Best credit cards in Canada

Beta version — November 2022

Getting new credit cards is one of the best ways for Canadians to travel more for less.

It’s how we easily get over a thousand dollars in travel rewards every year ourselves, all the while improving our credit score and getting plenty of other awesome travel benefits.

The key is to choose cards among the best credit cards in Canada (offers change constantly) and to always pay balances on-time and in full.

Here’s our monthly ranking, which focuses mainly on our Flytrippers Valuation of the credit cards’ welcome bonuses alone, since that’s what will be the same for any type of traveler—and because that is what is most important to maximize travel rewards.

(More details about how the ranking works or our Flytrippers Valuation.)

Flytrippers ranking of the best credit card offers in Canada (November 2022)

These are the best of the best, the credit cards with the highest welcome bonus offers in Canada right now. You can’t go wrong with any of these credit cards that all offer at least $301 in travel rewards with their welcome bonuses alone, but we help you choose below too.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit card offers in Canada for November 2022 (coming soon).

Best credit card offers (November 2022)		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
	American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $6k in 6 mos.	≈ $789Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 55,000 pts (≈ $825) Monthly bonus for 6 mos. (min. spend split): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend : 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100) Rewards: ≈ $1388 Card Fee: $599	For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
	RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.	≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card Fee: $120	Non-Amex with flexible rewards	ends January 31st
	American Express Cobalt^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.	≈ $744Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Card fee: deducted (-$156) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card Fee: $156	Best overall card in Canada
	American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $3k in 6 mos.	≈ $675Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Monthly bonus for 6 mos. (min. spend split): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $795 Card Fee: $120	Lowest spend for valuable Aeroplan pts
	RBC^® British Airways Visa Infinite^‡ Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.	≈ $675Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $90) Card fee: deducted (-$165) Rewards: ≈ $840 Card Fee: $165	Great airline rewards for big spenders	ends February 28th
	American Express Business Edge^™ Card Card: no business required Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	≈ $651Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$99) Additional 10X bonus on gas, rides, dining & bars, and office supplies & electronics also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Additional monthly bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Rewards: ≈ $750 Card Fee: $99	A good earn rate 3X on dining & more	limited time
	National Bank^® World Elite Mastercard^® Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	≈ $650Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Travel extras credit (2022): varies by traveler* (≈ $150) Travel extras credit (2023): varies by traveler* (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation: additional renewal bonus of 30,000 pts ($300) if you spend another $7,000 in the first 12 months Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 10,000 pts ($100) if you add payment insurance for 3 months Rewards: ≈ $650 Card Fee: $0 $150	Great offer & great insurance & YUL lounge access	ends January 13th
	HSBC World Elite^® Mastercard^® Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $6k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)	≈ $639Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (no min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Welcome bonus (with min. spend): 40,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 18,000 pts (≈ $108) Annual credit (Year 1): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 1): first year free (-$0) Renewal bonus: 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Annual credit (Year 2): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 2): deducted (-$149) Rewards: ≈ $639 Card Fee: $0 $149	No FX fee good earn rate & flexible rewards	ends February 28th
	CIBC Aventura^® Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.	≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50) Rewards: ≈ $492 Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)	Flexible rewards and 4 airport lounge passes
	CIBC Aventura^® Gold Visa* Card Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.	≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50) Rewards: ≈ $492 Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)	Flexible rewards and 4 airport lounge passes
	American Express^® Gold Rewards Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ $495Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50) Rewards: ≈ $745 Card Fee: $250	Valuable rewards and 4 airport lounge passes
	Platinum Card^® from American Express Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.	≈ $491Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $90) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($200) Card fee: deducted (-$699) Also offered but not in Valuation: renewal bonus of 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100) Rewards: ≈ $1190 Card Fee: $699	Unlimited access to airport lounges and flexible rewards
	WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	$406Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 250 WestJet dollars ($250) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 200 WestJet dollars ($200) Earn on min. spend: 75 WestJet dollars ($75) Card fee: deducted (-$119) Additional companion ticket also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation Rewards: $525 Card Fee: $119	Simple fixed-value rewards for flights
	BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	$360Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend: 9,000 pts ($60) Lifestyle credits: two in 1st year ($100) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional monthly spend bonus also offered Rewards: $360 Card Fee: $0 $120	Easy credits simple rewards
	Marriott Bonvoy^™ American Express^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.	≈ $357Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $477 Card Fee: $120	Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels
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Best credit card offers (November 2022)
American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $6k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $789Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 55,000 pts (≈ $825) Monthly bonus for 6 mos. (min. spend split): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend : 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $1388
Card Fee: $599
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends January 31st
≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card Fee: $120
Best for: Non-Amex with flexible rewards
American Express Cobalt^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $744Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Card fee: deducted (-$156)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card Fee: $156
Best for: Best overall card in Canada
American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $3k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $675Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Monthly bonus for 6 mos. (min. spend split): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $795
Card Fee: $120
Best for: Lowest spend for valuable Aeroplan pts
RBC^® British Airways Visa Infinite^‡
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends February 28th
≈ $675Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $90) Card fee: deducted (-$165)
Rewards: ≈ $840
Card Fee: $165
Best for: Great airline rewards for big spenders
American Express Business Edge^™ Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	limited time
≈ $651Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$99) Additional 10X bonus on gas, rides, dining & bars, and office supplies & electronics also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Additional monthly bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation)
Rewards: ≈ $750
Card Fee: $99
Best for: A good earn rate 3X on dining & more
National Bank^® World Elite Mastercard^®
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends January 13th
≈ $650Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Travel extras credit (2022): varies by traveler* (≈ $150) Travel extras credit (2023): varies by traveler* (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation: additional renewal bonus of 30,000 pts ($300) if you spend another $7,000 in the first 12 months Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 10,000 pts ($100) if you add payment insurance for 3 months
Rewards: ≈ $650
Card Fee: $0 $150
Best for: Great offer & great insurance & YUL lounge access
HSBC World Elite^® Mastercard^®
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $6k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)
WELCOME BONUS	ends February 28th
≈ $639Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (no min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Welcome bonus (with min. spend): 40,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 18,000 pts (≈ $108) Annual credit (Year 1): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 1): first year free (-$0) Renewal bonus: 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Annual credit (Year 2): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 2): deducted (-$149)
Rewards: ≈ $639
Card Fee: $0 $149
Best for: No FX fee good earn rate & flexible rewards
CIBC Aventura^® Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50)
Rewards: ≈ $492
Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)
Best for: Flexible rewards and 4 airport lounge passes
CIBC Aventura^® Gold Visa* Card
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50)
Rewards: ≈ $492
Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)
Best for: Flexible rewards and 4 airport lounge passes
American Express^® Gold Rewards Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $495Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50)
Rewards: ≈ $745
Card Fee: $250
Best for: Valuable rewards and 4 airport lounge passes
Platinum Card^® from American Express
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $491Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $90) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($200) Card fee: deducted (-$699) Also offered but not in Valuation: renewal bonus of 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $1190
Card Fee: $699
Best for: Unlimited access to airport lounges and flexible rewards
WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$406Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 250 WestJet dollars ($250) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 200 WestJet dollars ($200) Earn on min. spend: 75 WestJet dollars ($75) Card fee: deducted (-$119) Additional companion ticket also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation
Rewards: $525
Card Fee: $119
Best for: Simple fixed-value rewards for flights
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$360Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend: 9,000 pts ($60) Lifestyle credits: two in 1st year ($100) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional monthly spend bonus also offered
Rewards: $360
Card Fee: $0 $120
Best for: Easy credits simple rewards
Marriott Bonvoy^™ American Express^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $357Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card Fee: $120
Best for: Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels
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Best credit cards in Canada by category

Since there is no such thing as one “best card”, this beta version of our ranking of the best credit cards is now also split into various different sections based on your own preferences, profile, and strategy.

You can read a teaser about how to choose the best credit cards for you below the ranking, with more to come.

We’ll soon have even more categories, detailed credit card pages, comparison features, and more: sign up for free to be the first to get the full version.

Beginners: our upcoming free course (written & video) will explain how travel rewards & credit cards work in greater detail, but if you are new to this world, it’s important to read some basic knowledge (like not canceling old cards) also below the ranking.

Best cards by category hide

Best credit cards in Canada for groceries

Best credit cards in Canada for airport lounge access

Best credit cards in Canada for easy fixed-value travel credits

Best credit cards in Canada for AIR MILES Rewards

Best credit cards in Canada for Marriott Bonvoy points

Best credit cards in Canada for cashback

Best credit cards in Canada with no foreign transaction fees

Best credit cards in Canada for balance transfers

Best credit cards in Canada with low minimum spends

Best credit cards in Canada for businesses

Best prepaid credit cards in Canada

Best free credit score monitoring in Canada

Other upcoming credit card categories

Best online shopping portals in Canada

Best services to earn more rewards in Canada

Best travel insurance providers for COVID-19

Best cryptocurrency services

Other upcoming financial categories

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Best credit cards in Canada for groceries

A lot of travel rewards beginners have a hard time understanding that earn rates aren’t as important as welcome bonuses, so we figured adding this section would be a great opportunity to remind you. But with groceries being such a big expense, these cards are great for those getting started out.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for groceries (coming soon).

Best credit cards for groceries		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Earn rate on groceries
	American Express Cobalt^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.	≈ $744Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Card fee: deducted (-$156) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card Fee: $156	≈ 7.5% as Aeroplan/Avios pts $30k annual cap
	American Express Cobalt^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.	$444∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as a fixed-value credit; ≈ $744 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($300) Card fee: deducted (-$156) Rewards: $600 Card Fee: $156	5% as cash back $30k annual cap
	Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	$300Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts ($250) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $6,500 in first 12 months Rewards: $300 Card Fee: $0 $120	5% in simple credit $50k annual cap	ends April 30th
	CIBC Dividend^® Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $2.5k in 4 mos.	$250Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 10% cash back on $2.5k ($250) Card fee: first-year annual fee rebate Rewards: $250 Card Fee: showFee: $120 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)	4% as cash back $20k annual cap
	BMO CashBack^® World Elite^®* MasterCard^®* Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.	$200Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($200) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Official BMO Offer Get up to 10% cash back in your first 3 months and the $120 annual fee waived in the first year* Rewards: $200 Card Fee: $0 $120	5% as cash back $500 monthly cap
	Scotia Momentum^® Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.	$200Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($200) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: $200 Card Fee: $0 $120	4% as cash back $25k annual cap
	BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	$360Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend: 9,000 pts ($60) Lifestyle credits: two in 1st year ($100) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional monthly spend bonus also offered Rewards: $360 Card Fee: $0 $120	3.33% in simple credit $50k annual cap
	Tangerine World Mastercard^® Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.	$170Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15% cashback ($150) Earn on min. spend: 2% in 3 categories ($20) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $170 Card Fee: $0	2% as cash back no cap	ends November 18th
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Best credit cards for groceries
American Express Cobalt^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $744Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Card fee: deducted (-$156)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card Fee: $156
Earn rate on groceries: ≈ 7.5% as Aeroplan/Avios pts $30k annual cap
American Express Cobalt^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$444∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as a fixed-value credit; ≈ $744 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($300) Card fee: deducted (-$156)
Rewards: $600
Card Fee: $156
Earn rate on groceries: 5% as cash back $30k annual cap
Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card
Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends April 30th
$300Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts ($250) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $6,500 in first 12 months
Rewards: $300
Card Fee: $0 $120
Earn rate on groceries: 5% in simple credit $50k annual cap
CIBC Dividend^® Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $2.5k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$250Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 10% cash back on $2.5k ($250) Card fee: first-year annual fee rebate
Rewards: $250
Card Fee: showFee: $120 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)
Earn rate on groceries: 4% as cash back $20k annual cap
BMO CashBack^® World Elite^®* MasterCard^®*
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$200Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($200) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Official BMO Offer Get up to 10% cash back in your first 3 months and the $120 annual fee waived in the first year*
Rewards: $200
Card Fee: $0 $120
Earn rate on groceries: 5% as cash back $500 monthly cap
Scotia Momentum^® Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$200Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($200) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0)
Rewards: $200
Card Fee: $0 $120
Earn rate on groceries: 4% as cash back $25k annual cap
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$360Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend: 9,000 pts ($60) Lifestyle credits: two in 1st year ($100) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional monthly spend bonus also offered
Rewards: $360
Card Fee: $0 $120
Earn rate on groceries: 3.33% in simple credit $50k annual cap
Tangerine World Mastercard^®
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends November 18th
$170Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15% cashback ($150) Earn on min. spend: 2% in 3 categories ($20) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $170
Card Fee: $0
Earn rate on groceries: 2% as cash back no cap
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Best credit cards in Canada for airport lounge access

The only thing better than airport lounge access is free airport lounge access. We love airport lounges. And it’s easy for any Canadian to get free airport lounge access with these cards, no matter how often you travel.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for airport lounge access.

Best credit cards for airport lounge access		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Lounge passes
	Platinum Card^® from American Express Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.	≈ $491Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $90) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($200) Card fee: deducted (-$699) Also offered but not in Valuation: renewal bonus of 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100) Rewards: ≈ $1190 Card Fee: $699	Unlimited + 1 guest worldwide Priority Pass + more
	American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $6k in 6 mos.	≈ $789Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 55,000 pts (≈ $825) Monthly bonus for 6 mos. (min. spend split): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend : 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100) Rewards: ≈ $1388 Card Fee: $599	Unlimited + 1 guest in North America Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
	American Express^® Gold Rewards Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ $495Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50) Rewards: ≈ $745 Card Fee: $250	4 passes in Canada Plaza Premium only
	Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	$161Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts ($500) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts ($60) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $7,000 in 14 months Rewards: $560 Card Fee: $399	10 passes worldwide Priority Pass & Plaza Premium	ends January 3rd
	CIBC Aventura^® Gold Visa* Card Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.	≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50) Rewards: ≈ $492 Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)	4 passes worldwide DragonPass
	CIBC Aventura^® Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.	≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50) Rewards: ≈ $492 Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)	4 passes worldwide DragonPass
	BMO Ascend^™ World Elite^®* MasterCard^®* Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	$240Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts ($40) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional monthly spend bonus also offered Rewards: $240 Card Fee: $0 $150	4 passes worldwide DragonPass
	Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite^* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	$320Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 2,000 pts ($20) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation: additional spend bonus Rewards: $320 Card Fee: $0 $150	6 passes worldwide DragonPass	ends April 30th
	National Bank^® World Elite Mastercard^® Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	≈ $650Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Travel extras credit (2022): varies by traveler* (≈ $150) Travel extras credit (2023): varies by traveler* (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation: additional renewal bonus of 30,000 pts ($300) if you spend another $7,000 in the first 12 months Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 10,000 pts ($100) if you add payment insurance for 3 months Rewards: ≈ $650 Card Fee: $0 $150	Unlimited + 1 guest at YUL only NBC Lounge (intl)	ends January 13th
	BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card Card: $150k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $150,000 or minimum household income of $200,000 Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.	$354Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts ($333) Earn on min. spend: 18,000 pts ($120) Lifestyle credits: two in 1st year ($400) Card fee: deducted (-$499) Additional annual spend bonus also offered Rewards: $853 Card Fee: $499	6 passes worldwide DragonPass
	Business Platinum Card^® from American Express Card: no business required Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.	≈ $814Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 80,000 pts (≈ $1200) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$499) Rewards: ≈ $1313 Card Fee: $499	Unlimited + 1 guest worldwide Priority Pass + more
	American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Business Reserve Card Card: no business required Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ –$93Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts (≈ $375) Monthly bonus (reach $2k/mo once): 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Earn on min. spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $56) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not in Valuation: monthly bonus of 5,000 pts (≈ $75) for another 11 months Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100) Rewards: ≈ $506 Card Fee: $599	Unlimited + 1 guest in North America Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
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Best credit cards for airport lounge access
Platinum Card^® from American Express
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $491Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $90) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($200) Card fee: deducted (-$699) Also offered but not in Valuation: renewal bonus of 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $1190
Card Fee: $699
Lounge passes: Unlimited + 1 guest worldwide Priority Pass + more
American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $6k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $789Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 55,000 pts (≈ $825) Monthly bonus for 6 mos. (min. spend split): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend : 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $1388
Card Fee: $599
Lounge passes: Unlimited + 1 guest in North America Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
American Express^® Gold Rewards Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $495Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50)
Rewards: ≈ $745
Card Fee: $250
Lounge passes: 4 passes in Canada Plaza Premium only
Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card
Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends January 3rd
$161Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts ($500) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts ($60) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $7,000 in 14 months
Rewards: $560
Card Fee: $399
Lounge passes: 10 passes worldwide Priority Pass & Plaza Premium
CIBC Aventura^® Gold Visa* Card
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50)
Rewards: ≈ $492
Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)
Lounge passes: 4 passes worldwide DragonPass
CIBC Aventura^® Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50)
Rewards: ≈ $492
Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)
Lounge passes: 4 passes worldwide DragonPass
BMO Ascend^™ World Elite^®* MasterCard^®*
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$240Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts ($40) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional monthly spend bonus also offered
Rewards: $240
Card Fee: $0 $150
Lounge passes: 4 passes worldwide DragonPass
Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite^* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends April 30th
$320Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 2,000 pts ($20) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation: additional spend bonus
Rewards: $320
Card Fee: $0 $150
Lounge passes: 6 passes worldwide DragonPass
National Bank^® World Elite Mastercard^®
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends January 13th
≈ $650Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Travel extras credit (2022): varies by traveler* (≈ $150) Travel extras credit (2023): varies by traveler* (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation: additional renewal bonus of 30,000 pts ($300) if you spend another $7,000 in the first 12 months Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 10,000 pts ($100) if you add payment insurance for 3 months
Rewards: ≈ $650
Card Fee: $0 $150
Lounge passes: Unlimited + 1 guest at YUL only NBC Lounge (intl)
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
Card: $150k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $150,000 or minimum household income of $200,000
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$354Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts ($333) Earn on min. spend: 18,000 pts ($120) Lifestyle credits: two in 1st year ($400) Card fee: deducted (-$499) Additional annual spend bonus also offered
Rewards: $853
Card Fee: $499
Lounge passes: 6 passes worldwide DragonPass
Business Platinum Card^® from American Express
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $814Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 80,000 pts (≈ $1200) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$499)
Rewards: ≈ $1313
Card Fee: $499
Lounge passes: Unlimited + 1 guest worldwide Priority Pass + more
American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Business Reserve Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ –$93Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts (≈ $375) Monthly bonus (reach $2k/mo once): 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Earn on min. spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $56) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not in Valuation: monthly bonus of 5,000 pts (≈ $75) for another 11 months Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $506
Card Fee: $599
Lounge passes: Unlimited + 1 guest in North America Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
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Best credit cards in Canada for easy fixed-value travel credits

While variable-value rewards are the best to maximize the value you get, some prefer easy fixed-value travel credits that can be applied to any travel expense for a lot more flexibility (and are okay with sacrificing value for that). These are the best current offers for easy “eraser”-type points.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for easy fixed-value travel credits (coming soon).

Best credit cards for easy travel credits		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
	Platinum Card^® from American Express Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.	$161∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as a fixed-value credit; ≈ $641 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts ($600) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts ($60) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($200) Card fee: deducted (-$699) Also offered but not in Valuation: renewal bonus of 20,000 pts ($200) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100) Rewards: $860 Card Fee: $699	Unlimited airport lounge access higher spend req.
	American Express^® Gold Rewards Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	$280∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as a fixed-value credit; ≈ $495 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 40,000 pts ($400) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts ($30) Annual credit: for travel ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 10,000 pts ($100) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50) Rewards: $530 Card Fee: $250	Those who already have the Cobalt Card
	HSBC World Elite^® Mastercard^® Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $6k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)	$541∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as a fixed-value credit; ≈ $639 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus (no min. spend): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (with min. spend): 40,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend: 18,000 pts ($90) Annual credit (Year 1): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 1): first year free (-$0) Renewal bonus: 20,000 pts ($100) Annual credit (Year 2): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 2): deducted (-$149) Rewards: $541 Card Fee: $0 $149	Welcome bonus is very good	ends February 28th
	RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.	≈ $480∗Flytrippers Valuation (as a fixed-value credit; actual Valuation of ≈ $780) Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $600 Card Fee: $120	Non-Amex with flexible rewards	ends January 31st
	American Express Cobalt^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.	$444∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as a fixed-value credit; ≈ $744 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($300) Card fee: deducted (-$156) Rewards: $600 Card Fee: $156	Big spenders or beginners
	Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	$300Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts ($250) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $6,500 in first 12 months Rewards: $300 Card Fee: $0 $120	Very good travel insurance and earn rate	ends April 30th
	HSBC +Rewards^™ Mastercard^® Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $2k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)	$185Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 35,000 pts ($175) Earn on min. spend: 2,000 pts ($10) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: $185 Card Fee: $0 $25	Non-Amex option no travel insurance	ends February 28th
	HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard^® (excl. QC) Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)	$130Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 6 mos.): 25,000 points ($125) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $130 Card Fee: $0	Easy & simple travel credit for any trip	ends February 28th
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Best credit cards for easy travel credits
Platinum Card^® from American Express
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$161∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as a fixed-value credit; ≈ $641 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts ($600) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts ($60) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($200) Card fee: deducted (-$699) Also offered but not in Valuation: renewal bonus of 20,000 pts ($200) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100)
Rewards: $860
Card Fee: $699
Best for: Unlimited airport lounge access higher spend req.
American Express^® Gold Rewards Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$280∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as a fixed-value credit; ≈ $495 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 40,000 pts ($400) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts ($30) Annual credit: for travel ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 10,000 pts ($100) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50)
Rewards: $530
Card Fee: $250
Best for: Those who already have the Cobalt Card
HSBC World Elite^® Mastercard^®
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $6k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)
WELCOME BONUS	ends February 28th
$541∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as a fixed-value credit; ≈ $639 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus (no min. spend): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (with min. spend): 40,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend: 18,000 pts ($90) Annual credit (Year 1): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 1): first year free (-$0) Renewal bonus: 20,000 pts ($100) Annual credit (Year 2): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 2): deducted (-$149)
Rewards: $541
Card Fee: $0 $149
Best for: Welcome bonus is very good
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends January 31st
≈ $480∗Flytrippers Valuation (as a fixed-value credit; actual Valuation of ≈ $780) Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $600
Card Fee: $120
Best for: Non-Amex with flexible rewards
American Express Cobalt^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$444∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as a fixed-value credit; ≈ $744 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($300) Card fee: deducted (-$156)
Rewards: $600
Card Fee: $156
Best for: Big spenders or beginners
Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card
Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends April 30th
$300Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts ($250) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $6,500 in first 12 months
Rewards: $300
Card Fee: $0 $120
Best for: Very good travel insurance and earn rate
HSBC +Rewards^™ Mastercard^®
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $2k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)
WELCOME BONUS	ends February 28th
$185Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 35,000 pts ($175) Earn on min. spend: 2,000 pts ($10) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0)
Rewards: $185
Card Fee: $0 $25
Best for: Non-Amex option no travel insurance
HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard^® (excl. QC)
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)
WELCOME BONUS	ends February 28th
$130Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 6 mos.): 25,000 points ($125) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $130
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Easy & simple travel credit for any trip
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Best credit cards in Canada for AIR MILES Rewards

The AIR MILES program is widely-known but quite misused: like any rewards program, you can get the highest potential value by using it for travel. And AIR MILES Miles are easy to earn with many credit cards available.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for AIR MILES Rewards (coming soon).

Best credit cards for AIR MILES Rewards		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	AIR MILES Miles
	BMO AIR MILES^®† World Elite^®* MasterCard^®* Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ $279Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 325 pts (≈ $39) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $279 Card Fee: $0 $120	2,325 Miles after welcome bonus
	American Express^® AIR MILES^®* Reserve Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ –$23Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2400 miles (≈ $252) Earn on min. spend: 200 miles (≈ $24) Card fee: deducted (-$299) Rewards: ≈ $276 Card Fee: $299	2,400 Miles after welcome bonus
	American Express^® AIR MILES^®* Platinum Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.	≈ $156Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 300 pts (≈ $36) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $276 Card Fee: $120	2,300 Miles after welcome bonus
	BMO AIR MILES^®† MasterCard^®* Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	≈ $110Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 800 pts (≈ $96) Earn on min. spend: 120 pts (≈ $14) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $110 Card Fee: $0	920 Miles after welcome bonus
	American Express^® AIR MILES^®* for Business Card Card: no business required Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	≈ $100Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 333 pts (≈ $40) Card fee: deducted (-$180) Rewards: ≈ $280 Card Fee: $180	2,300 Miles after welcome bonus
	BMO AIR MILES^®† Business^® Mastercard^®* Card: business required Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	≈ $420Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 3,000 pts (≈ $360) Earn on min. spend: 500 pts (≈ $60) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $420 Card Fee: $0 $120	3,500 Miles after welcome bonus
	BMO AIR MILES^®† No-Fee Business^® Mastercard^®* Card: business required Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ $138Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 1,000 pts (≈ $120) Earn on min. spend: 150 pts (≈ $18) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $138 Card Fee: $0	AIR MILES collectors who spend less
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Best credit cards for AIR MILES Rewards
BMO AIR MILES^®† World Elite^®* MasterCard^®*
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $279Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 325 pts (≈ $39) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $279
Card Fee: $0 $120
AIR MILES Miles: 2,325 Miles after welcome bonus
American Express^® AIR MILES^®* Reserve Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ –$23Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2400 miles (≈ $252) Earn on min. spend: 200 miles (≈ $24) Card fee: deducted (-$299)
Rewards: ≈ $276
Card Fee: $299
AIR MILES Miles: 2,400 Miles after welcome bonus
American Express^® AIR MILES^®* Platinum Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $156Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 300 pts (≈ $36) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $276
Card Fee: $120
AIR MILES Miles: 2,300 Miles after welcome bonus
BMO AIR MILES^®† MasterCard^®*
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $110Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 800 pts (≈ $96) Earn on min. spend: 120 pts (≈ $14) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $110
Card Fee: $0
AIR MILES Miles: 920 Miles after welcome bonus
American Express^® AIR MILES^®* for Business Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $100Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 333 pts (≈ $40) Card fee: deducted (-$180)
Rewards: ≈ $280
Card Fee: $180
AIR MILES Miles: 2,300 Miles after welcome bonus
BMO AIR MILES^®† Business^® Mastercard^®*
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $420Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 3,000 pts (≈ $360) Earn on min. spend: 500 pts (≈ $60) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $420
Card Fee: $0 $120
AIR MILES Miles: 3,500 Miles after welcome bonus
BMO AIR MILES^®† No-Fee Business^® Mastercard^®*
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $138Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 1,000 pts (≈ $120) Earn on min. spend: 150 pts (≈ $18) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $138
Card Fee: $0
AIR MILES Miles: AIR MILES collectors who spend less
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Best credit cards in Canada for Marriott Bonvoy points

Marriott has by far the best hotel rewards program for Canadians, and it is so easy to get many many free hotel nights. This is especially great for those who are like us and are able to find cheap flights anyways (and want to maximize the value they get from rewards).

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for Marriott Bonvoy points (coming soon).

Best credit cards for Marriott points		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Marriott points
	American Express Cobalt^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.	≈ $492∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as Marriott pts; ≈ $744 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 36,000 pts (≈ $324) Earn on min. spend: 36,000 pts (≈ $324) Card fee: deducted (-$156) Rewards: ≈ $648 Card Fee: $156	72,000 pts after welcome bonus
	Marriott Bonvoy^™ American Express^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.	≈ $357Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $477 Card Fee: $120	53,000 pts after welcome bonus
	American Express^® Green Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	≈ $119∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as Marriott pts; ≈ $165 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 12,000 pts (≈ $108) Earn on min. spend: 1,200 pts (≈ $11) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $119 Card Fee: $0	13,200 pts after welcome bonus
	Marriott Bonvoy^™ Business American Express^® Card Card: no business required Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ $327Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$150) Rewards: ≈ $477 Card Fee: $150	53,000 pts after welcome bonus
	American Express Business Edge^™ Card Card: no business required Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	≈ $441∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as Marriott pts; ≈ $651 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 45,000 pts (≈ $486) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $54) Card fee: deducted (-$99) Additional 10X bonus on gas, rides, dining & bars, and office supplies & electronics also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Additional monthly bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Rewards: ≈ $540 Card Fee: $99	60,000 pts (50,000 Amex pts) after welcome bonus	limited time
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Best credit cards for Marriott points
American Express Cobalt^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $492∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as Marriott pts; ≈ $744 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 36,000 pts (≈ $324) Earn on min. spend: 36,000 pts (≈ $324) Card fee: deducted (-$156)
Rewards: ≈ $648
Card Fee: $156
Marriott points: 72,000 pts after welcome bonus
Marriott Bonvoy^™ American Express^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $357Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card Fee: $120
Marriott points: 53,000 pts after welcome bonus
American Express^® Green Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $119∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as Marriott pts; ≈ $165 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 12,000 pts (≈ $108) Earn on min. spend: 1,200 pts (≈ $11) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $119
Card Fee: $0
Marriott points: 13,200 pts after welcome bonus
Marriott Bonvoy^™ Business American Express^® Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $327Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$150)
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card Fee: $150
Marriott points: 53,000 pts after welcome bonus
American Express Business Edge^™ Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	limited time
≈ $441∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as Marriott pts; ≈ $651 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 45,000 pts (≈ $486) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $54) Card fee: deducted (-$99) Additional 10X bonus on gas, rides, dining & bars, and office supplies & electronics also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Additional monthly bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation)
Rewards: ≈ $540
Card Fee: $99
Marriott points: 60,000 pts (50,000 Amex pts) after welcome bonus
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Best credit cards in Canada for cashback

Travel rewards are a lot better than cashback if you want to get more value. And some types of travel rewards are just as simple and flexible as cashback. But some still prefer cashback, so here are the few cashback cards that at least have good welcome bonuses.

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Best credit cards for cash back		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Earn rate
	American Express Cobalt^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.	$444∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as cash back; ≈ $744 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($300) Card fee: deducted (-$156) Rewards: $600 Card Fee: $156	5% on groceries (1-3% elsewhere)
	CIBC Dividend^® Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $2.5k in 4 mos.	$250Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 10% cash back on $2.5k ($250) Card fee: first-year annual fee rebate Rewards: $250 Card Fee: showFee: $120 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)	4% on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
	Scotia Momentum^® Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.	$200Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($200) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: $200 Card Fee: $0 $120	4% on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
	BMO CashBack^® World Elite^®* MasterCard^®* Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.	$200Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($200) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Official BMO Offer Get up to 10% cash back in your first 3 months and the $120 annual fee waived in the first year* Rewards: $200 Card Fee: $0 $120	5% (with monthly cap) on groceries (1-4% elsewhere)
	CIBC Dividend Platinum^® Visa* Card Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000 Bonus: spend $2.5k in 4 mos.	$250Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 10% cash back on $2.5k ($250) Card fee: first-year annual fee rebate Rewards: $250 Card Fee: showFee: $99 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)	3% on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
	SimplyCash^® Preferred Card from American Express Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.	$160Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (monthly, for 4 mos.): statement credits ($160) Earn on min. spend (multiplier rate): cashback ($120) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Also offered but not included in Valuation: monthly bonus ($40) per month in which you spend $750 for another 6 months Rewards: $280 Card Fee: $120	4% on groceries/gas (2% elsewhere)
	American Express^® AIR MILES^®* Platinum Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.	$122∗Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts ($210) Earn on min. spend: 300 pts ($32) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: $242 Card Fee: $120	2.1% on food & gas (1.05% elsewhere)
	Tangerine World Mastercard^® Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.	$170Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15% cashback ($150) Earn on min. spend: 2% in 3 categories ($20) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $170 Card Fee: $0	2% choice of 3 categories	ends November 18th
	CIBC Dividend^® Visa* Card Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000 Bonus: spend $2k in 4 mos.	$100Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 5% cash back on $2k ($100) Card fee: no annual fee Rewards: $100 Card Fee: showFee: $0† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)	2% on groceries (0.5-1% elsewhere)
	BMO AIR MILES^®† MasterCard^®* Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	$97∗Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 800 pts ($84) Earn on min. spend: 120 pts ($13) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $97 Card Fee: $0	1.26% at AM partners (0.42% elsewhere)
	BMO AIR MILES^®† World Elite^®* MasterCard^®* Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	$244∗Flytrippers Valuation (as cash back; actual Valuation of ≈ $279) Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts ($210) Earn on min. spend: 325 pts ($34) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: $244 Card Fee: $0 $120	1.05% (2.63% at AM partners)
	SimplyCash^® Card from American Express Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $3k in 10 mos.	$160Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($200) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $160 Card Fee: $0	2% on groceries/gas (1.25% elsewhere)
	HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard^® (excl. QC) Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)	$130Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (on 1st $1k): additional 12.5% cash back ($125) Earn on min. spend: minimum of 0.5% cash back ($5) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $130 Card Fee: $0	1.5% online (0.5-1% elsewhere)
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Best credit cards for cash back
American Express Cobalt^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $500/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$444∗Flytrippers Valuation (*as cash back; ≈ $744 actual Valuation) Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($300) Card fee: deducted (-$156)
Rewards: $600
Card Fee: $156
Earn rate: 5% on groceries (1-3% elsewhere)
CIBC Dividend^® Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $2.5k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$250Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 10% cash back on $2.5k ($250) Card fee: first-year annual fee rebate
Rewards: $250
Card Fee: showFee: $120 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)
Earn rate: 4% on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
Scotia Momentum^® Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$200Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($200) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0)
Rewards: $200
Card Fee: $0 $120
Earn rate: 4% on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
BMO CashBack^® World Elite^®* MasterCard^®*
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $2k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$200Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($200) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Official BMO Offer Get up to 10% cash back in your first 3 months and the $120 annual fee waived in the first year*
Rewards: $200
Card Fee: $0 $120
Earn rate: 5% (with monthly cap) on groceries (1-4% elsewhere)
CIBC Dividend Platinum^® Visa* Card
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000
Bonus: spend $2.5k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$250Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 10% cash back on $2.5k ($250) Card fee: first-year annual fee rebate
Rewards: $250
Card Fee: showFee: $99 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)
Earn rate: 3% on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
SimplyCash^® Preferred Card from American Express
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$160Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (monthly, for 4 mos.): statement credits ($160) Earn on min. spend (multiplier rate): cashback ($120) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Also offered but not included in Valuation: monthly bonus ($40) per month in which you spend $750 for another 6 months
Rewards: $280
Card Fee: $120
Earn rate: 4% on groceries/gas (2% elsewhere)
American Express^® AIR MILES^®* Platinum Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$122∗Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts ($210) Earn on min. spend: 300 pts ($32) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: $242
Card Fee: $120
Earn rate: 2.1% on food & gas (1.05% elsewhere)
Tangerine World Mastercard^®
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends November 18th
$170Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15% cashback ($150) Earn on min. spend: 2% in 3 categories ($20) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $170
Card Fee: $0
Earn rate: 2% choice of 3 categories
CIBC Dividend^® Visa* Card
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000
Bonus: spend $2k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$100Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 5% cash back on $2k ($100) Card fee: no annual fee
Rewards: $100
Card Fee: showFee: $0† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)
Earn rate: 2% on groceries (0.5-1% elsewhere)
BMO AIR MILES^®† MasterCard^®*
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$97∗Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 800 pts ($84) Earn on min. spend: 120 pts ($13) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $97
Card Fee: $0
Earn rate: 1.26% at AM partners (0.42% elsewhere)
BMO AIR MILES^®† World Elite^®* MasterCard^®*
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$244∗Flytrippers Valuation (as cash back; actual Valuation of ≈ $279) Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts ($210) Earn on min. spend: 325 pts ($34) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0)
Rewards: $244
Card Fee: $0 $120
Earn rate: 1.05% (2.63% at AM partners)
SimplyCash^® Card from American Express
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $3k in 10 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$160Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($200) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $160
Card Fee: $0
Earn rate: 2% on groceries/gas (1.25% elsewhere)
HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard^® (excl. QC)
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)
WELCOME BONUS
$130Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (on 1st $1k): additional 12.5% cash back ($125) Earn on min. spend: minimum of 0.5% cash back ($5) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $130
Card Fee: $0
Earn rate: 1.5% online (0.5-1% elsewhere)
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Best credit cards in Canada with no foreign transaction fees

Almost every Canadian credit card charges a 2.5% fee on all transactions in foreign currencies, which might still be worth paying overall, depending on your card strategy. But these are the best credit cards to avoid that fee altogether.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada with no foreign transaction fees (coming soon).

Best credit cards with no foreign transaction fees		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Other benefit
	HSBC World Elite^® Mastercard^® Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $6k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)	≈ $639Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (no min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Welcome bonus (with min. spend): 40,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 18,000 pts (≈ $108) Annual credit (Year 1): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 1): first year free (-$0) Renewal bonus: 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Annual credit (Year 2): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 2): deducted (-$149) Rewards: ≈ $639 Card Fee: $0 $149	Welcome bonus is very good	ends February 28th
	Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	$300Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts ($250) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $6,500 in first 12 months Rewards: $300 Card Fee: $0 $120	Very good travel insurance and earn rate	ends April 30th
	Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	$161Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts ($500) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts ($60) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $7,000 in 14 months Rewards: $560 Card Fee: $399	Airport lounge access 10 passes	ends January 3rd
	Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite^* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	$320Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 2,000 pts ($20) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation: additional spend bonus Rewards: $320 Card Fee: $0 $150	Airport lounge access 6 passes	ends April 30th
	Brim Mastercard Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	No-fee card add-on w/ other card
	Brim World Elite Mastercard Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0 $199	No minimum spend add-on w/ other card	limited time
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Best credit cards with no foreign transaction fees
HSBC World Elite^® Mastercard^®
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $6k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)
WELCOME BONUS	ends February 28th
≈ $639Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (no min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Welcome bonus (with min. spend): 40,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 18,000 pts (≈ $108) Annual credit (Year 1): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 1): first year free (-$0) Renewal bonus: 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Annual credit (Year 2): for travel ($100) Card fee (Year 2): deducted (-$149)
Rewards: ≈ $639
Card Fee: $0 $149
Other benefit: Welcome bonus is very good
Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card
Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends April 30th
$300Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts ($250) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $6,500 in first 12 months
Rewards: $300
Card Fee: $0 $120
Other benefit: Very good travel insurance and earn rate
Scotiabank Platinum American Express^® Card
Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends January 3rd
$161Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts ($500) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts ($60) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $7,000 in 14 months
Rewards: $560
Card Fee: $399
Other benefit: Airport lounge access 10 passes
Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite^* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends April 30th
$320Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 2,000 pts ($20) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation: additional spend bonus
Rewards: $320
Card Fee: $0 $150
Other benefit: Airport lounge access 6 passes
Brim Mastercard
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0
Other benefit: No-fee card add-on w/ other card
Brim World Elite Mastercard
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS	limited time
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0 $199
Other benefit: No minimum spend add-on w/ other card
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Best credit cards in Canada for balance transfers

You should never carry a balance on a credit card. If you do, fixing that should be your #1 financial priority (the yearly thousand dollars in travel rewards you can get with credit cards should be good motivation). But if you are carrying a balance, in the meantime these cards will at least help you save on interest by doing a transfer.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for balance transfers (coming soon).

Best credit cards for balance transfers		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Interest rate
	CIBC Select Visa* Card Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000 Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Rewards: $0 Card Fee: showFee: $29 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 13.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 13.99%† Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 13.99%†	0% for 10 mos 1% transfer fee
	Tangerine Money-Back Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.	$170Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15% cashback ($150) Earn on min. spend: 2% in 3 categories ($20) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $170 Card Fee: $0	1.95% for 6 mos 1% transfer fee	ends November 18th
	BMO AIR MILES^®† MasterCard^®* Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	≈ $110Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 800 pts (≈ $96) Earn on min. spend: 120 pts (≈ $14) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $110 Card Fee: $0	0.99% for 9 mos 2% transfer fee
	BMO Rewards^® MasterCard^®* Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	$74Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 10,000 pts ($67) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts ($7) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $74 Card Fee: $0	0.99% for 9 mos 2% transfer fee
	BMO CashBack^® MasterCard^®* Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $500 in 3 mos.	$25Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($25) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Official BMO Offer Get 5% cash back in your first 3 months* Rewards: $25 Card Fee: $0	0.99% for 9 mos 2% transfer fee
	President's Choice Financial^® Mastercard^® Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)	$20Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 20,000 pts ($20) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $20 Card Fee: $0	0.97% for 6 mos 0% transfer fee
	Scotiabank Value^® Visa* Card Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: no welcome bonus	–$29Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Card fee: deducted (-$29) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $29	0.99% for 6 mos 0% transfer fee
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Best credit cards for balance transfers
CIBC Select Visa* Card
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: showFee: $29 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 13.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 13.99%† Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 13.99%†
Interest rate: 0% for 10 mos 1% transfer fee
Tangerine Money-Back Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends November 18th
$170Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15% cashback ($150) Earn on min. spend: 2% in 3 categories ($20) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $170
Card Fee: $0
Interest rate: 1.95% for 6 mos 1% transfer fee
BMO AIR MILES^®† MasterCard^®*
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $110Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 800 pts (≈ $96) Earn on min. spend: 120 pts (≈ $14) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $110
Card Fee: $0
Interest rate: 0.99% for 9 mos 2% transfer fee
BMO Rewards^® MasterCard^®*
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$74Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 10,000 pts ($67) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts ($7) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $74
Card Fee: $0
Interest rate: 0.99% for 9 mos 2% transfer fee
BMO CashBack^® MasterCard^®*
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $500 in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$25Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($25) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Official BMO Offer Get 5% cash back in your first 3 months*
Rewards: $25
Card Fee: $0
Interest rate: 0.99% for 9 mos 2% transfer fee
President's Choice Financial^® Mastercard^®
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)
WELCOME BONUS
$20Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 20,000 pts ($20) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $20
Card Fee: $0
Interest rate: 0.97% for 6 mos 0% transfer fee
Scotiabank Value^® Visa* Card
Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
–$29Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Card fee: deducted (-$29)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $29
Interest rate: 0.99% for 6 mos 0% transfer fee
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Best credit cards in Canada with low minimum spends

Pros know that adding a 2nd card the same day as a card application is a great way to double your welcome bonuses, and that’s easier when the 2nd has a low minimum spend (also for those who spend less, despite our tips to reach minimum spend requirements).

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada with low minimum spends (coming soon).

Best credit cards with low minimum spends		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
	RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)	≈ $405∗Flytrippers Valuation (without min. spend; actual Valuation of ≈ $780) Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $525 Card Fee: $120	Non-Amex with flexible rewards	ends January 31st
	Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	$300Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts ($250) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $6,500 in first 12 months Rewards: $300 Card Fee: $0 $120	Lower spend 5x on food, no FX insurance for lower income	ends April 30th
	CIBC Aventura^® Gold Visa* Card Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.	≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50) Rewards: ≈ $492 Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)	4 airport lounge passes flexible points
	CIBC Aventura^® Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.	≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50) Rewards: ≈ $492 Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)	4 airport lounge passes flexible points
	HSBC +Rewards^™ Mastercard^® Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $2k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)	$185Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 35,000 pts ($175) Earn on min. spend: 2,000 pts ($10) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: $185 Card Fee: $0 $25	Non-Amex option no travel insurance	ends February 28th
	American Express^® Green Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	≈ $165Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $15) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $165 Card Fee: $0	Valuable Amex points for free
	HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard^® (excl. QC) Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)	$130Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 6 mos.): 25,000 points ($125) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $130 Card Fee: $0	Easy & simple travel credit for any trip	ends February 28th
	HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard^® (excl. QC) Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)	$130Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (on 1st $1k): additional 12.5% cash back ($125) Earn on min. spend: minimum of 0.5% cash back ($5) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $130 Card Fee: $0	Easy & simple cash rewards no fee
	CIBC Aventura^® Visa* Card Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000 Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)	≈ $127Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 9,500 pts (≈ $105) Activities bonus: 2,000 pts (≈ $22) Card fee: no annual fee Additional bonus also offered if you hold a CIBC chequeing account Rewards: ≈ $127 Card Fee: showFee: $0† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)	Flexible points no-fee card
	Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite^* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	$320Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 2,000 pts ($20) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation: additional spend bonus Rewards: $320 Card Fee: $0 $150	6 airport lounge passes and no FX fees	ends April 30th
	BMO AIR MILES^®† MasterCard^®* Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.	≈ $110Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 800 pts (≈ $96) Earn on min. spend: 120 pts (≈ $14) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $110 Card Fee: $0	More AIR MILES Rewards
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Best credit cards with low minimum spends
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)
WELCOME BONUS	ends January 31st
≈ $405∗Flytrippers Valuation (without min. spend; actual Valuation of ≈ $780) Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $525
Card Fee: $120
Best for: Non-Amex with flexible rewards
Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card
Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends April 30th
$300Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts ($250) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts ($50) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) 20,000 pts ($200) if you spend another $6,500 in first 12 months
Rewards: $300
Card Fee: $0 $120
Best for: Lower spend 5x on food, no FX insurance for lower income
CIBC Aventura^® Gold Visa* Card
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50)
Rewards: ≈ $492
Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)
Best for: 4 airport lounge passes flexible points
CIBC Aventura^® Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $492Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $12) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50)
Rewards: ≈ $492
Card Fee: showFee: $139 (first year annual fee rebated)† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)
Best for: 4 airport lounge passes flexible points
HSBC +Rewards^™ Mastercard^®
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $2k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)
WELCOME BONUS	ends February 28th
$185Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 35,000 pts ($175) Earn on min. spend: 2,000 pts ($10) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0)
Rewards: $185
Card Fee: $0 $25
Best for: Non-Amex option no travel insurance
American Express^® Green Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $165Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $15) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $165
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Valuable Amex points for free
HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard^® (excl. QC)
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)
WELCOME BONUS	ends February 28th
$130Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 6 mos.): 25,000 points ($125) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $130
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Easy & simple travel credit for any trip
HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard^® (excl. QC)
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1k in 6 mos. (see QC offer)
WELCOME BONUS
$130Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (on 1st $1k): additional 12.5% cash back ($125) Earn on min. spend: minimum of 0.5% cash back ($5) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $130
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Easy & simple cash rewards no fee
CIBC Aventura^® Visa* Card
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000
Bonus: make 1 purchase (no min.)
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $127Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 9,500 pts (≈ $105) Activities bonus: 2,000 pts (≈ $22) Card fee: no annual fee Additional bonus also offered if you hold a CIBC chequeing account
Rewards: ≈ $127
Card Fee: showFee: $0† Annual Interest Rate (purchases): 20.99%† Annual Interest Rate (balance transfer): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents) Annual Interest Rate (cash advance): 22.99%†, 21.99%† (for Québec residents)
Best for: Flexible points no-fee card
Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite^* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends April 30th
$320Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Earn on min. spend: 2,000 pts ($20) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation: additional spend bonus
Rewards: $320
Card Fee: $0 $150
Best for: 6 airport lounge passes and no FX fees
BMO AIR MILES^®† MasterCard^®*
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $1k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $110Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 800 pts (≈ $96) Earn on min. spend: 120 pts (≈ $14) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $110
Card Fee: $0
Best for: More AIR MILES Rewards
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Best credit cards in Canada for businesses

If you have an incorporated business, you have even more options in terms of small business cards, so here are the best ones.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for businesses (coming soon).

Best business credit cards		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
	Business Platinum Card^® from American Express Card: no business required Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.	≈ $814Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 80,000 pts (≈ $1200) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$499) Rewards: ≈ $1313 Card Fee: $499	Big spenders & luxury travelers
	American Express^® Business Gold Rewards Card Card: no business required Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	≈ $926Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 70,000 pts (≈ $1050) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$199) Also offered but not included in Valuation: quarterly spending bonus Rewards: ≈ $1125 Card Fee: $199	More valuable Amex points for Aeroplan or Avios	limited time
	American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Business Reserve Card Card: no business required Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ –$93Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts (≈ $375) Monthly bonus (reach $2k/mo once): 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Earn on min. spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $56) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not in Valuation: monthly bonus of 5,000 pts (≈ $75) for another 11 months Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100) Rewards: ≈ $506 Card Fee: $599	Frequent Air Canada travel & maximizing Aeroplan
	American Express Business Edge^™ Card Card: no business required Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	≈ $651Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$99) Additional 10X bonus on gas, rides, dining & bars, and office supplies & electronics also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Additional monthly bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Rewards: ≈ $750 Card Fee: $99	More Amex points and good earn rate	limited time
	Marriott Bonvoy^™ Business American Express^® Card Card: no business required Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ $327Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$150) Rewards: ≈ $477 Card Fee: $150	Valuable Marriott certificate another must-have
	BMO AIR MILES^®† Business^® Mastercard^®* Card: business required Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	≈ $420Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 3,000 pts (≈ $360) Earn on min. spend: 500 pts (≈ $60) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $420 Card Fee: $0 $120	AIR MILES Rewards collectors
	BMO Rewards Business Mastercard^®* Card: business required Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	$398Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts ($333) Earn on min. spend: 9,750 pts ($65) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional monthly spend bonus also offered Rewards: $398 Card Fee: $0 $120	Easy-to-use fixed-value rewards
	BMO CashBack^® Business Mastercard^®* Card: business required Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.*	$150Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($150) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $150 Card Fee: $0	Simple cashback rewards
	BMO AIR MILES^®† No-Fee Business^® Mastercard^®* Card: business required Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ $138Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 1,000 pts (≈ $120) Earn on min. spend: 150 pts (≈ $18) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $138 Card Fee: $0	AIR MILES collectors who spend less
	American Express^® AIR MILES^®* for Business Card Card: no business required Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	≈ $100Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 333 pts (≈ $40) Card fee: deducted (-$180) Rewards: ≈ $280 Card Fee: $180	Another AIR MILES bonus
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Best business credit cards
Business Platinum Card^® from American Express
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $814Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 80,000 pts (≈ $1200) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$499)
Rewards: ≈ $1313
Card Fee: $499
Best for: Big spenders & luxury travelers
American Express^® Business Gold Rewards Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	limited time
≈ $926Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 70,000 pts (≈ $1050) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$199) Also offered but not included in Valuation: quarterly spending bonus
Rewards: ≈ $1125
Card Fee: $199
Best for: More valuable Amex points for Aeroplan or Avios
American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Business Reserve Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ –$93Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 25,000 pts (≈ $375) Monthly bonus (reach $2k/mo once): 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Earn on min. spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $56) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not in Valuation: monthly bonus of 5,000 pts (≈ $75) for another 11 months Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $506
Card Fee: $599
Best for: Frequent Air Canada travel & maximizing Aeroplan
American Express Business Edge^™ Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	limited time
≈ $651Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$99) Additional 10X bonus on gas, rides, dining & bars, and office supplies & electronics also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Additional monthly bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation)
Rewards: ≈ $750
Card Fee: $99
Best for: More Amex points and good earn rate
Marriott Bonvoy^™ Business American Express^® Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $327Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$150)
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card Fee: $150
Best for: Valuable Marriott certificate another must-have
BMO AIR MILES^®† Business^® Mastercard^®*
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $420Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 3,000 pts (≈ $360) Earn on min. spend: 500 pts (≈ $60) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $420
Card Fee: $0 $120
Best for: AIR MILES Rewards collectors
BMO Rewards Business Mastercard^®*
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
$398Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts ($333) Earn on min. spend: 9,750 pts ($65) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Additional monthly spend bonus also offered
Rewards: $398
Card Fee: $0 $120
Best for: Easy-to-use fixed-value rewards
BMO CashBack^® Business Mastercard^®*
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.*
WELCOME BONUS
$150Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($150) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $150
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Simple cashback rewards
BMO AIR MILES^®† No-Fee Business^® Mastercard^®*
Card: business required
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $138Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 1,000 pts (≈ $120) Earn on min. spend: 150 pts (≈ $18) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $138
Card Fee: $0
Best for: AIR MILES collectors who spend less
American Express^® AIR MILES^®* for Business Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $100Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 2,000 pts (≈ $240) Earn on min. spend: 333 pts (≈ $40) Card fee: deducted (-$180)
Rewards: ≈ $280
Card Fee: $180
Best for: Another AIR MILES bonus
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Best prepaid credit cards in Canada

While you won’t get a high amount of travel rewards by getting a prepaid credit card, if you are building your credit and still want some of the benefits of credit cards in a free chequing account, these prepaid cards do not require a credit check (we have & recommend both).

You can read our detailed page about the best prepaid credit cards in Canada (coming soon).

Best prepaid credit cards		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
	KOHO Prepaid Visa Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	0.5% cashback on everything
	STACK Prepaid Mastercard^® Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: complete signup (no min.)	$5Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: after signup ($5) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: $5 Card Fee: $0	No ATM fees but FX fees apply
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Best prepaid credit cards
KOHO Prepaid Visa
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0
Best for: 0.5% cashback on everything
STACK Prepaid Mastercard^®
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: complete signup (no min.)
WELCOME BONUS
$5Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: after signup ($5) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: $5
Card Fee: $0
Best for: No ATM fees but FX fees apply
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Best free credit score monitoring in Canada

As part of your travel rewards strategy, you should monitor your credit score. Your bank might offer this for free, but if not, you can still get it at no cost. By following the rules, you’ll maintain or improve your credit score in addition to getting great welcome bonuses.

You can read our detailed page about the best free credit score monitoring in Canada (coming soon).

Best free credit score monitoring service		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
	Mogo Card: not available in Québec Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	Free credit score monitoring
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Best free credit score monitoring service
Mogo
Card: not available in Québec
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Free credit score monitoring
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Best credit cards for Aeroplan points
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Best credit cards for insurance coverage for reward flights
Best credit cards for luxury travel benefits
Best credit cards for mobile device insurance
Best credit cards for low interest rates
More to be announced later

Best online shopping portals in Canada

Credit cards are how you’ll earn rewards a lot faster, but it’s also a good practice to double-dip and to always use online shopping portals to get 100% more rewards for everything you buy. You can get valuable variable-value rewards or simpler cashback.

You can read our detailed page about the best online shopping portals for Canadians.

Best online shopping portals		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
	Aeroplan eStore Card: earn Aeroplan points online Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	Most valuable rewards for purchases
	AIR MILES Shops Card: earn AIR MILES Miles online Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	Other valuable rewards for purchases
	Rakuten Card: earn cashback online Bonus: spend $25 (anywhere)	$5Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($5) Rewards: $5 Card Fee: $0	Easy cashback rewards for purchases
	ampli Card: earn cashback online & in-store Bonus: spend $0 (at sign-up)	$5Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($5) Rewards: $5 Card Fee: $0	Other cashback app for purchases
	Paymi Card: earn cashback online & in-store Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	Other cashback app for purchases
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Best online shopping portals
Aeroplan eStore
Card: earn Aeroplan points online
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Most valuable rewards for purchases
AIR MILES Shops
Card: earn AIR MILES Miles online
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Other valuable rewards for purchases
Rakuten
Card: earn cashback online
Bonus: spend $25 (anywhere)
WELCOME BONUS
$5Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($5)
Rewards: $5
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Easy cashback rewards for purchases
ampli
Card: earn cashback online & in-store
Bonus: spend $0 (at sign-up)
WELCOME BONUS
$5Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: cashback ($5)
Rewards: $5
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Other cashback app for purchases
Paymi
Card: earn cashback online & in-store
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Other cashback app for purchases
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Best services to earn more rewards in Canada

Bill payment services are another way to earn more rewards. One allows you to at least earn some rewards for some bills that can’t be paid by credit card (for free), while the other allows you to pay virtually any bill by credit card (for a fee).

You can read our detailed page about the best services to earn more rewards in Canada (coming soon).

Best services to earn more rewards		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
	Plastiq Card: bill-payment website Bonus: make US$2,500 in payments	$13Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 500 Fee-Free Dollars (≈ $13) Rewards: $13 Card Fee: $0	Pay any bill with a card for a fee
	PaySimply Card: bill-payment website Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	Pay certain bills with a card for a fee
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Best services to earn more rewards
Plastiq
Card: bill-payment website
Bonus: make US$2,500 in payments
WELCOME BONUS
$13Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 500 Fee-Free Dollars (≈ $13)
Rewards: $13
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Pay any bill with a card for a fee
PaySimply
Card: bill-payment website
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Pay certain bills with a card for a fee
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Best travel insurance providers for COVID-19

While getting travel insurance coverage for free is one of the best benefits of credit cards, most of it has been temporarily voided due to COVID-19. It is now necessary to purchase a stand-alone travel insurance plan if you are traveling internationally.

You can read our detailed page about the best travel insurance providers for Canadians (coming soon).

Best travel insurance providers for COVID-19		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
	SafetyWing Card: made for nomads Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	Lower-cost & lower coverage option
	Goose Card: app-first insurer Bonus: spend $0 (at sign-up)	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: credit ($10) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	All-digital experience & welcome bonus
	Manulife Card: leading Canadian insurer Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	Customer service & full-service insurer
	TuGo Card: another Canadian option Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	Comprehensive & customizable options simple process
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Best travel insurance providers for COVID-19
SafetyWing
Card: made for nomads
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Lower-cost & lower coverage option
Goose
Card: app-first insurer
Bonus: spend $0 (at sign-up)
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: credit ($10)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0
Best for: All-digital experience & welcome bonus
Manulife
Card: leading Canadian insurer
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Customer service & full-service insurer
TuGo
Card: another Canadian option
Bonus: no welcome bonus
WELCOME BONUS
$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0)
Rewards: $0
Card Fee: $0
Best for: Comprehensive & customizable options simple process
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Best cryptocurrency services

Some also invest time into cryptocurrencies in addition to credit cards. Since we are as passionate about innovation as we are are about the financial industry, here are our favorite services for Canadians interested in cryptocurrencies (also called digital currencies).

You can read our detailed page about the best cryptocurrency services in Canada (coming soon).

	WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
Coinbase Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: take free courses	$51Flytrippers Valuation Courses bonuses: US$40 (≈ $51) Rewards: $51 Card Fee: $0	Highest bonus for a portfolio
Crypto.com Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: signup for card	$32Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: US$25 (≈ $32) Rewards: $32 Card Fee: $0	Crypto as rewards on a credit card
Bitbuy Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: deposit $250	$20Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: credit ($20) Rewards: $20 Card Fee: $0	Easy-to-use Canadian platform
BlockFi Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: deposit US$25	$19Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: US$15 (≈ $19) Rewards: $19 Card Fee: $0	Earning interest on your crypto
CoinField Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: deposit $100	$17Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 20 SOLO (≈$17) Rewards: $17 Card Fee: $0	Leading global platform
NDAX Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $0 (at sign-up)	$10Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: credit ($10) Rewards: $10 Card Fee: $0	Easy-to-use Canadian platform
Kraken Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	Most secure crypto exchange
Coinsmart Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: no welcome bonus	$0Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: none ($0) Rewards: $0 Card Fee: $0	Trade in CAD 100% Canadian
Coinsquare