Some good news related to AmEx cards

【This was posted originally on Feb 6, 2018】There are 2 good news related to AmEx cards recently:

1. As you know, there are 2 different categories for AmEx cards: credit cards (SPG, Cobalt, SimplyCash etc...) & charge cards (Platinum, Gold etc...). Before, in Canada you can only have up to 2 AmEx credit cards at the same time. Now, you can have up to 4 AmEx credit cards at the same time.
2. AmEx Platinum Card will be made out of metal (coming soon...). This will be the 2nd metal AmEx card in Canada, probably the 4th card in Canada. The other 3 Canadian metal cards are AmEx Centurion, HSBC Jade WEMC & RBC Private Banking Visa Infinite Privilege.

No official announcement for these 2 news for now...

Updated on Feb 7, 2019: Finally... Here it is! AmEx Platinum metal card is coming to Canada this month. BTW, if you want to apply it, please wait a few more days. We will update here once it is official released.

One of my friends just called AmEx and the CSR said that the metal card is in progress. They will notify the current AmEx Platinum cardholders for the replacement card later.

BMO Air Miles MasterCard: Get up to 1000 Air Miles Bonus (Targeted)

Deal Link: https://www.bmo.com/main/personal/credit-cards/single/air-miles/
Expiry: Oct 31, 2019

This is a Targeted offer. You can get up to 1000 Air Miles bonus when you spend $1000 in first 3 months from the date you open a new BMO Air Miles MasterCard. The general BMO website offer for this card is only 800 Air Miles. I received this 1000 Air Miles offer from an Air Miles communication email. You can check your mailbox to see if you receive this offer or not.

AmEx SPG will change name to AmEx Marriott Bonvoy in Feb 2019

AmEx SPG cards will change name to AmEx Marriott Bonoy cards starting Feb 2019. The card benefits remain the same. Do you like the new look of the cards?

Costco: Earn 4 Aeroplan for every dollar spent

Expiry: Feb 3, 2019

You can earn 4 Aeroplan Miles for $1 spent on Costco.ca from Jan 21 to Feb 3, 2019 when you enter promo code "AERO4" on the checkout page. From my point of view, this is equal to ~6% cash back.

RBC: Choose From Two All-inclusive Accounts and Get Your $300

Deal Link: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/pba/open-an-account/offer-n-or.html
Expiry: Apr 1, 2019

You can get $300 when you open a new RBC all-inclusive bank account.

How to Get Started:
1) Open an eligible all-inclusive banking account by April 1, 2019
2) Set up your payroll or pension as a direct deposit, or two pre-authorized payments (PAP) by June 28, 2019 to qualify. (The first direct deposit must be made or first payment of both PAPs must clear by June 28, 2019 to qualify)

Note: You need to keep the direct deposit or PAPs for a year. Please read the terms carefully: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/pba/open-an-account/_assets-custom/includes/300-n-terms-and-conditions.html

12 months free McAfee AntiVirus software (Targeted)

Deal Link: https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/personal/programs-services/mcafee-security-software.html

Scotiabank is offering McAfee AntiVirus Plus security software free for 12 months to Scotia OnLine banking customers. Plus if you purchase your second year subscription now, you'll enjoy 45% off the retail price.

McAfee AntiVirus Plus:

• Detects, blocks and removes viruses from your PC
• Blocks online intruders from hacking into your PC with 2-way Firewall
• SiteAdvisor helps you identify risky website before you click through
• Automatic updates continuously protects you throughout your subscription.

Airmilesshops.ca: Boxing week 5X miles

Expiry: Dec 31, 2018

You can earn 5X the Air Miles when you shop through airmilesshops.ca until Dec 31, 2018. This is not a great offer, but still better than the normal 1X.

Shell: Get up to 100 AIR MILES Bonus Miles when you participate

Deal Link: https://www.shell.ca/en_ca/motorists/loyalty-and-payment/more-air-miles-with-shell.html
Expiry: Mar 20, 2019

Text the word “SHELL” to phone number 111222 before March 20, 2019. You’ll be asked to provide your 11-digit AIR MILES Card Number. The offer will be loaded onto your AIR MILES Card and ready to use for a 10 week period. Your specific promotion dates will be sent to you via text.

Once you get that text simply use your AIR MILES card when you fill up with at least 25L of fuel and get 10 Bonus Miles every time – up to 100! Offer can be used in store or at the pump.

Air Canada: Boxing Day Sale (2018)

Deal Link: https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/book/special-offers/boxing-day.html
Expiry: Dec 28, 2018

You can save 15% on Economy Class, Premium Economy (lowest) and Business Class (lowest) base fares on destinations worldwide. Don’t miss your chance to save – book by December 28, 2018! Promo Code is: GIFT18

Hilton: Points Unlimited Promotion

Deal Link: https://www.hiltonhonors.com/en_US/20181217_1666/landing/
Expiry: May 5, 2019

Hilton 2019 Q1 promotion is coming. You can get 2,000 Bonus Points per stay, plus 10,000 Bonus Points every 5 stays or 10 nights (whichever comes first) from January 4 - May 5, 2019. Registration is required.