of each respective entity.

    Use my link to get a free year of Amazon Prime Monthly and $20 in your account when you activate your STACK card.

    Enjoy the free year of Amazon Prime Canada and $20!

  • Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite: 10% cash back on all purchase, FYF – Ends February 28, 2019

    I found a great new offer from ScotiaBank on their Momentum Visa Infinite.
    You can earn 10% cash back on everyday purchases for the first 3 months (up to $200) if you apply the Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite card before Feb 28, 2019.
    Plus, your first year annual fee ($99) will be waived (First Year Free).
    Summary:
      • Earn 10% cash back on everyday purchases for the first 3 months (up to $200).
      • 4% on eligible gas station and grocery store purchases
      • 2% on eligible drug store purchases and recurring bill payments
      • 1% cash back on all other eligible everyday purchases
      • No annual fee the first year (ends February 28, 2019).
    As another hot tip, if you apply this card through GreatCanadianRebates.ca and you can earn $55 cash back.
    This gives you a nice bonus!
  • Best Western – Get a Free Night for 10,000 Points (Sunday to Thursday)

    Best Western Rewards® members enjoy your exclusive offer. Best Western Members can redeem 10,000 points (or less) for a FREE night. Redemption offer runs between November 15, 2018 and January 15, 2019.

    The discounted FREE night offer is valid for stays at Best Western branded hotels in the U.S. or Canada, Sunday through Thursday only.

    Registration not required. Exclusions apply*.

  • Aeroplan Members can now earn miles with travel experience company Viator

    Aeroplan Members can now earn even more miles through their travels when they book tours and activities on Viator. A global leader in online tours, Viator offers a wide range of activities in over 450 locations around the world.

    Travellers can use the site to book city passes and tours, day trips, theme park and show tickets, adventures and family-friendly activities. By going through the Aeroplan eStore, Aeroplan Members will be able to earn at least two miles for every dollar spent on Viator. It’s an easy way to plan a memorable trip while earning points towards the next one!

    To celebrate the launch of this new partnership, Aeroplan Members can earn 5x the miles starting today until November 18th when they make their travel purchases at Viator via the Aeroplan eStore.

    Key details:

              Members with silver and black status will earn 2x the miles

              Members with diamond status will earn 3x the miles

              All member can earn 5x the miles from October 29 – November 18, 2018

              In order to earn miles, Members need to access Viator’s website through the Aeroplan eStore at www.aeroplan.com/estore

     

  • Air Canada – Pay with Masterpass and get a $50 or a $150 credit

    Masterpass™ is a digital wallet that simplifies the checkout process with one secure account that can be used at thousands of online locations.

    This offer is a limited time and limited quantity offer which is valid from October 1, 2018 at 12:00 AM EST until November 28, 2018 11:59 PM EST, or until 16,006 Offers have been redeemed, whichever comes first.

    Offer is valid at www.aircanada.com using Masterpass as the method of payment and is valid in conjunction with existing Air Canada promotions. Only one (1) statement credit of $50 CAD will be awarded per booking when using Masterpass on aircanada.com. Offer is applicable for travel originating in Canada and is valid in conjunction with existing Air Canada promotions. Offer is not available for Air Canada employee travel tickets, free tickets, infant tickets (under 2 years of age) or Flight Pass purchases.

    Offer excludes purchases made with gift cards, loyalty reward points, eGift Cards or any other payment methods not accepted by Masterpass. Offer not available on purchases made after initial purchase, which includes but are not limited to: seat selection, seat upgrades, on my way travel insurance, meal vouchers and, baggage fees. The $50 CAD statement credit will be posted to the card account on which the airfare purchase is made within two statement cycles following the date of the purchase and only if a) the Masterpass account is open and Air Canada has received the necessary funds required for the booking and b) the original transaction took place within October 1, 2018 at 12:00 AM EST and November 28, 2018 11:59 PM EST. The statement credit will not be issued if the tickets purchased are cancelled. Air Canada reserves the right to refuse, suspend, hold for review, cancel or deactivate any statement credit for which fraud or abusive behavior is suspected.

  • Hot flight deals from 9,000 to 25,000 Aventura Points – Ends November 30, 2018

    CIBC Aventura cardholders have another limited flight discount available.

    You can fly on select WestJet routes for 9,000 to 25,000 Aventura points.

    The amount of points and the discount depends on the route. This could be a good offer for winter travel.

    Offer ends November 30, 2018.

  • WOW air Launches in Vancouver with Europe Sale

    WOW air announced today that it will begin Vancouver service to destinations in Europe and India.

    WOW air yesterday (22OCT18) opened reservation for its latest Canadian route, where it plans to operate Reykjavik Keflavik – Vancouver route. Operated by Airbus A321 aircraft, this route will be served 6 weekly, from 06JUN19.

    WW245 KEF1720 – 1815YVR 321 x6
    WW246 YVR1930 – 1005+1KEF 321 x6

    Service operates 5 weekly on Day x36 from 25SEP19.

    Starting June 2019, the Icelandic ultra-low-cost carrier will have six weekly flights out of Vancouver International Airport with introductory fares as low as $359 roundtrip to Reykjavik.

    Roundtrip fares include:

    • Brussels … $489
    • Dublin … $549
    • Amsterdam … $549-$589
    • Copenhagen … $549-$589
    • London … $625
    • Barcelona … $649
    • Milan … $649
    • New Delhi … $769-$829

    Fly next year from June 6-20 and Aug. 20 – Oct. 25 with this inaugural promotion.

    Here is a link to the story.

  • HSBC World Elite MasterCard: 75000 points + First Year Free

    A great new offer for the HSBC World Elite MasterCard.

    Apply by December 31st, 2018 and receive up to 75,000 Points:

    • 20,000 Welcome Bonus
    • $100 Travel enhancement credit – use against any travel expense like luggage, etc.
    • Earn additional points when you charge the following amounts to your card within 120 days of account opening :
      When you charge : You will earn an additional :
      $1,000 to $4,999 + 5,000 Points
      $5,000 to $9,999 + 25,000 Points
      $10,000 or more + 25,000 Points

    Plus, they’ll waive the first-year annual fee for the primary cardholder.

    25,000 points equals to $125 which can be redeemed on any travel spendings made on your card.

    It’s not First Year Free in Quebec indeed you do have to pay the $149. But, you get 30,000 more points ($150) and you have no minimum spend where out-of-Quebec needs to spend $10,000 for same bonus!

    It is a no-brainer for Quebec residents – not sure why they are segmenting the offer by province.

    Here is a link to signup.

  • WestJet Rewards introduces Platinum Elite Tier!

    WestJet has a new Platinum Rewards tier, featuring even more benefits for frequent travellers. Platinum benefits will start at $8,000 in annual qualifying spend, and include an 8% earn rate on WestJet flights, along with a range of priority services, lounge access, and the highest priority for complimentary upgrades to our Premium cabin with the purchase of EconoFlex fares.

    Milestone awards will be issued more often, with the first companion voucher awarded at $4,000 and then every $2,000 thereafter. And all will be valid for travel anywhere in WestJet’s network.

    Platinum, Gold and Silver members will be eligible for complimentary upgrades to WestJet’s Premium cabin, subject to availability, on most WestJet flights with the purchase of EconoFlex fares. Don’t want to take the chance? Platinum and Gold members can purchase an upgrade to Premium up to 48 hours prior to departure.

    These enhancements, including the launch of Platinum, will take effect later this winter. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.