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Announcing the Best Credit Cards in Canada for 2026

Announcing the Best Credit Cards in Canada for 2026

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 7, 2026

Our 2026 credit card awards are out. We've made plenty of changes, from a new monthly spending estimate to gold, silver, bronze awards and more.

Get Up To 115,000 Points With The BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard

Get Up To 115,000 Points With The BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard

by creditcardGenius Team | Dec 16, 2025

BMO has updated the welcome offers on 3 BMO Rewards credit cards. Earn more points and get access to a unique credit card statement.

Check Amex Eligibility Without Impacting Credit Score

Check Amex Eligibility Without Impacting Credit Score

by creditcardGenius Team | Nov 13, 2025

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

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

by creditcardGenius Team | Nov 6, 2025

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

by creditcardGenius Team | Nov 4, 2025

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.

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Reward Program News

Say Goodbye to Air Miles – Say Hello to Blue Rewards

Say Goodbye to Air Miles – Say Hello to Blue Rewards

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 26, 2026

Say goodbye to AIR MILES. In the summer of 2026, BMO will be turning AIR MILES into Blue Rewards. 1,500 Blue Rewards points will get you a $10 e-voucher.

It’s Back: Get 55,000 Points With The RBC Avion Visa Infinite

It’s Back: Get 55,000 Points With The RBC Avion Visa Infinite

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 22, 2026

The RBC Avion Visa Infinite has brought back it’s welcome offer of 55,000 bonus points. Here's how to get them, what they’re worth, and a rundown of the card details.

Earn 50% Bonus Aeroplan Points on New Air Canada Bookings

Earn 50% Bonus Aeroplan Points on New Air Canada Bookings

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 22, 2026

Air Canada has a new bonus points offer – get 50% bonus Aeroplan points on any new flight bookings made by January 31, 2026 for travel to the end of the year.

Earn More Canadian Tire Money When You Pay with an RBC Credit Card

Earn More Canadian Tire Money When You Pay with an RBC Credit Card

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 21, 2026

RBC and Canadian Tire have a new partnership. Link your RBC card to your Triangle Rewards account and earn 3x the Canadian Tire Money.

Air Transat Partners with Desjardins for New Rewards Program

Air Transat Partners with Desjardins for New Rewards Program

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 21, 2026

In conjunction with Desjardins and Visa, Air Transat is launching a new rewards program. In 2026, Air Transat will also release a suite of credit cards.

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General News

Earn 1,000 Genius Coins with a New Bonus Quest

Earn 1,000 Genius Coins with a New Bonus Quest

by creditcardGenius Team | Jan 13, 2026

We have something new in the GeniusCash app. We have special offers to earn tons of Genius Coins by checking out featured products.

EQ Bank to Acquire PC Financial: New Home for PC Mastercard

EQ Bank to Acquire PC Financial: New Home for PC Mastercards

by creditcardGenius Team | Dec 4, 2025

EQB is set to acquire PC Financial, including all PC Mastercards, and become PC’s exclusive financial partner. Short term, PC Mastercards will stay the same.

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$1,000 Christmas Giveaway Canada 2025

by creditcardGenius Team | Nov 19, 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

Vote for the creditcardGenius People's Choice Award for 2026

by creditcardGenius Team | Nov 10, 2025

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

Introducing the 2025 creditcardGenius Scholarship Recipient

by creditcardGenius Team | Oct 24, 2025

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.

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