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Check Amex Eligibility Without Impacting Credit Score

American Express (Amex) now offers a soft credit check for personal cards, letting Canadians see if they’re eligible without affecting their credit score.

New Earn Rates and Cash Back Redemption Options for Scotiabank Momentum Visas Coming Soon

Amex Cobalt Fee Increase: Is Your Card Still Worth It?

The American Express Cobalt is getting a monthly fee increase of $3 per month, making the new annual fee $191.88. Here are the details and some alternative credit cards.

Updates to Neo Mastercard Features and Fees – Plus: New Neo Membership

Neo has rolled out updates to its Mastercards. No more bonus cash back rates with a Neo Everyday Account. Plus, access new secured card features in exchange for higher fees.

Get Ready for the Wealthsimple Visa Infinite Privilege Card

Wealthsimple is releasing a new credit card. The Wealthsimple Visa Infinite Privilege will be similar to their existing card, but has more benefits for the same monthly fee.

Redeem TD Rewards points for as Low as $1

TD Rewards and cash back cardholders can start using their rewards sooner – you can now redeem your rewards once you have as little as $1 accumulated.

Black Friday: Claim Your Share of 75 Million Bonus Aeroplan Points

Air Canada is running Black Friday deals. As a member, you can save on flights and vacation packages, plus get your share of 75 million bonus Aeroplan points.

WestJet Rewards Partners with Skip, Giving Members a New Way to Earn WestJet Points

WestJet Rewards has partnered with Skip the Dishes, allowing you to earn WestJet points on eligible Skip orders. Get 500 WestJet points and a 6-month Skip trial.

Air Canada adds Helijet as New Aeroplan Partner

Air Canada Aeroplan members can now earn Aeroplan points on Helijet flights. Helijet is a helicopter airline and charter service in BC.

Air Miles to Merge Dream Miles and Cash Miles

Air Miles is planning to sunset Dream and Cash Miles. On January 26, 2026, they'll move Miles into a single balance. The value of Miles remains the same.

$1,000 Christmas Giveaway Canada 2025

Our annual Christmas giveaway is here. Enter for your chance to win up to $500 by completing simple activities.

Vote for the creditcardGenius People's Choice Award for 2026

We're letting our readers vote for their favourite credit card. Here's how you can cast a ballot for your favourite credit card – the voting period ends on October 16, 2023.

Introducing the 2025 creditcardGenius Scholarship Recipient

Marley MacDonald is the recipient of the 2025 creditcardGenius scholarship, which he will use towards pursuing his Bachelor of Science degree at Vancouver Island University.

Earn Cash Back With New and Improved GeniusCash Max

It’s even easier to get cash back with the GeniusCash app’s Max feature. No more third-party connections – just select your cards and input your spend.

Everything You Need to Know About the Air Canada Strike and Your Credit Card Insurance

Air Canada cancels flights in anticipation of flight attendant strike. Learn about flight cancellations, refund rights, and how credit card insurance can cover delay costs.