Rewards Canada | Tips & Tricks

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Making the most of your miles & points	Credit Cards	Loyalty Program Benefits & More
Maximize your Miles & Points Here are 9 tips to help you earn more miles and points in your travel rewards programs!	Why proprietary credit card reward programs are the best option for most Canadians As much as Canadians love their reward programs there are two universal truths: a.) It takes too long to accumulate meaningful points and b.) There are never enough flights available when you want to travel.	Rewards Canada's Guide to Business Class Lounge Access Find out how you can access business class lounges around the globe without flying in First or Business Class.
The True Value in Reward Redemptions What is a good value when you redeem your points or miles for an award? The answer will surprise you.	Not all Travel Points and Hybrid Credit Cards are created equal Many credit cards are often marketed as the 'any airline, any seat, no blackout cards' but for some of them there is more to it and isn't really that simple.	Elite Status Offers Our listing of elite status earning bonuses, status matches and more. Your fast track to those much coveted benefits!
To diversify or not to diversify - that is the question. Should you diversify your loyalty program portfolio?	The Top 5 Credit Cards for Earning Points and Miles Here are Rewards Canada’a top 5 picks for just earning points and miles - we don’t look at anything else that these cards offer	When and why secondary loyalty programs can prove to be valuable
Expiry and Inactivity Rules of Canadian Loyalty Programs Learn the expiry and inactivity rules of all the popular Canadian loyalty programs!	Travel Reward Credit Card Medical Insurance Coverage Find out which cards offer Out of Province Medical Insurance Coverage, for how long and how old you are!	Reminder: Always register for promotions as soon as you learn about them
How to get select Canada to U.S. award flights faster by utilizing British Airways' Executive Club You can travel with as little as $7,500 in credit card spend!	Which Card Earns the Most Aeroplan Miles Find out which cards earn the most Aeroplan miles for everyday credit card spending.	Flying Canadian North? Remember that you can do a rare mileage earning double dip!
5 Tips to Avoid or Mitigate Fuel Surcharges on Award Tickets Some programs like Aeroplan & Air Miles are pegged for their high fees. Learn how to avoid them.	Choosing a Travel Rewards Credit Card Rewards Canada's guide to helping you pick the right travel rewards credit card.	Working the Choice Hotels Canada bonuses of 1,000 and 5,000 bonus points
Options outside of Aeroplan and Air Miles. Part 1: Frequent Flyer Programs	Credit cards that help you avoid those dreaded airline fees How do you go about saving yourself some money by avoiding those fees? The good news is that some credit cards in the Canadian market will cover these fees being dished out by the airlines.
Options outside of Aeroplan and Air Miles. Part 2: Credit Card Programs	Options outside of Aeroplan and Air Miles. Part 2: Credit Card Programs
Options outside of Aeroplan and Air Miles. Part 3: Hotel Frequent Guest Programs	Why we haven't seen No Forex fees take off Why 'no foreign transaction fees' hasn't proliferated in the Canadian credit card market
Air Miles accumulation changes at Shell for gas purchases and tips on how to get around the downgrade!	Small Business Advice - Three Smart Ways to Use Year-End Reward Points One area of the balance sheet that can produce a positive year-end surprise is the annual credit card statement and specifically the total number of reward points earned by the small business
When and why secondary loyalty programs can prove to be valuable	Top 5 Mastercard Cards to use at Costco Now that we are in 2015, American Express is gone from Costco Canada stores and Mastercard is in.
Top 6 tips for maximizing miles on your holiday shopping	The First Steps in Choosing a Travel Rewards Card
Reminder: Always register for promotions as soon as you learn about them	2015: The Year Credit Card Rewards Come Crashing Down to Earth?
How you can easily get a free flight between Toronto and Dublin, Ireland (pre taxes/fees) or 4 flights for $240+fees	What happens to miles/points when you cancel your credit card
Any other family travellers frustrated with hotel suites?	Credit Card Showdown: mbna SmartCash World Mastercard vs. American Express SimplyCash Card
Why aren't you using a rewards credit card?	Which credit cards can be used to cover award ticket taxes, fees and surcharges?
	Top 4 Coalition Reward Program Credit Cards
	How to maximize value out of the RBC Avion Airline Award Chart
	Why you should still consider getting the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express
	Membership Rewards Use Points for Purchases explained
	Why my wife and I each grabbed our own WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercards