Author: Canadian Kilometers

With the launch of the new Aeroplan program, many people have been trying to find the new best redemptions to get more value out of your hard earned points. The new program gives members an opportunity to earn elite status without flying through their …

Yotta Savings is a bank account I’ve been using for the past while. It is a great option for your US bank account needs, especially if you are applying for US credit cards. Over the past year, I’ve watched the markets fluctuate heavily.  For stability,…

My name is Scott Kennedy, and this is the first of what may become a series of guest posts here. I am a SFO-based Air Canada Aeroplan Super Elite, and while I like to travel the world, my primary destinations are YYZ and YVR, making AC a great option f…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has completely upset any balance in the travel industry, not to mention many things in everyday life. Many readers share the same sentiment not being able to travel or even leave the house for non-essential purposes. Hopefull…

With my travel budget now having lots of room because I’m not currently booking any travel, I’ve been reviewing at places to store money. For funds you want to keep liquid, a high interest savings account is the place to start. Major banks …

Hello World! It’s been a while since new content has gone up, as many of you have noticed. Partly, it’s because I’ve got a few other things going on. However, I thought I’d make about something tough that I’m going through…

Credit cards are one of the best ways to earn rewards quickly. To earn the signup bonus, you usually need to meet a threshold of purchases in a certain period of time, known as minimum spend requirements (MSR). In Canada, these aren’t too strenuo…

Hyatt is now my preferred hotel chain since Fairmont President’s Club was acquired by Accor. As a Globalist member, their top-tier status, I find benefits on my stays to be much better than other competitors. In a few days, World of Hyatt is…

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite is the only credit card without foreign transaction fees issued by a Big 5 bank. This product launched early last year, and is a good step towards eliminating foreign transaction fees on Canadian credit cards. Scot…

The BMO World Elite Mastercard currently has an increased offer, advertised as a $500 value in the first year. This ends tonight, February 28th. Offer Overview The BMO World Elite Mastercard has a welcome bonus of 35,000 points after spending $3,000 in…

Air Canada Priority Rewards are one of the best benefits of Super Elite status. If used properly, this can significantly reduce flight costs for elite members and their friends/family. Air Canada Priority Rewards – Eligibility Elite 35k, 50k, 75k…

PayTM is a great bill payment service that lets earn more points with your credit card absolutely free. I’ve written about it before back when they accepted credit cards for all bills without a fee. If you don’t already have an ac…

Last week, I wrote about upcoming changes to the American Express Platinum Card coming on February 13th. There are two major updates to the American Express Platinum Card, in line with the predictions I made, which are now live. Metal Platinum Card The…

Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood has been messy, with horrendous IT issues and a data breach. However, one positive benefit available is hotel pricing at lower rates on top-tier properties. Until March 5th 2019, hotels in the highest category a…

Credit cards are among the easiest way to earn points. Over the past few years, these product benefits have ebbed and flowed, sometimes without an apparent reason. While we will never be privy to the inner workings of a card issuer, knowing the overall…

The American Express Platinum Card is one of the best cards in Canada for points and benefits. It earns 1.25 Membership Rewards per dollar spent which are transferrable at a 1:1 ratio to Aeroplan and Avios. The Platinum Card also offers extensive trave…

American Express Global Transfer is one of the easiest ways to get a US credit card if you are planning to move to the USA. Previously, you had to call their dedicated phone line to initiate an application, which I found time-consuming. This meant you …

Public transportation is usually the ideal option when I travel alone. However, sometimes that doesn’t make sense. On my last trip in Europe, I used Blacklane for the first time in Monaco. Blacklane is a swanky car service that surprised me with …

The BMO World Elite Mastercard is having an increased welcome offer for new applicants – up to 35,000 points, a waived annual fee, and a $100 statement credit. This runs until February 28, and is the highest offer available currently. I plan to a…