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Supplementary Cards – What They Are and How to Get Them for Free

Supplementary Cards – What They Are and How to Get Them for Free

by Team Genius | Mar 24, 2026

Supplemental cards on a credit card account are an easy way to maximize rewards. Depending on the card issuer, you might have to pay for a supplemental card.

What Are Secured Credit Cards?

What Are Secured Credit Cards?

by Team Genius | Mar 20, 2026

A secured credit card in Canada doesn’t have income requirements like an unsecured card. Instead, it helps people with no or poor credit build a solid credit score.

How To Maximize The Desjardins BONUSDOLLARS Rewards Program

How to Maximize the Desjardins BONUSDOLLARS Rewards Program

by Team Genius | Mar 20, 2026

Desjardins credit cards can earn you BONUSDOLLARS, which you can redeem at a flat rate for gift cards, financial products and services, or statement credits.

Your Guide To Mastercard Travel Pass

Your Guide to Mastercard Travel Pass

by Team Genius | Mar 19, 2026

Mastercard Travel Pass delivers one of the most popular travel perks provided by a credit card: airport lounge access to over 1,400 lounges worldwide.

Can You Get The Apple Card In Canada?

Can You Get the Apple Card in Canada?

by Team Genius | Mar 19, 2026

The titanium Apple Card isn’t yet available in Canada but there are some great alternative credit cards to consider from Canadian banks.

What Is The 15/3 Rule?

What Is the 15/3 Rule?

by Team Genius | Mar 18, 2026

The 15/3 rule is a credit card repayment strategy that recommends making 2 payments in order to boost your credit score. Unfortunately, it’s not that effective.

How to Send Money Internationally With a Credit Card (For Free)

How to Send Money Internationally With a Credit Card (For Free)

by Team Genius | Mar 13, 2026

As more transactions are done electronically, financial institutions have made it easier than ever to transfer your credit card funds to a recipient abroad.

Journie Rewards – Save On Gas And Earn Rewards

How to Maximize the Journie Rewards Program

by Team Genius | Mar 13, 2026

Journie Rewards is the loyalty program for Ultramar, Fas Gas, Pioneer, and Chevron stations in Canada. Redeem points for merchandise, discounts, and even Aeroplan points.

Currency Exchange Rate Fees: What Your Credit Card Charges (And How to Avoid It)

Currency Exchange Rate Fees: What Your Credit Card Charges (And How to Avoid It)

by Team Genius | Mar 12, 2026

The credit card currency rate can increase the cost of international purchases and often fluctuates, but paying with cash or the right credit card can help.

How To Get Free DoorDash Delivery (+ Exclusive Offer From RBC)

How to Get Free Delivery with RBC and DoorDash

by Team Genius | Mar 11, 2026

Avion members and those with eligible credit cards are offered 6 or 12 months of free delivery with RBC and DoorDash, thanks to the DashPass subscription bonus.

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