I cannot believe I sat here at 4am eat to watch a 32mins video on credits cards. this was so engaging and information. you have earned a new subscriber here. heh
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.
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.
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.
@@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!
@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.
@newbiegain117 I'd get it sooner rather than later, since American Express can (and does) change the benefits on the Cobalt and other cards regularly. As a general rule, the benefits go down over time, until Amex increases the annual fee, which happens every few years. So if you like the Cobalt, I suggest getting one now. Link in the description.
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%.
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.
MR points remain the best points available since you can transfer to multiple other point programs so id suggest the cobalt no question. The platinum is a charge card not a credit card. If you want lounge access id suggest the Scotiabank passport that offers you 6 plus does not have 2.5% foreign transaction fees. All other cards in Canada seem meh
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.
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.
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?
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I cannot believe I sat here at 4am eat to watch a 32mins video on credits cards. this was so engaging and information. you have earned a new subscriber here. heh
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.
I am american why am i even here
Yes, why? American gets lot better offers for points offer, enjoy.
Aeroplan Core cards (Infinite cards) do not have priority boarding or check in. Premium cards do (Privilege)
I was about to add that very same comment I have the TD Visa no priority boarding
@@joethetravelguy6943do you like it? Thinking in getting the entry Td aeroplan card
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.
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.
@@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!
Right. Not a big deal in my view - the 5x points on food & drinks is where most people will earn most of their points.
@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.
@newbiegain117 I'd get it sooner rather than later, since American Express can (and does) change the benefits on the Cobalt and other cards regularly. As a general rule, the benefits go down over time, until Amex increases the annual fee, which happens every few years. So if you like the Cobalt, I suggest getting one now. Link in the description.
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%.
You know that rogers will give 3 percent cash back on everything if you redeem it against a rogers/ fido purchase
@@thegreatest9282 is a phone bill considered a rogers purchase?
@@Tribuneoftheplebs well yes
@@thegreatest9282 Yes! However, I don't use that lol. I just redeem cashback for other purchases.
I have the Cobalt and TD VIP as my daily combo.
Also, 9:01 is only offered for the TD VIP not TD VI
With cobalt, you can go couche tard in Quebec and pay for gas inside or get Walmart or whatever gift cards and they give you 5%.
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.
MR points remain the best points available since you can transfer to multiple other point programs so id suggest the cobalt no question. The platinum is a charge card not a credit card. If you want lounge access id suggest the Scotiabank passport that offers you 6 plus does not have 2.5% foreign transaction fees. All other cards in Canada seem meh
What do you recommend I spend 20k a year on fuel and around 50k annual spend. Currently have westjet card.
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.
@jrdnbshp Thank you for the reply.
Is the cobalt card still worth getting if you already have the BMOWE card?
In my view, yes
I have a 780 credit score, make close to 80K a year and only have one 💳 (TD Platinum) what card should I apply for?
Hard to go wrong with the Cobalt card.
I need a leg up on how to use the Platinum concierge better. Got any pointers for me?
If you recieved the cobalt card welcome bonus can you still recieve the platinum card welcome bonus as well?
Yes
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.
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
I only use my amex card and Ive been doing so for the past 2 years. Rarely had any issue.
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.
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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?
I AM A CANADIAN
Nexus costs have gone up
23:15 I don’t think priority boarding and checkin is part of this card. It’s part of the VIP card
@jordanbishop, do any of these cards allow you to accumulate points on purchases outsode of Canada?