New offers: Amex, Scotiabank, RBC

The most recent round of new welcome bonus offers contains an enormous surprise: the return of the increased offer on the only card that’s for all travelers! Usually, it’s only available once per year (and that was this winter)… and now it’s available again. It’s its highest-ever offer again!

Even if you get just one welcome bonus per year, which I repeat is an absolutely terrible idea, you should still take advantage of the record-high offer on the Marriott Bonvoy Amex Card (or, if you already have it, the Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card that does not require having an incorporated business).

There are also a few other new offers, including on the only cashback card that’s actually interesting. Flytrippers helps you travel for less with its free newsletter specifically about travel rewards, its ranking of the best current offers, its monthly live videos, and its infographic summarizing all the basics.

Here are the new offers from the past few weeks.

Amex

The 4 new Amex offers from July 29 are both increased and decreased bonuses.

 

Marriott Bonvoy Amex Card: Increase

The Marriott Bonvoy Amex Card is the only card that is for all travelers with no exception possible. It gives you plenty of points for free hotels (or private lodging), and an amazing certificate for a free luxury night at each renewal. It makes absolutely no sense not to have this card, no matter your profile or your preferences.

The new offer is an increased bonus, and it’s the return of the card’s highest offer ever seen! We’ll certainly talk about it a lot the rest of the summer.

Here are the details of the Marriott Bonvoy Amex Card‘s welcome bonus: 

• ≈ $1173 in free travel by unlocking the welcome bonus
  • ≈ $1098 in rewards + 1 annual free night certificate ($315)
  • $120 fee
  • The fee is deducted twice (the offer includes a renewal bonus)
• ≈ 19.6% back on $6,000 in spending
  • ≈ $1173 value divided by
  • $6,000 minimum spend requirement
• $6,000 to spend in a maximum of 6 months
  • We have tips to meet spending requirements
• Rewards of the more lucrative type (Marriott points)
  • Value is extremely variable (and unlimited)
  • Our conservative Flytrippers Valuation is ≈ 0.9¢/pt
  • Can easily be worth 2X more for very luxurious hotels
  • Redeemable for specific hotels only (to get ≈ 0.9¢/pt)
  • Or any Marriott hotel for a slightly lower value
• Excellent increased offer (until September 22)
  • The best offer ever seen on this card
  • The best offer to get without a doubt if you don’t have this card

 

Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card: Increase

The Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card is the “business” version that’s a must-have for everyone as well for an extra certificate, because it does not require having an incorporated business. As with all Amex “business” card, you just need to follow the special application instructions.

The new offer is an increased bonus, and it’s also the card’s highest offer ever seen!

Here are the details of the Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card‘s welcome bonus: 

• ≈ $1185 in free travel by unlocking the welcome bonus
  • ≈ $1170 in rewards + 1 annual free night certificate ($315)
  • $150 fee
  • The fee is deducted twice (the offer includes a renewal bonus)
• ≈ 11.9% back on $10,000 in spending
  • ≈ $1185 value divided by
  • $10,000 minimum spend requirement
• $10,000 to spend in a maximum of 6 months
  • We have tips to meet spending requirements
• Rewards of the more lucrative type (Marriott points)
  • Value is extremely variable (and unlimited)
  • Our conservative Flytrippers Valuation is ≈ 0.9¢/pt
  • Can easily be worth 2X more for very luxurious hotels
  • Redeemable for specific hotels only (to get ≈ 0.9¢/pt)
  • Or any Marriott hotel for a slightly lower value
• Excellent increased offer (until September 22)
  • The best offer ever seen on this card
  • The best offer to get without a doubt if you don’t have this card

 

Amex Platinum Card: Decrease

The Amex Platinum Card is the best premium card in Canada, and by far. It gives you unlimited free access (which will be a bit more limited in 2027) to the world’s largest airport lounge network (for 2 travelers), automatic Gold elite status with Marriott and Hilton, and so much more.

The new offer is a decreased bonus. The card’s highest offer of the year just ended.

Here are the details of the American Express Platinum Card‘s welcome bonus: 

• ≈ $852 in free travel by unlocking the welcome bonus
  • ≈ $1650 in rewards + 2 dining credits ($200 each)
  • $599 net fee ($799 minus $200 credit you can cash out)
  • The fee is deducted twice (the offer includes a renewal bonus)
• ≈ 8.5% back on $10,000 in spending
  • ≈ $852 value divided by
  • $10,000 minimum spend requirement
• $10,000 to spend in a maximum of 3 months
  • We have tips to meet spending requirements
• Rewards of the more lucrative type (Amex points)
  • Value is extremely variable (and unlimited)
  • Our conservative Flytrippers Valuation is ≈ 1.5¢/pt
  • Can easily be worth 2X more for business class
  • Redeemable for specific flights only (to get ≈ 1.5¢/pt)
  • Or any travel expense on any site at 1¢/pt
• Good baseline offer (no published end date)
  • This best offer of the year on this card just ended
  • The card remains interesting for travelers who enjoy luxury

 

Amex Aeroplan Reserve Card: Decrease

The Amex Aeroplan Reserve Card is the 2^nd-best premium card in Canada, and a must-have for those who fly on Air Canada often. It offers unlimited free access to Air Canada lounges in North America (for 2 travelers) and plenty of travel benefits on Air Canada.

The new offer is a decreased bonus. The card’s highest offer of the year just ended.

Here are the details of the American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card‘s welcome bonus: 

• ≈ $442 in free travel by unlocking the welcome bonus
  • ≈ $1041 in rewards
  • $599 fee
• ≈ 5.9% back on $7,500 in spending
  • ≈ $442 value divided by
  • $7,500 minimum spend requirement
• $7,500 to spend in a maximum of 3 months
  • We have tips to meet spending requirements
• Rewards of the more lucrative type (Aeroplan points)
  • Value is extremely variable (and unlimited)
  • Our conservative Flytrippers Valuation is ≈ 1.5¢/pt
  • Can easily be worth 2X more for business class
  • Redeemable for specific flights only (to get ≈ 1.5¢/pt)
  • Or for any Air Canada flight at ≈ 1.1¢/pt
• Good baseline offer (no published end date)
  • This best offer of the year on this card just ended
  • The card remains interesting for travelers who enjoy luxury

 

Scotiabank

The 2 new Scotiabank offers from July are increased bonuses.

 

Scotiabank Gold American Express Card: Increase

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card is one of the best overall Canadian cards, with 6% back at Sobeys/Safeway/Thrifty Foods/IGA and 5% at other grocery stores (which always obviously includes gift cards from other retailers) and points that are extremely sumple (redeemable for any travel expense booked on any website).

The new offer is an increased bonus, but only $50 more.

Here are the details of the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card‘s welcome bonus: 

• $755 in free travel by unlocking the welcome bonus
  • $875 in rewards
  • $120 fee
• 10.0% back on $7,500 in spending
  • $755 value divided by
  • $7,500 minimum spend requirement
• $7,500 to spend in a maximum of 12 months
  • Including $2000 in the first 3 months
  • We have tips to meet spending requirements
• Rewards of the more simple type (Scene+ points)
  • Value is fixed at 1¢/pt
  • Redeemable for any travel expense on any site
  • Or even for groceries without losing value (rare)
• Good increased offer (until November 1)
  • This best offer of the year on this card
  • The best offer for getting more simple points currently

 

Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite+ Card: Increase

The Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite+ Card is the only cashback card that’s worth it for travel rewards pros, because it always gives you a net profit of 2.25% on taxes, rent, etc. thanks to bill payment services. It’s 13.25% on $2000 with this new offer!

The new offer is an increased bonus, and it’s the card’s highest offer of the year (and one of the best offers for cashback cards, which are usually terrible)!

Here are the details of the Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite+ Card‘s welcome bonus: 

• $300 in free travel by unlocking the welcome bonus
  • $300 in rewards
  • $0 fee (1^st year free)
• 15% back on $2,000 in spending
  • $300 value divided by
  • $2,000 minimum spend requirement
• $2,000 to spend in a maximum of 3 months
  • The equivalent of just $154 per week 
  • We have tips to meet spending requirements
• Rewards of the more simple type (cashback)
  • Value is fixed at $1 per % back
  • Redeemable for any travel expense on any site
  • Or even for any expense without losing value
• Good increased offer (until November 1)
  • This best offer of the year on this card
  • One of the best offers for getting cashback currently

•  

 

RBC

The 2 new RBC offers are decreased bonuses.

 

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card: Decrease

The RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card is one of the best cards for travel rewards pros, because you can get its bonus even if you already have the card (the only restriction is that RBC approves only 1 card every 90 days). The bonus gives you a 14-hour business class flight, and you can get that 4x per year!

The new offer is an decreased bonus, but it’s still the 2^nd-best offer seen on this card (and it’s still increased compared to the baseline bonus often offered).

Here are the details of the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card‘s welcome bonus: 

• ≈ $780 in free travel by unlocking the welcome bonus
  • ≈ $900 in rewards
  • $120 fee 
• ≈ 15.6% back on $5,000 in spending
  • ≈ $780 value divided by
  • $5,000 minimum spend requirement
• $5,000 to spend in a maximum of 6 months
  • The equivalent of just $192 per week
  • We have tips to meet spending requirements
• Rewards of the more lucrative type (RBC Avion points) 
  • Value is extremely variable (and unlimited)
  • Our conservative Flytrippers Valuation is ≈ 1.5¢/pt
  • Can easily be worth 2X more for business class
  • Redeemable for specific flights only (to get ≈ 1.5¢/pt)
  • Or any travel expense on their site at 1¢/pt
• Great increased offer (until August 12^th)
  • The 2^nd-best offer ever seen on this card

 

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card: Decrease

The RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card is the premium version, with access to VIP airport lounges.

The new offer is an decreased bonus, but it’s still the 2^nd-best offer seen on this card (and it’s still increased compared to the baseline bonus often offered).

Here are the details of the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card‘s welcome bonus: 

• ≈ $520 in free travel by unlocking the welcome bonus
  • ≈ $919 in rewards
  • $399 fee 
• ≈ 10.4% back on $5,000 in spending
  • ≈ $520 value divided by
  • $5,000 minimum spend requirement
• $5,000 to spend in a maximum of 6 months
  • The equivalent of just $192 per week
  • We have tips to meet spending requirements
• Rewards of the more lucrative type (RBC Avion points) 
  • Value is extremely variable (and unlimited)
  • Our conservative Flytrippers Valuation is ≈ 1.5¢/pt
  • Can easily be worth 2X more for business class
  • Redeemable for specific flights only (to get ≈ 1.5¢/pt)
  • Or any travel expense on their site at 1¢/pt
• Great increased offer (until August 12^th)
  • The 2^nd-best offer ever seen on this card

 

Learning how to travel for less

Flytrippers is here to help you since 2017: join 150,000+ savvy Canadian travelers who already receive our free newsletter with our travel tips and deals. Our fans have earned over 4 million dollars in free travel with the deals from the wonderful world of travel rewards that we share alone!

 

What would you like to know about the new offers from Amex, Scotiabank, and RBC? Tell us in the comments below.

 

See the flight deals we spot: Cheap flights

Discover free travel with rewards: Travel rewards

Explore awesome destinations: Travel inspiration

Learn pro tricks: Travel tips

 

Featured image: Bucharest, Romania (photo credit: Árpád Czapp)