{"id":303523,"date":"2025-07-26T08:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T12:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=303523"},"modified":"2025-12-13T11:35:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:35:32","slug":"choosing-best-credit-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/choosing-best-credit-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Credit Card for Your Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;What&#8217;s the best credit card for me?&#8221;<\/em> This frequently pondered question echoes through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/milesopedia\">our group<\/a> and during Milesopedia events, underlining the increasing role credit cards play in both the realm of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=462066\">cash-back<\/a> rewards and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/travel\/\">travel benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, there\u2019s no universal answer due to the diverse array of offerings and individual requirements.<\/p>\n<p>This article aims to serve as a comprehensive resource, gathering all pertinent inquiries related to this topic. Its purpose is to illuminate the path for individuals as they navigate the world of credit card choices. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='page'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_page container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"page_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"207248,90621\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Defining Key Goals for Your Credit Card in Canada&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;defining_key_goals_for_your_credit_card_in_canada&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Before embarking on the journey to selecting the best credit card, it\u2019s essential to outline your intentions and desires. Delving into card selection requires a clear vision of what you aim to achieve with these financial tools. <\/p>\n<p>In the realm of rewards, two primary categories beckon:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cash-back Rewards<\/li>\n<li>Travel Rewards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s crucial to consider credit cards primarily as payment methods while pursuing rewards. Should <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/learn-manage-budget\/\">budget management<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/management-expenses-credit-cards\/\">credit card balance maintenance<\/a> pose difficulties, revisiting your financial habits is advisable. <\/p>\n<p>Exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/credit-card-balance-transfer\/\">balance transfer<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/finances-personnelles\/avances-fonds-cartes-credit\/\">cash advance<\/a> options can help you recalibrate your financial course, but can also be used as leverage to earn rewards or a bit of passive income. It\u2019s worth noting that interest charges from unpaid balances will definitely outweigh the value of earned rewards. Balance transfer and cash advance offers aren\u2019t incentives for increased spending but serve as opportunities for debt repayment.  <\/p>\n<p>For those looking for advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/good-credit-score-canada\/\">building credit<\/a>, valuable resources are available in the articles provided by Milesopedia to understand <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/101-credit-score\/\">how it works<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/improve-your-credit-score\/\">best ways to improve it<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='6'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--6 container_count--lots'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"86318,116403,299217,210569,170821,296987\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Choose the Best Credit Card Rewards for Your Needs&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;choose_the_best_credit_card_rewards_for_your_needs&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For those well-versed in financial management and budgeting, credit cards evolve into tools for optimizing rewards, allowing you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Save on <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/how-to-save-money-every-day\/\">everyday spending<\/a> with cash back on all your expenses,<\/li>\n<li>Elevating travel frequency and style (such as flying in <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/experience-flight-emirates-first-b777\/\">Emirates<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/flights\/singapore-airlines-a380-first-class-suites\/\">Singapore Airlines<\/a> First Class suites)<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging reward points for maximum <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/investing\/rrsp-fhsa-maximize-tax-refund\/\">tax returns<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Strategic investment <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/invest-reward-points\/\">using Credit Card Points<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/tips-life-fire\/\">Fulfilling dreams and achieving early retirement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your primary aspiration revolves around accumulating substantial cash-back rewards, proceed directly to the 4th step.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"106272,192229\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Refine Your Travel Goals and Needs with the Ideal Credit Card&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;refine_your_travel_goals_and_needs_with_the_ideal_credit_card&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Should your focus lie on accruing rewards for travel, it\u2019s essential to define these objectives with precision. Unlike straightforward cash-back rewards, travel rewards encompass a multitude of options and avenues. Consequently, pinpointing the best credit card for travel necessitates meticulous consideration.  <\/p>\n<p>Selecting a credit card tailored for travel necessitates evaluating numerous factors. The following considerations guide your decision-making process: <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Type of Points and Travel Types<\/strong>: Rewards programs offer various types of points\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/save-money-flights\/\">airline miles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/airbnb\/\">hotel points<\/a>, etc. Each of these points is better suited for specific travel types. Accumulating different types of points for different trips, based on your destinations and preferences, can be advantageous. Do you often aim for <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/budget-travel\/\">budget destinations<\/a> or luxury retreats in the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/go-to-maldives-miles-aeroplan\/\">Maldives<\/a> or in <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/french-polynesia\/\">French Polynesia<\/a>?   <\/li>\n<li><strong>Destination and Travel Type<\/strong>: Before choosing a card, identify your planned destinations and preferred travel style. Business trips, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/family-destinations-with-points\/\">family vacations<\/a>, solo adventures\u2014each travel type influences the ideal card choice. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Date Flexibility and Seasonality <\/strong>: Are you flexible when it comes to travel dates? Do you travel during peak periods with <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/family-travel-school-breaks-canada\/\">school constraints<\/a>, or during off-peak periods? These factors play a key role in your choice of card, as some programs are more advantageous outside peak periods.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"50323,48206,48214,241320\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Number of Travelers and Baggage<\/strong>: Are you travelling solo, as a couple, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/travelling-with-large-family-introduction\/\">large family<\/a>, or in a group? Do you need a card that offers benefits for multiple people? Additionally, consider whether you require perks like <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/aeroplan-credit-card-free-checked-bag\/\">complimentary checked baggage<\/a>.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance and coverage <\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/save-travel-insurance\/\">Travel insurance<\/a> can vary significantly from one card to another. If you\u2019re seeking specific insurance coverage, ensure that the card provides the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/best-cards-credit-rewards-insurance\/\">necessary protections<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"87931,195766,175297,118026\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Travel Class<\/strong>: Do you wish to travel in economy or <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/first-flight-business-class\/\">business class<\/a>? Some cards offer exclusive benefits for business-class flights, which might impact your decision. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Airport Lounge Access<\/strong>: Frequent travellers often value access to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/lounge-vip-aeroport\/\">airport lounges<\/a> for relaxation before flights. If this is appealing to you, look for cards that offer this benefit. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency of travel <\/strong>: Are you an occasional or frequent traveller? Some cards are designed for frequent travelers, while others are better suited to those who travel sporadically. If you&#8217;re a frequent traveller, you have more opportunities to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/guides\/strategies\/valorisation-points-cible\/\">higher target valuation<\/a> (even possibly more than <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/points-miles-value-canada\/\">Milesopedia&#8217;s estimation<\/a>).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"261434,251069,49443,299092\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Points and Their Best Redemption for Travel&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;points_and_their_best_redemption_for_travel&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The subsequent table encapsulates diverse travel goals and associated point types.<\/p>\n<p>The possible redemption listed are only the most popular ones and usually the best way to optimize your points, there may be many other uses not mentioned. For more details, follow the links. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 2014px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 24px;\" width=\"190\">Points program<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 24px;\" width=\"241\">Credit card<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 24px;\" width=\"192\">Popular Redemptions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 224px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 224px;\" width=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 224px;\" width=\"241\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan Credit Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/membership-rewards\/\">American Express Membership Rewards Credit Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 224px;\" width=\"192\">\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aircanada.com\">Air Canada<\/a>, partners (<a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/etihad-airways-aeroplan\/\">Etihad Airways<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/earn-redeem-aeroplan-points-emirates\/\">Emirates<\/a>, etc.) and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/star-alliance-network-airlines\/\">Star Alliance<\/a> flights<\/li>\n<li>Short-haul flights in North America<\/li>\n<li>Long-haul flights in economy class (<a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/pay-points-or-cash\/\">depending on the cash price<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guides\/tutoriels\/aeroplan-stoptover-ultimate-guide\/\">Aeroplan stop-overs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Flights in premium economy or business class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 137px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 137px;\" width=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/airmiles\/\">AIR MILES<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 137px;\" width=\"241\">\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=53179\">BMO AIR MILES<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup>\u2020<\/sup> Mastercard<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup>*<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=53161\">BMO AIR MILES<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> World Elite<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=53161\"><sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup>*<\/sup><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=53161\"> Mastercard<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup>*<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=79862\">BMO AIR MILES<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup>\u2020<\/sup> World Elite<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup>*<\/sup> Business Mastercard<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup>*<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 137px;\" width=\"192\">\n<ul>\n<li>US Park Tickets (Disneyland, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/air-miles-disney-tickets\/\">Disney World<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/universal-studios-ultimate-guide\/\">Universal Studios<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Short-haul flights in North America<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 200px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 200px;\" width=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 200px;\" width=\"241\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/membership-rewards\/\">American Express Membership Rewards Credit Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 200px;\" width=\"192\">\n<ul>\n<li>Any travel expense: flights on any airline, hotels, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/airbnb\/\">Airbnb<\/a>, excursions, tours, cruises, etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/tutorial-transfer-membership-rewards\/\">Transferable<\/a> to various other programs, notably: <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/programme-fidelite\/british-airways-executive-club\/\">Avios<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/flying-blue\/\">Flying Blue<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/ultimate-guide-asia-miles-cathay-pacific\/\">Asia Miles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/hilton-honors\/\">Hilton Honors<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 152px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 152px;\" width=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/ultimate-guide-asia-miles-cathay-pacific\/\">Asia Miles<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 152px;\" width=\"241\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/membership-rewards\/\">American Express Membership Rewards Credit Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/cards\/rbc\/\">RBC Avion Credit Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 152px;\" width=\"192\">\n<ul>\n<li>Cathay Pacific, OneWorld and partner airlines<\/li>\n<li>Flights with stopovers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/ultimate-guide-asia-miles-cathay-pacific\/\">Flights with multiple Oneworld partners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-travel-qsuite-with-points\/\">Qatar Airways Qsuites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 176px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 176px;\" width=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/cibc-aventura\/\">Aventura<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 176px;\" width=\"241\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/cibc-aventura-visa-infinite-card\/\">CIBC Aventura<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/cibc-aventura-gold-visa-card\/\">CIBC Aventura<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Gold Visa* Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 176px;\" width=\"192\">\n<ul>\n<li>Any travel expense: flights on any airline, hotels, Airbnb, excursions, tours, cruises, etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-use-points-aventura-travel\/\">CIBC Aventura: How to use Aventura Points for cheap travel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 248px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 248px;\" width=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/book-avios\/\">Avios<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 248px;\" width=\"241\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/rbc-british-airways-visa-infinite\/\">RBC British Airways Visa Infinite<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/rbc-avion-visa-infinite\/\">RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/rbc-avion-visa-infinite-business-card\/\">RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/membership-rewards\/\">American Express Membership Rewards Credit Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 248px;\" width=\"192\">\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=166293\">British Airways, Qatar Airways, OneWorld and partner airlines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/avios\/\">Oneworld multi-partner award tickets<\/a><\/li>\n<li>North America to Europe in economy class on off-peak dates<\/li>\n<li>Short-haul and direct flight<\/li>\n<li>Domestic flights in <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/japan-rewards-points\/\">Japan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/destination\/australia-rewards-points\/\">Australia<\/a>, USA, etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-travel-qsuite-with-points\/\">Qatar Airways Qsuites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 176px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 176px;\" width=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/nbc-a-la-carte-rewards\/\">NBC Rewards<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 176px;\" width=\"241\">\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"National Bank World Elite Mastercard\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/world-elite-mastercard-from-national-bank\/\" rel=\"noindex\">National Bank World Elite Mastercard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"National Bank World Mastercard\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/world-mastercard-from-national-bank\/\" rel=\"noindex\">National Bank World Mastercard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"National Bank Platinum Mastercard\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/platinum-mastercard-from-national-bank\/\" rel=\"noindex\">National Bank Platinum Mastercard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 176px;\" width=\"192\">\n<ul>\n<li>Any travel expense: flights on any airline, hotels, Airbnb, excursions, tours, cruises, etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-use-nbc-rewards-points-travel\/\">National Bank: How To Use NBC Reward Points On Your Travel?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 176px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 176px;\" width=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/flying-blue\/\">Flying Blue<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 176px;\" width=\"241\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/membership-rewards\/\">American Express Membership Rewards Credit Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/air-france-klm-world-elite-mastercard\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 176px;\" width=\"192\">\n<ul>\n<li>Air France\/KLM, Skyteam and partner airlines flights<\/li>\n<li>North America to Europe in economy class with <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/recompenses\/offres-speciales\/flying-blue-promo-rewards\/\">Promo Rewards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/news\/programs\/flying-blue-family-25-discount-children\/\">Discounted award flights for children under 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 178px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 178px;\" width=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 178px;\" width=\"241\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/amex-marriott-bonvoy-card\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> American Express<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup>*<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/amex-marriott-bonvoy-business-card\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Business American Express<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup>*<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/membership-rewards\/\">American Express Membership Rewards Credit Cards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 178px;\" width=\"192\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/complete-map-hotels-marriott-bonvoy\/\">Over 8,000 Marriott Hotel stays<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/fifth-night-free-marriott-bonvoy\/\">Get the 5<sup>th<\/sup> night free when you pay with points<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Transferable to various airline programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 187px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 187px;\" width=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/sceneplus\/\">Scene+<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 187px;\" width=\"241\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-card\/\">Scotiabank Passport\u2122 Visa Infinite* Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-platinum-american-express\/\">Scotiabank<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup>*<\/sup> Platinum American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-gold-american-express-card\/\">Scotiabank Gold American Express<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-american-express-card\/\">Scotiabank American Express<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scene-visa-card\/\">Scotiabank<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Scene+\u2122 Visa* Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 187px;\" width=\"192\">\n<ul>\n<li>Any travel expense: flights on any airline, hotels, Airbnb, excursions, tours, cruises, etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/save-travel-sceneplus-points\/\">How to use your Scene+ points to save money on travel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 56px;\" width=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/westjet-rewards\/\">WestJet Dollars<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 56px;\" width=\"241\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/westjet-world-elite-mastercard-rbc\/\">WestJet RBC<sup>&reg;<\/sup> World Elite Mastercard\u2021 card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 56px;\" width=\"192\">\n<ul>\n<li>WestJet and partner flights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 28.2095%; height: 80px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/viporter\/\">VIPorter<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.6959%; height: 80px;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/bmo-viporter-world-elite-mastercard\/\" rel=\"noindex\">BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"BMO VIPorter Mastercard\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/bmo-viporter-mastercard\/\" rel=\"noindex\">BMO VIPorter Mastercard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 30.5743%; height: 80px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Porter Airlines and partner flights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>With travel objectives well defined, proceed to the next step.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;258286&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Tips to Maximize Earning Rewards on Your Credit Card&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tips_to_maximize_earning_rewards_on_your_credit_card&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of whether you\u2019re chasing cash-back or travel rewards, points accumulation follows two paths:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/\">Lucrative Sign-Up Bonuses<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Strategic Organic Earnings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A balance between these approaches optimizes rewards. While welcome bonuses offer substantial gains, long-term sustainability requires a blend of strategies. The <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/score-credit-affects-closing-credit-card-canada\/\">impact of occasional new card applications on credit scores<\/a> is less severe than commonly believed.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"114659,241231,127728,188740\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/milesopedia\">Our community<\/a> often discusses the best credit card selection for upcoming \u201crounds,\u201d as intermittent applications are common. For newcomers, gradual integration into this world is advised, considering this <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/travel-hacking-canada\/\">endeavour\u2019s marathon-like nature<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message]<\/p>\n<p>Organic return refers to day-to-day reward earnings versus sporadic and punctual sign-up bonuses.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Construct a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/management-expenses-credit-cards\/\">comprehensive list of regular expenses by category<\/a>. Each card boasts strong category accelerators, enabling precise earning maximization. <\/p>\n<p>Simultaneously, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/learn-manage-budget\/\">budget establishment aids in curbing phantom expenses<\/a> or refining <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tips-travel-cheaper\/\">savings goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Simple Wallet for the Best Cash-back Returns&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;a_simple_wallet_for_the_best_cash-back_returns&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>The following example is <strong>a simple two-credit-card wallet<\/strong> for someone who isn\u2019t prepared to tackle credit card fees but still wants the maximum return.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Credit card<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Category<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Return<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/tangerine-world-mastercard\/\">Tangerine World Mastercard<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>Pharmacy<\/li>\n<li>Home Improvement<\/li>\n<li>Public Transportation and Parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>2%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"7\" width=\"208\"><a title=\"CIBC Dividend<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/cibc-dividend-visa-infinite-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">CIBC Dividend<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card <\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/?p=247141\">(no fees for the first year)<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>Other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>10% (up to $2,000 in the first 4 months), then 1%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>Grocery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>4%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>Gas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>4%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>EV charging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>4%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>Amazon, SAQ, Netflix, clothing, etc. (with the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/points-gift-cards-strategy\/\">gift card strategy<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>4%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>Recurring bill payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>2%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">\n<ul>\n<li>2%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"71355,22695\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In this example, you could keep your base product for your organic spending, the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/tangerine-world-mastercard\/\">Tangerine World Mastercard<\/a>, and benefit from an elevated return for those infamous \u2018\u2019other\u2019\u2019 categories for a few months with the <a title=\"CIBC Dividend<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/cibc-dividend-visa-infinite-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">CIBC Dividend<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Then, for the rest of the year, you can earn more cash-back without having to pay any fees. When your time with the <a title=\"CIBC Dividend<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/cibc-dividend-visa-infinite-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">CIBC Dividend<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card<\/a>, you can close it and spend the next year with the <a title=\"TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/td-cash-back-visa-infinite-card-qc\/\" rel=\"noindex\">TD Cash Back Visa Infinite* Card<\/a> to keep getting high returns. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/visa-credit-card-costco\/\">Visa compatibility with Costco<\/a> presents a unique opportunity. A $2,000 Costco gift card purchase yields a 10% return, a substantial increase from 1%. That way, you will be set for a while, and you\u2019ll be in no rush to spend it.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"130606,241205,63679,301861\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Simple Wallet for the Best Travel Rewards Returns&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;a_simple_wallet_for_the_best_travel_rewards_returns&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Here is a <strong>simple base wallet example for general travel expenses<\/strong> (flights, accommodation, excursions, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/best-currency-exchange-travel\/\">getting the best exchange rate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/forex\/\">saving on foreign exchange fees, etc<\/a>.); while it\u2019s more difficult to avoid paying fees with these, they are considered the best credit cards for accumulating a lot of points on a regular basis. Furthermore, most of these cards come with annual <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/annual-credits\/\">travel credits<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/american-express-offers\/\">recurring promotional offers<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>As this is a base wallet, you can add more products to cover all your specific needs and benefits you desire as getting points for \u2018\u2018travel\u2019\u2019 can be very vague. For example, if you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/nexus-global-entry-fast-track-frontiers\/\">Nexus Membership for fast-tracking through the airport<\/a> or if you need <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/amex-marriott-bonvoy-free-night-award\/\">Marriott\u2019s free night certificates<\/a> because you often stay with the chain to <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/marriott-bonvoy-elite-status-benefits\/\">enjoy your elevated status<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 1162px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"159\">Credit card<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"181\">Category<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"177\">Return<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"107\">Needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 360px;\" rowspan=\"6\" width=\"159\">\n<p><a title=\"American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/amex-cobalt-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Grocery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>5X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 360px;\" rowspan=\"6\" width=\"107\">\n<ul>\n<li>Any travel expense: flights on any airline, hotels, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/airbnb\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Airbnb<\/a>, excursions, tours, cruises, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for economy class (all airlines), business class and all-inclusive vacations.<\/li>\n<li>Versatile points suitable for <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/choose-best-points-program-trip\/\">any destination worldwide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/tutorial-transfer-membership-rewards\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Transferable<\/a> to various other programs, notably: <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Aeroplan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/programme-fidelite\/british-airways-executive-club\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Avios<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/flying-blue\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Flying Blue<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/ultimate-guide-asia-miles-cathay-pacific\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Asia Miles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/hilton-honors\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Hilton Honors<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Gas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>2X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Amazon, SAQ, Netflix, clothing, etc. (with the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/rewards\/special-offers\/5-points-stores\/\">gift card strategy<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>5X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Streaming memberships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>3X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>5X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>1X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 360px;\" rowspan=\"6\" width=\"159\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/world-elite-mastercard-from-national-bank\/\">National Bank World Elite Mastercard<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Grocery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>5X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 360px;\" rowspan=\"6\" width=\"107\">\n<ul>\n<li>Any travel expense: flights on any airline, hotels, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/airbnb\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Airbnb<\/a>, excursions, tours, cruises, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for economy flights and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/experiences\/all-inclusive-best-credit-cards\/\">all-inclusive vacations<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Suitable for Air Transat flights<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/best-cards-credit-rewards-insurance\/\">Excellent travel insurance coverage<\/a> (when paying with cash or with points)<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/airport-lounges\/national-bank-airport-lounge-montreal-trudeau\/\">NBC Lounge<\/a> access<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/how-dragonpass-works\/\">DragonPass<\/a> Lounge Membership<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/nbc-annual-travel-credit\/\">Annual $150 travel credit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-use-nbc-rewards-points-travel\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">National Bank: How To Use NBC Reward Points On Your Travel?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Gas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>2X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Amazon, SAQ, Netflix, clothing, etc. (with gift card strategy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>5X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Recurring bill payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>2X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>5X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>1X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 193px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 386px;\" rowspan=\"2\" width=\"159\"><a title=\"Scotiabank Passport\u2122 Visa Infinite* Card\" href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/go\/scotiabank-passport-visa-infinite-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotiabank Passport\u2122 Visa Infinite* Card<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 193px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>On every dollar spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, FreshCo, Voil\u00e0 by Sobeys, Voil\u00e0 by IGA, Voil\u00e0 by Safeway, Chalo! FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les March\u00e9s Tradition, Rachelle B\u00e9ry and Co-Op. FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les March\u00e9s Tradition, Rachelle B\u00e9ry and Co-Op.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 193px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>3X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 386px;\" rowspan=\"2\" width=\"107\">\n<ul>\n<li>Any travel expense: flights on any airline, hotels, <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/airbnb\/\" data-wct-parsed=\"1\">Airbnb<\/a>, excursions, tours, cruises, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for economy class (all airlines), business class and <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/experiences\/all-inclusive-best-credit-cards\/\">all-inclusive vacations<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/save-foreign-currency\/\">No foreign conversion charges<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Six free lounge accesses<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/save-travel-sceneplus-points\/\">How to use your Scene+ points to save money on travel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 193px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 193px;\" width=\"181\">\n<ul>\n<li>Grocery stores, dining, entertainment purchases, and daily transit purchases (including buses, subways, taxis and more)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 193px;\" width=\"177\">\n<ul>\n<li>2X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The infamous other category never yields a generous return which is why I try to put those expenses exclusively towards unlocking a welcome bonus when possible.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_message]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/strategy\/credit-card-fees-justified\/\">Paying credit card fees can be a great investment<\/a>. Indeed, most of them come with great perks that offset the fees partially or completely such as bigger rewards accelerator, travel credits, lounge access, purchase and travel insurance, free luggage, etc. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"48056,70999,137717,217813\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22621,22653,22642\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Choose the Optimal Rewards Multiplier for Your Card in Canada&#8221; 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el_id=&#8221;bottom_line&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Prior to selecting the best credit card for you, it\u2019s crucial to establish your goals (cash-back vs. travel and which type of travel) and evaluate your specific needs. Detailed comparisons of benefits, annual fees, and points conversion rates should guide your decision-making process. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s essential to remember that credit cards should be treated like debit cards. While enjoying the rewards, ensure you don\u2019t fall into debt. The key is to spend wisely and live within your means. After all, the best rewards are peace of mind and strong financial health.   <\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, there isn\u2019t <em>one<\/em> best credit card; instead, there\u2019s a card that aligns best with your preferences and habits. Making an informed choice requires time, research, and a deep understanding of what each card offers. <\/p>\n<p>In summary, if the question \u201c<em>What is the best credit card?<\/em>\u201d persists, it\u2019s important to remember that the answer lies in a thorough analysis of your personal needs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22621\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maximize your rewards with our guide to credit cards in Canada. 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