Vote Now: 2021 Prince of Travel Awards (Credit Cards)

Welcome to the 2021 Prince of Travel Awards, our second edition of annual community awards to recognize excellence in travel, rewards, and loyalty programs,

Across 28 different categories over three weeks of voting, we invite you to make your voice heard on which issuers, programs, airlines, hotels, products, and promotions here in Canada have impressed you the most this year as you’ve progressed along your journey with travelling the world on points.

Together, let’s take stock of how things have played out over the past year and which loyalty offerings are looking the most appealing as we head into 2022.

2021 Prince of Travel Awards Categories

The 28 categories for the 2021 Prince of Travel Awards are as follows:

Credit Cards

Best Premium Travel Credit Card
Best Travel Credit Card
Best Small Business Travel Credit Card
Best Credit Card Signup Bonus
Best Visa Card
Best Mastercard
Best Credit Card Perk
Best Cash Back Credit Card
Best No-Fee Credit Card
Best No FX Fee Credit Card
Best New Financial Product
Best Amex Offer

Loyalty Programs

Best Transferable Points Currency
Best Fixed-Value Points Currency
Best Airline Loyalty Program
Best Hotel Loyalty Program
Best Hotel Elite Status
Best International Award Sweet Spot
Best Domestic Award Sweet Spot
Best Promotion
Best Positive Change

Airlines & Hotels

Best Domestic Business Class
Best Domestic Economy Class
Best International Business Class
Best International First Class
Best Airport Lounge in Canada
Best Hotel in Canada
Best Resort in Canada

Week 1: Credit Cards

In Week 1 of voting, it’s time to cast your vote on the 12 Credit Cards categories, with a shortlist of nominees among each category for you to choose from.

Best Premium Travel Credit Card

Among travel rewards credit cards that command a $399+ annual fee in exchange for stronger travel benefits, which product is the best?

Best Travel Credit Card

Among travel rewards credit cards that command an annual fee in the range of $119–150, which product is the best?

Best Small Business Travel Credit Card

Among travel rewards credit cards geared towards small business owners, which product is the best?

What was the best credit card signup bonus this year? Which welcome incentive did you capitalize on the most?

150,000 MR / Aeroplan points on the American Express Platinum Card / Aeroplan Reserve Card
75,000 Aeroplan points on the American Express Aeroplan Card
100,000 MR points on the Business Platinum Card by American Express
100,000 HSBC Rewards points on the HSBC World Elite Mastercard
25,000 Aeroplan points + Buddy Pass + First Year Free on the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card

Best Visa Card

Of the major Visa products in Canada issued by the Big 5 banks, which one is the best?

Best Mastercard

Of the major Mastercard products in the Canadian market, which one is the best?

Best Credit Card Perk

Travel rewards credit cards are coming up with all sorts of creative perks these days to entice people to sign up. Which credit card perk have you gotten the most value from?

$200 lifestyle credit on the BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Anniversary free night certificate worth 35,000 points on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express cards
Maple Leaf Lounge access on the Aeroplan premium credit cards
Priority Pass lounge access on the American Express Platinum / Business Platinum Cards
WestJet companion voucher on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard

Best Cash Back Credit Card

Of the major cash back credit cards in the Canadian market, which one is the best?

Best No-Fee Credit Card

Of the major Canadian credit cards with no annual fees, which one is the best?

Best No FX Fee Credit Card

Of the major Canadian credit cards with no foreign transaction fees, which one is the best?

Best New Financial Product

Several new financial products have been launched or relaunched in Canada over the course of 2021. Which new or refreshed entrant to the market has impressed you the most?

American Express Gold Rewards Card relaunch
Crypto.com Visa Card
Neo Mastercard
WealthSimple Cash Card

Best Amex Offer

American Express has regaled us with a series of generous Amex Offers this year. Which set of offers have you capitalized on the most?

10x MR points, up to 25,000 MR points, on the Business Platinum Card
$150/$200 grocery credits on the Aeroplan Reserve Card / Platinum Card
$175 dining credit on the Platinum Card
Discover Canada hotel offers
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Week 1: Vote Now

As part of the voting process, you are invited to select your top choice among the candidates in each category.

It’s up to you how you vote: feel free to vote based on either your personal experience with any of the candidates or your impressions of each candidate as a savvy points collector.

The order of the candidates is randomized as part of the survey to avoid introducing bias into your vote. After you’ve completed your vote and picked the winner in all 12, hit the Submit button and your vote will be counted!

Without further ado, you can submit your vote for Week 1 of the 2021 Prince of Travel Awards below:

Week 1 of voting will close at the end of Sunday, November 14.

Weeks 2 and 3 will take place the following weeks, and the winners will be announced on Monday, November 29. Happy voting!

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2021 Prince of Travel Awards Categories