With many Canadians using credit card rewards
to help finance experiences like travel, the award-winning
Scotiabank Passport ® Visa
Infinite* Card can help customers get closer to their
dream getaway.
TORONTO, March 7,
2023 /CNW/ - Young Canadians are prioritizing
traveling this spring, despite dull economic outlook. Even as the
economic outlook is far from sunny, Canadians aged 18-34 (42%), 61%
of Gen Z and a third of Millennials (32%) plan to travel this
spring according to a new Scotiabank survey.
Overall, nearly one-in-four Canadians (23%) say they're
planning to vacation this spring, with another 17%
considering travel. Among those officially planning a trip,
the majority want to venture internationally (53%), while 42% plan
to stay within Canada's borders. What's more, younger Canadians
(aged 18-34) are mostly looking to travel domestically (53%), while
Canadians aged 35-54 (58%) and 55+ (70%) are looking at
an international destination.
The survey data confirms that Canadians are excited to leave
winter behind and embark on a fun vacation. With its many features
and benefits including complimentary airport lounge access and
no foreign transaction fees when shopping abroad (exchange rate
still applies), the award-winning Scotiabank
Passport® Visa Infinite* is the credit card that can
help them get to their set destination.
"In anticipation of March Break and the spring travel season,
we're seeing a strong desire from Canadians from coast-to-coast
wanting to get out and explore the world again," said Laura Scheck, Vice President of Credit Cards at
Scotiabank. "Our data shows us that Canadians want to travel both
internationally and within the country and the Scotiabank
Passport® Visa Infinite* can help. With an
array of unique travel rewards and benefits, including no foreign
transaction fees, comprehensive travel insurances+, and
complimentary airport lounge access, Canadians can explore with
peace of mind."
When asked of the following four main features which one they
consider a must for a travel credit card, survey respondents
planning on using their credit card to pay for an upcoming spring
trip cited they would take most advantage of redeeming points
towards the cost of the trip (45%), travel insurance benefits
(44%), no foreign transaction fees (14%), and airport lounge access
(10%), while 14% of respondents cited other features.
"With so many credit cards on the market, it's critical to offer
something to Canadians for all their travel needs, including
flexible ways to earn and redeem points, travel insurance, no
foreign transaction fees, airport lounge access and beyond," said
D'Arcy McDonald, Senior Vice
President of Retail Payments and Unsecured Lending at Scotiabank.
"The Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite* helps
Canadians stretch their dollars in order to make the most of their
trip after such a lengthy period of travel restrictions and
roadblocks."
With the Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite*,
Canadians can earn 3X the Scene+TM points to redeem
towards their next getaway through the expanded Scene+TM
loyalty program for every dollar they spend on their card on
eligible grocery purchases at over 1,100 participating Empire store
brands across Canada including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland and
more. Cardholders can also earn 2X the Scene+ TM points
on other eligible grocery purchases, daily transit, and dining and
entertainment purchases so redeeming points towards an upcoming
vacation can add up quickly.
There are virtually limitless travel perks included as a Visa
Infinite cardholder through the Visa Infinite Hotel Collection, the
Visa Infinite Dining and Wine Country program, Visa Infinite
Concierge service and the Visa Airport Companion Program with
airport lounge access and six complimentary lounge passes per year.
Additionally, with the Scotiabank Passport® Visa
Infinite*, cardholders are not charged the usual 2.5% foreign
transaction fees on foreign currency purchases made online or when
shopping abroad (exchange rate still applies).
Other highlights from the 2023
Scotiabank Spring Travel Poll:
- Demographic breakdowns: When it comes to credit card
perks, younger Canadians are more likely to say they plan to use
their loyalty points to pay for their spring travel plans through
travel redemptions (14%), compared to their older counterparts aged
35-54 (5%) and 55+ (10%).
For Canadians who want to learn more about planning that next
big vacation and taking advantage of the features and benefits
included with the Scotiabank Passport® Visa
Infinite*, visit HERE.
For more information on Scotiabank Scene+TM credit
cards visit: Scene+ Program
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Corporation, used under license.
+ Insurance coverages are underwritten by The
Manufacturer's Life Insurance Company and its wholly owned
subsidiary, First North American Insurance Company.
Limitations, restrictions and exclusions apply.
Methodology
The Scotiabank Spring Travel poll was conducted on behalf of
Scotiabank by Maru/Blue between January 11
and 12, 2023, online with 1,518 randomly selected Canadian
adults who are Maru Voice Canada
panelists. The results of this study have been weighted by
education, age, gender and region (and in Quebec, language) to match the population,
according to Census data. This is to ensure the sample is
representative of the entire adult population of Canada.
Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.
About Scotiabank
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purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families
and their communities achieve success through a broad range of
advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial
banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and
investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of over 90,000
employees and assets of over $1.3
trillion (as at January 31,
2023), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:
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SOURCE Scotiabank