This is one of my favourite cards to get (for the hefty signup bonus)! I had this when I received 60,000 Membership Reward Points and now the bonus is 75,000 Membership Reward Points! These Membership Reward Points are convertible 1:1 to Aeroplan or Avios. I wrote a post that lists all the 10 major benefits for this charge card. Basically, the…
I am a big American Express fan and as a holder of the Gold Rewards Card, Platinum Card, and Platinum AIR MILES card I expect some good perks when travelling. On our latest trip overseas, we had a long layover at SFO, San Francisco, which is a great airport in the US (even has a yoga studio). Whomever complains about…
Through September 30, 2015, transfers from American Express Canada Membership Rewards Points to British Airways Avios will be at a 1:1.25 ratio. This means instead of transferring 25,000 Reward Points you will get 31,250 – quite a nice savings. With flights starting at just 4.5K Avios in coach and 9K Avios for a lie-flat business seat there are some real steals…
Our regular readers will know that I am a big Aeroplan fan (many redemption options, many partners, and credit card offers). I wanted to share 10 of the easiest ways to earn Aeroplan miles. 1. Get an eye exam. FYidoctors provides complete vision care for you and your family, and they are offering Aeroplan miles. New patients earn 5x the miles…
American Express Platinum Cardmembers are invited to an advance screening of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, starring Jennifer Lawrence. The worldwide phenomenon of The Hunger Games continues to set the world on fire with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, which finds Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. Under…
I received a snail mail letter from the President of the AMEX Bank of Canada (why not just send an email!), informing me of some new benefits for us American Express Platinum members (here is my detailed review of this card). I wanted to give all our readers a summary of the new benefits. I still like this card but I…
Great offer to get $100 statement credit with a $500 Fairmont purchase on your AMEX Canada. This offer is only available to Canadian American Express Basic and Supplementary Consumer and Small Business Cardmembers. The American Express Card registered must be the same Card used when making the qualifying purchase. Maximum of one (1) $100 (CAD) statement credit per registered Card…
I am currently an American Express Platinum card owner (especially with the current sign-up bonus of 60,000 Membership reward points = $600 of free travel or 60,000 Aeroplan or Avios miles). They even give you a $200 annual travel credit. They have teamed up with Fairmont to have a nice promotion. Stay an extra night, based on a minimum night stay,…
Disclosure: I just signed up for the American Express Platinum Card because of the generous sign-up bonuses. This is the highest premium card in Canada (and a charge card). It charges $699 for an annual fee. This sounds pricey but let me explain why this was a good deal. Incredible travel benefits: 1. $200 Annual Travel Credit = $400 credit…
Earn 2,014 Bonus Membership Rewards® points when you charge $400 or more in one single transaction to an eligible Card on eligible± hotels and car rentals from December 19th, 2013 to February 13th, 20141. Whether you plan to have a relaxing family holiday or a pampering weekend at a spa hotel, you’ll find a wide selection of flights, hotels, and…