It seems like the Scotiabank Visa Infinite Passport is similar to the Scotiabank Gold American Express. Both have zero foreign transaction fees; however the Visa has free lounge passes. One looks like a clear winner to me.
Mar 26/23, just stumbled on your video as Thrifty's is dropping airmiles. We were doing research. Very much appreciate what you shared. Ben Y (Vancouver ISLAND)
Great video. It is unfortunate that all these credit cards are AMEX cards. They are literally useless in Toronto. Even stores that do not take cash turn me down with my Amex (Aeroplan infinite privilege).
They are not literally useless in Toronto. I've been using Amex without major issues in Ontario for 8 years. I would say 95% of major stores/restaurants accept them. If you go to the corner store then yea... They probably won't even accept credit cards period.
@@djmackj They are to me as I get turned down from stores/restaurants near my place: Super Store/Loblaws, No Frills, Value Mart, A&W, and the best part is I went to a place that took only credit cards and they turn down AMEX. Mom and Pop shops forget it. Oh yeah, my dentist, my wife's dentist office, my previous dentist office, etc... Literally useless. Places that take AMEX that are not too far from my place: Dollarama and food Basics. Let's just say when you pay $599 for the credit card fee, you do not really hang out at Dollarama!
@@sassaidi well, this statement seems to be true for you if it doesn't work for your needs and location. I ❣️my Amex, even tho in Toronto I cannot use it for my dentist, facials and @ small restaurants. But it definitely pays for my retail, streaming services, groceries, Uber, presto, home utilities, and online purchases.
I don't get why the scotiabank gold card has higher point earning potential than the platinum card. Would it be obvious that the gold card is superior even though the platinum card is higher tier and has a higher annual fee?? The platinum card only earns 2x the points on everything, but the gold card could earn 6x the points on groceries
Oh wow, Carmen Sognovi is going to be there too?! Awesome. Huge thanks again! Just flew to Paris and back; was supposed to be Cathay Pacific business class, but hey, it didn't work out. But had AC business class booked as a back-up ;) Then stayed 5 nights at the Prince de Galles (killer breakfast by the way, and upgrade to the top floor and an insane terrace), and then Turkish home via Istanbul... Definitely enjoyed all the lounging!!! Thanks Ricky. And now just starting booking Japan, Singapore and Bali for next summer as a family of 4. Now... that definitely takes a bit more work.
also saw several shows test airmiles program and basically make it VERY VERY difficult to impossible to redeem their airmiles for anything bigger or useful.
Without Sobeys doing everyday shopping i.e. gas through shell and tiny other things I just hit Airmiles Onyx (5000 in one year) I make 30k a year in Nova Scotia with the highest taxes. Toronto level rents and more..... also for every 25$ I spend at sobeys I still get 9 Airmiles through my bmo card and on top of that FOUND a loophole that lets me spend my Airmiles for free groceries at Sobeys still and they cant stop it. Y'all need to figure out how to rack up 400-600 a month from normal shopping!!!!!! @Prince Of Travel
@@philchen5540 yup I didn’t read the fine print. I got the platinum card and received no welcome bonus. Gonna be a big hit for me considering the high annual fee :(
And remember! At cineplex you get 5 points per dollar for scanning your scene+ card and then the entertainment multiplier for your credit card meaning up to 10x the points. It's CRAZY
@@LilaAlejandra_ for sure! So at Cineplex locations when you are just a scene card member (you don't have any Scotiabank products or you don't use them at checkout) and you can your scene card at the check out you will receive 5 scene+ points per dollar on your order. If you use your Scotiabank Amex gold credit card you get 5 points per dollar on entertainment purchases Including movie theatres. When you scan your scene+ card and use your Scotiabank Amex gold at checkout at a Cineplex you then get the 10 points per dollar. Which is insane! That will net you a lot of points especially if you are a regular movie goer 😉 Remember though, credit card points are good for rewarding your NORMAL spending. Don't find yourself in the trap of purchasing beyond your means for perceived value in points 😉
The two-step verification process is unnecessary and in fact seriously problematic. If BMO has taken up the Air Miles mantel, I can see many current Scene partners going right back.
I got the Scotia Scene Plus Gold Amex and have had nothing but trouble with it. Scene hasn't been able to link my scene account to the account, resulting in accumulating no points. I have been struggling with them and scotiabanks customer service since I got the card two months ago. I personally don't reccomend this card, unless your scene account is merged to your Scotia bank account already, then you should be fine. But as a brand new customer to Scotiabank, due to the enticing promotion, I feel I got screwed.
Just got the Amex aeroplane reserve. Is it okay to apply for another card to get more aeroplane welcome points from other banks such as the TD aeroplane? Can the points somehow be combined to one account?
Check out the requirements for the welcome bonus.. you need to have NOT had ANY Scotiabank product (bank account, credit card, line of credit, mortgage, insurance, etc) in the past 1-2 years to be eligible. Ended up closing my Scotia chequing and savings account after 25 years, and my credit cards because of their stipulations. Accidentally overpaid my credit card by $2K one month and getting the money back was like pulling a full set of teeth.
@@KemilaHypnosis Unfortunately I have a shared bank account for my OSAP (whereby I'm not the primary owner) - so I'll be ineligible for the next ~15 years. I'm not very bullish on Scotia credit cards anyways.
@@JoeUrbanYYC Interesting. The terms state it's not available to anyone holding a Scotia product, so it sounds like you got lucky. If it's working keep it up. I've tried multiple support reps, and they've all said the same thing unfortunately.
Unfortunately, Scene + offers nothing for me. I'm a senior on disability. I have air-miles. I shop at Safeway and through my food purchases, I earned enough air-miles to get a 50" 4K TV. The cashier at Safeway told me they are changing to Scene +. No online catalog to see what they offer. Email Scene + and they did reply immediately. Unfortunately, the Scene + does not offer anything that would be of value to me. I haven't flown for 40 years and I will never fly again, I don't eat out at fancy restaurants, I don't buy clothes (socks and underwear, yes, but my clothes are used/donated), I haven't been to a movie theatre in 14 years because too expensive and it will be on TV in 6 months free anyway, everything they offer is of no use to me. Get some TV's, appliances, gift cards, music, blu-ray's, Xbox/PS/Nintendo games/live gold etc. I will be interested if you offer those type rewards.
You're on the wrong page then man, this is a travel via credit cards channel. Also scene points can be used towards grocery purchases so at least you can save money there
@@alexcattarozzi Problem is I was with Air Miles at the store I shopped at, and they dropped Air Miles and replaced them with Scene+. Most of the people in this neighborhood stopped shopping at Safeway because of them dropping the Air Miles.
Im so annoyed that scotia doesnt reward loyalty. Wwas my first bank when i came here as a student 5 years ago. Recentyl got a good paying job and was in the market for a better credit card. Was so disappointed to see that i wasn't eligible for the bonus just hecaise i has the student credit card. I understand not wanting customers to abuse welcome boys, but student credit cars that had no bonus should not count. U had no choice and years later I am looking to uorgarde and instead of rewarding loyalty they say fuck you. Well then i went to td and made an account there and will be ppkying for cards with amex and TD. maybe down the line when i dotn care about bonuses ill get the scotia anex since u can get for free and it would be better to have a better point earning card then my current one
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It seems like the Scotiabank Visa Infinite Passport is similar to the Scotiabank Gold American Express. Both have zero foreign transaction fees; however the Visa has free lounge passes. One looks like a clear winner to me.
Earning rates are MUCH better on The gold Amex though
@@lilsammy112 But where are the perks?
Just do what I did get both 😂
Better but not the best. Hats off to the Cobalt/Aeroplan combo
Love the “scene” punt, great content as always
How did you get the airplane in the airmiles logo to fall like that. LOL!
Mar 26/23, just stumbled on your video as Thrifty's is dropping airmiles.
We were doing research.
Very much appreciate what you shared. Ben Y (Vancouver ISLAND)
Great video. It is unfortunate that all these credit cards are AMEX cards. They are literally useless in Toronto. Even stores that do not take cash turn me down with my Amex (Aeroplan infinite privilege).
*Amex Aeroplan Reserve
@@AbztractPictures Yes! I also have the CIBC aeroplan infinite Privilege. Got mixed up 😱
They are not literally useless in Toronto. I've been using Amex without major issues in Ontario for 8 years. I would say 95% of major stores/restaurants accept them. If you go to the corner store then yea... They probably won't even accept credit cards period.
@@djmackj They are to me as I get turned down from stores/restaurants near my place: Super Store/Loblaws, No Frills, Value Mart, A&W, and the best part is I went to a place that took only credit cards and they turn down AMEX. Mom and Pop shops forget it. Oh yeah, my dentist, my wife's dentist office, my previous dentist office, etc... Literally useless. Places that take AMEX that are not too far from my place: Dollarama and food Basics. Let's just say when you pay $599 for the credit card fee, you do not really hang out at Dollarama!
@@sassaidi well, this statement seems to be true for you if it doesn't work for your needs and location. I ❣️my Amex, even tho in Toronto I cannot use it for my dentist, facials and @ small restaurants. But it definitely pays for my retail, streaming services, groceries, Uber, presto, home utilities, and online purchases.
I don't get why the scotiabank gold card has higher point earning potential than the platinum card. Would it be obvious that the gold card is superior even though the platinum card is higher tier and has a higher annual fee??
The platinum card only earns 2x the points on everything, but the gold card could earn 6x the points on groceries
Another welcome addition to the S+ program would be the ability to transfer these points to hotels and airlines, just as Amex allows now with Cobalt.
Oh yes - that would be huge!!
I had scene+ to start, but the AMEX transfer partners are just too powerful. Current cards Platinum and Marriott, both personal version.
Do you need scene credit card to transfer?
Fun fact: Sobeys and Scotiabank are both founded in Nova Scotia
who can afford Sobeys?
Oh wow, Carmen Sognovi is going to be there too?! Awesome. Huge thanks again! Just flew to Paris and back; was supposed to be Cathay Pacific business class, but hey, it didn't work out. But had AC business class booked as a back-up ;) Then stayed 5 nights at the Prince de Galles (killer breakfast by the way, and upgrade to the top floor and an insane terrace), and then Turkish home via Istanbul... Definitely enjoyed all the lounging!!! Thanks Ricky. And now just starting booking Japan, Singapore and Bali for next summer as a family of 4. Now... that definitely takes a bit more work.
as they are taking up the Canadian loyalty…scene by storm
also saw several shows test airmiles program and basically make it VERY VERY difficult to impossible to redeem their airmiles for anything bigger or useful.
I love you, but i dislike both programs. but thanks for educating people anyway and sharing ideas and suggestions
What program do you prefer?
Sobey's was really the only way I was earning Air Miles, that's pretty much the end of it for me.
Same. The transition from Air miles to scene has happened in Atlantic Canada and its great. The stores are filled with bonuses
I collect and use my points at Shell gas stations
Without Sobeys doing everyday shopping i.e. gas through shell and tiny other things I just hit Airmiles Onyx (5000 in one year) I make 30k a year in Nova Scotia with the highest taxes. Toronto level rents and more..... also for every 25$ I spend at sobeys I still get 9 Airmiles through my bmo card and on top of that FOUND a loophole that lets me spend my Airmiles for free groceries at Sobeys still and they cant stop it. Y'all need to figure out how to rack up 400-600 a month from normal shopping!!!!!! @Prince Of Travel
What kind of credit rating is needed to get the Scotiabank Gold Amex?
Ricky dropping the knowledge at 4:03 and 4:59 ;)
He also missed a very important point: to get the initial bonus you can't have had any Scotiabank credit cards for 2 years
@@philchen5540 yup I didn’t read the fine print. I got the platinum card and received no welcome bonus. Gonna be a big hit for me considering the high annual fee :(
@@cam.s178 unfortunate. But now you know
And remember! At cineplex you get 5 points per dollar for scanning your scene+ card and then the entertainment multiplier for your credit card meaning up to 10x the points. It's CRAZY
Can you explain this a little bit more please. I quite don't understand it yet. Thanks
@@LilaAlejandra_ for sure!
So at Cineplex locations when you are just a scene card member (you don't have any Scotiabank products or you don't use them at checkout) and you can your scene card at the check out you will receive 5 scene+ points per dollar on your order.
If you use your Scotiabank Amex gold credit card you get 5 points per dollar on entertainment purchases Including movie theatres.
When you scan your scene+ card and use your Scotiabank Amex gold at checkout at a Cineplex you then get the 10 points per dollar. Which is insane! That will net you a lot of points especially if you are a regular movie goer 😉
Remember though, credit card points are good for rewarding your NORMAL spending. Don't find yourself in the trap of purchasing beyond your means for perceived value in points 😉
Are the days numbered for Air Miles? Should I blow away my Air Miles as quickly as possible?
Where can I see any of my AMEX offers. Had the Scotia gold Amex for years now
RESPECT Broski
Can't seem to signup for an American Express rewards account using the Gold Scotiabank AMEX card...am I missing something?
I am not able to Register on Amex experiences, how can I do that i have scotiabank gold amex
Have the red amex and can't register card on amex site for offers. Where is this dedicated link?
The two-step verification process is unnecessary and in fact seriously problematic.
If BMO has taken up the Air Miles mantel, I can see many current Scene partners going right back.
Great info
So airmiles is pretty much dead
Can we only redeem Scene + points with Scotia Bank charge cards?
RIP AirMiles
I have a Scotiabank infinite visa card what are your thoughts on that?
Points given for the "scene" pun;
Points deducted for missing "nosedive" pun at the beginning of the video
I got the Scotia Scene Plus Gold Amex and have had nothing but trouble with it. Scene hasn't been able to link my scene account to the account, resulting in accumulating no points. I have been struggling with them and scotiabanks customer service since I got the card two months ago. I personally don't reccomend this card, unless your scene account is merged to your Scotia bank account already, then you should be fine. But as a brand new customer to Scotiabank, due to the enticing promotion, I feel I got screwed.
Which checking account do you have with Scotia?
@@AbztractPictures I don't have an account with scotia. I never did, just the credit card.
yeah, scotia is hot mess tbh
Do we need to get Avion credit cards now?
Does Scotia Amex count to the Amex limit of 4 credit cards
Hey lovey our videos. Would love to know your take on the Travel bundle offered by Neo Financial which includes Priority Pass .
can it be used @ shell stations?
Just got the Amex aeroplane reserve. Is it okay to apply for another card to get more aeroplane welcome points from other banks such as the TD aeroplane? Can the points somehow be combined to one account?
yes
it went from shit to good, it was about time for Scotia
Scene puns lol
Looks like decent cards but it's unfortunate that they are AmEx cards considering many places still only take Visa / MC / Interac.
May complement with a free cash back visa or MC.
Check out the requirements for the welcome bonus.. you need to have NOT had ANY Scotiabank product (bank account, credit card, line of credit, mortgage, insurance, etc) in the past 1-2 years to be eligible.
Ended up closing my Scotia chequing and savings account after 25 years, and my credit cards because of their stipulations. Accidentally overpaid my credit card by $2K one month and getting the money back was like pulling a full set of teeth.
Does it mean you are planning to apply for Scotia Amex in 1-2 years?
@@KemilaHypnosis Unfortunately I have a shared bank account for my OSAP (whereby I'm not the primary owner) - so I'll be ineligible for the next ~15 years. I'm not very bullish on Scotia credit cards anyways.
I was able to get a welcome bonus while holding a Scotia cc and mortgage although they were both about 20 yrs old
Exactly. Almost makes it not worth it if you can't get the initial bonus
@@JoeUrbanYYC Interesting. The terms state it's not available to anyone holding a Scotia product, so it sounds like you got lucky. If it's working keep it up. I've tried multiple support reps, and they've all said the same thing unfortunately.
IGA do not accept any Amex
Do you know if there will. Still be a bonus on pharmacy purchases at sobeys and Safeways like with airmiles?
Only in select Canadian provinces
Is Longo's part of it?
Unfortunately, Scene + offers nothing for me. I'm a senior on disability. I have air-miles. I shop at Safeway and through my food purchases, I earned enough air-miles to get a 50" 4K TV. The cashier at Safeway told me they are changing to Scene +. No online catalog to see what they offer. Email Scene + and they did reply immediately. Unfortunately, the Scene + does not offer anything that would be of value to me. I haven't flown for 40 years and I will never fly again, I don't eat out at fancy restaurants, I don't buy clothes (socks and underwear, yes, but my clothes are used/donated), I haven't been to a movie theatre in 14 years because too expensive and it will be on TV in 6 months free anyway, everything they offer is of no use to me. Get some TV's, appliances, gift cards, music, blu-ray's, Xbox/PS/Nintendo games/live gold etc. I will be interested if you offer those type rewards.
You're on the wrong page then man, this is a travel via credit cards channel. Also scene points can be used towards grocery purchases so at least you can save money there
@@alexcattarozzi Problem is I was with Air Miles at the store I shopped at, and they dropped Air Miles and replaced them with Scene+. Most of the people in this neighborhood stopped shopping at Safeway because of them dropping the Air Miles.
What will happen to those who got a bmo airmiles card credit card recently and is earning the benefit of the welcome bonus.
You'll still get the bonus, but should probably just spend the Air Miles and be done with it
What will happen to them? Nothing will happen to them. At worst they may just stay home for a bit longer. 😃😃😃 That aside - no danger.
Can you review the latest promotion on the TD aeroplan visa infinite card? You can earn up to 50,000 aeroplan points
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Im so annoyed that scotia doesnt reward loyalty. Wwas my first bank when i came here as a student 5 years ago. Recentyl got a good paying job and was in the market for a better credit card. Was so disappointed to see that i wasn't eligible for the bonus just hecaise i has the student credit card. I understand not wanting customers to abuse welcome boys, but student credit cars that had no bonus should not count. U had no choice and years later I am looking to uorgarde and instead of rewarding loyalty they say fuck you. Well then i went to td and made an account there and will be ppkying for cards with amex and TD. maybe down the line when i dotn care about bonuses ill get the scotia anex since u can get for free and it would be better to have a better point earning card then my current one
Only time I earn miles is pumping shell ⛽️ 💯✊
facts that's the only place I find it to be useful
How can I learn more about purchasing reloadable gift cards. I have the Scotia Amex Gold
Just go buy them at sobeys to get points as grocery and use the gift card at the place it for
i think its important to remember that scotia is hot mess. Poor customer service and always messing simple things like bank transfers or monthly fees.
Scotiabank is the ultimate red flag.
Bet you don't see that with BMO too often.
👋 ricky I am from india I can issue airmiles itneary from india
Air Miles Loosing Metro 21 July 2024
Air miles was the worst program
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