Credit Cards

The first rule of adulting is to care about your credit score as much as you cared about passing your exams when you were younger. Only this test never ends, and it affects your entire life. High school taught you a lot of really valuable lessons. But has anyone taught you how to build credit? […]

Are you looking for a new credit card or your first credit card? Before using Hardbacon’s credit card comparator to pick the best card, consider these points so that you choose the one that best meets your needs. Credit card interest There are several things to consider during your search, but the most important question […]

What’s up with vertical credit cards? By 2024, Mastercard will forego the magnetic stripe in favour of tap-to-pay technology, but that’s not the only big change coming to credit cards. For the last 60 years, credit cards have maintained the same horizontal landscape design, but vertical credit cards are about to completely revolutionize the industry. Many […]

Credit cards can open doors for you. Aside from enhancing your credit score, you’ll benefit from many other features, including airport lounge access, insurance coverage, and even free flights. However, navigating endless possibilities can be overwhelming (and expensive). This is why we created the list of the best credit cards in Canada. This guide was […]

A joint credit card is a shared account where two or more individuals have equal access and responsibility for all transactions and debts. When used wisely, it can help you maximize credit card rewards, streamline budgeting, and even help you or a loved one build credit. Whether you’re a newlywed looking to merge finances or […]

The CIBC Costco Mastercard and the CIBC Costco World Mastercard are two credit cards offered by CIBC in partnership with Costco. They replaced the Costco Capital One card and they can both be used as proof of membership to gain entrance to Costco wholesale warehouses across North America. Both cards are exclusively available to Costco members, and offer cash […]

The BMO Prepaid Mastercard is a popular choice among Canada’s best prepaid cards. Why? Because more and more people are opting for prepaid cards as an accessible alternative to traditional credit cards. The BMO Prepaid Mastercard does just that, offering the convenience of a credit card without the hassle of credit checks, interest rates, or […]

We all want to go places, just not to the same places. A unique travel card like the TD Platinum Travel Visa*  can be used for so much more than your next tropical escape. The flexible TD Points program caters to Expedia lovers but can also help save on your next Amazon purchase, score free […]

It’s hard not to cringe at the cost of gasoline these days. With inflation hitting Canadians hard, the price per liter at the pump continues to stay high to the despair of our wallets. While the economy doesn’t look like it’s going to let up anytime soon, many financial institutions are offering some of the […]

Visa credit cards are a mainstay in the wallets of many Canadians over the age of 18. It is impossible to talk about credit cards in Canada without reviewing the many options that Visa offers. Visa is one of the go-to credit card networks and offers an impressive variety of cards to choose from. To […]

You may not realize it, but most credit cards in Canada come with foreign transaction fees when you buy stuff abroad and online. So every time you make a transaction in a foreign currency, you are charged a 2.5% to 3% fee in addition to the exchange rate. Fortunately, no foreign transaction fee credit cards […]

Streaming services have become an integral part of our entertainment landscape. Canadians are increasingly turning to platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Crave for their TV and movie needs. But subscription plans add up quickly and you can end up paying a hefty amount for your favorites shows! What’s the solution to save […]