Rewards Canada Podcast

In this episode we discuss and dissect the recently announced changes to WestJet Rewards' Elite Status Tiers for 2025 with the former head of WestJet Rewards, Sol Zia. Sol was at the helm of the program when they first launched elite status in the program.

This week we talk about BMO making negative changes to their credit cards again, AIR MILES' Redemption Event, Aeroplan extending their credit card 4th night free benefit when redeeming points for hotels and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code rewardscanada at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://www.saily.com/rewardscanada

In this episode we welcome back the founder of Give A Mile, Kevin Crowe for an interview on the 2024 Holiday Campaign and their goal to raise enough miles and points for 52 flights of compassion

This week we look at the best credit card welcome bonuses for November, WestJet chanings their elite status program for better and for worse, another big AIR MILES Redemption event and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code rewardscanada at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://www.saily.com/rewardscanada

This week we look at the big new bonuses on Amex’s Ultra Premium cards, Aeroplan enforcing credit card terms, Ottawa or Vancouver to Europe for only 30,000 miles round trip and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

In this episode we take a look at our Canada's Choice 2024 awards! These are our annual awards where Canadians vote for their favourite credit cards and loyalty programs. This year we had over 35,000 people cast votes across 12 categories. See the results here: https://www.rewardscanada.ca/canadaschoice

This week we look at the revamped Neo World Elite Mastercard that now offers up to 7% cash back, the launch of Moi Rewards in Ontario and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

This week we look at the Amex Cobalt Cards multipliers being cut on purchases outside of Canaa, the big changes to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan for 2025 and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

This week we look at the new enhanced offer on the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite card, the awesome RBC to British Airways transfer bonus is back, Qatar Airways launching Toronto to Doha flights and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

This week we reveal an updated Ultimate No Fee Cash Back Credit Card Portfolio, dissect the new Amex SimplyCash bonuses, look at Aeroplan's bonus for Air Canada flights to Europe and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

This week we look at World Elite and World Mastercard cards losing their free Boingo Wi-Fi benefit, Coast Rewards mystery vacation contest, the AIR MILES Shop the Block promotion and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

This week we look at our exclusive 1,000 free points offer for joining Stash Hotel Rewards, IHG's fall promo offering 3,000 bonus points, AIR MILES going live at Pharmasave across Canada and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

This week we look at the return of the highest ever bonus on the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card, the 30% bonus for transferring Amex Membership Rewards points to Marriott, September's Flying Blue Promo Rewards and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

This week we look at the return of the best ever bonus on the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card, the end of the American Express Business Edge Card, Marriott's fall bonus points offer and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

This week we look at the Ultimate Travel Credit Card Portfolio for Lower Income Earners, Best Western's Fall Bonus Points Promotion, Amex Offers statement credit for Skip and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

This week we look at the three most overrated credit cards, Hilton Honors Fall Power Up Promotion, Hotels.com Rewards continuing on in Canada and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

This week we look at the best travel credit card offers for August, using the Hilton Honors buy points bonus to save on hotel stays and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

We look at the best credit cards for those who like to eat out, get take out or have their food delivered

This week we look at the Ultimate Cash Back Credit Card portfolio, Neo Financial card changes, a great AIR MILES travel bonus and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!

This week we look at another issue that has arisen for Loblaw's PC Optimum program, the new Neo World Elite Mastercard, the 5 best DQ Rewards redemptions and more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!