Want to collect points that you can redeem for electronics, groceries and gift cards? Here we tell you which credit cards will get you the most merchandise for free.
If you redeem your credit card rewards for merchandise, your rate of return tends to be lower than you’d get for cash back or travel. But, it’s a good option for people who don’t want to wait years to accumulate enough points for a flight. Buying from credit card merchandise catalogues is also a good way to get a head start on your Christmas shopping.
To find the card that best matches your spending and re-payment patterns, try our Credit Card Selector Tool.
In the meantime, here’s our list of cards that provide the highest rates of return if you’re redeeming for merchandise:
Capital One
Aspire Travel World MasterCard
Annual Fee: $120
Current Interest Rate: 19.8%
Card Details:Requires personal income of $60,000 or household income of $100,000; includes travel medical insurance.
President’s Choice Financial
President’s Choice Financial MasterCard
Annual Fee: $0
Current Interest Rate: 19.77%
Card Details: Includes extended warranty and purchase assurance.
Scotiabank
ScotiaGold Passport VISA
Annual Fee: $110
Current Interest Rate: 19.99%
Card Details: Includes rental car discounts, travel insurance, trip cancellation and interruption insurance.
Canadian Tire
Options MasterCard
Annual Fee: $0
Current Interest Rate: 19.99%
Card Details: Earns extra rewards at Canadian Tire stores.
MBNA
Rewards MasterCard
Annual Fee: $0
Current Interest Rate: 19.8%
Card Details: Includes extended warranty.
Capital One
Aspire Travel Platinum MasterCard
Annual Fee: $0
Current Interest Rate: 19.8%
Card Details: Includes travel and car rental insurance, extended warranty, purchase protection.
CIBC
Petro-Points MasterCard
Annual Fee: $0
Current Interest Rate: 19.99%
Card Details: Includes Petro-Canada fuel discounts.
Scotiabank
Scene VISA
Annual Fee: $0
Current Interest Rate: 19.99%
Card Details: Includes rental car discounts, discounts at Cineplex Entertainment theatres.
Here we show you the true value of your rewards if you redeem them for merchandise, based on your monthly spending.
Learn how we crunched the numbers for Canada’s Best Credit Cards 2012 by reading our methodology.
Merchandise cards not your thing? Check out our Best cash-back cards 2012, Best travel cards 2012, Best low-rate cards 2012, Best student cards 2012 and Best small business cards 2012 lists instead.
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