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Comparing travel rewards credit cards can be tricky. Most offer different rewards rates based on how much money you spend on the card.

To show you how different travel rewards cards are a good fit for different consumers, we compared the travel rewards that you could earn on three of our most popular travel credit cards. Check out our table below:

Card

Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card

TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card

Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite* Card

Rewards

5 points for every $1 spent at Marriot Bonvoy properties 

2 points on every $1 spent on all other purchases.

1.5 Aeroplan®* Miles for every $1 spent on eligible gas, grocery, drugstore purchases and purchases on aircanada.com.

1 mile for every $1 on all other purchases. 

2 Scotia Rewards points for every $1 spent on groceries, dining, entertainment, and transit.

1 Scotia Rewards point for every $1 spent on anything else.

Interest rate

19.99%

19.99%

19.99%

Annual Fee

$120

 

$120

First year no annual fee

$139

Sign-up bonus

70,000 points after you make $1,500 worth of purchases on the card within the first 3 months.

Up to 25,000 Bonus Aeroplan®* Miles with purchase on the card (1 economy short-haul round trip). 

Up to 30,000 Bonus Scotia Rewards points ($300 towards travel).

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The graph below shows how the rewards on these cards stack up based on the amount of money you spend yearly. We removed the one-time sign-up bonus so you can see how these cards perform over the long term.

The best Specialty Rewards rewards by spend

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Why would I want a travel rewards credit card?

Longing for the white powder of Whistler or the crystal clear waters of Cuba? A travel rewards credit card can help get you there — and we can help you get your new travel rewards credit card. Travel rewards cards are great if you travel frequently or want to go on a trip every once in a while. They offer an array of miles and points rewards programs based on the amount of money you spend on your card. In other words, more spending equals more and better travel.

What kind of perks do travel rewards credit cards offer?

If you like to travel, you'll love travel rewards credit cards. Every time you make a purchase with your card, you'll earn points for your next trip or hotel stay. The type of rewards points you earn will depend on the card you select: some offer Aeroplan® or Airmiles® points, some offer points towards your favourite hotel chain or cruise-line, and some offer both.

Many travel rewards credit cards also offer additional travel-related perks too. Some cards offer rental car discounts, free flight upgrades, and travel insurance. In other words, a good travel rewards card can be a handy tool: you'll benefit from the card while you're booking your trip and while you're away on your trip.

How do I decide on a travel rewards credit card?

Travel rewards cards vary greatly, so you have to know what you need before you can find the right card. That's why using LowestRates.ca is so important: the best travel rewards cards from all the major credit card companies are just a click away.

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