April Fools' Day Thread - post your card-related mock headlines
It is April Fool's Day. Feel free to post some fun mock-announcement headlines related to cards (note: of course these headlines are fiction)
Amex announces plan to dominate the Canadian card market - Cobalt will now earn 5% on all categories with no caps.
Champagne flows at RFD
BMO reverses decision on World Elite card, goes back to flat 2% earn with no cap.
RFD comment: now we can use the card for more than just non-Amex accepting restaurants
Brim removes cap of $25k on 2% earn on their World Elite card, says best way to expand market share
RFD comment: for high spenders this now could be a good card as Brim puts the 'elite' back in their World Elite.
Citibank decides to return to Canada. Will offer the Citi Double Cash card in Canadian market - a 2% earn, no cap card with no AF
RFD rejoices
Rogers says any future changes to earn rates on their cards will be subject to a cardholder referendum, as the referendum process works so well in the UK. Any rate cuts will require a majority win.
RFD Rogers cardholders announce formation of the RFD Canadian Research Group, to campaign against any future rate decreases
Canadian Government announces all credit cards issued in Canada must have no added foreign transaction fees effective June 1st.
Trudeau stumbles upon a way to become popular again, put scandals behind him, and not appear smug to the press. Best part, it won't cost the government anything.
Amex announces plan to dominate the Canadian card market - Cobalt will now earn 5% on all categories with no caps.
Champagne flows at RFD
BMO reverses decision on World Elite card, goes back to flat 2% earn with no cap.
RFD comment: now we can use the card for more than just non-Amex accepting restaurants
Brim removes cap of $25k on 2% earn on their World Elite card, says best way to expand market share
RFD comment: for high spenders this now could be a good card as Brim puts the 'elite' back in their World Elite.
Citibank decides to return to Canada. Will offer the Citi Double Cash card in Canadian market - a 2% earn, no cap card with no AF
RFD rejoices
Rogers says any future changes to earn rates on their cards will be subject to a cardholder referendum, as the referendum process works so well in the UK. Any rate cuts will require a majority win.
RFD Rogers cardholders announce formation of the RFD Canadian Research Group, to campaign against any future rate decreases
Canadian Government announces all credit cards issued in Canada must have no added foreign transaction fees effective June 1st.
Trudeau stumbles upon a way to become popular again, put scandals behind him, and not appear smug to the press. Best part, it won't cost the government anything.
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