Alaska Airlines World Elite Mastercard Review
30,000 bonus miles and Alaska's Famous Companion Fare from $121 (USD) ($99 plus taxes and fees from $22) after you make $1,000 or more in eligible purchases within the first 90 days of your account opening.
Earn 3 miles for every $1 charged to your Alaska Airlines Mastercard credit card on tickets, vacation packages, and cargo services from Alaska Airlines.
Earn 1 mile for every $1 spent on other eligible purchases.
Earn and redeem Alaska Mileage Plan miles on global airline partners of Alaska Airlines to 900+-
Priority airport services
No
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Airport lounge access
Yes
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Concierge service
No
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Balance protection(Optional)
No
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Purchase Security & Extended Protection Insurance
Yes
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Flight delay insurance,Baggage Insurance
Yes
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Vehicule rental insurance
Yes
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Travel accident insurance
Yes
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Travel medical insurance
Yes
- Annual Fee: $99
- Additional Card Fee: $0
- Purchases Interest Rate: 19.99%
- Cash Advance Interest Rate: 22.99%
- You're a Canadian resident
- You've reached the age of majority in your province or territory
One complimentary checked bag per passenger on the same qualifying reservation, up to a maximum of six passengers.
Every year on your account anniversary buy one round trip and get a companion fare of $121 (USD) ($99 plus taxes and fees from $22) on Alaska Airlines. There are no blackout dates.
The Alaska Airlines® World Elite® Mastercard® is a fancy MBNA travel credit card that gives you access to a wide range of perks and travel features. It comes with the standard interest rates of 19.99% for purchases and 22.99% for cash advances, balance transfers and access cheques.
This card that costs $99 a year can only be accessed if you make over $80k a year, or your household income is greater than $150k. However, once you get approved to use this card, you'll get 30,000 bonus miles straight away.
In terms of perks, this card gives you access to complimentary checked bags, Companion Fare program, price protection, VIP experiences powered by Mastercard, concierge service, emergency services, travel insurance, price protection, extended warranty, and great deals at Avis Rent a Car locations.
With this card, you earn 1 mile for $1 spent and 2 miles for every $1 spent on Alaska Airline purchases. On some Alaska Airline purchases, you'll receive 3 miles instead of 2. To top it all, you can get the Alaska Airlines round trip each year for just $121, as a gift for your anniversary.
If you travel quite a lot with Alaska Airlines, then this travel card is simply perfect for you. You'll be able to use all the miles accumulated on various services and perks, from food and concierge to special deals, car rentals and hotel reservations.
American Express Cobalt® Credit Card review
Welcome Offer:|
Earn up to 30,000 Membership Rewards® points*
• Earn 5x the points on eligible eats and drinks in Canada, including groceries and food delivery • Access Front Of The Line® Presale & Reserved Tickets to some of your favourite concerts and theatre performances and special offers and events curated for Cardmembers with American Express® Experiences. American Express Cobalt® Card Income Requirements Many American Express credit cards have income range requirement to be eligible for the card however the Amex Cobalt Card doesn’t have a specific income requirement which mean that you could be approved for this credit card if you meet the requirements below: Credit score of 670+ You must be the age of majority. Canadian resident with a Canadian credit file.
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Welcome bonus:
Earn up to 30,000 bonus Scene+ points in your first year (that’s up to $300 towards travel).‡ Plus, no annual fee in the first year, including on supplementary cards‡ and 2.99% introductory interest rate on purchases and balance transfers for the first 6 months‡ (19.99% on purchases/22.99% on cash advances including balance transfers after that; annual fee $139)‡
- Earn 30,000 bonus Scotia Rewards points when you spend $1,000 in everyday eligible purchases in the first 3 months.
- Earn 10,000 bonus Scotia Rewards points when you spend at least $40,000 in everyday eligible purchases annually.
- Redeem your Scotia Rewards points towards statement credits, travel, the latest in tech, gift cards and more!
• Earn 2x Scotia Rewards® points on every $1 you spend on eligible grocery stores, dining, entertainment purchases and daily transit purchases (including buses, subways, taxis and more)
• Enjoy no FX Mark-up
• Enjoy Complimentary Airport Lounge Access, plus 6 free lounge visits per year
• Rates, fees and other information are effective as of Mar 1, 2021. Subject to change.
HSBC World Elite® Mastercard® Review 2022
Special offer: Earn up to 80,000 points* ($400 travel value) PLUS a full annual fee rebate for the primary cardholder for the first year* ($149 value) and receive a $100 annual travel enhancement credit*. Must apply by October 31, 2022. Conditions apply.
o Welcome bonus of 20,000 points* ($100 travel value)
o Earn 40,000 points* when you spend $6,000 within 6 months of account opening ($200 travel value)
o Earn 20,000 points* as an anniversary bonus ($100 travel value)
o First year annual fee rebate for the primary cardholder* ($149)
o Receive a $100 annual travel enhancement credit*
This offer is only available to residents of Canada other than the province of Quebec (Quebec residents eligible for separate offer)
*Terms and Conditions apply
®/TM Mastercard and World Elite are registered trademarks, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Used pursuant to licence.
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No foreign transaction feesSave on all your foreign currency purchases (even online) with no additional foreign currency conversion charges. Only the exchange rate will apply.
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HSBC World Elite Rewards ProgramEarn 3% in travel rewards on all eligible travel purchases(6 Points per $1) and 1.5% in travel rewards on all other eligible purchases(3 Points per $1).
Author Bio
Mohamed Konate is a personal finance expert, blogger, and marketing consultant based out of Toronto. He is a former financial services professional who worked for many years at major Canadian financial institutions where he managed the marketing strategy around various financial products ranging from credit cards to lines of credit. Mohamed is passionate about personal finance and holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Quebec (Montreal) and a Master in International Business from the University of Sherbrooke (Quebec).He is also the author of the Canadian Credit Card Guidebook.
