Live video about the best travel rewards deals: September 21

Every month, we do a live video to showcase and analyze the best travel rewards deals of the month — to help you choose each time you’re due for a huge new welcome bonus. We also answer all your travel rewards questions.

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Thursday, September 21, 9PM (Eastern)
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Presentation of the best deals of the month
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For this month, we’re mostly going to focus on these awesome deals that all give hundreds and hundreds of dollars in net value, including the 2 that are ending VERY soon: the HSBC World Elite Mastercard and the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card.

Best credit card offers (September 2023)		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
ending	HSBC World Elite^® Mastercard^® Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos. (see QC offer)	≈ $418Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 30,000 pts (≈ $180) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $18) Annual credit: for travel ($100) Card fee: first year free (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $418 Card fee: $0 $149	No FX fee good earn rate & flexible rewards	ends September 29th
ending	Platinum Card^® from American Express Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $7.5k in 3 mos.	≈ $1014Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 80,000 pts (≈ $1200) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Annual travel credit: can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (2023): $200 total conservatively-valued ($100) Dining credit (2024): $200 total conservatively-valued ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$699) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100) Rewards: ≈ $1713 Card fee: $699	Unlimited access to airport lounges and flexible rewards	ends September 26th
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.	$725Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 95,000 pts ($475) 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: $725 Card fee: $0 $139	Highest offer for simple points and 1st year free	ends January 3rd
NEW	RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.	≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card fee: $120	Versatile rewards valuable or simple great beginner's card	ends November 27th
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.	≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $5k min. spend): 25,000 pts (≈ $375) Earn on $5k min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Anniversary bonus (after another $2.5k in spend): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on another $2.5k in spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $56) Card fee (year 1): first year free(-$0) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$139) Also offered but not included in Valuation Credit: for NEXUS ($100) Rewards: ≈ $780 Card fee: $0 $139	Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits $5k spend option also available	ends January 3rd
exclusive	CIBC Aventura^® Gold Visa* Card Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000 Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.	$547Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Earn on min. spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $47) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50) Rewards: $547 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
exclusive	CIBC Aventura^® Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.	$547Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Earn on min. spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $47) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50) Rewards: $547 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
Best	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
	RBC^® British Airways Visa Infinite^‡ Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.	≈ $675Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $90) Card fee: deducted (-$165) Rewards: ≈ $840 Card fee: $165	Great airline rewards for big spenders	limited time
6% rate	Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. 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
	American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 10 mos.	≈ $510Flytrippers Valuation Monthly bonuses (6 mos.): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$120) Renewal bonus: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $630 Card fee: $120	Valuable Aeroplan pts without min. income and lower min. spend
	Marriott Bonvoy^™ American Express^® Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.	≈ $357Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $477 Card fee: $120	Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels
NEW	TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Bonus: spend $3.5k in 3 mos.	$350Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (10% earn rate on 3 categories): cash back ($350) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0) Rewards: $350 Card fee: $0 $139	Highest ever cash back bonus ever seen in Canada	ends March 4th
	American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required. Bonus: spend $2k/mo for 6 mos.	≈ $301Flytrippers Valuation Monthly bonuses (6 mos.): 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Earn on min. spend: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Renewal bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Bonuses for adding additional cards also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card fee: $599	For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
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Best credit card offers (September 2023)
ending HSBC World Elite^® Mastercard^®
Card: $80k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000
Bonus: spend $1k in 2 mos. (see QC offer)
WELCOME BONUS	ends September 29th
≈ $418Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $120) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 30,000 pts (≈ $180) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $18) Annual credit: for travel ($100) Card fee: first year free (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $418
Card fee: $0 $149
Best for: No FX fee good earn rate & flexible rewards
ending Platinum Card^® from American Express
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $7.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends September 26th
≈ $1014Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 80,000 pts (≈ $1200) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Annual travel credit: can be cashed out ($200) Dining credit (2023): $200 total conservatively-valued ($100) Dining credit (2024): $200 total conservatively-valued ($100) Card fee: deducted (-$699) Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $1713
Card fee: $699
Best for: Unlimited access to airport lounges and flexible rewards
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 January 3rd
$725Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 95,000 pts ($475) 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: $725
Card fee: $0 $139
Best for: Highest offer for simple points and 1st year free
NEW RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $5k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends November 27th
≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
Best for: Versatile rewards valuable or simple great beginner's card
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 January 3rd
≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Welcome bonus (after $5k min. spend): 25,000 pts (≈ $375) Earn on $5k min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Anniversary bonus (after another $2.5k in spend): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Earn on another $2.5k in spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $56) Card fee (year 1): first year free(-$0) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$139) Also offered but not included in Valuation Credit: for NEXUS ($100)
Rewards: ≈ $780
Card fee: $0 $139
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits $5k spend option also available
exclusive CIBC Aventura^® Gold Visa* Card
Card: $15k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $15,000 or minimum household income of $15,000
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	limited time
$547Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Earn on min. spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $47) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50)
Rewards: $547
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
exclusive CIBC Aventura^® Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $3k in 4 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	limited time
$547Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1 purchase): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $250) Earn on min. spend: 3,750 pts (≈ $47) Card fee: first year annual fee rebate Also offered but not included in Valuation: NEXUS credit (US$50)
Rewards: $547
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
Best 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
RBC^® British Airways Visa Infinite^‡
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $6k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	limited time
≈ $675Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Earn on min. spend: 6,000 pts (≈ $90) Card fee: deducted (-$165)
Rewards: ≈ $840
Card fee: $165
Best for: Great airline rewards for big spenders
6% rate Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
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
American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1k/mo for 10 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $510Flytrippers Valuation Monthly bonuses (6 mos.): 30,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Card fee (year 1): deducted (-$120) Renewal bonus: 10,000 pts (≈ $150) Card fee (year 2): deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $630
Card fee: $120
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts without min. income and lower min. spend
Marriott Bonvoy^™ American Express^® Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $1.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $357Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $477
Card fee: $120
Best for: Very lucrative hotel points for specific hotels
NEW TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card
Card: $60k minimum income requiredMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Bonus: spend $3.5k in 3 mos.
WELCOME BONUS	ends March 4th
$350Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (10% earn rate on 3 categories): cash back ($350) Card fee: 1st year free (-$0)
Rewards: $350
Card fee: $0 $139
Best for: Highest ever cash back bonus ever seen in Canada
American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card
Card: $0 minimum income requiredNo minimum income required.
Bonus: spend $2k/mo for 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS
≈ $301Flytrippers Valuation Monthly bonuses (6 mos.): 45,000 pts (≈ $675) Earn on min. spend: 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Card fee: deducted (-$599) Renewal bonus also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation) Bonuses for adding additional cards also offered (not included in Flytrippers Valuation)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $599
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
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Live video about the best travel rewards deals: September 21

Every month, we do a live video to showcase and analyze the best travel rewards deals of the month — to help you choose each time you’re due for a huge new welcome bonus. We also answer all your travel rewards questions.

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