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If you’re earning reward points through your credit card or loyalty programs, you can turn them into Christmas gifts without spending any extra money! To spoil your loved ones or yourself without overspending, redeem your points for gifts and keep your budget intact.
Often, the best use of points is for travel. But if you don’t have any trips planned, you might as well use them for something else just as enjoyable!
Here’s a list of gift ideas for your upcoming holiday shopping.
Scène+ points let you buy Cineplex gift cards, with every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed equal to $10 in gift card value.
Another option is to use 375 Dream Miles to get two free adult movie tickets plus one regular popcorn at Cineplex theatres with AIR MILES.
With AIR MILES Cash Miles, you can get a $50 AIR MILES e-gift card for Cineplex or Landmark Cinemas for 475 Cash Miles.
Whether by purchasing a LEGO e-gift card or to buy a specific LEGO set (Ferrari SF-24, Hogwarts Castle, or the Trevi Fountain), you can buy them with your Cash or Dream Miles.
With AIR MILES, you can gift a Costco Gold Star Membership to friends or family for 725 Dream Miles.
The Costco Executive Membership, which is a higher tier, is also available for 15,600 NBC points.
With AIR MILES, approximately 6,800 Dream Miles can be used to buy a wonderful Nintendo Switch!
Give yourself a gift, from you! At the end of the year, contribute to your NBC RRSP or TFSA to cash out your points and give yourself the perfect gift.
Or, with your RBC Avion Rewards points, contribute to one of these Royal Bank of Canada investments:
You must redeem a minimum of 3,000 Avion points to get a $25 value.
It is also possible to contribute with CIBC Aventura points, BMO Rewards, and BONUSDOLLARS. Read our guide to investing with your points:
For you, for a friend, or for your children/grandchildren, treat them to an adventure:
On the NBC rewards site, a delicious gourmet platter of crab, seafood, and oysters is available for approximately 35,000 NBC points.
Redeem all your Moi points at Super C or Metro to treat yourself to a holiday feast and give yourself a well-deserved break at the end of the year. For example, 125 points will give you $1 off your grocery bill.
Do the same for a $10 discount for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed at IGA (or with Les Marchés Tradition, Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, etc.).
My colleague Aline showed us that you can book a trip for another person with your points.
For someone who went through a tough time during the year or a loved one who really needs a change of scenery, use your points to surprise them!
For instance:
For a quick and convenient meal, gifting the ever-popular air fryer is a great way to make life easier for your favourite person.
If you have between 20,000 and 33,000 RBC Avion Rewards points and aren’t sure how to use them, redeem them for this useful holiday gift.
Alternatively, TD Rewards Points can be used to buy this famous air fryer for a total ranging from 50,000 points to 89,000 points.
It’s the most versatile idea, especially for the person who seems to need nothing!
Almost all rewards programs offer gift cards in exchange for points. AIR MILES and Scene+ are among the best where exchanging miles or points is most advantageous.
Your AIR MILES can be used to purchase e-gift cards for all tastes and styles, such as Amazon, Walmart, Starbucks, Airbnb, Dollarama, Garage, Simons, Sail, Spotify, Ikea, Xbox, or Airbnb.
A Sobeys gift card (including IGA, Foodland, Safeway, and more) costs the same number of Scene+ points as redeeming at checkout: 1,000 points equals $10 off. This is ideal because your points won’t lose value during redemption, unlike other programs where the value is lower.
By using your points, you can give the perfect gift without touching your budget.
We often say not to let your points or miles sit idle. Remember that the value of your points can fluctuate. That’s why it’s better to use them for concrete experiences and gifts rather than letting them accumulate in your accounts.
Take advantage of rewards programs to treat your loved ones or yourself.
Are you in the points earning phase? Take advantage of the holiday season to multiply your points and earn more with our tips :
Some programs allow free transfers (Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton), while others require the reservation to be made in the person’s name (Aeroplan or RBC Avion).
Otherwise, you can always transfer points, but with fees. Consult our article on transferring and combining points between people.
All rewards programs (like AIR MILES, Scene+, and RBC Avion) offer gift cards, merchandise, experiences, or travel as gifts.
Choose the program that is most familiar to you or that has the most original or expensive gift to treat your loved ones. Then, carefully check the delivery date to receive the gift on time.
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