The four travel credit cards we know you’ll love
Your ambitious travel journey starts with your first travel credit card. As we mentioned in a previous blog, a good credit score is essential for applying great travel credit cards.
Leveraging travel credit cards allows you to find ways to travel fraction of the cost. No longer will you have to scavenge Skyscanner or Google Flights for cheap air fares, or desperately booking anything on Air BnB to fit everything into your travel budget.
By leveraging miles and points, the world is your oyster.
Here are the four travel credit cards that we’ve picked that could be a potential match for you.
American Express Cobalt Card
This beloved is a must have for any Canadians looking to earn travel rewards.
Earning 5x American Express Member Rewards (MR) per dollar on eats and drinks sets this card apart from the rest of the market. Meaning you will be racking in the points while ordering on UberEats or dining out, and always remember to cover the bill for your friends and have them pay you back later. They definitely do not know what they are missing out on. ;)
Being an American Express credit card means you will earn their lucrative MR points, allowing you to transfer to partner reward programs such as Aeroplan, Marriott, Avios, and more!
American Express Platinum Card
American Express designed a card that acts as your VIP access to everything. This was their result. A 2 by 3 precision-cut sleek metallic card engraved with the famous centurion head covers both luxury and convenience.
This prestigious card offers elevated hotel status for multiple reward programs, allowing you to enjoy numerous benefits anywhere you stay in the world.
On top of hotel benefits, you gain access to American Express Exclusive Centurion Lounge at select airports worldwide.
The lounge access is one of the best perks special to the Amex Platinum card. Having lounge access in essentially every airport in the world means more places to relax, work and stay connected.
The card also comes with a healthy amount of welcome bonus Member Reward points, depending when you apply, which can be easily used for flights.
Insider Tip: Don’t be fooled by their ads stating you can claim for statement credit. The best value to use points is transferring to partner airlines and hotels!
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card
If you value flexibility in travel, then this is a must card for you! Redeeming points for whatever travel spend you want can be yours in this card.
Another neat benefit of this card is the ability to have a travel credit card with No Foreign Exchange Fees. Unlike the cards above, this one waves the standard 2.5% fee. While it might be small, it does add up!
It also has a high earning rate like the Cobalt Card, and a decent welcome bonus. This product deserves a place in your wallet. If you bank heavily with Scotiabank, this card can also be completely waived with a Scotiabank Ultimate Chequing Account.
TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card
Chances are if you are flying out of a Canadian airport, you are flying with Air Canada. With the Aeroplan Visa Infinite cards, you can skip those atrocious lines with your priority check-in and boarding!
Being able to relax at the Maple Leaf Lounge is a perk worth having, especially if you do not fly enough with Air Canada to gain higher status.
TD often has generous welcome bonus promotions for this premium travel card. Another thing to note is that the card focuses solely on the Aeroplan program so if you fly with Air Canada and Star Alliance in general, this is a great card to supplement your journey to travel within the network and build points for both redeeming and airline status!.
Conclusion:
We just covered some of our favourite travel credit cards that offer you guys an exciting opportunity to save money and enhance their travel experiences. So, whether you're a frequent traveler or just looking for a way to make your next trip more enjoyable, a travel credit card is the right tool for your future adventures!
Book an eye-opening session with Tristan to find out which credit card best suits your travel needs.