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Scotiabank ® Scene+ ™ Visa * Card

• Earn 2 Scene+ points 5 on every $1 you spend at Sobeys, Safeway, Foodland & Participating Co-ops, FreshCo and more.
• Earn 2 Scene+ points 5 on every $1 you spend at Home Hardware.
• Earn 2 Scene+ points 5 for every $1 spent on purchases made at Cineplex.
• Earn 1 Scene+ point 5 for every $1 spent on all other eligible purchases.

Scotiabank Passport ® Visa Infinite * Card

• Earn 3 Scene+ points 7  on every $1 you spend at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland & Participating Co-ops and more.
• Earn 2 Scene+ points 7 for every $1 spent on groceries, dining, entertainment, and daily transit.
• Earn 1 Scene+ point 7 for every $1 spent on all other eligible purchases.

Scotiabank Gold American Express ®

• Earn 6 Scene+ points 6  on every $1 CAD you spend in Canada at Sobeys, Safeway, FreshCo, Foodland and more.
• Earn 5 Scene+ points 6 for every $1 CAD spent on groceries, dining, and entertainment in Canada.
• Earn 3 Scene+ points 6 for every $1 CAD spent on gas and transit in Canada.
• Earn 1 Scene+ point 6 for every $1 spent on all other eligible purchases.

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So many ways to earn, so many ways to redeem.

Earn Scene+ points on everyday purchases. Redeem those points on what you want – travel, gift cards from 60+ brands, tech, entertainment and even account credits on eligible Scotiabank products. 

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Earn 50 Scene+ points for every $50 spent when you use your Scene+ membership card at Home Hardware and homehardware.ca .

Earn points through weekly flyer events and everyday product in stores, and online with Voilà by Sobeys and Voilà by Safeway.

Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on hotel stays and car rentals when booked through Scene+ Travel 1 , Powered by Expedia. 

Earn points when you shop online with Scene+ Rakuten®^, featuring new offers from different stores each week.

Earn 1 point for every $3 spent at 700+ restaurants, including Swiss Chalet®°, Harvey’s®°, Montana’s®°, and more. 

Entertainment

Earn points on movie tickets, food and drinks at Cineplex Theatres, the Cineplex Store ♢ , The Rec Room ♢ , and Playdium ♢ . 

Scotiabank credit and debit cards 

Plus, earn even more points when using any of our Scotiabank debit and credit cards that earn Scene+ points.

Redeem 1,000 Scene+ points for $10 off at checkout at Home Hardware locations and online at homehardware.ca .

Redeem 1,000 Scene+ points for $10 toward your purchase at participating grocery stores and pharmacy locations.

Redeem points for travel by booking through Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia, or use the Apply Points to Travel feature. 

Shopping and gift cards

Redeem points through the Apple and Best Buy catalogues, and for gift cards at more than 60 national retailers. 

Points for credit

Redeem your points for an account credit on eligible Scotiabank debit and credit cards.

Redeem 500 points for $5 off at over 700+ restaurants, including Swiss Chalet®°, Harvey’s®°, Montana’s®°, and more. 

Redeem points at Cineplex Theatres, the Cineplex Store ♢ , The Rec Room ♢ , and Playdium ♢ .

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How do I use my Scene+ points to book travel?

You can earn and redeem when you book your next trip with Scene+ Travel – our third-party service travel centre that is part of the new Scene+ program. Earn 3 points for every $1 you spend on your hotel and car rental (excluding taxes and fees) when booked through Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia, even when you pay with your points.

Redeem in increments of 100 points for $1 toward your flights, hotel or car rental when you book with Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia.

Am I able to apply my Scene+ points to travel?

Yes, you can apply your Scene+ points to offset travel costs using the Apply Points to Travel option with the Scene+ Program - up to one year after purchase.

Through the Apply Points to Travel option with the Scene+ program, am I able to apply a partial points redemption to my recent eligible travel transaction?

The ability to use Scene+ points for a partial redemption of an eligible travel transaction is coming soon. In the meantime, if you would like to redeem your points now please call 1-866-586-2805 .

Can I redeem points for gift cards or Apple and Best Buy products through Scene+?

You can redeem your Scene+ points for gift cards at over 60 popular brands and Apple and Best Buy products through the new Scene+ website .

How do I link my Rakuten®^ and Scene+™ accounts?

Scene+™ members must sign up or link their existing Rakuten.ca account on the Rakuten website . By linking your accounts, you agree to the Scene+™ Rakuten®^ Terms and Conditions in addition to the standard Rakuten.ca Terms and Conditions and Scene+™ program Terms and Conditions respectively. When you link your accounts, your payment option automatically defaults to Scene+™ Points.

You must enter the site via the unique Scene+™ Sign Up landing page Scene+ Rakuten Sign Up. If you have a Rakuten®^ Account already, you can sign in and then follow the prompts to securely log into your Scene+™ account. If you do not have a Rakuten®^ account, simply sign up for a new account and then follow the prompts to securely link your Scene+™ account. Once you’re authenticated as a Scene+™ Member enrolled in the Scene+™ Rakuten®^ Rewards program, your new Rakuten®^ account will be linked to your Scene+™ account, giving you access to a personalized Rakuten.ca Scene+ experience with exclusive Cash Back and offers!

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What are the benefits of earning scene+ points at home hardware.

Scene+ offers you rewards your way allowing you to earn Scene+ points on your purchases and then redeem them towards purchases at Home Hardware and other participating Scene+ partners.

How can I redeem points at Home Hardware?

Members can redeem 1,000 Scene+ points for $10 off at checkout at Home Hardware locations and online at homehardware.ca .

How can I earn points at Home Hardware?

You can earn 50 points for every $50 spent when you present your Scene+ membership card. Plus get to rewards faster when you pay with an eligible Scotiabank debit or credit card at checkout. 

Earn 2X the points when you pay with a Scotiabank ®* Scene+ ™ Visa * card!

How can I earn Scene+ points with Home Hardware?

You can earn Scene+ points at Home Hardware, Home Building Centres, Home Hardware Building Centres, Home Furniture locations in Canada and at  homehardware.ca .

Are there any special promotions/offers for Scene+ members at Home Hardware?

Look out for offers coming soon!

How long does it take for Scene+ points to appear in my Scene+ membership account after making a purchase at Home Hardware?

Points are updated within 2-3 business days.

Are there any membership fees associated with the Scene+ program or earning points at Home Hardware?

There are no membership fees to join the Scene+ program.

Will I be able to earn Scene+ points on Home Hardware purchases made with promotional discounts or coupons?

Can i transfer my scene+ points to someone else to use at home hardware.

No, Scene+ points are non-transferable.

Can I combine Scene+ points earned at Home Hardware with points from other partners?

Yes! Scene+ points earned at Home Hardware can be combined with Scene+ points earned from other participating rewards partners within the Scene+™ program allowing members to earn points faster and redeem them more quickly

Information effective as of January 25 th , 2024, and subject to change.

Where can I earn and redeem points at Scene+ partner restaurants?

You can earn and redeem points at Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, Kelsey’s, Montana’s, East Side Mario’s and Bier Markt. To find out how to earn and redeem points on dining, please go to  sceneplus.ca/en-ca/how-it-works .

If I am a Scotiabank customer with an eligible Scotiabank Scene+ payment product, how do I redeem Scene+ Points for Credit?

With Scene+™  Points for Credit, you can make any purchase with your eligible Scotiabank® payment card – from gas to groceries to the latest gadget – and use your Scene+ points to offset the cost later. It’s like making your own reward out of anything you buy with your debit or credit card. The flexibility and choices available with your points are endless.

Accessing Scene+ Points for Credit is fast and easy. You can redeem Scene+ Points for Credit online by signing into your Scotia OnLine account or your Scotiabank Mobile Banking app, or you can log into your Scene+ account at  sceneplus.ca  or the Scene+ mobile app. To learn more about Points for Credit, please visit scotiabank.com .

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Scene+ Customer Service: 1-866-586-2805

Scotiabank Customer Service: 1-800-472-6842

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How can I learn more about using Scene+ for travel?

Book travel using Scene+ points with Scene+ travel powered by Expedia. You can also apply your Scene+ points to offset other travel costs using the Apply Points to Travel option — up to one year after purchase.

To change a booking, you made using Scene+ points, please contact Scene+ Travel powered by Expedia at 1-866-586-2805 for help with your request.

For more information on travel with Scene+, visit the Scene+ website .

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How to use Scene+ points to reduce travel costs

by Anne Betts | Mar 21, 2024 | Travel Hacking | 32 comments

Updated March 21, 2024

What’s the best use of Scene+? Is Scene+ a useful program for travelling the world on miles and points? How does Scene+ work and what are the ways to use Scene+ points to reduce travel costs ? How does it measure up against the former Scotia Rewards program? How does it compare to other fixed-point reward programs? These questions and more hopefully will be answered in this guide to Scene+.

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Scene+ loyalty program

How to earn scene+ points, current scene+ credit card offers, other scene+ credit cards, what’s the best use scene+ points, 1. scene+ travel, how to redeem using ‘apply points to travel’, what qualifies as a travel purchase , refundable bookings, 1. several ways to earn scene+, 2. enhanced earning on travel purchases, 3. convenient system to cancel refundable bookings, 4. discounted annual fee, 5. no forex fee, 6. one-tier redemption value, 7. twelve months to redeem points, 8. excellent online redemption process, 9. access to rebates on credit card applications, 10. user-friendly scene+ app, 1. no way to extract greater value, 2. limited number of travel expenses, 3. points can’t be transferred to airline or hotel loyalty programs, 4. a rocky transition to the new program, 5. cineplex booking fee, final verdict.

Scene+ is the result of a merger between two former programs: Scotiabank’s Scotia Rewards and Cineplex’s SCENE with an effective date of December 13, 2021. In June 2022, grocery giant Empire joined as a third partner with a plan to replace Air Miles with Scene+ as its loyalty program.

Scene+ is a third-party program  operated by Scene Limited Partnership (owned by Scotia Loyalty Ltd., a subsidiary of The Bank of Nova Scotia), Galaxy Entertainment Inc. (a subsidiary of Cineplex Entertainment LP), and Empire Company Ltd., the parent company of stores that include Sobeys, Safeway, Foodland, IGA, FreshCo, Needs,Thrifty, and Lawtons Drugs.

As such, Scotiabank no longer has an in-house loyalty program. This means that Scene+ points earned on Scotiabank credit cards reside in a third-party account. If the credit card that earned Scene+ points is cancelled, the points remain in the member’s Scene+ account, pooled with points earned on other Scotia banking products or a Scene+ Membership Card.

However, there are rules regarding activity. A Scene+ account may be closed, and points forfeited, without any earning or redeeming activity during any 24-consecutive-month period. But a member with a Scene+ Scotiabank product (a credit card or debit card in good standing) is exempt from account closure.

The Scene+ program offers several earning opportunities. These include:

• sign-up bonuses associated with credit cards that earn Scene+ points
• everyday spending on a choice of seven credit cards earning Scene+ points
• purchases using a debit card associated with Scotiabank’s banking packages (Preferred Package, Ultimate Package, Private Banking, Student Banking Advanced Plan, Getting There Savings Program for Youth)
• purchases at partners such as *Empire stores (e.g., Sobeys and Safeway) and  Home Hardware
• movie and entertainment purchases at Cineplex theatres or online at the Cineplex store
• cashback in points by shopping through the rebate portal, Rakuten
• dining at partners that include East Side Mario’s, Harvey’s, Kelsey’s, Montana’s, and Swiss Chalet 
• booking hotel stays and car rentals through Scene+ Travel (powered by Expedia)
• purchases of games and eats at Playdium and The Rec Room

Another advantage of the merged program is that it’s possible to double-dip on earning at partner locations when using a Scene+ credit card and Scene+ Membership Card. Dining purchases at Swiss Chalet, for example, earn one point for every $3 spent and five points per dollar with the dining multiplier on the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card. Special offers increase the earning power.

It pays to check your Scene+ account on a regular basis for current offers from Scene+ partners.

*Empire stores include Sobeys, Sobeys Liquor, IGA, Safeway, Safeway Liquor, Foodland, FreshCo, Voilà by Sobeys, Voilà by IGA, Voilà by Safeway, Chalo! FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, IGA West, Les Marchés Tradition, Rachelle Béry, and Needs Convenience. In the Atlantic, Scene+ points can be earned at Lawtons Drugs that’s owned by Empire.

And of course, Scotiabank customers using select Scotiabank credit cards can ‘double dip’ by paying for purchases with a Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points. At Empire grocery stores, the multipliers are higher.

• Scotiabank Gold American Express Card earns 6 points per dollar
• Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card earns 3 points per dollar
• Scotiabank American Express Card earns 3 points per dollar

The latest promotion on the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card sees a return of an annual fee waiver in the first year (a saving of $150). The sign-up bonus is

• an attractive 30,000 Scene+ on spending $1,000 in the first three months
• an unattractive 10,000 Scene+ points on spending $40,000 each year

Besides having worldwide acceptance as a Visa card, attractive features of the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite include

• an accelerated earning rate of x3 at Empire stores
• accelerated earning rates of x2 on eligible grocery, transit, ride share, dining, and entertainment (applicable worldwide)
• no foreign transaction fees (2.5%)
• complimentary Visa Airport Companion membership and six lounge visits per year

The offer is available until July 1, 2024. Applying through the Great Canadian Rebates portal sweetens the deal with a $30 rebate.

The current promotion on the popular Scotiabank Gold American Express Card is in effect July 1, 2024. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have an annual fee waiver in the first year. The annual fee is $120, or $79 for seniors, that can be offset by applying through a rebate portal. The current rebate at Great Canadian Rebates is $125.

The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card earns:

• 20,000 Scene+ on a $1,000 spend in the first three months
• additional 20,000 Scene+ on a $7,500 spend in the first year
• 6 Scene+ per dollar spent at Empire grocery stores
• 5 Scene+ per dollar spent on groceries (at grocery stores other than Empire), dining, food delivery, and entertainment
• 3 Scene+ per dollar spent on gas, transit, and select streaming services
• 1 Scene+ per dollar spent on everything else  

There’s no FOREX (foreign transaction) fee on purchases in a foreign currency.

Like most banks, Scotia offers a banking package where the annual fee on a credit card can be waived every year. For more information see the  Ultimate Package bank account.

In addition to the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card, the other Scene+ credit cards are:

• Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card
• Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business Card
• Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card
• Scotiabank American Express Card
• ScotiaGold Passport Visa Card
• SCENE Visa Card
• SCENE Visa Card for Students

What’s the value of a Scene+ point?

Scene+ can be redeemed for Apple and Best Buy merchandise and gift cards, dining, movie tickets, and Scotiabank credit card account credits. Unless there are special offers, these types of redemptions are at a lesser value than when redeemed for travel.

The exception is at participating grocery stores where 1,000 points can be redeemed for $10 off grocery purchases. This is a value of one cent per point.  

Travel redemptions are consistently valued at one cent per point (i.e., 10,000 points = $100). This applies to Scene+ Travel bookings, and those booked independently through other providers.

Much like the former Scotia Rewards Program, there are two ways to redeem points for travel. An advantage over the former program is that the minimum threshold of 5,000 points ($50) no longer exists.

Scene+ Travel replaces the former in-house Scotia Rewards Travel Service. The new service under the auspices of Expedia operates in much the same way as ExpediaForTD, the portal for members of the TD Rewards program. Points can be redeemed against any travel booked via the portal.

Charge the full amount to your credit card, or against the points balance in your account. Or, use the part-points-part-charge option.

2. ‘Apply Points to Travel’

This operates much the same way as it did under the former Scotia Rewards Program. It’s for bookings with travel providers other than Scene+ Travel.  

Charge a purchase to your credit card and wait for it to post to your account. Points can then be redeemed against the purchase. This includes taxes, booking fees, airport fees, and travel insurance premiums.

A cardholder has 12 months from the posting date of the purchase to apply the points.

Log into your Scene+ account and navigate your way to  > Rewards > Travel (under Spend your points) > Apply Points to Travel

A drop-down menu will list the credit cards attached to your Scene+ account. Clicking on each credit card will reveal any purchases coded as travel in the period you select.

For example, in my case, all travel purchases charged to my Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card in the last 90 days appear as a list. They include a visa for Turkey, airport bus, hostel accommodation, transit card purchase and initial load, train ticket, scooter account top-up, and a drink at a hotel. 

I can redeem Scene+ points for specific charges by selecting each one. The Summary box to the right shows me my selected charges, the total number of points I’ve chosen to redeem, the monetary value of those points, and the remaining points in my Scene+ account.

Clicking the Continue button takes me to a confirmation page, and the information that the monetary value of my redemption will be credited to my credit card account in two to three days. A confirmation email with the same information is received within seconds.

To be eligible for redemption, the charge needs to be recognized as a travel purchase with merchant codes or identifiers set by the Visa network as:

• airlines and air carriers, airports, flying fields, and airport terminals
• lodgings, hotels, motels, resorts, trailer parks, and campgrounds
• passenger railways, bus lines, steamship, and cruise lines
• travel agencies and tour operators
• automobile rental agencies, and motor home/recreational vehicle rentals

These were the same identifiers previously used by the Scotia Rewards Program.

Based on previous experience, I’ve found that charges for passenger railways, bus lines, and tour operators could be inconsistently included or excluded as candidates for redemption.

For example, Queensland Rail travel between Brisbane and Maryborough West in Australia was eligible as a travel redemption. A journey of a similar distance with Irish Rail between Dublin and Galway wasn’t.

Also, when a purchase is coded as entertainment, it’s excluded from the list of travel charges. This has an impact on tours. For example, tours of Dublin’s Kilmainham Gaol and Belfast Titanic were coded as entertainment. As a result, they didn’t appear on the list of eligible travel redemptions. Admission to Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral for a self-guided tour wasn’t coded as entertainment, but it appeared on the list of possible travel redemptions.

Another observation concerned dining purchases if they were purchased at a hotel or while travelling by train. They appeared as travel purchases on my account and were therefore eligible as a travel redemption.

There are many reasons to make refundable bookings. One issue to consider is whether you prefer to be refunded in points or cash if you need to cancel.

If you book through Scene+ Travel and make a booking using points, your cancelled booking will be refunded in points rather than cash. If you prefer a cash refund, you should book through a platform other than Scene+ Travel (e.g., Expedia) using your Scotiabank credit card and prepay in full. Once the charge posts to your account as a travel purchase, use the ‘Apply Points to Travel’ feature and select the transaction for redemption. The points value of the charge will be deducted from your Scene+ points balance and the cash value of the charge will post to your account within a few business days.

Then, cancel the refundable booking. I find the online process at Expedia using the Virtual Assistant is user-friendly and efficient. The charge will be refunded to your credit card account within five business days.

Ten attractive features of the Scene+ program

When combined with Scotiabank’s best features, the Scene+ program offers several advantages.

In addition to opportunities to earn points with Scene+ partners, Scotiabank has seven credit cards in the Scene+ family. Several of them offer points multipliers for various types of category spending.

The best points multiplier is on spending using the popular Scotiabank Gold American Express Card. It earns 5 points per dollar on groceries, dining, and entertainment and 3 points on gas, daily transit, and select streaming services. (The multiplier increases to 6 points per dollar at Empire grocery stores.)

Only purchases in Canadian funds are eligible for the points multiplier, but there have been reports of cases where the multiplier has been applied while travelling abroad. In my view, t he best use of the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card is to use it exclusively for the x5 multiplier (x6 at Empire grocery stores). Even for gas, purchase gas gift cards at a grocery store for the x5 or x6 multiplier, and gift cards of other merchants you support. 

For moviegoers, the Scene Visa Card (or the Scene Visa Card for Students) may be useful as a no-fee ‘forever card’ to build and anchor a person’s credit history. It earns x5 on purchases at Cineplex theatres or at cineplex.com, but its value to someone without a lengthy credit history is that it could help elevate a credit score and a person’s credit worthiness. 

Scene+ credit cards earn 3 points per dollar (pre-taxes and fees) on hotel and car rental bookings at Scene+ Travel. The occasional offer such as x10 points on hotel bookings in the fall of 2022 boost earning efforts. This is in addition to the points earned on the respective credit card.

Refundable bookings at Scene+ Travel are conveniently and efficiently processed by Expedia’s Virtual Agent. Clicking on the Customer Support link at the bottom of the confirmation email takes you to your Scene+ account login and then to the Virtual Agent where you’ll be prompted to enter your itinerary number or the last four digits of the credit card used for the booking. Once the Virtual Agent locates the booking, one click cancels it and an email arrives within seconds confirming the cancellation. 

Scotiabank offers discounted annual fees for seniors. The Scotiabank Gold American Express Card has a fee of $79 (as opposed to $120). The ScotiaGold Passport Visa Card’s fee is $65 (compared to $110).  

Scotiabank is to be applauded for being the first of the big-five banks to offer a no-FOREX-fee credit card to its Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card. I suspect that dropping the 2.5% fee cuts into a lucrative profit margin but clearly it’s been worth it. Otherwise, Scotia wouldn’t have added this feature to the popular Scotiabank Gold American Express Card. Needless to say, it came with an annual fee increase from $99 to $120 and the downgrading of several benefits.

To help you decide if a no-FOREX-fee credit card is the best credit card to have while travelling abroad, see Is a no-FOREX-fee credit card always the best choice for international travel?

Unlike other programs (e.g., TD Rewards), there’s no loss of value between using Scene+ Travel and other travel providers. The flexibility to book travel with any provider without any devaluation of points means cardholders can search for the best deal and use a vendor of their choice.

Dealing directly with a provider can be beneficial. In the case of flight delays and overbooked or cancelled flights, it’s my experience that service is better if the booking was made directly with the airline. For hotel bookings, it’s usually necessary to have booked directly with the hotel’s booking service to earn loyalty points and other loyalty program benefits.

(For AirBnB bookings, if you’re chasing Avios points, consider booking through the British Airways Executive Club portal to earn x3 Avios points on each pre-tax £1/€1/$1 spend on accommodation or experiences, plus what you earn on your credit card of choice.)  

Having 12 months to use the ‘Apply Points to Travel’ route means you don’t need to have the points when you book. You can accumulate the necessary points using the welcome bonus and points multipliers with your Scene+ credit card, and then redeem them when it’s to your advantage.

The online system for post-purchase redemptions is user-friendly and efficient.

Scotiabank regularly uses affiliate partners that offer rebates on approved credit card applications. For example, the Great Canadian Rebates (GCR) rebate of $150 on the popular Scotiabank Gold American Express Card is very appealing.

Offers are loaded on the app and the Scene+ membership card is within easy reach to take advantage of earning opportunities. Tapping on an account holder’s points total reveals points-earning activity by date and credit card, with multipliers. A quick glance reveals if points and multipliers have been correctly applied.

The Scene+ app mirrors essential account information available at the Scene+ site.

  Five shortcomings of the Scene+ program

Unlike CIBC Aventura, RBC Avion Rewards, and American Express Membership Rewards, at the present time, Scene+ doesn’t have a flight reward chart where it’s possible to extract a value greater than one cent per point.

For more information on the CIBC Rewards (Aventura) program, see When travelling the world on miles and points, is the CIBC Aventura program worth it?

The system of merchant codes and travel identifiers is mostly restricted to flights, accommodation, transit, car rentals, cruises, and travel packages. Attractions, tours, and sundry travel purchases are mostly excluded. In this respect, TD Rewards can be redeemed for a broader range of travel expenses.

For more information on the TD Rewards program, see: When travelling the world on miles and points, is the TD Rewards program worth it?

There are no conversion partners where it might be possible to extract a greater value than one cent per point on travel redemptions.

Based on the comments in various miles-and-points forums, far too many people had negative experiences with the transition to the Scene+ program. Missing points, missing multipliers, and other anomalies have resulted in reports of people who, in frustration, stopped using Scene+ credit cards until such time as the glitches were resolved. While some issues have been addressed, not all problems have been resolved. Thankfully, Scene+ has a callback system based on a caller’s place in the callback queue.

Also, Scene+ is yet to expand its two-factor authentication to include email. Members with a physical SIM card and local number (or eSIM data-only package) while travelling abroad cannot receive a text or call to a Canadian number that temporarily doesn’t exist or is not in service. Unlike Aeroplan, I can receive an email to confirm my identity and log into my account to manage bookings. This isn’t possible with Scene+ and renders it less useful while travelling.   

In June 2022, Cineplex undermined the convenience of online bookings by introducing a non-refundable booking fee $1.50 per movie ticket. The fee is discounted for Scene+ members (to $1.00 per ticket), and waived for CineClub members enrolled in Cineplex’s monthly subscription service. It doesn’t apply to movie tickets purchased at the theatre.

1. The x5 points multiplier on groceries, dining, and entertainment (x6 at Empire grocery stores) helps make the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card a useful keeper card for many cardholders, and a strong earner of Scene+ points.

2. The addition of Empire is exciting news for Scene+ members who find value in the Scene+ program and now earn points on grocery and drug store purchases at stores under the Empire umbrella. The points boost from x5 to x6 on purchases at Empire grocery stores on the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card is welcome news indeed.  

3. The flexibility in redeeming Scene+ for purchases from any travel provider with no loss in value makes it a very attractive fixed value program. In this respect, it has the edge on the TD Rewards Program that has a two-tier redemption structure.

4. The ease of redeeming points online is a welcome user-friendly feature. Having 12 months to do so adds to the appeal.

5. Scene+ points are handy for a variety of travel expenses such as budget flights or those that aren’t part of a primary airline alliance/frequent flyer program. They’re useful for ground transportation, ferries, and miscellaneous accommodation that are outside existing airline and hotel loyalty programs. When used strategically, they can play a beneficial role in reducing out-of-pocket travel expenses.

6. The program has excellent potential as one of several secondary programs in a diversified miles-and-points portfolio. As such, it can be used to complement frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs that are capable of generating a much greater value than one cent per point.

As far as I can see, the new Scene+ program is greater than the sum of its former parts. With no obvious signs of devaluation, it replaces Scotia Rewards as my favourite fixed-point program.

If you found this post helpful, please share it by selecting one or more social media buttons. Do you collect Scene+ points? If so, what’s your experience with the program? Please share your thoughts in the comments. Thank you.

Might you be interested in my other miles-and-points posts?

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• Is a no-FOREX-fee credit card always the best choice for international travel?
• Finding Aeroplan flights: a step-by-step guide
• Meeting Minimum Spend Requirements to travel the world on miles and points  
• Lounge and flight review of United Airlines’ Polaris experience
• Does the BMO Air Miles World Elite MasterCard deserve a place in your wallet?
• Travelling the world on miles and points. Is the TD Rewards program worth it?
• Why the Best Western loyalty program is good for travellers
• What is the best credit card for trip cancellation, trip interruption and flight delay insurance for trips on points?

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Hi Anne Great article on a card I do not have yet. One question. It says that the points credit may not show up for up to two statements. Does this mean interest is charged for those two months, then credited back or is the credit in the system but just not showing? I would hate to leave any balance on a card even when a credit will eventually come.

Hi John. The credit appeared on my account much faster, and there’s no interest involved. Here’s an example using the Spirit of Queensland train fare. I charged it to my credit card in January and the $371.38 charge appeared on my next statement. Each monthly balance is paid in full so by the time I took the train in March, it had already been paid. When I returned from Australia in April, I redeemed 37,138 points and the credit voucher for $371.38 appeared in my account within a matter of days. That put my credit card account in the black at the end of April, and each subsequent charge on my credit card was deducted from that credit. Had I chosen to close the account with a credit, I could have asked for a cheque, or had it transferred to my no-fee Scotia credit card. Does this help answer your question?

Anne, hi. I have the same question on how many days are taken from the date of post-purchase redemption request to a date of showing up in a credit card account. The UP-TO 2 statement periods is really scaring me. You said that it took only several days in your example. Based on your experience , is a week realistic?

Hi Seong. Thanks for dropping by. My experience involved just a few days. It’s my sense banks are over cautious with their “up-to” advertised long periods for points, refunds, buddy passes and the like to be posted. I should think a week is a reasonable expectation despite the stated two statement periods.

Hi Anne, as March 8 2023, the Apply Points to travel Button seems to be gone as an option to redeem existing points. The only way left is to purchase a new trip through their portal powered by Expedia!

Hi Anne, Although in theory the merger of ScenePlus and ScotiaRewards seems to be an excellent program, it is having some serious startup problems : missing points, missing multiplier points, as well as points double-posted including double-posted points for returns. Calculating an accurate points total is almost impossible. A month and a half after the merger the problems have not yet been resolved. Phoning in to rectify the points balance involves wait times of up to four hours plus. All of this for a points program that that involves annual fees. Disappointed? You bet.

Agreed, there have been lots of complaints, especially on multipliers. I’m fortunate in that my Scotia Rewards all converted to Scene+ but I’m taking a break from using Scene+ credit cards until there are reports that the glitches have been fixed. Some reports indicate a commitment to have it fixed sometime in February. Fingers crossed, as I quite like this as a secondary program.

Hello, Anne. Although the merger of ScenePlus and ScotiaRewards appears to be a great programme in theory, it has a number of major initial issues, including missing points, missing multiplier points, and double-posted points, including double-posted points for returns. It’s nearly impossible to calculate an exact point total. The issues have not been resolved a month and a half after the merger. Calling in to correct the points balance can take up to four hours or more. All of this for the sake of a points programme with annual payments. Disappointed? Yes, absolutely.

Hello, Anne. I have the same issue about how long it takes from the time a post-purchase redemption request is submitted to the time the funds appear in a credit card account. I’m terrified of the UP-TO 2 statement periods. In your example, you mentioned it just took a few days. Is a week realistic based on your experience?

A week was realistic with the former Scotia Rewards program. I’m yet to make a redemption from the new Scene+ program.

Hi Anne, thanks for the review. The lack of Forex fees is a big win for me and anybody who uses their VISA abroad. However I noticed that booking travel although is ‘powered by’ Expedia, doesn’t offer the same benefits as using Expedia directly. i.e. must book flights and hotels separately, no packages or package discounts are available. I even did a head-to-head comparison for an upcoming trip to Miami and found the Expedia website price cheaper than via Scene+ Travel, which is very frustrating.

Thank you for this breakdown Anne. I have the Scotia Gold Amex and waiting for the Scotia passport in the mail. Im have no experience in this program and my question is, do my points combine from both cards or do I end up with 2 separate Scene+ accounts?

Marlene, your points combine in the same Scene+ account. You’ll see your total points and a breakdown of the points from your feeder cards. Many people have experienced problems with points being posted correctly, including multipliers, so it’s a good practice to check your points during these early months of the new program.

Greetings, I have a Scotiabank Passport Infinite card I’ve been using in the United States but I don’t seem to be accumulating scene rewards points. Are US dollar spends eligible for points? Tried to connect with Scenes.ca but don’t have time to wait for the estimated 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Yes, the Passport Visa Infinite earns Scene+ on foreign purchases, both base points and the multiplier. It sounds like you’re one of several people experiencing glitches during the transition from Scotia Rewards to Scene+.

This was really helpful – thank you so much! I was struggling to find information on the new program and you’ve summarized it in a very user-friendly way.

Hello. Do you know if AirBnB bookings can be redeemed as part of the Points for Travel program? Is it considered an Eligible Travel Expense?

Hi Cathy. AirBnB is a recognized accommodation provider by the Visa network so it should appear on your list of eligible travel redemptions on your Scotiabank credit card account that earns Scene+ points.Good luck.

Unlike with Scotia Rewards, booking airfare through the new Scene+ system is a complete horror show. People assisting with bookings are incompetent and most do not have adequate English language skills.

I have had exactly the same experience. Very disappointing after receiving consistently excellent service through the previous program.

Where can I find the redeem Scene+ points for travel purchases already made button. I can see my points balance but can’t seem to find the button to redeem. Thanks

It should be in your Scotia account (not Scene+). Any purchases coded as travel should appear as eligible for redemption.

The apply points to travel is not operating at all like it used to with scotia rewards. I made several purchases in the last 6 months of airlines, hotels, taxis, etc. and none of them show up in the list for redemption. It’s really frustrating. Also I used to get double points with my card on any travel bookings before and now it’s just regular points. And living overseas it used to also allow me to get bonus points on restaurants/ entertainment that wasn’t exclusively in Canada. Now not..

Says you need to phone if you want to apply “partial” redemption, as it isn’t yet available in the app. But when you live overseas calling doesn’t work. Overall just a huge disappointment since switching.

Thanks a lot for your summary – so useful. I’ve had a Scotiabank visa infinite since earlier this year. My question is, I have about 60000 scene + points. I’ve incurred hundreds of dollars of travel expenses within the last 6 months. Is there any downside to simply using the “apply points to travel” option and cashing everything out? Am I missing out on any potential better use of the points? Doesn’t seem like it to me, but I’m new to this program, so just wanted to ask an expert. Thanks!

Hi Jonathan. Unless there are special offers, I’m assuming travel redemptions at a penny a point offer the best return. The only downside I can think of to NOT using the points now against recent travel expenses is the possibility of a devaluation. I like to think that’s not likely in the near future given the need to attract members and build confidence in the Scene+ program.

My mother just got her visa infinite scene card in the mail and she is ready to collect points. After reading this I’m a little concerned. We planned on paying our travel agency with the card to earn points, but I’m starting to see that won’t work. Will we earn points for booking tours and whatnot when not using the travel portal? Do you earn points with every purchase?

Thanks for the help

Yes, you earn points with every purchase. So is it the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Card? If so, the earning rate is 1 point for every $ spent, except it increases to 2 points per $ on groceries, dining, entertainment, and daily transit. So if you pay your travel agent $500, 500 points will be earned on the purchase. Does this help?

I just got a new Scene+ card from my local Foodland store. When I went to register it I was not happy that I was expected to enter a credit card number as well to complete the process. I found that very suspicious and unless I can be convinced that it is necessary I won’t bother with the card.

Scene is terrible to deal with, please if you are reading this DO NOT GET ANY SCENE CARD! I ordered a 100 dollar gift card that never came. I have called and emailed for months and they will not return my points, so I’m out 100 dollars. All banks have points now, go to one that works, scene is garbage.

It is March 2023 and Scene+ still is in a mess. It is unclear whether they give 3x points for flights and hotels (as they advertise) or 1 point for every dollar spent. Just got back from Europe where all travel and hotels were paid for using Scotiabank Infinite Passport card and only 1 point/$spent appears on statement. The call centre staff are, for the most part, absolutely useless. Why is it called Powered by Expedia? Do you have to book through Expedia?

Thanks for this information. I’ve been trying to confirm with Scotia Passport Visa Infinite Card that even foreign purchases earn points (1 point per dollar). Is that your understanding? Purchases made around the world still earn points? Thank you!

Yes, the Scotia Passport Visa Infinite earns points on all foreign transactions. It also earns points on the multiplier categories. So if you use the card in any country on dining or groceries, it earns x2 points. If you link it to your Uber account, you’ll earn x2 on the ride-share category. All the best.

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How to Redeem Scene Points on Expedia

By Arthur Dubois | Published on 09 Aug 2023

Expedia is a top choice for Canadians wanting the best travel deals on their next adventure. Scotiabank and Cineplex recently joined together to create an industry-leading loyalty program. Now, your Scene points are redeemable on Expedia.

The new Scotiabank Scene+ loyalty program gives Canadians more options to redeem their Scene points. Now, they can book flights , hotels , and rent vehicles through the Scene+ Expedia travel portal.

This article fills you in on how to register, earn and redeem your Scotiabank Scene+ points to maximize your benefits with Expedia . If you don’t already have a Scotiabank Scene+ credit card, we’ll help you choose one.

Scene+ Travel signup is easy

When you have a little or a lot of Scene+ points to redeem, consider signing up for Scotiabank’s Scene+ Travel. It only takes two minutes, and we will walk you through the process. Once that is complete, you can redeem your Scene points on Expedia to get the most out of your travel bookings.

Step 1: Visit the website

Go to the Scene+ website and click on “register”.  

Step 2: Sign up

On the Scene+ register page, enter your email, choose a password, and click “next”.

Step 3: Fill out the form

Enter your personal information.

Step 4: Check your email

Check the email address you used to register your Scene+ account. You will receive your Scene+ digital card and number you can start using immediately.

Step 5: Explore Scene+ travel rewards

Go back to the Scene+ website and select “rewards” to view the different ways you can spend your Scene+ points. You can also review the trending locations where other Scene+ members are using their points. 

If you want to see the different ways you can spend Scene+ points on travel, just click on the “Travel” icon. 

Step 6: Scene+ Expedia portal

Click “ Book Scene+ Travel now ” and you are directed to Scene+ Travel, powered by Expedia .

Step 7: Redeem Scene+ points on Expedia

Using Scene+ Travel, powered by Expedia , is very simple and user-friendly. You have the option of booking travel with only your Scene+ points, redeeming a combination of Scene+ points and another payment method, such as a credit card , or without using your Scene+ points. 

How can I earn Scene+ points?

Earning Scotiabank Scene+ points is easy and they accumulate with regular purchases without much thought. However, if you want to earn more Scene+ points on Expedia , you’ll want to know the tips and tricks only the pros take the time to learn.

Registering for a Scene+ membership is free at any time. With your membership, you can start earning Scene+ points to use towards a vacation, tickets to a movie, or making a purchase at other participating retailers. If you’re looking for ways to earn more Scotiabank Scene+ points, here are 3 ways you can seriously increase your Scotiabank Scene+ point balance:  

1. Book travel with Scene points on Expedia

Using Expedia to book your travel is an easy way to earn Scene+ points. Unlike many loyalty programs, you can redeem Scene+ points for the total cost of your travel bookings.

• 3 Scene+ points for every $1 spent on car rentals and hotel bookings
• With every 100 points, you get $1 off booking travel on Expedia

2. Cineplex theatres 

You can earn Scene+ points by watching a movie and purchasing treats at your local Cineplex theatre. You can even earn Scene+ points by renting digital movies at Cineplex.com .

• 5 Scene+ points per $1 spent on movie tickets, and food & drink
• 5 Scene+ points per $1 spent on digital movie rentals through Cineplex.com

If you’re reading this article, you’re likely no stranger to Rakuten . If you’re not familiar with Rakuten , this website gives you cash back when making purchases at popular retailers.

• 100 Scene+ points for every $1 in cash back earned
• Up to 20% more cashback in points, only available to Scene+ members

Scotiabank Scene+ debit and credit cards

When you bank with Scotiabank, you’ll earn Scene+ points by simply using your debit card or Scene+ credit card when making everyday purchases or booking travel with Expedia . Below, you’ll find how to earn Scene+ points with a Scotiabank Scene+ debit card and 4 Scotiabank Scene+ credit cards. 

Scotiabank Scene+ debit card

With a Scotiabank Scene+ debit card, you don’t need to remember to use your Scene+ membership when making eligible purchases as your membership is conveniently attached to the card. 

• 1 Scene+ point for every $5 spent
• 1 point for every $1 spent when used to make purchases at Cineplex theatres

Scotiabank Scene+ credit cards

The easiest and fastest way to earn Scene+ points is by using one of the Scotiabank Scene+ eligible credit cards. Scotiabank has four popular credit cards to earn serious Scene+ points. Let’s learn more about these credit cards below.

Scotiabank Platinum American Express® card

Scotiabank Platinum American Express® card is a great option if you’re looking for a credit card to make everyday purchases, use while travelling, or rebuild your credit history. Credit card holders enjoy 2x the Scene+ points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases. This card is an excellent choice if you’re looking to book a hotel with a credit card, as you will earn 3 Scene+ points for each $1 spent. 

Cardholders also have the perk of $0 foreign transaction fees, saving you 2.5% when purchasing items in a foreign currency. If you purchased your mobile device using your card, you’ll be insured for those awful travel moments when you either lose your mobile device, it gets stolen, or has a mechanical failure. 

Scotiabank American Express® card

Scotiabank American Express® card is a good choice for someone who wants to earn points buying everyday items like groceries, gas, and transit passes, and doesn’t plan to keep a balance. Cardholders get 1 Scene+ point for each $1 spent, and 2x the Scene+ points when using the card at eligible restaurants, on Cineplex movie tickets, and on gas and daily transit. 

Cardholders also receive mobile device insurance if the device was purchased with the card. There is a limited-time special offer available in which you will receive 10,000 Scene+ points within your first year of owning the card. 

ScotiaGold Passport® Visa* card

Annual fee: $110

Interest rate: 19.99% for purchases/22.99% on cash advances 

♱Conditions Apply.

ScotiaGold Passport® Visa* card is a good choice if you travel regularly and want to have travel perks without a high annual fee. Cardholders enjoy 1 Scene+ point for each $1 spent, and 2x the Scene+ points when using the card at eligible restaurants, on Cineplex movie tickets, and on gas and daily transit. Cardholders also receive 5% cash back on airline tickets, car rentals, and hotels, as well as free access to Scene+ Travel, a full-service agency.

Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite* card

Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite* card is an exceptional choice if you often book flights and hotels and want to maximize your points and perks. You will need $60,000 in personal or $100,000 in household income to qualify for the credit card. This is an award-winning card for travel; just look at its perks!

Cardholders enjoy $0 foreign transaction fees when making purchases in foreign currencies, in addition to 6 yearly complimentary airport lounge passes at 1200+ airports. Cardholders also receive extensive travel insurance with this card, including but not limited to emergency medical, trip cancellation, delayed or lost baggage, and rental car collision.

Other tips for redeeming your Scene+ points on Expedia

Next, let’s go over some other tips to book a hotel with a credit card, save money and earn points on travel bookings with Scene+ Travel.

Join Expedia Rewards

Not a member yet? You’re missing out on some serious perks. Expedia Rewards members enjoy special benefits like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and more. Plus, it’s free to join!

You can read about all the perks and benefits of different Expedia Rewards levels here .

In the meantime, here are some highlights:

• Earn 1 Expedia point for every $1 you spend on eligible stays, car rentals, cruises, packages, and activities
• Earn 1 Expedia point for every $5 you spend on eligible flights
• Gain early access to sales and other exclusive member offers
• Get 2 Expedia points for every $1 when you book using the app 

Read More: Expedia Review 2022

Take advantage of Expedia’s price guarantee

If you find a lower price on an identical trip within 24 hours of booking, Expedia will refund the difference to you in the form of a voucher. So, if rates drop after you book, you can still get the lower price. If you have questions about the price guarantee, look at this page to see if your booking qualifies.

Before you book, be sure to also check out current Expedia coupons and promo codes. You can look for online coupons specific to the type of travel you’re booking, like hotels, flights, or rental cars.

Bonus: more travel hacks to save money and earn points

Travel hacking is a brilliant way to travel on the cheap. Here are a few more tips to help you save money and earn other loyalty program points on travel bookings:

• Look into hotel loyalty programs. This way you can earn points every time you stay at a particular hotel chain, which you can redeem for free nights, upgrades, and more.
• Join an airline loyalty program. Just like hotel loyalty programs, airline programs will allow you to earn points for flying, which can be redeemed for free flights, seat upgrades, and more.

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Arthur Dubois

Scene+: How To Redeem Your Scene+ Points On Travel Purchases

How to easily earn Scene+ points

One of the most attractive options when redeeming Scene+ points is to use them to reimburse a travel expense.

Several credit cards offer Scene+ points .

But the one used for this example is the Scotiabank Gold American Express card .

What’s more, frequent Scene+ promotions and offers make earning points even easier. Stay tuned and check out our regularly updated article with all the latest promotions :

How to use Scene+ points for a travel expense

The process is simple to redeem your points. However, knowing where to start the process is not necessarily obvious.

First, go to your Scotiabank Online Banking profile. Your Scene+ points balance is shown below your credit card. Click on Show Scene+ rewards .

Then a new window opens. Choose View All , under “Redeem Rewards”.

Then click on the Travel section.

On the next page, click on Apply Points for Travel .

Finally, you find yourself on the long-awaited page!

Eligible travel expenses are automatically displayed. The Scene+ program is very flexible, accepting expenses for the past 12 months . In addition, a minimum balance of 5,000 Scene+ points is required to request a statement credit.

Check off the travel expense(s). For example, for the Intercontinental Chicago hotel cost of $353, I can apply all 32,041 points I have.

Since 100 points = $1 credit, this has a value of $320.41.

To confirm the exchange, click Continue .

To confirm the exchange, click Yes, I want to continue .

To conclude, Scene+ provides a summary of the exchange and the new Scene+ points balance. If all is well, click Accept and Confirm  to finalize the transaction.

A confirmation message is displayed and the transaction is complete! An email will also be sent for your records.

Another option: How to use your Scene+ points with Expedia

Thanks to Scene+ Travel by Expedia , you can earn 3 points for every dollar spent on hotel reservations, car rentals and excursions.

Then, Scene+ points can simply be used to reduce the cost of this travel expense!

Bottom Line

Thanks to Scene+ points, this stay at the Intercontinental Chicago will cost me $33 net ($353 bill – $320 in Scene+ points). This is excellent!

Plus, with no conversion fee on this Scotiabank ® Gold American Express ® Card , I will have avoided an additional 2.5% fee on my hotel bill. This makes me doubly happy.

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