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Best credit card offers (May 2023)		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
new	TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $7.5k in 12 mos.	≈ $941Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $5k min. spend): 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on $5k min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Anniversary bonus (after another $2.5k in spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on another $2.5k in spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $56) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$139) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$139) Also offered but not included in Valuation Credit: for NEXUS ($100) Rewards: ≈ $1080 Card fee: $139	Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits $5k spend option also available	ends September 5th
NEW	Marriott Bonvoy^™ American Express^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.	≈ $609Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 65,000 pts (≈ $585) Renewal bonus: 10,000 pts (≈ $90) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $54) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$120) Free night certificate (year 2): minimum (≈ $120) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $729 Card fee: $120	Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels	ends July 24th
NEW	Marriott Bonvoy^™ Business American Express^® Card Card: no business required Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.	≈ $705Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus : 75,000 pts (≈ $675) Renewal bonus : 10,000 pts (≈ $90) Earn on min. spend: 10,000 pts (≈ $90) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$150) Free night certificate (year 2): minimum (≈ $150) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$150) Rewards: ≈ $855 Card fee: $150	For those who already have the one above	ends July 24th
Extended	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.	≈ $750Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Insurance bonus: 10,000 pts ($100) Travel extras credit (2023): varies by traveler* (≈ $150) Travel extras credit (2024): 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 Rewards: ≈ $750 Card fee: $0 $150	Great offer & great insurance & YUL lounge access	ends June 30th
new	TD First Class Travel^® 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.	$650Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 80,000 pts ($400) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($150) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation Birthday Bonus: 10% of points earned up to 10,000 pts ($50) Also offered but not included in Valuation Travel credit: On 1st $500 booking ($100) Rewards: $650 Card fee: $0 $139	Highest offer for simple points and 1st year free	ends September 5th
	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
ENDING	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)	≈ $688Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Welcome bonus (min. spend of $1k/mo for 6 mos.): 60,000 pts (≈ $360) Earn on min. spend: 18,000 pts (≈ $108) Annual credit: for travel ($100) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $688 Card fee: $0 $149	No FX fee good earn rate & flexible rewards	ends August 31st
	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	Valuable Aeroplan pts without min. income and lower min. spend
new	Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)	$655Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $1k in 3 mos.): 20,000 pts ($200) Welcome bonus (after another $6.5k in 1y): 20,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend (1k$): 5,000 pts ($50) Earn on min. spend ($6.5k): 32,500 pts ($325) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: $775 Card fee: $120	Very good travel insurance and earn rate	ends October 31st
	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.	≈ $513Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $13) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50) Rewards: ≈ $513 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	limited time
	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.	≈ $513Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $13) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50) Rewards: ≈ $513 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	limited time
	American Express^® Gold Rewards Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 12 mos.	≈ $930Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $180) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50) Rewards: ≈ $1180 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 $7.5k in 3 mos.	≈ $814Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 80,000 pts (≈ $1200) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($200) Card fee: deducted (-$699) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100) Rewards: ≈ $1513 Card fee: $699	Unlimited access to airport lounges and flexible rewards
	American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.	≈ $527Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Monthly bonus for 3 mos. (min. spend split): 22,500 pts (≈ $338) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Monthly bonus for 3 extra months also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Renewal bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Rewards: ≈ $1126 Card fee: $599	For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits	ends July 24th
	TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa* Infinite Privilege* Card Card: $150k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $150,000 or minimum household income of $200,000 Bonus: spend $12k in 12 mos.	≈ $775Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $7.5k min. spend): 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on 7.5k min. spend: 10,313 pts (≈ $155) Anniversary bonus (after another $4.5k in spend): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Earn on another 4.5k in spend: 6,188 pts (≈ $93) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$599) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation Credit: for NEXUS ($100) Rewards: ≈ $1374 Card fee: $599	For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges)	ends September 5th
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Best credit card offers (May 2023)
new TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends September 5th
≈ $941Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $5k min. spend): 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on $5k min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Anniversary bonus (after another $2.5k in spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on another $2.5k in spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $56) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$139) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$139) Also offered but not included in Valuation Credit: for NEXUS ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $1080
Card fee: $139
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits $5k spend option also available
NEW Marriott Bonvoy^™ American Express^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $3k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends July 24th
≈ $609Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 65,000 pts (≈ $585) Renewal bonus: 10,000 pts (≈ $90) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $54) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$120) Free night certificate (year 2): minimum (≈ $120) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $729
Card fee: $120
Best for: Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels
NEW Marriott Bonvoy^™ Business American Express^® Card
Card: no business required
Bonus: spend $5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends July 24th
≈ $705Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus : 75,000 pts (≈ $675) Renewal bonus : 10,000 pts (≈ $90) Earn on min. spend: 10,000 pts (≈ $90) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$150) Free night certificate (year 2): minimum (≈ $150) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$150)
Rewards: ≈ $855
Card fee: $150
Best for: For those who already have the one above
Extended 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 June 30th
≈ $750Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 30,000 pts ($300) Insurance bonus: 10,000 pts ($100) Travel extras credit (2023): varies by traveler* (≈ $150) Travel extras credit (2024): 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
Rewards: ≈ $750
Card fee: $0 $150
Best for: Great offer & great insurance & YUL lounge access
new TD First Class Travel^® 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 September 5th
$650Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 80,000 pts ($400) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($150) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Also offered but not included in Valuation Birthday Bonus: 10% of points earned up to 10,000 pts ($50) Also offered but not included in Valuation Travel credit: On 1st $500 booking ($100)
Rewards: $650
Card fee: $0 $139
Best for: Highest offer for simple points and 1st year free
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
ENDING 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 August 31st
≈ $688Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Welcome bonus (min. spend of $1k/mo for 6 mos.): 60,000 pts (≈ $360) Earn on min. spend: 18,000 pts (≈ $108) Annual credit: for travel ($100) Card fee: first year free (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $688
Card fee: $0 $149
Best for: No FX fee good earn rate & flexible rewards
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: Valuable Aeroplan pts without min. income and lower min. spend
new Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card
Card: $12k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $12,000 or minimum household income of $None
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 1y (or $1k)
WELCOME BONUS	ends October 31st
$655Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after $1k in 3 mos.): 20,000 pts ($200) Welcome bonus (after another $6.5k in 1y): 20,000 pts ($200) Earn on min. spend (1k$): 5,000 pts ($50) Earn on min. spend ($6.5k): 32,500 pts ($325) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: $775
Card fee: $120
Best for: Very good travel insurance and earn rate
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	limited time
≈ $513Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $13) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50)
Rewards: ≈ $513
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	limited time
≈ $513Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Earn on min. spend: 1,000 pts (≈ $13) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50)
Rewards: ≈ $513
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 $1k/mo for 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $930Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on min. spend: 12,000 pts (≈ $180) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$250) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($50)
Rewards: ≈ $1180
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 $7.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $814Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 80,000 pts (≈ $1200) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Annual credit: can be cashed out ($200) Card fee: deducted (-$699) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $1513
Card fee: $699
Best for: Unlimited access to airport lounges and flexible rewards
American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends July 24th
≈ $527Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Monthly bonus for 3 mos. (min. spend split): 22,500 pts (≈ $338) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Monthly bonus for 3 extra months also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Renewal bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation)
Rewards: ≈ $1126
Card fee: $599
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
TD^® Aeroplan^® Visa* Infinite Privilege* Card
Card: $150k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $150,000 or minimum household income of $200,000
Bonus: spend $12k in 12 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends September 5th
≈ $775Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Welcome bonus (after $7.5k min. spend): 60,000 pts (≈ $900) Earn on 7.5k min. spend: 10,313 pts (≈ $155) Anniversary bonus (after another $4.5k in spend): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Earn on another 4.5k in spend: 6,188 pts (≈ $93) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$599) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$599) Also offered but not included in Valuation Credit: for NEXUS ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $1374
Card fee: $599
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges)
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