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launch 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 limited time
launch 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 limited time
TD First Class Travel^{^®} Visa Infinite^* Card Valuation (BONUS) $1025Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1^st purchase): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 115,000 pts ($575) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($150) Annual travel credit (2024): On 1^st $500 hotel booking ($100) Annual travel credit (2025): On 1^st $500 hotel booking ($100) Card fee: rebated the 1^st year (-$0) ( 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
American Express^{^®} Gold Rewards Card Valuation (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) (≈ 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 RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1^st 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) (≈ 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 11^th
best 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
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. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)^{^†} Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC LUCRATIVE 60k/100k
Platinum Card^{^®} from American Express Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $652Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 70,000 pts (≈ $1050) 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) (≈ 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
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. (or $12k) 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
American Express^{^®} Business Gold Rewards Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $514Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$199) Also offered but not included in Valuation: quarterly spending 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
American Express^{^®} 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 25,000 pts (≈ $375) with extra $2500 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
Marriott Bonvoy^{^™} American Express^{^®} Card Valuation (BONUS) ≈ $357Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 50,000 pts (≈ $450) Earn on min. spend: 3,000 pts (≈ $27) Card fee: deducted (-$120) (≈ 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 (May 2025)		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
launch	BMO VIPorter World Elite^{^®} Mastercard^{^®} Min. income (card): $80k or $150kMinimum personal income of $80,000 or minimum household income of $150,000 Min. spend (bonus): $18k in 12 mos. (or $5k/$9k for lower 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	Incredible offer for those with more spending	limited time
launch	BMO VIPorter Mastercard^{^®*} Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 12 mos. (or $3k/$6k for lower 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	Great offer for those with more spending	limited time
	TD First Class Travel^{^®} Visa Infinite^* Card Min. income (card): $60k or $100kMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 months	$1025Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1^st purchase): 20,000 pts ($100) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 115,000 pts ($575) Earn on min. spend: 30,000 pts ($150) Annual travel credit (2024): On 1^st $500 hotel booking ($100) Annual travel credit (2025): On 1^st $500 hotel booking ($100) Card fee: rebated the 1^st year (-$0) Rewards: $1025 Annual fee: $0 $139	Among highest offers ever seen for simple points
	American Express^{^®} Gold Rewards Card Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $1k/month for 12 months	≈ $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	Lucrative rewards and 4 passes for VIP airport lounges
record-high	RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Min. income (card): $60k or $100kMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.	≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1^st 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	Lucrative rewards w/ unlim. value great if you're flexible	ends June 11^th apply now
best	American Express Cobalt^{^®} Card Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months	≈ $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	Best overall card in Canada
	Scotiabank Gold American Express^{^®} Card Min. income (card): $12kMinimum personal income of $12,000 Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 12 mos. (or $2k for lower 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	Very good travel insurance and earn rate	ends July 1^st
	TD^{^®} Aeroplan^{^®} Visa Infinite* Card Min. income (card): $60k or $100kMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Min. spend (bonus): $12k in 12 mos. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)^{^†}	≈ $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	Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC
	Platinum Card^{^®} from American Express Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 3 mos.	≈ $652Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 70,000 pts (≈ $1050) 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) Rewards: ≈ $1451 Card fee: $799	Unlimited access to VIP airport lounges and lucrative rewards
	Scotiabank Platinum American Express^{^®} Card Min. income (card): $12kMinimum personal income of $12,000 Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 14 mos. (or $3k for lower 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	10 airport lounge passes and no FX fees	ends October 31^st
	TD^{^®} Aeroplan^{^®} Visa* Infinite Privilege* Card Min. income (card): $150k or $200kMinimum personal income of $150,000 or minimum household income of $200,000 Min. spend (bonus): $24k in 12 mos. (or $12k for lower 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	For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges)
	RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card Min. income (card): $200k or $200kMinimum personal income of $200,000 or minimum household income of $200,000 Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.	≈ $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	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.	≈ $514Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 40,000 pts (≈ $600) Earn on min. spend: 7,500 pts (≈ $113) Card fee: deducted (-$199) Also offered but not included in Valuation: quarterly spending bonus Rewards: ≈ $713 Card fee: $199	More valuable Amex points for Aeroplan or Avios
	American Express^{^®} Aeroplan^{^®*} Reserve Card Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.	≈ $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 25,000 pts (≈ $375) with extra $2500 spend Rewards: ≈ $1041 Card fee: $599	For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
	Marriott Bonvoy^{^™} American Express^{^®} Card Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $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
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