For raw cashback this my setup: 1) TD Visa Infinite Cashback (3% gas, groceries, and reoccurring bills 2) Canadian Tire World Elite Mastercard (5 cents for every liter in savings on gas, roadside assistance, discount on oil changes) 3) Rogers World Elite Mastercard (2% on any purchase and 3% of any US purchase) TD also has roadside assistance, but I found Canadian Tire to be better. I use TD for the mentioned categories, and if if I can't find Canadian Tire or Petro Canada gas stations. I use Rogers World Elite for pretty much everything else. Tbh, you could get away with just the TD and Rogers but I don't mind having all 3. PS: I do not like travel points as it can vary in value. Cashback is cashback, no negative consequences. Also, Rogers master card is only 2% cashback for rogers or fido customers ( I have phone with Rogers), for rest it is 1.5%.
@thegreatest928226 күн бұрын
You know that rogers will give 3 percent cash back on everything if you redeem it against a rogers/ fido purchase
@Tribuneoftheplebs17 күн бұрын
@@thegreatest9282 is a phone bill considered a rogers purchase?
@thegreatest928217 күн бұрын
@@Tribuneoftheplebs well yes
@djwitagat2 күн бұрын
the platinum Amex: my beefs: - concierge isn't as glamorous as you say. all they really did for us was get us a glass of champagne - they could not get us into fully booked restaurants. - the statement credit for resto and flying is pointless because you're pigeon holed into a few restaurants that are typically full and the statement credit is useless because you need to book through american express where the prices are always inflated. - the lounges aren't worth it anymore because all the lounges are always where you cannot get a seat. maple leaf lounge access is far more worth it.
@VladimirGuillen2 ай бұрын
Aeroplan Core cards (Infinite cards) do not have priority boarding or check in. Premium cards do (Privilege)
@joethetravelguy6943Ай бұрын
I was about to add that very same comment I have the TD Visa no priority boarding
@investingtoast2 ай бұрын
Loving the Amex Cobalt as well - I wish I had signed up early. Just two tidbits: 1. Amex Cobalt is getting nerfed October 8, 2024 with travel getting decreased to 1x. Gas, transit and ride share rates are unchanged. 2. NEXUS is hiking up the cost from $50 USD to $140 USD on October 1, 2024.
@investingtoast2 ай бұрын
Extra tidbit - Costco appears to be wholesale with Mastercard purchases. Walmart stores proper also. The only exception is Walmart Supercentes that are coded as Grocery.
@appmania2180Ай бұрын
@@investingtoast thanks for the info this really helps Just wondering I just graduated from a university in toronto & got a engineering job. I only have a basic cibc credit card. I dont spend too much money as I live with parents however I'd like to get a better credit card. What do you recommend to start off with as a canadian? Thanks!
@jrdnbshpАй бұрын
Right. Not a big deal in my view - the 5x points on food & drinks is where most people will earn most of their points.
@jrdnbshpАй бұрын
@appmania2180 You can't go wrong with the Amex Cobalt in your situation. You'll earn tons of points that you can use for flights/hotels/travel, plus you get all the other American Express benefits with it. Link in the description.
@newbiegain117Ай бұрын
Does that mean i should get the colbat benefits before October 8th or it doesn't matter?
@mcsun262814 күн бұрын
thank you jordan. I always had the scotiabank AMEX gold, but will be cancelling that after this year since i am getting the AMEX colbalt as that will be my daily. Will be getting the platinum next year.
@adityapatel9735Ай бұрын
I am american why am i even here
@freedomlife362321 күн бұрын
Yes, why? American gets lot better offers for points offer, enjoy.
@DefeatedVictoryАй бұрын
You don’t get four passes with the BMO cash back. You need to paid 32USD per access
@EPICWILDETAILING2 ай бұрын
I have the Cobalt and TD VIP as my daily combo. Also, 9:01 is only offered for the TD VIP not TD VI
@newbiegain117Ай бұрын
a very good credit, which card shud I buy? Im still liking cobalt, switch from my gold business amex.
@jrdnbshpАй бұрын
Which card(s) do you have now? Just the Cobalt?
@user-ng9sv6rv6tАй бұрын
23:15 I don’t think priority boarding and checkin is part of this card. It’s part of the VIP card
@simonmatthew455310 күн бұрын
What do you recommend I spend 20k a year on fuel and around 50k annual spend. Currently have westjet card.
@jrdnbshp10 күн бұрын
Hi Simon - the Amex Cobalt gives you 2x points on gas, so I'd definitely go for that. It'll be much better for you than your current WestJet card. Link in the description.
@simonmatthew45536 күн бұрын
@jrdnbshp Thank you for the reply.
@AbztractPictures2 ай бұрын
What about the RBC Avion Infinite Visa paired with the Cobalt for more flexibility compared to the TD Aeroplan? Amex Cobalt Amex Platinum Amex Marriott Bonvoy RBC Avion Infinite Visa What do you think of this Credit Portfolio?
@bfhorvathАй бұрын
I need a leg up on how to use the Platinum concierge better. Got any pointers for me?
@madhavjoshi9781Ай бұрын
GOOD SUGGESTIONS
@ericdouglas892513 күн бұрын
Costco isn’t a grocery store for bmo we cashback
@Nnja4268Ай бұрын
Is the cobalt card still worth getting if you already have the BMOWE card?
@jrdnbshpАй бұрын
In my view, yes
@DavidHarrison-g9e33 минут бұрын
I AM A CANADIAN
@stoneycreekstorm72872 ай бұрын
If you recieved the cobalt card welcome bonus can you still recieve the platinum card welcome bonus as well?
@jrdnbshpАй бұрын
Yes
@chrismitchell6478Ай бұрын
Why would any Canadian want an Amex card unless they do an extreme amount of traveling. They aren't accepted anywhere except for major travel destinations and airports.
@GravityXVIАй бұрын
I've been using mine for a few months now and so far it only happened a few times where the merchants did take AMEX
@newbiegain117Ай бұрын
@@GravityXVI most food stores dont take amex, they're cheap and from foreign countries, amex is not looking practical
@ludo_24 күн бұрын
I only use my amex card and Ive been doing so for the past 2 years. Rarely had any issue.
@majinraptor18 күн бұрын
I live in Vancouver and the vast majority of outlets accept Amex. I ve had my amex for 4 years and love it. It's accepted like 90% of the time.