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Vote For The creditcardGenius People's Choice Award For 2024

Vote For The creditcardGenius People's Choice Award For 2024

by creditcardGenius Team | Oct 2, 2023

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.

Porter Airlines Now Matching Air Canada Elite Status

Porter Airlines Now Matching Air Canada Elite Status

by creditcardGenius Team | Aug 24, 2023

If you're an Air Canada Elite member, Porter Airlines will match your status. Here's what VIPorter has to offer and how to claim your status, along with what Porter offers.

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Flair Airlines To Start Charging Credit Card Fees

by creditcardGenius Team | Aug 23, 2023

Flair Airlines has a new fee – credit card fees. You'll now be charged between 1.4% to 2% when you use a credit card to book a flight. Here's what to know, and how to avoid it.

Stack Mastercard Being Discontinued – Your Options From Today

Stack Mastercard Being Discontinued – Your Options From Today

by creditcardGenius Team | Aug 16, 2023

Another prepaid card is going away. On September 11, 2023, the Stack Mastercard will be no more. Here's how we got here and your alternative prepaid credit cards.

Costco Members – Spend $3,000 At Costco.ca And Get A $600 Costco Gift Card

Costco Members – Spend $3,000 At Costco.ca And Get A $600 Costco Gift Card

by creditcardGenius Team | Jul 12, 2023

Costco membership appreciation is here. Spend big online at costco.ca and you can earn a $600 Costco digital gift card. Here's how to get your card and other deals available.

Air Canada To Limit Free Lounge Visits For 35K Status Members

by creditcardGenius Team | Jun 13, 2023

Air Canada is lowering the amount of free visits to its Maple Leaf Lounge from unlimited to 2 per year. Here's how it affects you if you have 35K Elite Status.

WestJet Pilots Set To Go On Strike On May 19, 2023

WestJet Pilots Set To Go On Strike On May 19, 2023

by creditcardGenius Team | May 19, 2023

WestJet and Swoop pilots are set to go on strike on May 19, 2023. Here's what your options are, and what the airlines are required to provide.

Get To Know GT VIP – Giant Tiger's New Loyalty Program Drops Today

Get To Know GT VIP – Giant Tiger’s New Loyalty Program Drops Today

by creditcardGenius Team | Apr 19, 2023

Giant Tiger has announced their new loyalty program - GT VIP. Offering discounts on various products in store, it will save you money on many things you are already purchasing. Here are the details on the program, and credit cards to boost your earnings as well.

Cineplex Cinemas Sold To Cineworld – Are Your SCENE Points Safe?

Cineplex Cinemas Sold To Cineworld: Are Your SCENE Points Safe?

by creditcardGenius Team | Apr 19, 2023

In major theatre news, Cineplex is being sold to the British company Cineworld, which also owns many American theatres. But will this affect more than just your movie experience? We go over what we know so far, and how this may change the SCENE program.

5x The Gas Rewards At Esso: Get Bonus PC Optimum Or Esso Extra Points This Summer

5x The Gas Rewards At Esso: Get Bonus PC Optimum Or Esso Extra Points This Summer

by creditcardGenius Team | Apr 19, 2023

Esso gas stations are offering 5x the rewards this summer on fuel purchases, until September 30th, 2019. Simply pay with the Speedpass+ app and you'll get bonus rewards on your gas – either in PC Optimum or Esso Extra points.

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