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getting us credit cards is a hassle and costly if you arent actually american. this video is a waste of time for any canadian who isnt part of the elite type of people
Is this a Canadian or US channel? I'm lost. I'm not interested in videos like this. Such a waste of time (I'm Canadian). This is a recurring problem. Process the feedback, please.
Agreed.
Do you help Canadians with U.S credit, but live abroad? I’ve found it very challenging to get U.S credit this way
It is very challenging indeed. Canadians can somehow physically get to the US for in person application at times, if you are living abroad, it is not feasible to do so all the time. In this case, I suggest you to continue pursuing Canadian cards for now. Which are not bad at all also. Canadian cards, if done right, have the 2nd best card market and products in the world. We have members who have lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, UK, and Australia before, all agreed that the US is the best and Canada has the 2nd best.
Rick: I promise you your life won't be the same after you experience it Me: yea, you talking about my body weight....
So...is this for Canadians or no?
If a Canadian have US Individual-Tax-Identification-Number (ITIN), then you can apply for this card. Most of our team members are all Canadians and have this card also. There is some work to be done to acquire the ITIN but it is worth the time and effort. There are some services online that help Canadian getting ITIN also.
no availability for ANA business or first, don't bother..
Yes, they are harder to find, but not "No Availability". We just helped our client to find 2 seats yesterday for next year June. Looking for ANA award needs patience and strategy. And they just shows, how highly regarded and high demand ANA is. Hope you find one soon!
I come in expecting to see things for Canadian market as usual. Can you put in the title of the video in future whether it's for US or Canada? Since your channel seems to do both, which is different from some other channels (that are US only) in this topic.
It is a lot easier to have a dedicated to just tailor to the US market, theirs is 10x our market and most English viewers are from the US, so they will have no trouble at all making Pure US content for US market. Canadian market and companies need to be transient and able to do both. Many Canadians consumers also use US cards. But rest assured, we will continue to have Canadian-specific content.
@@PrinceofTravel I understand the need for you to cater to the US market. What I mean is that it would help your audience to include that indicator in the subject line of the video, so we won't come in and watch the video and only find out the content is not relevant after 2 minutes.
How come I see chase sapphire preferred is 60k points and not 75k? Where do I find that 75k deal?
Chase Sapphire Preferred welcome offer changes from time to time, sometimes 60k, sometimes even 100k. There was a 75k offer a few weeks ago but ended already.
I am confused is this channel for Canadians or US people?
It's for Canadians and US cards have been promoted as a 'next level' in the past on this channel. That said this video seems more directed at a US audience
This channel is moving towards a US audience as well, per one of their recent newsletters.
you gotta spend 8k within 3 months on that chase card
Easy. Prepay your car and home insurance. Prepay your internet and cell phone and power bills for 12 months.
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Thanks for the updates!! 👍
I just brought Chase aeroplan… I was booking tickets for my trip and saw a special offer for 160k (70k+90k) points… unfortunately I don’t remember the terms and I reach out to the customer care and they also don’t know that… any thoughts?
Just looking at the Vespara in Pismo 480,000 points for 3 days in August for beach balcony room...ugh
Be non committal. Always check the room before committing and find out something wrong. Call up the front desk from the room you do not like the room and why . Then ask them.
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Does the video skip at 6:53? It seems like you jumped from midway through one sentence to mid way through another?
No, they are in the same sentence, and I paraphrase: "Generally spending around 100k, and then again, depending on the season, 60k"
Yes please show how a canadian can get US cards
@princeoftravel it seems like their bonus points shrunk by half... only 50,000 bonus points nowadays
How many days do you recommend to stay at the Al Maha Hotel? Any attractions nearby?
2-3 nights at Al Maha should suffice. The resort itself is the main attraction. It’s about 40 minutes outside of Dubai by car.
@@PrinceofTravel Thanks a lot!! 88K a night is a great deal. I can just top up 3K point from my 85K cert.
great video! well made
Great video, well made!
Another awesome video guys!! TJ is a rockstar!!
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Hi PoT, so which prepaid credit is the best bang for the buck to purchase with your AMEX? Also, are there any prepaid credit cards in USD that can be purchased? Thanks.
Hi TJ!!!!
Someone looks like they’re having a great time! 🎉
great video. it would be nice to have a list of the aspirational properties, and the ones that are all inclusive.
Nice background from Al Maha Hotel;)
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Hey Ricky, please add the compare button on the website. Thank you
Amex cobalt (5x points eating out and food deliveries) RBC ION+ (x3 points Groceries at loblaws, gas at petro canada -3 cents off. Streaming services. Transfer premium points to Elite points, transfer points to transfer partners same as amex to pool points) RBC Avion Infinite Visa (travel, vip banking to waive $120 annual fee.) Rogers World Elite Mastercard (rogers and shaw bill, costco 2% back, 3% on foreign transaction fees, put earned cashback towards any annual fees) What do you think about this credit card portfolio for a family of four that does a lot of groceries and food deliveries that plans to travel 1-2 times a year on points. What would you change?
Looks like a great strategy. You could potentially add something to the mix that gives you lounge access.
@@PrinceofTravel which card would you recommend that gives family friendly lounge access?
Depending on the size of your family, and how frequently you travel, you may need more than one credit card to cover your needs. Check out this article: princeoftravel.com/guides/best-credit-cards-for-families/
Love the video. Very helpful. Cutting down the music volume would help big time tho.
for candians is it the cobalt and the td aeroplan card ?
It's situational, but you bet the Cobalt card will be in many people's list.
False information
Which part?
No frills has taken visa for quite some time
Not all of them, but many do. It started during covid era
@@PrinceofTravelI've been watching all of your videos. They are excellent..
Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying them.
Air Canada has gone downhill the points used to be pretty good now they are ridiculous. It used to be 12,000 to go to Toronto to Halifax now it’s 25,000. How does that make sense, on my card program finishes up I will be cancelling
Just out of curiosity, which cards will you be getting next?
@@PrinceofTravel that’s a good question. I currently have the visa Infinite travel card Scotiabank
Very helpful and informative video, thank you so much!!!!!!
Ion plus, 3x points transfered to avion, wait for AVIOS bonus 2 times a year = 4x avios.
I'm your customer
Is it normal for a travel points program to not allow its use outside of the home country? Scene+ points cannot be redeemed while abroad. To sign into your Scene+ account, it requires multifactor authentication through text or call to the phone number on file. I spoke with an agent for Scene+ through online chat, they confirmed that redemption of points is not possible when travelling abroad because of text or call verification to sign in. So if you are going on an extended trip or you are changing your itinerary during the trip, you cannot make use of the Scene Expedia portal while in another country. You would just have to pay for whatever hotel/flight/car rental and use your Scene points after you return to Canada to offset your payment.
Or you could have a phone number with a company that sends text even while you are abroad. Most major telecom companies can do this, only those smaller ones can't. Just go with the big 3 - Rogers, Bell and Telus and you will be fine.
feels like a low key advertisement for scotiabank lol
Then again, what other cards in Canada really have the "No-fx-fee" features? Hopefully more banks will see this as a "Game-changer" opportunity soon.
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Sadly impossible in Australia as CostCo don't accept AMEX and Visa is a sick joke when it comes to points and rewards.
Hi Ricky, I already have the Scotiabank Momentum Visa card for Chexy rents and I just applied for the Scotiabank Visa Infinite for travels but Scotiabank policies say I cannot get welcome bonuses for Scotiabank Visa Infinite as I already have a Scotiabank credit card. What's the workaround for this?
What workaround could there be really? Their policy is pretty clear.. get a new identity and apply? 😂
Unfortunately, it is listed in their Terms & Conditions. There is no workaround here. You may try your luck after a year or 2 again.
Finally - after being either 50k or 75k for the past 10 / 12 years - and paying $599 year for a premium Visa Aeroplan Credit Card I have learned more about e upgrades than all the conversations I’ve had with AC agents! Until I retired the majority of my international travel was paid by the corporation I was an executive of. And what personal flights I was simply too lazy to figure out how to fly at lower price. Now as a retired person I have the time and interest to use the nearly million areoplan points and the 125 e upgrades I have. I just booked a return Vancouver- Sydney Australia departing Jan 25. 2025. Using points and e credits was so confusing and my calls with Aeroplan were long and confusing. Finally it turns out that the majority of my e credits expire on Jan 16 - 9 days from my flights! I wish I had starting watching these videos prior to getting started. I also question whether my long term loyalty to AC and the credit card I hold with TD is worth it.
It also depends where you live and which airlines is the most accessible from your location to other destinations. My guess is, Air Canada is still the most accessible to you. So it's probably still a good idea to maintain your loyalty to them. Naturally, if you live in London, then you can choose either British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, or Lufthansa if you live near Frankfurt and Munich. In Canada, there's really just Air Canada and westjet, and westjet doesn't give you these "Aspirational Travel" much.
Do a video on how to get a business card as a sole proprietor please!!
How do you find the buddy pass?
These Buddy Passes are no longer available as part of a signup bonus.