The Globe and Mail Barry Choi Published February 16, 2021
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With most people’s travel plans on hold because of restrictions brought on by the global pandemic, many Canadians are wondering what to do with all the loyalty points they’ve collected over the years. Travel rewards will always yield the most value, but is claiming merchandise, gift cards or credits to your account statement really so bad? And if your points are about to expire, should you cash in everything now to avoid losing them? The decision is personal, but before you start burning your points, make sure you know all your options.