National Bank: How to Use NBC Rewards Points with À la carte Travel

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To the point Learn how to get the best value for your National Bank NBC Rewards points by using them with À la carte Travel.

À la carte Travel

Maximize the Value of Your Points with the À la carte Travel Agency

À la carte TravelTM, the exclusive travel agency for National Bank Mastercard cardholders, is the ideal solution for transforming your À la carte points into dream trips while maximizing their value. By redeeming your rewards points, you benefit from a significant advantage: a better redemption rate than if you use your points to reimburse a trip already charged to your card.

Through À la carte TravelTM, you can book a trip with your points (and a cash top-up if required) at this ratio: 10,000 points per $100. What’s more, even if you redeem points for your reservation, you’ll earn bonus points for it!

This redemption method also offers better value compared to using your points for merchandise, gift cards, or statement credits! So go ahead and make the most of your points by redeeming them in the most rewarding way possible with À la carte TravelTM when you book your next vacation!

A minimum of 10,000 points is required to redeem points.

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Here are the other advantages of booking with À la carte TravelTM:

  • Redeem your points: Redeem your points on flights and packages and earn exclusive bonus points.
  • Easy Booking: With 24/7 online access, À la carte TravelTM makes booking flights, hotels, and packages easy in just a few clicks.
  • Flexible payment options: Use your À la carte points, cash, or a combination of both to calculate and pay for your trip.
  • Personalized portal: log in securely to your account to manage your reservations and check your available points balance.
  • Expert assistance: By contacting À la carte TravelTM, customers gain access to the expertise of experienced travel consultants, who guide them through their trip planning, making the process easier and more enjoyable.

These advantages make À la carte TravelTM the ideal destination for any cardholder planning their next vacation, whether for a weekend getaway or a long, relaxing break.

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To redeem your points online, only flight and vacation package bookings are eligible. For all other products, it is also possible to redeem your points at the same advantageous rate, but you must contact À la carte TravelTM by telephone at 514-871-3040 or 1-800-561-3653 to make the reservation.

Plan Your Next Trip and Redeem Your NBC Rewards Points

With À la carte TravelTM, there are two ways to plan your next getaway with your rewards points:

  • Talk to a travel consultant: You can count on the fast, courteous service of the experts at À la carte TravelTM to find exactly the trip you want. What’s more, you can use your points for products that are not available online for redemption.
  • Redeem your rewards points online: You can easily book your plane tickets or travel package online on the site.

Treat Yourself to Luxury with Your NBC Rewards Points

À la carte TravelTM is the agency of choice to help you make that unique luxury trip you’ve been dreaming of a reality. As a member of the LuxeXperts agency network, À la carte TravelTM offers luxury travel options with over 2,200 prestige travel partners worldwide, providing refined and exclusive trips.

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Plus, when you book your luxury vacation with À la carte Travel™, you have the opportunity to enjoy even more benefits. Here is an overview:

Exclusive benefits: You could enjoy preferred rates, room upgrades (subject to availability), daily breakfasts for two at select hotels, and much more.

VIP Treatment: You may also enjoy early check-in, late check-out, exclusive excursions, private port visits, and onboard credits to make your travel experience even more enjoyable.

Personalized Attention: The Luxury Travel Experts at À la carte TravelTM understand your unique preferences and design personalized itineraries to meet your desires.

À la carte TravelTM and your NBC reward points offer you luxury at every turn, transforming your vacations into unforgettable luxury trips!

For more information, you can contact them today for bookings or questions about their luxury travel packages at 514-871-3040 or 1-800-561-3653 (Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM)

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Ready to use your points? Follow our tutorial on How to Use NBC Rewards Points on Your Travels which takes you step-by-step through redeeming your points for travel.

National Bank World Elite Mastercard

The National Bank World Elite Mastercard is the best Mastercard credit card on NBC.

With this card, you earn up to 5 points per dollar on your purchases:

  • 5 points per dollar for groceries and restaurants
  • 2 points per dollar on gas and electric recharge purchases
  • 2 points per dollar on recurring bills
  • 2 points per dollar on À la carte Travel
  • 1 point per dollar for all other purchases

And since it’s an NBC mycredit Mastercard, you can use it at Costco.

With this card, you have access to a $150 annual travel credit that you can use in any of these categories:

  • Airport parking
  • Baggage fees
  • Seat selection
  • Access to Airport Lounges
  • Flight upgrades

What’s more, you can enjoy access to DragonPass airport lounges and unlimited access to the National Bank Lounge at Montreal-Trudeau.

Finally, Milesopedia voted National Bank World Elite Mastercard the Best Credit Card for Travel and the Best Credit Card for Insurance in 2023, 2024 and 2025 respectively.

How to Redeem Your NBC Mastercard Rewards Points

It’s often mentioned in our Facebook community: the National Bank World Elite Mastercard is a credit card worth keeping long-term thanks to its many travel benefits and easy points earning. With À la carte Travel, you have all the tools you need to plan your next trip for less.

What is National Bank's À La Carte Travel Program?

National Bank’s À la carte Travel program allows holders of certain NBC credit cards to convert their reward points into travel.

The complete guide above explains how to use your NBC points effectively and get the best value for your rewards.

How Do I Use My NBC Reward Points from My National Bank Mastercard?

Log in to your NBC À la carte Rewards Plan account online, select your credit card, and choose the À la carte Travel option to get the best value.

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Marie-Ève Leclerc
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Marie-Ève, Web Director at Milesopedia, is an expert in budget travel and a slow travel enthusiast. Specializing in Aeroplan, Scene+, and Marriott Bonvoy programs, she spends nearly six months a year abroad, making travel her way of life. Constantly seeking the best waves to surf, excellent coffee, and strategies to extend her travels, she is often found in coworking spaces with fellow digital nomads or by the sea, watching the sunset.
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