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Rewards Canada's Credit Card Reviews

Last Updated on January 18, 2024



Latest Reviews

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Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card
Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card Review

A very popular no fee cash back card that provides the ability to earn some great cash back rewards. You can earn unlimited 2% cash back on up to three categories.

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Cathay World Elite Mastercard
Cathay World Elite® Mastercard® – powered by Neo Review

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific recently switched their co-brand card from RBC to Neo - so how does the new card stand up? Find out here!

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BMO eclipse rise Visa Card
BMO eclipse rise Visa Card
Review

The BMO eclipse rise Visa Card is a no fee rewards card with several accelerated earn rates but really poor base earn rates

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CIBC Dividend Platinum Visa Card
CIBC Dividend Platinum Visa Card
Review

The CIBC Dividend Platinum Visa Card is a decent mid-level cash back rewards card that is perfect for those who do not have the income level to apply for an Infinite Card

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WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard
WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard Review

Updated for 2023 here is our review of one of Canada's best airline credit cards. This card provides amazing benefits from first checked bag free to an annual companion pass.

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Rogers Mastercard
Rogers Mastercard Review

A strong no fee cash back rewards card that is targeted, but not limited to Rogers customers

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 American Express Card reviews:


American Express Cobalt Card
American Express Cobalt™ Card Review

Here is our updated review of the best travel rewards card in Canada and also the best cash back card in Canada. It stormed onto the market in 2017 and continues to be the best. It was the first card to award a true 5 points per dollar worth no less than 5% and now with Aeroplan conversion it earns the most Aeroplan points

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The Platinum Card from American Express
The Platinum Card® from American Express Review

The Platinum Card from American Express is a card chock-full of benefits, perks and value. It has been in the Canadian market for many years now and is a mainstay in many points and miles enthusiasts wallets as well as astute travellers looking to make their sought after trips and vacations even better!

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American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card Review

Amex's Ultra Premium Aeroplan credit card provides strong points earning and a wealth of benefits when flying Air Canada


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American Express gold Rewards Card
American Express® Gold Rewards Card
Review

The American Express Gold Rewards Card is a card targeted towards Canadians who love to travel and want to avail of benefits that can make that travel better but don't require or want to pay for an Ultra Premium Card

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SimplyCash Preferred Card from American Express
SimplyCash Preferred Card from American Express
Review

The SimplyCash Preferred Card from American Express underwent some changes recently and with those changes regained the crown as the best cash back card in Canada.

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SimplyCash Card from American Express
SimplyCash Card from American Express Review

American Express' no fee cash back card offering is one of the best in the market offering up to 2% cash back

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American Express Aeroplan Card
American Express Aeroplan Card
Review

A mid-level charge card for Canadians who like to travel on Air Canada and/or have Aeroplan as their primary loyalty program!


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American Express Green Card
American Express Green Card Review

Ranked as the number one no fee travel rewards credit card with in Canada the American Express Green Card shines with its reward flexiblilty! From cash back to any travel to Aeroplan points. You name it this card offers it.


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Marriott Bonvoy Review
Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express®* Card Review

The best hotel credit card in Canada is the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express®* Card and in fact is one of the best overall travel rewards credit cards! It consistently ranks in the Top 5 Cards in Canada thanks to its ability to provide huge outsized value and by providing some amazing benefits.

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Marriott Bonvoy Business Review
Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American Express® Card Review

Being similar to consumer version of this card, the Marriott Bonvoy™ Business American Express®* Card is one of the best overall travel rewards business credit cards in Canada! This is due to its ability to provide outsized value and having some amazing benefits.

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Scotia Gold
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card Review

Ranked as the number one travel points credit card with an annual fee, the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card underwent some massive changes in 2019 and program changes in 2021 so here's the updated review!

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Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card
Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card Review

Rewards Canada refers to this card as a sleeping giant thanks to great airport lounge access benefits, no foreign transaction fees and for flexibility in travel, grocery, dining and movie rewards.

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Scotiabank American Express Card
Scotiabank American Express Card Review

After an update in 2022 that increased its earn rates this card jumped up the ranks to become one of the best no annual fee travel rewards cards in Canada!

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Business Platinum Card from American Express
Business Platinum Card® from American Express Review

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a card targeted towards Canadian small business* owners who love to travel and want to avail of benefits that can make that travel better. It is due to these benefits and valuable points that make this the best Ultra Premium business card.

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American Express Business Edge
American Express Business Edge™ Card Review

The American Express Business Edge™ Card was first introduced to the Canadian Market in October of 2019. It came storming onto the market and literally blew away the competition for small business credit cards. A strong welcome bonus, very strong points earning rates (and they're valuable points) and an easily manageable annual fee make this card stand out.

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American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card
American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card Review

The best small business Aeroplan credit card provides strong points earning and a wealth of benefits when flying Air Canada


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American Express Business Gold Rewards Card
American Express Business Gold Rewards Card Review

This card has been a mainstay in American Express' Small Business card portfolio for quite sometime now. The card underwent some slight changes in 2021 that saw its bonus earn rate structure change, had its annual fee decrease and had mobile device insurance added.

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 Mastercard Card reviews:


Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard
Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard Review

If you are someone who flies Air France and/or KLM out of Canada you should consider having this card in your wallet!


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BMO AIR MILES Mastercard
BMO AIR MILES Mastercard
Review

The BMO AIR MILES Mastercard is a no annual fee credit card that is extremely popular with Canadians. This card is for collectors who have AIR MILES as their primary program who don't want to pay any annual fees on their credit cards.

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BMO AIR MILES World Elite Mastercard
BMO AIR MILES®† World Elite® Mastercard® Review

This card is the pride and joy of the co-brand partnership between BMO and AIR MILES. It is considered the flagship credit card out of all the cards the AIR MILES program has available. So what do we at Rewards Canada think of the card? Read on to find out!

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BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard
BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard
Review

The BMO Ascend World Elite Mastercard has been BMO's flagship travel rewards card ever since it launched over a decade ago. The recent changes made to the card by BMO have it being marketed even more so now as a key travel rewards card.

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BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard
BMO CashBack World Elite MasterCard Review

This card offers some accelerated cash back earn rates but in the end the card misses the mark to being a truly excellent cash back rewards card!

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Brim World Elite Mastercard
Brim Financial Mastercard Review

Here we have a review of the Brim Financial Mastercard, World Mastercard and World Elite Mastercard. Solid earn rates, benefits and more as detailed by Jeff W. Read more to see what these newcomers offer!


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Cathay World Elite Mastercard
Cathay World Elite® Mastercard® – powered by Neo Review

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific recently switched their co-brand card from RBC to Neo - so how does the new card stand up? Find out here!

Read the full review here
KOHO Premium Prepaid Visa
Koho Premium Prepaid Mastercard Review

The Koho Premium Prepaid Mastercard is one of only a select few prepaid credit cards that offers rewards for your everyday spending on the card. This card is virtually open to anyone since there are no credit checks necessary as you have to fund it prior to using it.


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MBNA Rewards World Elite Mastercard Review
MBNA Rewards World Elite® Mastercard® Review

Unlike some other banks who have sat on their laurels or even made their offerings worse in the face of competition, MBNA stepped and made this card a real contender in the Travel Points Credit Card with Annual Fee category.

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MBNA Rewards Platinum Plus Mastercard
MBNA Rewards Platinum Plus Mastercard Review

Receiving a slight revamp in 2021 the MBNA Rewards Platinum Plus Mastercard remains one of the best no annual fee travel rewards credit cards in Canada.

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National Bank of Canada World Elite Mastercard Review
National Bank of Canada World Elite Mastercard Review

The card underwent some major changes in the summer of 2022 to become Canada's latest 5x points earning card. It does have one potential drawback to it though.

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Neo Mastercard
Neo Credit card
Review

The Neo Mastercard is a cash back rewards card is a relative newcomer to our market having only been launched in 2020. With a focus on bigger earn at their partners you can see cash back returns as high as 15%.

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PC Financial World Elite
PC Financial World Elite Mastercard Review

The PC Financial World Elite Mastercard is the top end flagship card for the PC Optimum program and provides the best earn rates of the trio of PC cards. Being a World Elite Mastercard the card also offers the most benefits and best insurance package of the three cards.

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Rogers Mastercard
Rogers Mastercard Review

A strong no fee cash back rewards card that is targeted, but not limited to Rogers customers. It offers a great welcome bonus for a no fee card, very good everyday cash back earn rates and benefits for Rogers customers

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Rogers World Elite Mastercard
Rogers™ World Elite® Mastercard®
Review

The Rogers World Elite Mastercard is a cash back credit card and a pretty good one at that! Don't be deceived by the Rogers name - the cash back earned on the card does not have to be used for Rogers services nor is the card only for Rogers customers

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Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card
Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card Review

A very popular no fee cash back card that provides the ability to earn some great cash back rewards. You can earn unlimited 2% cash back on up to three categories.

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RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard
RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard Review

RBC's premium cash back rewards card offers decent earn rates, easy redemption and a few notable benefits and insurance coverage

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WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard
WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard Review

This card provides amazing benefits from first checked bag free to an annual companion pass. Both which can save you a lot of money when flying with WestJet.

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WestJet RBC Mastercard
WestJet RBC Mastercard Review

This low annual fee card for WestJet Rewards is a really good entry level travel rewards card option with annual companion voucher and good insurance coverage

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 Visa Card reviews:


BMO eclipse rise Visa Card
BMO eclipse rise Visa Card
Review

The BMO eclipse rise Visa Card is a no fee rewards card with several accelerated earn rates but really poor base earn rates

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BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Card
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Card Review

The BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Card was released to target lifestyle on top of rewards or at least that's how all the issuers are marketing the cards as such nowadays. This card falls into that category, it is being marketed as a lifestyle card with accelerated earn for select 'lifestyle' categories and an annual lifestyle statement credit

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BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege* Card Review

BMO's only Ultra Premium rewards credit card has the potential to be a strong travel points earning card and provides an annual $200 credit


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CIBC Aventura Gold Visa Card
CIBC Aventura® Gold Visa* Card Review

This is a mid-level travel rewards credit card that is nearly identical to the premium CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite* Card but only requires $15,000 annual income

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CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
Review

A veteran in Canada's credit card market, the CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite* Card is the bank's flagship travel rewards credit card.


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CIBC Dividend Visa Infinte Card
CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite* Card
Review

Thanks to a revamp several years ago the CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite* Card came back to the forefront of the cash back market and in fact here at Rewards Canada we ranked it as the number one cash back card for a short while and is still the best "true" cash back credit card

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CIBC Dividend Platinum Visa Card
CIBC Dividend Platinum Visa Card
Review

The CIBC Dividend Platinum Visa Card is a decent mid-level cash back rewards card that is perfect for those who do not have the income level to apply for an Infinite Card

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RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Review
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Review

One of the first travel rewards cards to offer any flight any time potential, the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card has been a mainstay in the travel credit card market for well over a decade. It is by far one of the most popular in Canada and we have a refreshed review of the card for 2022!!

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RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card
RBC British Airways Visa Infinite Card Review

If you are someone who flies British Airways out of Canada at least once per year you should consider having this card in your wallet!

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RBC ION+ Visa CArd
RBC ION+ Visa Card Review

A relative newcomer that is the highest points earning card from RBC. Points redeeming is another story but there are tricks to maximize the value of those points earned from this card!

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Scotia Passport Visa Infinite
Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Review

The best overview of this card is with two simple words: well rounded. Scotia has done their homework with this card that launched in March 2018 to provide a little bit of everything that most Canadians want out of a travel rewards credit card. Flexible points, insurance, benefits, airport lounge access and the biggie: No Foreign Transaction fees.

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Scotiabank Scene+ Visa Review
Scotiabank Scene+ Visa Card Review

The Scotiabank Scene+ Visa Card is one of the best no fee Visa rewards credit cards! No longer is it just for students or movie goers, it's great for travel, groceries and more!

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Simplii Financial Cash Back Visa Card
Simplii Financial™ Cash Back Visa* Card Review

A simple yet rewarding no fee cash back card that offers up to 4% cash back on select everyday spending categories.

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TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite
TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card Review

The TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card hit the market on January 1st, 2014 when TD took over as the primary issuer of Aeroplan co-brand cards in Canada from CIBC. The current version of the card was revealed on November 8, 2020 to coincide with the launch of the new Aeroplan program.


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TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege
TD® Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card Review

Voted as Canada's top Ultra Premium Credit Card, this card provides good points earning and a wealth of benefits when flying Air Canada


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TD First Class Visa Infinite Card
TD First Class Visa Infinite Card Review

The TD First Class Travel® Visa Infinite* Card was revamped in 2022 and with those changes it regained a spot in our Top Travel Rewards Credit Card rankings. See what we think of the card here!

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TD Cash Back Visa Infinite
TD Cash Back Visa Infinite Card Review

TD's premium cash back rewards card offers decent earn rates, easy redemption and deluxe auto club membership

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Older reviews that may be out of date:
ATB Gold My Rewards Travel Mastercard Review
Chase Marriott Bonvoy Premier Visa Review (Defunct Card)
CIBC Aventura World Mastercard (Defunct card)

Scotiabank More Rewards Visa Review (Defunct card)


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