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You'll Earn Fewer Points On Travel Purchases With An Amex Cobalt

You'll Earn Fewer Points On Travel Purchases With An Amex Cobalt

by creditcardGenius Team | Jun 26, 2024

As of October 8, 2024, the Amex Cobalt will earn you 1 point per $1 spent on travel purchases. Here's what this means for cardholders, plus other Amex options to consider.

eBay Will No Longer Accept American Express Cards

eBay Will No Longer Accept American Express Cards

by creditcardGenius Team | Jun 6, 2024

Starting on August 17, 2024, eBay will no longer accept American Express cards. Here is what to know on this arrangement and some alternative Visa and Mastercards.

Say Hello To UltraBasic – WestJet's Newest Fare Class

Say Hello To UltraBasic – WestJet's Newest Fare Class

by creditcardGenius Team | Jun 6, 2024

WestJet has introduced a new fare class: UltraBasic. This new fare replaces Basic, offering no overhead bin access and including with more restrictions.

Air Canada Now Offering Premium Snacks, Beer, And Wine In Economy

Air Canada Now Offering Premium Snacks, Beer, And Wine In Economy

by creditcardGenius Team | Jun 6, 2024

Air Canada has increased their service on economy. You can now get free beer and wine on flights within Canada and to the U.S. and premium snacks everywhere.

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Say Goodbye To The CIBC AC Conversion Visa – Here Are Your Options

by creditcardGenius Team | Jun 5, 2024

The CIBC AC Conversion Visa is being discontinued, with the last day for cardholders to use it being August 26, 2024. Here's what you need to know and some alternatives.

Get Up To 12,000 Points With A New RBC ION Visa Card

Get Up To 12,000 Points With A New RBC ION Visa Card

by creditcardGenius Team | May 29, 2024

RBC ION Visa cards have new welcome bonuses – you can earn up to 12,000 bonus Avion points. Both offers end on November 4, 2024.

Cancelling Your PC Mastercard? Here Are Some Alternatives

Cancelling Your PC Mastercard? Here Are Some Alternatives

by creditcardGenius Team | May 9, 2024

If you’re cancelling your PC Mastercard over the Loblaws boycott, we have 10+ credit cards offering cash back or travel rewards to consider as alternatives.

Earn More Rewards At Costco With A BMO Air Miles Mastercard

Earn More Rewards At Costco With A BMO Air Miles Mastercard

by creditcardGenius Team | Apr 25, 2024

BMO Air Miles Mastercards have a new earn rate for wholesale and liquor stores. You can now earn double miles at these retailers – here's what they're offering.

Metro Grocery Stores To Ditch Air Miles

Metro Grocery Stores To Ditch Air Miles

by creditcardGenius Team | Apr 25, 2024

Metro stores in Ontario will be leaving Air Miles and moving over to Moi Rewards sometime in 2024. Here's what to know, including a new way to earn Air Miles.

Major Changes From KOHO – KOHO Easy Is No More

Major Changes From KOHO – KOHO Easy Is No More

by creditcardGenius Team | Apr 25, 2024

KOHO has made a big change to their prepaid card lineup. The KOHO Easy Mastercard is gone. Here's what to know and what other changes KOHO has made.

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