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Episode 80 - June 7, 2021
How to earn bonus miles and points on travel, shopping and credit cards

This episode is sponsored by the HSBC World Elite® Mastercard®

In this episode we look at all the steps is takes to earn those coveted bonus miles and points from promotions being offered from airlines, hotels, car rental companies and credit cards. From how to find the offers, to registering and how to chase after them if they don't post. This How To episode guides you in your quest to earning the most points and miles on all your travels, shopping and credit cards!

Earn up to 70,000 Points ($350 travel value) PLUS a full annual fee rebate for the Primary Cardholder for the first year with the HSBC World Elite® Mastercard®. Must apply by September 27, 2021. Conditions Apply. Learn more here.


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How to earn bonus miles and points on travel, shopping and credit cards
Bonus offers section of Rewards Canada
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Earning Stories: Starwood Preferred Guest - 45,946 Starpoints for one stay by utilizing several promotions

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Primary Cardholder Annual Fee: $149 (1st year annual fee rebate*) | Authorized User Annual Fee: $0 Per Card | Annual interest rate: 20.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances and balance transfers. | $80,000 personal or $150,000 household annual income



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• Receive a $100 annual travel enhancement credit*

• With the HSBC World Elite Mastercard you earn 6 points for $1 in Net Purchases which are Travel Purchases, 4 Points for $1 in Net Purchases that are Gas, Grocery and Drugstore Purchases and 2 Points for $1 in Net Purchases, other than Travel, Gas, Grocery and Drugstore Purchases.
• Save on all your foreign currency purchases (even online) with no additional foreign currency conversion charges.
• Enjoy maximum flexibility and redeem your Points on your terms for:

• Travel
• Gift cards and valuable merchandise
• Financial rewards
• Rewards for miles

*Terms and Conditions apply
®/TM Mastercard and World Elite are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Used pursuant to licence

This offer is only available to residents of Canada other than the province of Quebec (Quebec residents eligible for separate offer)

 

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Episode 77 - February 27, 2021 BMO, What are you doing?

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Episode 76 - January 29, 2021 Canada's Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards for 2021

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Episode 75 - January 8, 2021: 2021 Loyalty & travel outlook, predictions & trends with special guest Points, Miles & Bling's Anshul Singh

In this the first episode for 2021 Patrick is joined by special guest Anshul Singh of Points, Miles & Bling. Based in Ottawa Anshul is well known in the world of points and miles in Canada. He's famous for his weekly virtual meet ups with bloggers, experts and others from around the world. Anshul and Patrick discuss what travel may look like in 2021, what else we will see from the new Aeroplan program this year, Alaska Airlines joining oneworld and the effects it will have on the Mileage Plan program, what to expect in our credit card market and the loyalty programs to keep an eye out for this year!

Episode 74 - December 10, 2020 Discussing the new Aeroplan program with Air Canada's Mark Nasr & Derek Whitworth

Episode 73 - November 23, 2020 Maximizing Black Friday Cyber Monday Shopping Deals and more

Episode 72 - November 10, 2020 The New Air Canada Aeroplan Program

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