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October 3, 2026: the original Chase Freedom Visa can no longer be applied for and now trails the updated Freedom Flex in everyday earn and benefits. This legacy-card guide covers its 5% rotating categories, insurance, and remaining perks.
As of October 1, 2026, the RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard earns unlimited 3% on groceries, dining, gas, EV charging, transit, rideshare, streaming, and digital gaming, plus 1% on other purchases. The annual fee is $120.
October 2, 2026: the card's $300 annual IHG dining benefit is four use-it-or-lose-it $75 room-bill vouchers, rather than a general dining credit. This $350 card also offers up to 210,000 IHG One Rewards points, Platinum Elite, and a 60,000-point anniversary free night.
October’s Flying Blue award sale has Beijing–Europe business at 63,750 miles, Seattle, Orlando or Mexico City–Europe business at 45,000, and Canada–Europe economy at 18,750. Book in October and travel by March 31, 2027. Amex Membership Rewards and Rove Miles also have transfer bonuses to Flying Blue.
October 1, 2026: Chase and IHG launched the $350 IHG One Rewards Premier Select and refreshed the entire U.S. IHG card lineup. Limited-time welcome offers run through November 18, with up to 200,000 points available. Here are the fee, elite-status, credit, free-night and earn-rate changes.
Wealthsimple’s new Kids and Teens Chequing account offers no monthly fee, up to 2.25% interest, worldwide ATM fee reimbursement, and parental controls. Learn how to open it, manage the prepaid card, and handle taxes.
As of October 1, 2026, earn a best-ever 50,000 MileagePlus miles: 40,000 after $1,000 in purchases and 10,000 for adding an authorized user in the first 3 months. The United Gateway Card has no annual fee or foreign transaction fee.
Chase's IHG One Rewards Premier Card now has a 180,000-point welcome offer, a $150 annual fee, a 50,000-point anniversary Free Night Award, and refreshed travel and partner benefits.
October 15, 2026: TD Aeroplan cardholders can register for 5x points on selected streaming and subscription spend through October 13, 2027, capped at $750 per person. This business card still earns 2x on Air Canada and participating Hyatt stays, with a 60,000-point welcome offer.
Atmos Communities are free to join, and you can switch once per calendar year. This guide compares all six communities, then walks through Choose How You Earn—distance, price paid, or segments—before that choice takes effect on January 1, 2027.
Through October 31, 2026, U.S. Amex Membership Rewards transfers to Aeromexico Rewards get a 20% bonus (1,000:1,920) and Flying Blue gets a 25% bonus (1,000:1,250). This guide covers how to earn MR and the airline and hotel partners.
September 30, 2026: Aeroplan cobrand annual fees are up, Maple Leaf access now covers Air Canada lounges worldwide, and the Amex Aeroplan cards add Priority Pass and Aspire Amex lounge visits. This roundup lists Canadian credit cards with Priority Pass, Visa Airport Companion, Plaza Premium, and more.
