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TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege vs. Amex Platinum

TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege vs. Amex Platinum

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 30, 2025

The TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege provides a better airline experience and more value than the American Express Platinum Card – but only if you fly Air Canada.

24 Credit Card Hacks To Boost Your Rewards

24 Credit Card Hacks To Boost Your Rewards

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 29, 2025

Boost your credit card rewards by strategically using multiple credit cards, cashing in on welcome bonuses, paying your bills with a credit card, and more.

Earn rewards on your Amazon purchases with these 4 credit cards

Best Credit Card For Amazon Purchases For 2025

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 29, 2025

The best credit cards to use for Amazon purchases include the Amex Cobalt, Rogers Red World Elite Mastercard, and the Amex SimplyCash Preferred.

How To Activate Your Credit Card (With Any Bank)

How To Activate A Credit Card

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 28, 2025

If you just got a new credit card, you’ll have to activate it online, by phone, or using the issuer’s app before you can start using it.

15 Credit Card Terms Explained

15 Credit Card Terms Explained

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 28, 2025

It’s important to understand your credit card’s terminology so you know how to best use your card and avoid costly mistakes. We explain the 15 most common credit card terms.

CIBC Costco Mastercard vs. CIBC Costco World Mastercard

CIBC Costco Mastercard vs. CIBC Costco World Mastercard

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 27, 2025

The CIBC Costco Mastercard and World Mastercard have the same earn rates and interest rates, but the World Mastercard comes with World Mastercard benefits.

Why You Want American Express Front Of The Line Exclusive Access

Why You Want American Express Front Of The Line Exclusive Access

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 27, 2025

For advance access to ticket presales, American Express Front Of The Line is a unique perk in the credit card world. Even better? It comes with all Amex cards.

Your Guide to The Aeroplane eStore

Your Guide To The Aeroplan eStore

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 27, 2025

Earn free Aeroplan points on your purchases with the Aeroplan eStore. Here's how the eStore works, what retailers are available, and the best Aeroplan credit cards.

Amex Platinum vs. Aeroplan Reserve

Amex Platinum vs. Aeroplan Reserve

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 23, 2025

Unless you always fly Air Canada, the American Express Platinum Card offers more benefits and rewards than the Amex Aeroplan Reserve.

Guaranteed Approval Credit Cards For Canadians

Guaranteed Approval Credit Cards For Canadians

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 23, 2025

Guaranteed credit cards are a way for people who have poor credit scores to get access to credit cards and build credit. Here we look at 2 secured credit cards and some of the best prepaid credit cards in Canada.

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