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A Tesla Giveaway To Celebrate Launching GeniusCash
creditcardGenius ran a Tesla giveaway in 2022 and gave away thousands in cash in addition to a brand-new Tesla Model 3. Find out how this all happened and what exciting things are on the horizon.

Introducing The 2022 creditcardGenius Scholarship Recipient
Our scholarship winner for 2022 has been announced. For the 4th year, we've had the pleasure of helping a student fulfil their academic dreams. Stay tuned for our 2023 scholarship.

We Gave Away A Tesla (And We’re Giving Away A Lot More Very Soon!)
creditcardGenius's Tesla giveaway for 2022 was one of the most heartwarming stories of the year. Here's how we worked to give away a Tesla and pay out thousands of dollars to thousands of Canadians.

Visa Unlocks Access To Plaza Premium Lounges For Canadians After Switching From Priority Pass To DragonPass
Visa announced they are switching their business class airport lounge access partner from Priority Pass to Dragon Pass Beginning July 1, giving Canadians access to the plaza premium lounge.

Air Miles And Shell Lives On: The Major Partner Has Signed A New Deal
Air Miles and Shell have renewed their contract for at least a few more years, ending a streak of bad news for the major rewards brand. Plus, some new major Air Miles deals when you link a Mastercard.

RBC To Acquire HSBC Canada In Massive Deal – What We Know So Far
A big acquisition is happening in the Canadian banking sector. RBC is set to acquire HSBC for $13.5 billion. Here's what we know about the merger, and speculation as to what might happen.

Complete 2 Stays At Best Western Hotels ‒ And Get Your 3rd Night Free
Best Western has an offer for you if you're on the market for a free night at one of their hotels. Complete 2 eligible stays by April 14, and get a free night voucher. Paired with the MBNA Best Western Mastercard, you'll earn plenty of points for future stays as well.

Big Changes for Amex SimplyCash and Amex SimplyCash Preferred: Increased Annual Fee And New Earn Rates
There are updates for both the Amex SimplyCash Preferred and standard SimplyCash credit cards. Some reactions were negative, but there are some increased earn rates in addition to annual fee changes.

Yet Another Blow To The Air Miles Program – Jean Coutu The Latest To Bid Adieu
Air Miles is losing another partner. In spring of 2023, Jean Coutu will be leaving Air Miles. Here's what they're doing instead, and our take on what's left of Air Miles, and what may be to come.

Credit Card Surcharge Fees In Canada: What You Need To Know
Credit card surcharges in Canada can now end up on your bill ever since a new law passed in November 2022. Here's how to avoid this extra fee and what it looks like.



























