The Rewards Canada Podcast
Updated on October 25, 2023
Canada's Favourite Credit Cards & Loyalty Programs for 2023
Episode 107 October 25, 2023
In this episode we take a look at and dissect our Canada's Choice 2023 awards! These are our annual awards where Canadians vote for their favourite credit cards and loyalty programs. And that they did with a record turn out of over 82,000 votes!
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