Best credit cards in Canada

April 2025

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 (April 2025)

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 hundreds of dollars in travel rewards with their welcome bonuses alone, but we help you choose below too.

You can watch our detailed video about the best credit card offers in Canada this month (and come see the next video live).

Best credit card offers
(April 2025)
launch
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 8.8% back on $18k)
Rewards: ≈ $1590
Card fee: $0 $199
Spend required:$18k in 12 mos. (or $5k/$9k)
Best for: Incredible offer for those with more spending
SIMPLE 80k/150k
limited time
launch
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 7.5% back on $10k)
Rewards: ≈ $750
Card fee: $0 $89
Spend required:$10k in 12 mos. (or $3k/$6k)
Best for: Great offer for those with more spending
SIMPLE
limited time
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 20.5% back on $5k)
Rewards: $1025
Annual fee: $0 $139
Spend required:$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: Among highest offers ever seen for simple points
SIMPLE 60k/100k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 7.8% back on $12k)
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos.
Best for: Lucrative rewards and 4 passes for VIP airport lounges
LUCRATIVE
record-high
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 15.6% back on $5k)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: Lucrative rewards w/ unlim. value great if you're flexible
LUCRATIVE 60k/100k
ends June 11th
best
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 8.3% back on $9k)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: Best overall  card in Canada
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 8.7% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k)
Best for: Very good travel insurance and earn rate
SIMPLE 12k
ends July 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.3% back on $12k)
Rewards: ≈ $641
Annual fee: $0 $139
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC
LUCRATIVE 60k/100k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 6.5% back on $10k)
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$10k in 3 mos.
Best for: Unlimited access to VIP airport lounges and lucrative rewards
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 6.0% back on $10k)
Rewards: $1000
Card fee: $399
Spend required:$10k in 14 mos. (or $3k)
Best for: 10 airport lounge passes and no FX fees
SIMPLE 12k
ends October 31st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 2.2% back on $24k)
Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
Spend required:$24k in 12 mos. (or $12k)
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges)
LUCRATIVE 150k/200k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 10.4% back on $5k)
Rewards: ≈ $919
Card fee: $399
Spend required:$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: Lucrative pts and 6 passes for VIP airport lounges
LUCRATIVE 200k/200k
limited time
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 6.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: More valuable Amex points for Aeroplan or Avios
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 23.8% back on $1.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$1.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels
LUCRATIVE
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Best credit card offers
(April 2025)
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Best
for
launch
BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $18k in 12 mos. (or $5k/$9k for lower bonus)
Rewards: ≈ $1590
Card fee: $0 $199
Incredible offer
for those
with more spending
limited time
launch
BMO VIPorter Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 12 mos. (or $3k/$6k for lower bonus)
Rewards: ≈ $750
Card fee: $0 $89
Great offer
for those
with more spending
limited time
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 months
Rewards: $1025
Annual fee: $0 $139
Among highest
offers ever seen
for simple points
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k/month for 12 months
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Lucrative rewards
and 4 passes
for VIP airport lounges
record-high
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
Lucrative rewards
w/ unlim. value
great if you're flexible
ends June 11th

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best
American Express Cobalt Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Best overall
card
in Canada
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k for lower bonus)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Very good
travel insurance
and earn rate
ends July 1st
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $12k in 12 mos. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)
Rewards: ≈ $641
Annual fee: $0 $139
Valuable Aeroplan pts
and travel benefits
like free bags on AC
Platinum Card from American Express
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
Unlimited access to
VIP airport lounges
and lucrative rewards
Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 14 mos. (or $3k for lower bonus)
Rewards: $1000
Card fee: $399
10 airport
lounge passes
and no FX fees
ends October 31st
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $24k in 12 mos. (or $12k for lower bonus)
Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
For Air Canada
lounge access and
6 passes (other lounges)
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $919
Card fee: $399
Lucrative pts
and 6 passes for
VIP airport lounges
limited time
American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
More valuable
Amex points
for Aeroplan or Avios
American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
For Air Canada
lounge access
& other AC benefits
Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $120
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 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
Best
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 8.3% back on $9k)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: ≈ 7.5% as Aeroplan/Avios pts $2.5k monthly cap
LUCRATIVE
Best
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 4.9% back on $9k)
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: 5% as cash back $2.5k monthly cap
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 8.7% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k)
Best for: 6% (Sobeys brands) in simple credit $50k annual cap
SIMPLE 12k
ends July 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 8.7% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k)
Best for: 5% in simple credit $50k annual cap
SIMPLE 12k
ends July 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 14.0% back on $2k)
Rewards: $400
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$2k in 3 mos. (see QC offer)
Best for: 5% as simple points $50k annual cap*
SIMPLE 80k/150k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 10% back on $2.3k)
Rewards: $230
Card fee: $0 $120
Spend required:$2.3k in 3 mos. (categories)
Best for: 5% as cash back $500 monthly cap
💲SIMPLE 80k/150k
ends June 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 4% back on $2k)
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$2k in 3 mos.
Best for: 4% as cash back $30k annual cap
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 10% back on $2k)
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
Spend required:$2k in 3 mos.
Best for: 4% as cash back $25k annual cap
SIMPLE 60k/100k
ends June 30th
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 12% back on $3k)
Rewards: $360
Card fee: $0 $120
Spend required:$3k in 3 mos.
Best for: 3.33% in simple credit $50k annual cap
SIMPLE 60k/100k
extended
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 20.5% back on $5k)
Rewards: $1025
Annual fee: $0 $139
Spend required:$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: 3% in simple pts (6 TD Rewards pts/$) $25k annual cap
SIMPLE 60k/100k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 10% back on $3.5k)
Rewards: $350
Annual fee: $0 $139
Spend required:$3.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 3% as cash back $15k annual cap
💲SIMPLE 60k/100k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 12% back on $1k)
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1k in 2 mos.
Best for: 2% as cash back no cap
SIMPLE 50k/80k
ends April 30th
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Best credit cards
for groceries
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Earn rate
on groceries
Best
American Express Cobalt Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
≈ 7.5%
as Aeroplan/Avios pts
$2.5k monthly cap
Best
American Express Cobalt Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
5%
as cash back
$2.5k monthly cap
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k for lower bonus)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
6% (Sobeys brands)
in simple credit
$50k annual cap
ends July 1st
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k for lower bonus)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
5%
in simple credit
$50k annual cap
ends July 1st
MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard (non-QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 3 mos. (see QC offer)
Rewards: $400
Card fee: $120
5%
as simple points
$50k annual cap*
BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2.3k in 3 mos. (categories)
Rewards: $230
Card fee: $0 $120
5%
as cash back
$500 monthly cap
ends June 1st
SimplyCash Preferred Card from American Express
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $120
4%
as cash back
$30k annual cap
Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
4%
as cash back
$25k annual cap
ends June 30th
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $3k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $360
Card fee: $0 $120
3.33%
in simple credit
$50k annual cap
extended
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 months
Rewards: $1025
Annual fee: $0 $139
3% in simple pts
(6 TD Rewards pts/$)
$25k annual cap
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $3.5k in 3 months
Rewards: $350
Annual fee: $0 $139
3%
as cash back
$15k annual cap
Tangerine World Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 2 mos.
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
2%
as cash back
no cap
ends April 30th
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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
Best
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 6.5% back on $10k)
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$10k in 3 mos.
Best for: Unlimited + 1 guest worldwide Priority Pass + more
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 9.5% back on $2k)
Rewards: $340
Card fee: $150
Spend required:$2k in 3 mos.
Best for: 6 passes worldwide DragonPass
SIMPLE 60k/100k
ends July 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: Unlimited + 1 guest in North America Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 7.8% back on $12k)
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos.
Best for: 4 passes in Canada Plaza Premium only
LUCRATIVE
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 6.0% back on $10k)
Rewards: $1000
Card fee: $399
Spend required:$10k in 14 mos. (or $3k)
Best for: 10 passes worldwide Priority Pass & Plaza Premium
SIMPLE 12k
ends October 31st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 4.2% back on $6k)
Rewards: $853
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$6k in 3 mos.
Best for: 6 passes worldwide DragonPass
SIMPLE 150k/200k
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 2.2% back on $24k)
Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
Spend required:$24k in 12 mos. (or $12k)
Best for: Unlimited + 1 guest in North America AC Lounges* + 6 DragonPass
LUCRATIVE 150k/200k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 7.3% back on $4.5k)
Rewards: $330
Card fee: $0 $150
Spend required:$4.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 4 passes worldwide DragonPass
SIMPLE 80k/150k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 7.5% back on $15k)
Rewards: ≈ $1922
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$15k in 3 mos.
Best for: Unlimited + 1 guest worldwide Priority Pass + more
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.5% back on $10.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $1172
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$10.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: Unlimited + 1 guest in North America Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
LUCRATIVE
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Best credit cards for
airport lounge access
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Lounge
passes
Best
Platinum Card from American Express
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
Unlimited + 1 guest
worldwide
Priority Pass + more
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $340
Card fee: $150
6 passes
worldwide
DragonPass
ends July 1st
American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
Unlimited + 1 guest
in North America
Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k/month for 12 months
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
4 passes
in Canada
Plaza Premium only
NEW
Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 14 mos. (or $3k for lower bonus)
Rewards: $1000
Card fee: $399
10 passes
worldwide
Priority Pass & Plaza Premium
ends October 31st
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $6k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $853
Card fee: $599
6 passes
worldwide
DragonPass
NEW
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $24k in 12 mos. (or $12k for lower bonus)
Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
Unlimited + 1 guest
in North America
AC Lounges* + 6 DragonPass
BMO Ascend World Elite MasterCard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $4.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $330
Card fee: $0 $150
4 passes
worldwide
DragonPass
Business Platinum Card from American Express
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $15k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1922
Card fee: $799
Unlimited + 1 guest
worldwide
Priority Pass + more
American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $10.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1172
Card fee: $599
Unlimited + 1 guest
in North America
Air Canada Lounges (on *A)
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Best credit cards in Canada for flight delay insurance

I don’t take this statement lightly, but paying for all your flights with a credit card that offers flight delay insurance is one of the most basic and most important travel tips. It’s such an easy way to get free hotels and meals whenever your flights are delayed or canceled!

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

Best credit cards
with flight delay insurance
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 8.7% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k)
Best for: Very good travel insurance and earn rate
SIMPLE 12k
ends July 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 20.5% back on $5k)
Rewards: $1025
Annual fee: $0 $139
Spend required:$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: Among highest offers ever seen for simple points
SIMPLE 60k/100k
record-high
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 15.6% back on $5k)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: Lucrative rewards w/ unlim. value great if you're flexible
LUCRATIVE 60k/100k
ends June 11th
best
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 8.3% back on $9k)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: Best overall  card in Canada
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 14.0% back on $3k)
Rewards: ≈ $540
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$3k in 3 mos. + $1k
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts without min. income and lower min. spend
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 2.2% back on $24k)
Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
Spend required:$24k in 12 mos. (or $12k)
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges)
LUCRATIVE 150k/200k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 6.5% back on $10k)
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$10k in 3 mos.
Best for: Unlimited access to VIP airport lounges and lucrative rewards
LUCRATIVE
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Best credit cards
with flight delay insurance
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Best
for
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k for lower bonus)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Very good
travel insurance
and earn rate
ends July 1st
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 months
Rewards: $1025
Annual fee: $0 $139
Among highest
offers ever seen
for simple points
record-high
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
Lucrative rewards
w/ unlim. value
great if you're flexible
ends June 11th

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best
American Express Cobalt Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Best overall
card
in Canada
American Express Aeroplan Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $3k in 3 mos. + $1k
Rewards: ≈ $540
Card fee: $120
Valuable Aeroplan pts
without min. income
and lower min. spend
American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
For Air Canada
lounge access
& other AC benefits
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $24k in 12 mos. (or $12k for lower bonus)
Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
For Air Canada
lounge access and
6 passes (other lounges)
Platinum Card from American Express
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
Unlimited access to
VIP airport lounges
and lucrative rewards
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Best credit cards in Canada for easy fixed-value travel credits

While rewards of the more lucrative type are the best to maximize the value you get, many prefer rewards of the more simple type for a lot more flexibility (and are okay with sacrificing value for that). The simplest are the easy fixed-value travel credits that can be applied to any travel expense.

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
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 8.7% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k)
Best for: Very good travel insurance and earn rate
SIMPLE 12k
ends July 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 4.9% back on $9k)
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: Big  spenders or beginners
LUCRATIVE
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $350
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$0 no min.
spend
Best for: Non-Amex with flexible rewards
LUCRATIVE 60k/100k
ends June 11th
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 27.3% back on $1k)
Rewards: $273
Annual fee: $0 $89
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: One of the best offers with no min. income required
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 12.8% back on $1.5k)
Rewards: $192
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: One of the highest bonuses (no-fee cards)
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 4.8% back on $12k)
Rewards: $820
Card fee: $250
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos.
Best for: Those who already have the Cobalt Card
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 1.0% back on $10k)
Rewards: $901
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$10k in 3 mos.
Best for: Unlimited airport lounge access higher spend req.
LUCRATIVE
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Best credit cards
for easy travel credits
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Best
for
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k for lower bonus)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Very good
travel insurance
and earn rate
ends July 1st
American Express Cobalt Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
Big
spenders
or beginners
NEW
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no min. spend
Rewards: $350
Card fee: $120
Non-Amex
with
flexible rewards
ends June 11th

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TD Platinum Travel Visa Card (excl. QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 3 months
Rewards: $273
Annual fee: $0 $89
One of the best
offers with no
min. income required
BMO eclipse rise Visa Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $192
Card fee: $0
One of the
highest
bonuses (no-fee cards)
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k/month for 12 months
Rewards: $820
Card fee: $250
Those who
already have
the Cobalt Card
Platinum Card from American Express
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $901
Card fee: $799
Unlimited airport
lounge access
higher spend req.
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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
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 23.8% back on $1.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$1.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 53,000 pts after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 9.6% back on $5k)
Rewards: ≈ $630
Card fee: $150
Spend required:$5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 70,000 pts after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.2% back on $12k)
Rewards: ≈ $878
Card fee: $250
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos.
Best for: 86,400 pts after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.5% back on $9k)
Rewards: ≈ $648
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: 72,000 pts after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ -0.1% back on $10k)
Rewards: ≈ $791
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$10k in 3 mos.
Best for: 132,000 pts after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 6.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 57,000 pts after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.6% back on $15k)
Rewards: ≈ $1639
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$15k in 3 mos.
Best for: 166,500 pts after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 11.9% back on $1k)
Rewards: ≈ $119
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: 13,200 pts after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE
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Best credit cards for
Marriott points
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Marriott
points
Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $120
53,000 pts
after welcome bonus
Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $630
Card fee: $150
70,000 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k/month for 12 months
Rewards: ≈ $878
Card fee: $250
86,400 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express Cobalt Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months
Rewards: ≈ $648
Card fee: $156
72,000 pts
after welcome bonus
Platinum Card from American Express
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $791
Card fee: $799
132,000 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
57,000 pts
after welcome bonus
Business Platinum Card from American Express
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $15k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1639
Card fee: $799
166,500 pts
after welcome bonus
American Express Green Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $119
Card fee: $0
13,200 pts
after welcome bonus
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Best credit cards in Canada for Aeroplan points

Aeroplan points are the best airline rewards in Canada.

You can read our detailed page about the best credit cards in Canada for Aeroplan points.

Best credit cards for
Aeroplan points
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 69,375 pts + unlimited AC lounges & other AC benefits
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 8.3% back on $9k)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: 60,000 pts + 5X the points best card in Canada
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.3% back on $12k)
Rewards: ≈ $641
Annual fee: $0 $139
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)
Best for: 40k pts with bonus (52,000 pts total) 40k + 12k on min. spend
LUCRATIVE 60k/100k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 14.0% back on $3k)
Rewards: ≈ $540
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$3k in 3 mos. + $1k
Best for: 44,000 pts + a free bag on Air Canada
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 6.5% back on $10k)
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$10k in 3 mos.
Best for: 110,000 pts + unlimited PP lounges and $200 travel credit
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 7.8% back on $12k)
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos.
Best for: 72,000 pts + 4 lounges and $100 travel credit
LUCRATIVE
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 2.2% back on $24k)
Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
Spend required:$24k in 12 mos. (or $12k)
Best for: 85k pts with bonus (115,000 pts total) 85k + 30k on min. spend
LUCRATIVE 150k/200k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 31.5% back on $1k)
Rewards: ≈ $315
Annual fee: $0 $89
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: 20k pts with bonus (21,000 pts total) 20k + 1k on min. spend
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 6.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 47,500 pts + simpler min. spend structure
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 16.5% back on $1k)
Rewards: ≈ $165
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: 11,000 pts + no fees but way less value
LUCRATIVE
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Best credit cards for
Aeroplan points
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Aeroplan
points
American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
69,375 pts
+ unlimited AC lounges
& other AC benefits
American Express Cobalt Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
60,000 pts
+ 5X the points
best card in Canada
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $12k in 12 mos. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)
Rewards: ≈ $641
Annual fee: $0 $139
40k pts with bonus
(52,000 pts total)
40k + 12k on min. spend
American Express Aeroplan Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $3k in 3 mos. + $1k
Rewards: ≈ $540
Card fee: $120
44,000 pts
+ a free bag
on Air Canada
Platinum Card from American Express
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
110,000 pts
+ unlimited PP lounges
and $200 travel credit
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k/month for 12 months
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
72,000 pts
+ 4 lounges
and $100 travel credit
NEW
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $24k in 12 mos. (or $12k for lower bonus)
Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
85k pts with bonus
(115,000 pts total)
85k + 30k on min. spend
TD Aeroplan Visa Platinum Card (excl. QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 3 months
Rewards: ≈ $315
Annual fee: $0 $89
20k pts with bonus
(21,000 pts total)
20k + 1k on min. spend
American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
47,500 pts
+ simpler
min. spend structure
American Express Green Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $165
Card fee: $0
11,000 pts
+ no fees
but way less value
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Best credit cards in Canada for Avios points

Avios points are valuable airline rewards for Canadians.

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

Best credit cards
for Avios points
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 7.8% back on $12k)
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos.
Best for: 72,000 pts + 4 lounge passes and $100 travel credit
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 6.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 47,500 pts + quicker unlocking of pts
LUCRATIVE
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 15.6% back on $5k)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: 60,000 pts + wider acceptance than Amex
LUCRATIVE 60k/100k
ends June 11th
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 10.4% back on $5k)
Rewards: ≈ $919
Card fee: $399
Spend required:$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: 60,000 pts + 6 passes for airport lounges
LUCRATIVE 200k/200k
limited time
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 8.3% back on $9k)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: 60,000 pts + 5X the points best card in Canada
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 6.5% back on $10k)
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$10k in 3 mos.
Best for: 110,000 pts + unlimited lounges and $200 travel credit
LUCRATIVE
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Best credit cards
for Avios points
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Avios
points
American Express Gold Rewards Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k/month for 12 months
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
72,000 pts
+ 4 lounge passes
and $100 travel credit
American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
47,500 pts
+ quicker
unlocking of pts
NEW
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
60,000 pts
+ wider acceptance
than Amex
ends June 11th

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RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $919
Card fee: $399
60,000 pts
+ 6 passes
for airport lounges
limited time
American Express Cobalt Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
60,000 pts
+ 5X the points
best card in Canada
Platinum Card from American Express
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
110,000 pts
+ unlimited lounges
and $200 travel credit
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Best credit cards in Canada for other airline points

Aeroplan and Avios points are the best, but there are a few other interesting airline points.

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

Best credit cards for other airline points
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 8.1% back on $5k)
Rewards: ≈ $585
Card fee: $180
Spend required:$5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 45,000 Asia miles by unlocking bonus & Cathay Pacific benefits
LUCRATIVE 80k/150k
limited time
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 24% back on $2k)
Rewards: ≈ $600
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$2k in 3 mos. (see QC offer)
Best for: 40,000 Alaska miles by unlocking bonus later in 2024
SIMPLE 80k/150k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 36% back on $500)
Rewards: ≈ $180
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$500 in 3 mos.
Best for: 12,000 Alaska miles by unlocking bonus later in 2024
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0 $132
Spend required:$0 no
welcome bonus
Best for: 0 Flying Blue miles (no welcome bonus currently)
LUCRATIVE 80k/150k
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Best credit cards for other airline points WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Best
for
NEW
Cathay World Elite Mastercard powered by Neo (not available in QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $585
Card fee: $180
45,000 Asia miles
by unlocking bonus
& Cathay Pacific benefits
limited time
MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard (non-QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 3 mos. (see QC offer)
Rewards: ≈ $600
Card fee: $120
40,000 Alaska miles
by unlocking bonus
later in 2024
MBNA Rewards Platinum Plus Mastercard (non-QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $500 in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $180
Card fee: $0
12,000 Alaska miles
by unlocking bonus
later in 2024
Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0 $132
0 Flying Blue miles
(no welcome
bonus currently)
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Best credit cards in Canada for WestJet dollars

The WestJet Rewards program gives you airline points of the more simple type that are easy to use for any WestJet flight, some limited partner flights, and soon for Sunwing flights as the airline will be integrated into WestJet in 2024.

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

Best credit cards for WestJet dollars
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 8.1% back on $5k)
Rewards: $525
Card fee: $119
Spend required:$5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 525 WestJet dollars by unlocking bonus & free bag + BOGO/lounge
SIMPLE 80k/150k
ends May 28th
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 7.1% back on $1k)
Rewards: $110
Card fee: $39
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: 110 WestJet dollars by unlocking bonus & Buy One Get One ticket
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 4.3% back on $5k)
Rewards: ≈ $613
Card fee: $399
Spend required:$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: 613 WestJet dollars by unlocking bonus or more valuable uses
LUCRATIVE 200k/200k
limited time
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 9.6% back on $5k)
Rewards: ≈ $600
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: 600 WestJet dollars by unlocking bonus after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE 60k/100k
ends June 11th
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 9.6% back on $5k)
Rewards: ≈ $600
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$5k in 6 mos.
Best for: 600 WestJet dollars by unlocking bonus after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE
ends June 11th
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 7.4% back on $500)
Rewards: $85
Card fee: $48
Spend required:$500 in 3 mos.
Best for: 85 WestJet dollars by unlocking bonus or more valuable uses
SIMPLE
ends May 7th
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $35
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$0 no min. spend
Best for: 35 WestJet dollars by unlocking bonus or more valuable uses
SIMPLE
ends May 7th
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Best credit cards for WestJet dollars WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Best
for
WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $525
Card fee: $119
525 WestJet dollars
by unlocking bonus
& free bag + BOGO/lounge
ends May 28th
WestJet RBC Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $110
Card fee: $39
110 WestJet dollars
by unlocking bonus
& Buy One Get One ticket
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $613
Card fee: $399
613 WestJet dollars
by unlocking bonus
or more valuable uses
limited time
NEW
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $600
Card fee: $120
600 WestJet dollars
by unlocking bonus
after welcome bonus
ends June 11th

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RBC Avion Visa Platinum Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $600
Card fee: $120
600 WestJet dollars
by unlocking bonus
after welcome bonus
ends June 11th
RBC ION+ Visa Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $500 in 3 mos.
Rewards: $85
Card fee: $48
85 WestJet dollars
by unlocking bonus
or more valuable uses
ends May 7th
RBC ION Visa Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no min. spend
Rewards: $35
Card fee: $0
35 WestJet dollars
by unlocking bonus
or more valuable uses
ends May 7th
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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
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.0% back on $20k)
Rewards: ≈ $998
Card fee: $0 $120
Spend required:$20k in 12 mos. (or $4.5k/$10k)
Best for: 9,500 Miles with welcome bonus & AM elite status
SIMPLE 80k/150k
ends June 1st
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 9.3% back on $1.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $139
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1.5k in 110 days
Best for: 1320 Miles with welcome bonus & Dream/Cash conversions
SIMPLE 15k
ends June 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 8.4% back on $5k)
Rewards: $420
Card fee: $0 $120
Spend required:$5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 3,500 Miles after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE 80k/150k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 4.6% back on $3k)
Rewards: $138
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$3k in 3 mos.
Best for: 1,150 Miles after welcome bonus
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 9.2% back on $1k)
Rewards: ≈ $92
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: 880 Miles after welcome bonus
SIMPLE
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Best credit cards for
AIR MILES Rewards
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
AIR MILES
Miles
NEW
BMO AIR MILES World Elite MasterCard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $20k in 12 mos. (or $4.5k/$10k for lower bonus)
Rewards: ≈ $998
Card fee: $0 $120
9,500 Miles
with welcome bonus
& AM elite status
ends June 1st
NEW
BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 110 days
Rewards: ≈ $139
Card fee: $0
1320 Miles
with welcome bonus
& Dream/Cash conversions
ends June 1st
BMO AIR MILES World Elite Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $420
Card fee: $0 $120
3,500 Miles
after welcome bonus
BMO AIR MILES No-Fee Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Min. spend (bonus): $3k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $138
Card fee: $0
1,150 Miles
after welcome bonus
BMO AIR MILES Mastercard (Student)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $92
Card fee: $0
880 Miles
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.

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

Best credit cards
for cash back
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 8.7% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k)
Best for: 6% at Sobeys 5% other food
SIMPLE 12k
ends July 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 4.9% back on $9k)
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: 5% on groceries (1-3% elsewhere)
LUCRATIVE
BEST
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 10% back on $3.5k)
Rewards: $350
Annual fee: $0 $139
Spend required:$3.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 3% on groceries, gas, bills (1% elsewhere)
💲SIMPLE 60k/100k
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.0% back on $20k)
Rewards: ≈ $998
Card fee: $0 $120
Spend required:$20k in 12 mos. (or $4.5k/$10k)
Best for: 1.05% (2.63% at AM partners)
SIMPLE 80k/150k
ends June 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 10% back on $2.3k)
Rewards: $230
Card fee: $0 $120
Spend required:$2.3k in 3 mos. (categories)
Best for: 5% (with monthly cap) on groceries (1-4% elsewhere)
💲SIMPLE 80k/150k
ends June 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 10% back on $2k)
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
Spend required:$2k in 3 mos.
Best for: 4% on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
SIMPLE 60k/100k
ends June 30th
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 4% back on $2k)
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$2k in 3 mos.
Best for: 4% on groceries/gas (2% elsewhere)
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 12% back on $1k)
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1k in 2 mos.
Best for: 2% choice of 3 categories
SIMPLE 50k/80k
ends April 30th
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 12.8% back on $1.5k)
Rewards: $192
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 1.66% on food no annual fee
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 5% back on $2k)
Rewards: $100
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$2k in 3 mos.
Best for: 2% on groceries/gas (1.25% elsewhere)
SIMPLE
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 9.3% back on $1.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $139
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1.5k in 110 days
Best for: 0.84% on groceries
SIMPLE 15k
ends June 1st
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Best credit cards
for cash back
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Earn
rate
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k for lower bonus)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
6%
at Sobeys
5% other food
ends July 1st
American Express Cobalt Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months
Rewards: $600
Card fee: $156
5%
on groceries (1-3% elsewhere)
BEST
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card (excl. QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $3.5k in 3 months
Rewards: $350
Annual fee: $0 $139
3%
on groceries, gas, bills (1% elsewhere)
NEW
BMO AIR MILES World Elite MasterCard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $20k in 12 mos. (or $4.5k/$10k for lower bonus)
Rewards: ≈ $998
Card fee: $0 $120
1.05%
(2.63% at AM partners)
ends June 1st
BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2.3k in 3 mos. (categories)
Rewards: $230
Card fee: $0 $120
5% (with monthly cap)
on groceries (1-4% elsewhere)
ends June 1st
Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $0 $120
4%
on groceries (1-2% elsewhere)
ends June 30th
SimplyCash Preferred Card from American Express
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $200
Card fee: $120
4%
on groceries/gas (2% elsewhere)
Tangerine World Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 2 mos.
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
2%
choice of 3 categories
ends April 30th
BMO eclipse rise Visa Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $192
Card fee: $0
1.66%
on food
no annual fee
SimplyCash Card from American Express
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $100
Card fee: $0
2%
on groceries/gas (1.25% elsewhere)
NEW
BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 110 days
Rewards: ≈ $139
Card fee: $0
0.84%
on groceries
ends June 1st
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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
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$0 no welcome bonus
Best for: No fee & no credit check prepaid card
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 9.5% back on $2k)
Rewards: $340
Card fee: $150
Spend required:$2k in 3 mos.
Best for: Airport lounge access 6 passes
SIMPLE 60k/100k
ends July 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 8.7% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k)
Best for: Very good travel insurance and earn rate
SIMPLE 12k
ends July 1st
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 6.0% back on $10k)
Rewards: $1000
Card fee: $399
Spend required:$10k in 14 mos. (or $3k)
Best for: Airport lounge access 10 passes
SIMPLE 12k
ends October 31st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$0 no welcome bonus
Best for: No minimum spend add-on w/ other card
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$0 no welcome bonus
Best for: No minimum spend add-on w/ other card
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Best credit cards with
no foreign transaction fees
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Other
benefit
EQ Bank Card (Prepaid Mastercard)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
No fee &
no credit check
prepaid card
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $340
Card fee: $150
Airport
lounge access
6 passes
ends July 1st
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k for lower bonus)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Very good
travel insurance
and earn rate
ends July 1st
NEW
Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 14 mos. (or $3k for lower bonus)
Rewards: $1000
Card fee: $399
Airport
lounge access
10 passes
ends October 31st
Home Trust Preferred Visa Card (not available in QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
No minimum
spend
add-on w/ other card
Home Trust Equityline Visa Card (not available in QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
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
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$0 no welcome bonus
Best for: 0% for 12 mos 3% transfer fee
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0 $29
Spend required:$0 no welcome bonus
offer
Best for: 0.99% for 9 mos. 2% transfer fee
12k
ends October 31st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 12.8% back on $1.5k)
Rewards: $192
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 0.99% for 9 mos 2% transfer fee
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 5% back on $2.5k)
Rewards: $125
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$2.5k in 3 mos. (categories)
Best for: 0.99% for 9 mos 2% transfer fee
💲SIMPLE 15k
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 9.3% back on $1.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $139
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1.5k in 110 days
Best for: 0.99% for 9 mos 2% transfer fee
SIMPLE 15k
ends June 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0 $29
Spend required:$0 no welcome bonus
offer
Best for: 0.99% for 10 mos. 3% transfer fee
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 12% back on $1k)
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1k in 2 mos.
Best for: 1.95% for 6 mos 1% transfer fee
SIMPLE 12k
ends April 30th
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 12% back on $1k)
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1k in 2 mos.
Best for: 1.95% for 6 mos 1% transfer fee
SIMPLE 50k/80k
ends April 30th
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Best credit cards
for balance transfers
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Interest
rate
MBNA True Line Mastercard
Card: $0 (card NOT available in QC)
Min. spend (bonus): no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
0%
for 12 mos
3% transfer fee
Scotiabank Value Visa Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no welcome bonus offer
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0 $29
0.99%
for 9 mos.
2% transfer fee
ends October 31st
BMO eclipse rise Visa Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $192
Card fee: $0
0.99%
for 9 mos
2% transfer fee
BMO CashBack Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2.5k in 3 mos. (categories)
Rewards: $125
Card fee: $0
0.99%
for 9 mos
2% transfer fee
NEW
BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 110 days
Rewards: ≈ $139
Card fee: $0
0.99%
for 9 mos
2% transfer fee
ends June 1st
RBC Visa Classic Low Rate Option Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no welcome bonus offer
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0 $29
0.99%
for 10 mos.
3% transfer fee
Tangerine Money-Back Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 2 mos.
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
1.95%
for 6 mos
1% transfer fee
ends April 30th
Tangerine World Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 2 mos.
Rewards: $120
Card fee: $0
1.95%
for 6 mos
1% transfer fee
ends April 30th
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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
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 9% back on $2k)
Rewards: $300
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$2k in 3 mos. (or $7.5k)
Best for: Lower spend 5x on food, no FX insurance for lower income
SIMPLE 12k
ends July 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 27.3% back on $1k)
Rewards: $273
Annual fee: $0 $89
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: Easy to use simple points no annual fee (1st year)
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 12.8% back on $1.5k)
Rewards: $192
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: One of the highest bonuses (no-fee cards)
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 16.5% back on $1k)
Rewards: ≈ $165
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: Valuable Amex points for free
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈  back on $0)
Rewards: ≈ $20
Card fee:
Spend required:$0 no min. spend (4 actions)
Best for: Flexible points no-fee card
LUCRATIVE 15k/15k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 9.5% back on $2k)
Rewards: $340
Card fee: $150
Spend required:$2k in 3 mos.
Best for: 6 airport lounge passes and no FX fees
SIMPLE 60k/100k
ends July 1st
NEW
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 9.3% back on $1.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $139
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1.5k in 110 days
Best for: More AIR MILES Rewards
SIMPLE 15k
ends June 1st
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 5.6% back on $2k)
Rewards: $112
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$2k in 12 mos. (or $500)
Best for: Grocery rewards For QC residents
SIMPLE
ends July 8th
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Best credit cards
with low minimum spends
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Best
for
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 3 mos. (or $7.5k for full bonus)
Rewards: $300
Card fee: $120
Lower spend
5x on food, no FX
insurance for lower income
ends July 1st
TD Platinum Travel Visa Card (excl. QC)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 3 months
Rewards: $273
Annual fee: $0 $89
Easy to use
simple points
no annual fee (1st year)
BMO eclipse rise Visa Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $192
Card fee: $0
One of the
highest
bonuses (no-fee cards)
American Express Green Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $165
Card fee: $0
Valuable
Amex points
for free
CIBC Aventura Visa Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no min. (4 actions)
Rewards: ≈ $20
Card fee:
Flexible
points
no-fee card
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $340
Card fee: $150
6 airport lounge
passes
and no FX fees
ends July 1st
NEW
BMO AIR MILES MasterCard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 110 days
Rewards: ≈ $139
Card fee: $0
More
AIR MILES
Rewards
ends June 1st
moi RBC Visa Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $2k in 12 mos. (or $500 for lower bonus)
Rewards: $112
Card fee: $0
Grocery
rewards
For QC residents
ends July 8th
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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
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 7.5% back on $15k)
Rewards: ≈ $1922
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$15k in 3 mos.
Best for: Big spenders & luxury travelers
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 6.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: More valuable Amex points for Aeroplan or Avios
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 5.5% back on $10.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $1172
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$10.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: Frequent Air Canada travel & maximizing Aeroplan
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(≈ 9.6% back on $5k)
Rewards: ≈ $630
Card fee: $150
Spend required:$5k in 3 mos.
Best for: Valuable Marriott certificate another must-have
LUCRATIVE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 8.4% back on $5k)
Rewards: $420
Card fee: $0 $120
Spend required:$5k in 3 mos.
Best for: AIR MILES Rewards collectors
LUCRATIVE 80k/150k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 7.2% back on $3k)
Rewards: $216
Card fee: $0 $149
Spend required:$3k spend $3k in 3rd month
Best for: Easy-to-use fixed-value rewards
SIMPLE 80k/150k
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 10% back on $1.5k)
Rewards: $150
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1.5k in 3 mos. *
Best for: Simple cashback rewards
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
( 4.6% back on $3k)
Rewards: $138
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$3k in 3 mos.
Best for: AIR MILES collectors who spend less
LUCRATIVE
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Best business
credit cards
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Best
for
Business Platinum Card from American Express
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $15k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1922
Card fee: $799
Big spenders
& luxury
travelers
American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
More valuable
Amex points
for Aeroplan or Avios
American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $10.5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $1172
Card fee: $599
Frequent Air Canada
travel
& maximizing Aeroplan
Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: ≈ $630
Card fee: $150
Valuable Marriott
certificate
another must-have
BMO AIR MILES World Elite Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $420
Card fee: $0 $120
AIR MILES
Rewards
collectors
BMO Ascend World Elite Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Min. spend (bonus): $3k in 3rd month
Rewards: $216
Card fee: $0 $149
Easy-to-use
fixed-value
rewards
BMO CashBack Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Min. spend (bonus): $1.5k in 3 mos.*
Rewards: $150
Card fee: $0
Simple
cashback
rewards
BMO AIR MILES No-Fee Business Mastercard
Card: business required
Min. spend (bonus): $3k in 3 mos.
Rewards: $138
Card fee: $0
AIR MILES
collectors
who spend less
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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 and have no fees, so there’s no reason to not get them all.

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

Best prepaid
credit cards
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$0 no welcome bonus
Best for: 0.5% cashback on everything
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$0 no welcome bonus
Best for: Earn 3% interest & no FX fees/ATM fees
SIMPLE
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$0 no welcome bonus
Best for: Earn 2.25% interest & 0.5%+ cashback
Flytrippers Valuation (BONUS)
(  back on $0)
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$0 no welcome bonus
Best for: 10 different currencies & 1%+ cashback
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Best prepaid
credit cards
WELCOME BONUS
(Flytrippers VALUATION)
Best
for
KOHO Prepaid Mastercard
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
0.5%
cashback
on everything
EQ Bank Card (Prepaid Mastercard)
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Earn 3%
interest
& no FX fees/ATM fees
Neo Money Card Prepaid Mastercard
Card: not available in Québec
Min. spend (bonus): no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
Earn 2.25%
interest
& 0.5%+ cashback
CIBC Air Canada conversion Visa Prepaid Card
Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): no welcome bonus
Rewards: $0
Card fee: $0
10 different
currencies
& 1%+ cashback
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How our ranking of the best credit cards works

Here’s how we’ve designed the tables for each card ranking category, with more to come about each card in the non-beta version.

How our ranking of the best credit cards works

1. The card ranking category
So you can easily see which ranking this is.

2. The card image and card name
So you can easily see what card we’re talking about.

3. The minimum income required
So you can easily see if you are eligible for the card.

4. The Flytrippers Valuation
So you can easily see how much value you’ll get from the welcome bonus alone (clickable to see detailed calculations).

5. The minimum spend requirement
So you can easily see how much spend is required to unlock the welcome bonus.

6. The custom data column
So you can easily see why this card is included in that specific category ranking.

7. The link to the card’s page
So you can easily read more details about the card (that page will soon be revamped too).

How we calculate our Flytrippers Valuation

The key element in our ranking of the best credit cards in Canada is our Flytrippers Valuation. It’s there to help you understand how much a credit card’s welcome bonus is worth. We always include only the value you get from the welcome bonus, not from any additional spending whatsoever. Why?

First, not all point currencies are worth the same amount, so “20,000 points” means nothing: that can be worth $100 or that can be worth $300. The Flytrippers Valuation shows you the dollar value at a glance so you can compare credit cards more easily, apples to apples.

Second, we want to show you what you’ll get with just the welcome bonus since that’s the amount that will be the same for everyone regardless of what you decide to do after. The Flytrippers Valuation shows you the best-case maximization scenario to get the most points for the least spend.

For the beta version, the detailed Flytrippers Valuation and welcome bonus components is briefly broken down by clicking on the number. It will be even more detailed on each card page very soon.

For fixed-value rewards, the Flytrippers Valuation is obviously simply the guaranteed value of those points (those without the “≈” symbol).

For variable-value rewards, the Flytrippers Valuation is a very conservative and fair value for an average traveler—but you can easily get a lot more value with the same points if you use them well (or less if you use them badly). That’s the beauty of points with outsized value and unlimited value.

The relaunched card pages will show you concrete examples of how to get even more than the Flytrippers Valuation for each card that earns variable-value points (those with the “≈” symbol).

Reminder of credit card basics

If you are a beginner in the fascinating world of travel rewards and credit cards, there are very important rules to know about. Some are very counterintuitive, like for example how you should never cancel your old cards. That’s a common mistake that is very bad for your credit score.

For more great pro tips that are simply vital, please download our free checklist for when you get a new card.

Of course, you also need to understand why having more credit cards is better for your credit score (if paid on-time and in full—obviously), why welcome bonuses are the key to earning more travel rewards, why banks offer such generous welcome bonuses, and all the other credit card basics.

And stay tuned for our upcoming text and video content for beginners.

How to choose the best credit cards for you

There is simply no “best card” because that would be saying that having just one card is good (it’s not), that welcome bonuses never change (they do), or that every traveler is the same (you are not).

This topic will be a major one in our free travel rewards beginners course, but here is a brief overview of 7 things to consider when choosing.

1. Your level of ambition for travel rewards overall

Everything always starts with your level of ambition. If you aren’t interested in putting in any effort to earn travel rewards correctly (AKA by getting multiple credit card welcome bonuses every year), then your strategy will be a lot different than travelers who want to take travel rewards very seriously.

How to decide:

If your level of ambition is lower, card earn rates will be a bigger deciding factor since you’ll be doing this the (very very) slow way with just the few points you earn on your regular purchases.

If your level of ambition is higher and you want to maximize your rewards, you’ll focus on the welcome bonuses. That’s our recommendation if you want to get a lot of rewards, a better credit score, and more benefits (obviously).

2. Your desire to maximize the value you get and be flexible

Similarly, many travelers do not want to learn anything about how rewards work. 

That’s fine: it’s not mandatory because there are 2 types of travel reward redemption options: rewards of the more simple type (less lucrative) and rewards of the more lucrative type (less simple).

How to decide:

If you don’t want to invest any time, don’t want to be flexible, and don’t want to learn how to maximize the rewards, you should stick to rewards of the more simple type. There’s no complexity at all; their value varies less (or not at all) and they can be redeemed with few restrictions (or none).

If you want to invest a bit of time, be flexible, and maximize your rewards, you should focus on rewards of the more lucrative type. It’s more complex; their value can be outsized and literally unlimited (or terrible, too) and there are restrictions. That’s our recommendation if you like good deals (including on luxury).

3. Your income level

Sadly, most card issuers still discriminate based on income level and restrict some of their best cards to those who earn more money. You obviously need to take that into account when choosing cards.

How to decide:

If your income is under $60,000 per year (or $100,000 for your household), there are simply fewer options. In that situation, it’s still very doable to get a ton of rewards but it’s even more important to focus on welcome bonuses and rewards of the more lucrative type. The upside is that at this income level, most happen to have more time to learn to maximize (and to start generating non-employment income of any kind; see below).

If your income is between $60,000 and $80,000 per year (or $100,000 to $150,000 for your household), you have access to almost all offers. 

If your income is over $80,000 per year (or $150,000 for your household), you have access to all offers (except a few very premium cards that rarely give the best value anyway).

If you have literally any non-employment income (reselling online, side gig of any kind, etc.) even if it’s a tiny amount and even if you’re not an incorporated business, you’ll also have access to many business cards that are very worthwhile.

4. Your spending habits

No, we’re not talking about earn rates on each spend category (welcome bonuses are the key). Almost all welcome bonuses come with a minimum spend requirement (usually in the first 3 months). So if you don’t spend as much (which is a good thing!) you need to take that into account.

It’s so simple: use all your spending to unlock welcome bonuses. That’s it. Never spend more to earn rewards, never. We also have tips to reach these minimum spend requirements (including prepaying future expenses and paying your rent/car/tax by card) so you can unlock more bonuses.

How to decide:

If you can spend $3,000 in 3 months ($231/week), you’ll have access to most welcome bonuses (that’s a common requirement).

If you spend less, you’ll simply be more selective in the bonuses you choose.

If you are planning on making major purchases (renovations, furniture, etc.), this is the best time to take advantage and look at offers that require a large amount of spending but are extremely worthwhile (and may not normally be reachable for you).

5. Your desire to get travel benefits

Many credit cards offer various travel benefits (like free access to VIP airport lounges, free bags, medical travel insurance, etc.) in addition to all the rewards you earn.

Our Flytrippers Valuation of the offers only takes into account the concrete value of the rewards you get with the welcome bonus (minus the fee, if any). We never assign a value to subjective benefits that you might value at more than $0 yourself.

How to decide:

If you do value airport lounge access or other travel benefits, it might be worth sacrificing a bit of total value in terms of travel rewards to get those benefits. Our card resource pages have a tab with all the benefits listed.

If you simply prefer to have the highest value in terms of rewards so that you can travel more or travel for less, you can ignore all the other details. But keep in mind that some benefits also save you money and are not just luxuries (meals and drinks in lounges, insurance, etc.).

6. Your other cards

The cards you already have are important in your rewards strategy, in terms of reaching your overall objectives (if you want to fly business class or if you have enough points for flights and want hotel points) and in terms of the welcome bonus eligibility rules (many banks have waiting periods before you can get the same card again, or other of their cards).

And as for any financial strategy, diversification is a lot safer. You don’t want to have just one specific rewards currency. You especially should never have just one currency because you’ll never be able to go fast that way.

How to decide:

If you already have airline points, you might want to make sure you have more points of the simple type to redeem for your other expenses. If you want to travel in business class, you’ll have to focus mainly on airline points (or transferable bank points).

If you already have a few cards, you will have to take into account the different eligibility rules. For some, you must not have had their card for 1 year or 2 years. For others, it is only the date of the last application that counts. For some, each card is treated separately. For others, any card from that bank will count. It varies.

7. Your travel preferences

Finally, the way you travel will be the last major factor in choosing between the few cards that match your profile. If you want to prioritize getting the best deal, you can simply plan your trips around the redemptions that give the most value.

If you want to book very specific destinations or very specific dates, some points may be much better than others, so you have to check according to your needs.

How to decide:

The precise redemption you want to make with your travel rewards is what will determine the value you will get. So by understanding what you can get concretely with the rewards of each card (always listed on our card resource pages), you will be able to make the best decision for you.

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