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How does the Triangle card work?

Writer James Rogers

Our Triangle Rewards card lets you collect and redeem Canadian Tire Money® at Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Mark’s/L’Équipeur, Party City, Atmosphere, Sports Rousseau, Hockey Experts, L’Entrepôt du Hockey and participating Sports Experts stores. You can also collect and redeem using the Triangle™ App.

Do Triangle rewards expire?

Expiration of Electronic Canadian Tire Money We may expire the eCTM in your Triangle Rewards Account in the event that there has been a period of inactivity of 18 months or more.

How much Ct money do you earn?

You’ll earn 0.4% back in Canadian Tire Money for merchandise, and 3 cents in Canadian Tire Money back per litre when purchasing gas. You can boost these earn rates with a Canadian Tire credit card or other credit card that earns rewards.

What does 50x CT Money mean?

With 50x CT Money, that works out to 20% cashback in the form of credit on your CT Money Rewards account, letting you spend it at Canadian Tire, Sport Chek or Mark’s.

What does 40X CT Money mean?

The 40X for Triangle Credit Card customers consists of the 10X everyday plus a 30X bonus. Not all items sold at Canadian Tire are eligible to earn CT Money or to be redeemed for. CT Money is collected on the pre-tax amount of the purchase at Canadian Tire.

What is the limit on a triangle MasterCard?

$12,000
With the Triangle™ Mastercard® , you’ll earn 1.5% on grocery purchases**. There is an annual cap of $12,000, though $1,000 per month for groceries is pretty generous, and brings you to a total of $180 a year in Canadian Tire Money. Please note that Walmart and Costco do not qualify as grocery stores.

Can I use my triangle MasterCard anywhere?

The Triangle Mastercard earns Canadian Tire Money back, which you can only use at select Canadian Tire stores. This is significantly different from regular cash back credit cards, that earn real cash back that you can use anywhere.

Can you claim Triangle Rewards after purchase?

CTM collected on a purchase transaction cannot be redeemed on the same transaction. You may not redeem CTM from more than one My Canadian Tire ‘Money’ Account for the same transaction. You must have enrolled in the Program, or have activated your Program Credit Card, in order to redeem CTM.

How do I check my Triangle Rewards balance?

You can find out Triangle Rewards point balance by visit store counter/ help desk. Join the rewards program that lets you earn at some of your favourite places like Canadian Tire, Sport Chek & participating Mark’s & Atmosphere stores.

What happens when a credit card is closed for inactivity?

When card issuers close an account you’re not using, your credit score could suffer. There’s not much you can do, besides prevent it from happening again.

Is there a time limit for credit cards to be closed?

Prevent Inactive Credit Card Closings. There’s not a standard inactivity time limit so it’s to predict when a credit card issuer would close your credit card. It could be six months, one year, two years or more.

What happens when a credit card is cancelled?

Credit card issuers have only so much credit they’re able to extend to their customers, so they may cancel your account and give that line of credit to someone who will use it. What’s more, credit card companies aren’t required to give any notice.

Do you get notice when your credit card is closed?

Your credit card issuer might let you know in advance that account will be closed, but they’re not required to give you notice. Some companies close your account first, then send you a letter telling you that it has been closed.