Business Platinum Card from American Express
130,000 MR points
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130,000 MR points
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35,000 RBC Avion points†
Uncategorized Oct 23, 2025
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Great article…Recently switched form RBC Infinite Avion to TD Aeroplan Infinite Privilege …Will downgrade the RBC card, but is it necessary to use on occasion, or is letting it sit with zero transactions the same? Trying to consol all my spending on the TD card to max out the SQM/SQS boost benefits (in addition to other benefits)…Not worried about small dips in credit rating, but AVION is my long time card on my file for sure.
It won’t hurt to let it sit with zero transactions. It won’t actively help either. If you aren’t worried about small fluctuations in credit score, then I’d say just leave it.
Great video. How does charge cards impact credit score? Can you downgrade? I’m thinking of the Amex Platinum. Thx.
Different credit scoring models treat charge cards in different ways. Some credit score calculation models use a “high credit” in place of the credit limit, which is the highest statement balance that a cardholder has had over a period of time; however, other credit score calculations models exclude charge cards entirely from the utilization criterion. If the model uses a “high credit” in place of a credit limit, then you’ll necessarily be posting 100% utilization on your first monthly statement on a charge card, which may also exacerbate the slight negative impact of opening a new card.
You can’t downgrade the Canadian-issued Amex Platinum Card to another product.