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2025-04-28 8 min read GoodFly Team

Best Travel Credit Cards in Canada for 2025: Maximize Your Points

Compare the top travel rewards credit cards in Canada. Earn points, get lounge access, and travel for less with the right card.

Best Travel Credit Cards in Canada for 2025: Maximize Your Points
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Why Use a Travel Credit Card?

The right credit card can save Canadian travelers hundreds (or thousands) of dollars per year through points, travel credits, and perks like lounge access and travel insurance.

What to Look For

  • Welcome bonus — Many cards offer 50,000-75,000 points on signup

  • Earn rate — Look for 2-5x points on travel and dining

  • Annual fee — Higher fee cards often pay for themselves with perks

  • Foreign transaction fees — Some cards charge 2.5%; the best charge 0%

  • Lounge access — Priority Pass or specific airline lounge memberships

    • Travel Booking Tips with Points

    • Transfer points to airline partners for 2-5x more value than statement credits

    • Book during sales — Points airlines run seat sales just like cash fares

    • Flexible date searches can save 30-50% of the points needed

    • Mix points + cash when you don't have enough for a full redemption


    Maximize Your Rewards

    • Put all recurring bills on your travel card for passive point earning

    • Use category bonuses — grocery, gas, and dining often earn 3-5x

    • Don't let points expire — Set calendar reminders for expiry dates

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