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Clay JarvisCompare Canada’s best credit cards
The best credit cards in Canada deliver high-value and easy-to-use rewards, discounts, perks and premium benefits.
Choosing a credit card
How to Choose a Secured Credit Card
Choosing a secured card that reports to Canadian credit bureaus is crucial to getting the most value out of these credit-building products.
Sandra MacGregor
How to Choose a Travel Credit Card
Travel credit cards allow you to earn points and miles on every purchase. But they aren’t all equal. Learn how to choose and compare the best options.
Barry Choi
An Introduction to Student Credit Cards
What are the best student credit cards in Canada? Learn how they work, how to compare, how to apply, how to use one correctly and more.
Aaron Broverman
An Introduction to No Annual Fee Credit Cards
There are plenty of great credit cards in Canada that don’t charge an annual fee. Find a no-fee credit card that works for you and learn how to apply.
Credit card perks and benefits
How to Maximize Your Use of Credit Card Points
Make the most of your credit card points by calculating the highest-value redemption option and using them before they expire.
What Are Credit Card Airline Miles?
Credit card airline miles are a type of credit card reward that can often be redeemed for discounted or free travel.
American Express Front Of The Line and Experiences: What to Know
American Express Front Of The Line gives you access to presale tickets and reserved event tickets. It’s just one of several Amex Experiences offered as a cardholder perk.
Types of Credit Card Insurance You Should Know
Types of credit card insurance: travel medical, trip cancellation, trip interruption, rental car, mobile device, extended warranty and more.
Browse other types of credit cards
17 Best Student Credit Cards in Canada for 2023
The best student credit cards in Canada have low fees and interest rates while still providing some perks and strengthening your credit profile.
18 Best Business Credit Cards In Canada for 2023
Choosing the right business credit card can help you track expenses, earn rewards and discounts and reduce your overall operational costs.
Best HSBC Credit Cards in Canada
The best HSBC credit cards in Canada include several Mastercards with reasonable rates, fees and rewards.
19 Best Aeroplan Credit Cards in Canada for 2023
The best Aeroplan credit cards earn points for Air Canada’s loyalty program on every purchase. Aeroplan points have an average value of 2.23 cents per point.
Rating Methodology
NerdWallet Canada rates credit cards according to overall consumer value and their suitability for specific kinds of consumers. Factors in our evaluation include annual and other fees, rewards rates, the earning structure (for example, flat-rate rewards versus bonus categories), redemption options, bonus offers for new cardholders, introductory and ongoing APRs, and other noteworthy features such as airline or hotel perks or the ability to transfer points.