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NEW Marriott Bonvoy^{^™} Amex^{^®} Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $849Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 65,000 pts (≈ $585) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $54) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$120) Renewal bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $135) Annual certificate: free night (≈ $315) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$120) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 30,000 pts (≈ $270) with extra $17,000 spend (≈ 28.3% back on $3k) Rewards: ≈ $969 Card fee: $120 Spend required:$3k in 3 mos. spend $3k in 3 mos. & make 1 purchase in months 15-17 Best for: Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels LUCRATIVE No min. inc. ends August 18^th
NEW Marriott Bonvoy^{^™} Business Amex^{^®} Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $933Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 75,000 pts (≈ $675) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $108) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$150) Renewal bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $135) Annual certificate: free night (≈ $315) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$150) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 40,000 pts (≈ $360) with extra $24,000 spend (≈ 15.6% back on $6k) Rewards: ≈ $1083 Card fee: $150 Spend required:$6k in 3 mos. spend $6k in 3 mos. & make 1 purchase in months 15-17 Best for: For those who already have the one above LUCRATIVE No min. inc. ends August 18^th
new card BMO VIPorter World Elite^{^®} Mastercard^{^®} Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $1590Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $5k): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $4k more): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $9k more): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend ($5k): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend ($4k more): 8,000 pts (≈ $120) Earn on min. spend ($9k more): 18,000 pts (≈ $270) Card fee: 1^st year free (-$0) (≈ 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 ends January 31^st
new card BMO VIPorter Mastercard^{^®} Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $750Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $3k): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $3k more): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Welcome bonus (after $4k more): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend ($3k): 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Earn on min. spend ($3k more): 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Earn on min. spend ($4k more): 4,000 pts (≈ $60) Card fee: 1^st year free (-$0) (≈ 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 No min. inc. ends January 31^st
NEW American Express^{^®} Gold Rewards Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $1080Flytrippers Valuation Monthly welcome bonuses (12x 5,000 pts): 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $180) Annual credit (year 1): can be cashed out ($100) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$250) Renewal bonus: 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Annual credit (year 2): can be cashed out ($100) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 30,000 pts (≈ $450) with extra $8,000 spend (≈ 9% back on $12k) Rewards: ≈ $1330 Card fee: $250 Spend required:$12k in 12 mos. spend $1k/mo. for 12 mos. & make 1 purchase in months 15-17 Best for: Lucrative rewards and 4 passes for VIP airport lounges LUCRATIVE No min. inc.
NEW Platinum Card^{^®} from American Express Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $1102Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 100,000 pts (≈ $1500) Earn on min. spend: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Annual travel credit (year 1): can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (year 1): $200 credit at conservative valuation (≈ $100) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$799) Renewal bonus: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Annual travel credit (year 2): can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (year 2): $200 credit at conservative valuation (≈ $100) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$799) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 50,000 pts (≈ $750) with extra $40,000 spend (≈ 11.0% back on $10k) Rewards: ≈ $1901 Card fee: $799 Spend required:$10k in 3 mos. spend $10k in 3 mos. & make 1 purchase in months 15-17 Best for: Unlimited access to VIP airport lounges and lucrative rewards LUCRATIVE No min. inc.
TD First Class Travel^{^®} Visa Infinite^* Card Valuation (BONUS) $775Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1^st purchase): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 65,000 pts ($325) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($150) Annual travel credit (2025): On 1^st $500 hotel booking ($100) Annual travel credit (2026): On 1^st $500 hotel booking ($100) Card fee: rebated the 1^st year (-$0) (15.5% back on $5k) Rewards: $775 Annual fee: $0 $139 Spend required:$5k in 6 mos. Best for: Simple points for any travel expense & 4 lounge passes SIMPLE 60k/100k
best overall American Express Cobalt^{^®} Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $744Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Card fee: deducted (-$156) (≈ 8.3% back on $9k) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card fee: $156 Spend required:$9k in 12 mos. Best for: Best overall card in Canada LUCRATIVE No min. inc.
Scotiabank Gold American Express^{^®} Card Valuation (BONUS) $655Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $2k in 3 mos.): 20,000 pts ($200) Welcome bonus (after another $5.5k in 1y): 20,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend (2k$): 10,000 pts ($100) Earn on min. spend ($5.5k): 27,500 pts ($275) Card fee: deducted (-$120) (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 1^st
TD^{^®} Aeroplan^{^®} Visa Infinite* Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $641Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1^st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $7.5k min. spend): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on $7.5k min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Anniversary bonus (after another $4.5k in spend): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on another $4.5k in spend: 4,500 pts (≈ $67) Card fee (year 1): rebated the 1^st year (-$0) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$139) (≈ 5.3% back on $12k) Rewards: ≈ $641 Annual fee: $0 $139 Spend required:$12k in 12 mos. Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC LUCRATIVE 60k/100k
Scotiabank Platinum American Express^{^®} Card Valuation (BONUS) $601Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $3k in 3 mos.): 60,000 pts ($600) Welcome bonus (after another $7k in 14 mos.): 20,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend (3k$): 6,000 pts ($60) Earn on min. spend ($7k): 14,000 pts ($140) Card fee: deducted (-$399) (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 31^st
TD^{^®} Aeroplan^{^®} Visa* Infinite Privilege* Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $527Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1^st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $12k min. spend): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Earn on 12k min. spend: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Anniversary bonus (after another $12k in spend): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on another 12k in spend: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$599) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$599) (≈ 2.2% back on $24k) Rewards: ≈ $1126 Annual fee: $599 Spend required:$24k in 12 mos. Best for: For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges) LUCRATIVE 150k/200k
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $520Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 6,250 pts (≈ $94) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 15,000 pts (≈ $225) (≈ 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
NEW Amex^{^®} Aeroplan^{^®} Reserve Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $442Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 9,375 pts (≈ $141) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 40,000 pts (≈ $450) with extra $37,500 spend (≈ 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 No min. inc. ends August 18^th
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $405Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $525 Card fee: $120 Spend required:no min. spend Best for: Lucrative rewards w/ unlim. value great if you're flexible LUCRATIVE 60k/100k
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Best credit card offers (June 2025)
Marriott Bonvoy^{^™} Amex^{^®} Card NEW LUCRATIVE No min. inc. Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $849Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 65,000 pts (≈ $585) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $54) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$120) Renewal bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $135) Annual certificate: free night (≈ $315) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$120) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 30,000 pts (≈ $270) with extra $17,000 spend Rewards: ≈ $969 Card fee: $120 (≈ 28.3% back on $3k) Spend required: $3k in 3 mos. spend $3k in 3 mos. & make 1 purchase in months 15-17 ends August 18^th SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels
Marriott Bonvoy^{^™} Business Amex^{^®} Card NEW LUCRATIVE No min. inc. Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $933Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 75,000 pts (≈ $675) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $108) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$150) Renewal bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $135) Annual certificate: free night (≈ $315) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$150) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 40,000 pts (≈ $360) with extra $24,000 spend Rewards: ≈ $1083 Card fee: $150 (≈ 15.6% back on $6k) Spend required: $6k in 3 mos. spend $6k in 3 mos. & make 1 purchase in months 15-17 ends August 18^th SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: For those who already have the one above
BMO VIPorter World Elite^{^®} Mastercard^{^®} new card SIMPLE 80k/150k Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $1590Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $5k): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $4k more): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $9k more): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend ($5k): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Earn on min. spend ($4k more): 8,000 pts (≈ $120) Earn on min. spend ($9k more): 18,000 pts (≈ $270) Card fee: 1^st year free (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $1590 Card fee: $0 $199 (≈ 8.8% back on $18k) Spend required: $18k in 12 mos. (or $5k/$9k) ends January 31^st SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: Incredible offer for those with more spending
BMO VIPorter Mastercard^{^®} new card SIMPLE No min. inc. Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $750Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $3k): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $3k more): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Welcome bonus (after $4k more): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend ($3k): 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Earn on min. spend ($3k more): 3,000 pts (≈ $45) Earn on min. spend ($4k more): 4,000 pts (≈ $60) Card fee: 1^st year free (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $750 Card fee: $0 $89 (≈ 7.5%* back on $10k) Spend required: $10k in 12 mos. (or $3k/$6k) ends January 31^st SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: Great offer for those with more spending
American Express^{^®} Gold Rewards Card NEW LUCRATIVE No min. inc. Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $1080Flytrippers Valuation Monthly welcome bonuses (12x 5,000 pts): 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $180) Annual credit (year 1): can be cashed out ($100) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$250) Renewal bonus: 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Annual credit (year 2): can be cashed out ($100) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 30,000 pts (≈ $450) with extra $8,000 spend Rewards: ≈ $1330 Card fee: $250 (≈ 9% back on $12k) Spend required: $12k in 12 mos. spend $1k/mo. for 12 mos. & make 1 purchase in months 15-17 SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: Lucrative rewards and 4 passes for VIP airport lounges
Platinum Card^{^®} from American Express NEW LUCRATIVE No min. inc. Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $1102Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 100,000 pts (≈ $1500) Earn on min. spend: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Annual travel credit (year 1): can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (year 1): $200 credit at conservative valuation (≈ $100) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$799) Renewal bonus: 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Annual travel credit (year 2): can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (year 2): $200 credit at conservative valuation (≈ $100) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$799) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 50,000 pts (≈ $750) with extra $40,000 spend Rewards: ≈ $1901 Card fee: $799 (≈ 11.0% back on $10k) Spend required: $10k in 3 mos. spend $10k in 3 mos. & make 1 purchase in months 15-17 SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: Unlimited access to VIP airport lounges and lucrative rewards
TD First Class Travel^{^®} Visa Infinite^* Card SIMPLE 60k/100k Valuation (BONUS) $775Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1^st purchase): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 65,000 pts ($325) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($150) Annual travel credit (2025): On 1^st $500 hotel booking ($100) Annual travel credit (2026): On 1^st $500 hotel booking ($100) Card fee: rebated the 1^st year (-$0) Rewards: $775 Annual fee: $0 $139 (15.5% back on $5k) Spend required: $5k in 6 mos. SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: Simple points for any travel expense & 4 lounge passes
American Express Cobalt^{^®} Card best overall LUCRATIVE No min. inc. Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $744Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on min. spend: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Card fee: deducted (-$156) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card fee: $156 (≈ 8.3% back on $9k) Spend required: $9k in 12 mos. SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: Best overall card in Canada
Scotiabank Gold American Express^{^®} Card SIMPLE 12k Valuation (BONUS) $655Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $2k in 3 mos.): 20,000 pts ($200) Welcome bonus (after another $5.5k in 1y): 20,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend (2k$): 10,000 pts ($100) Earn on min. spend ($5.5k): 27,500 pts ($275) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: $775 Card fee: $120 (8.7% back on $7.5k) Spend required: $7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k) ends July 1^st SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: Very good travel insurance and earn rate
TD^{^®} Aeroplan^{^®} Visa Infinite* Card LUCRATIVE 60k/100k Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $641Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1^st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $7.5k min. spend): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on $7.5k min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Anniversary bonus (after another $4.5k in spend): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on another $4.5k in spend: 4,500 pts (≈ $67) Card fee (year 1): rebated the 1^st year (-$0) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$139) Rewards: ≈ $641 Annual fee: $0 $139 (≈ 5.3% back on $12k) Spend required: $12k in 12 mos. SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC
Scotiabank Platinum American Express^{^®} Card SIMPLE 12k Valuation (BONUS) $601Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $3k in 3 mos.): 60,000 pts ($600) Welcome bonus (after another $7k in 14 mos.): 20,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend (3k$): 6,000 pts ($60) Earn on min. spend ($7k): 14,000 pts ($140) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Rewards: $1000 Card fee: $399 (6.0% back on $10k) Spend required: $10k in 14 mos. (or $3k) ends October 31^st SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: 10 airport lounge passes and no FX fees
TD^{^®} Aeroplan^{^®} Visa* Infinite Privilege* Card LUCRATIVE 150k/200k Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $527Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1^st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $12k min. spend): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Earn on 12k min. spend: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Anniversary bonus (after another $12k in spend): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on another 12k in spend: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$599) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$599) Rewards: ≈ $1126 Annual fee: $599 (≈ 2.2% back on $24k) Spend required: $24k in 12 mos. SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges)
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card LUCRATIVE 200k/200k Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $520Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 6,250 pts (≈ $94) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Rewards: ≈ $919 Card fee: $399 (≈ 10.4% back on $5k) Spend required: $5k in 6 mos. limited time SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: Lucrative pts and 6 passes for VIP airport lounges
Amex^{^®} Aeroplan^{^®} Reserve Card NEW LUCRATIVE No min. inc. Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $442Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 9,375 pts (≈ $141) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Also offered but not included in Valuation: bonus of 40,000 pts (≈ $450) with extra $37,500 spend Rewards: ≈ $1041 Card fee: $599 (≈ 5.9%* back on $7.5k) Spend required: $7.5k in 3 mos. ends August 18^th SEE ALL CARD DETAILS Best for: For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card LUCRATIVE 60k/100k Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $405Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $525 Card fee: $120 Spend required: no min. spend SEE ALL CARD DETAILS apply now Best for: Lucrative rewards w/ unlim. value great if you're flexible
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