{"id":131614,"date":"2026-03-14T10:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T14:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/news\/how-cancel-credit-card\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:52:47","slug":"how-cancel-credit-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-cancel-credit-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cancel a Credit Card: The Safe Way to Cancel a Credit Card in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Canceling a credit card may seem simple, but done incorrectly, it can affect your credit score and personal finances. Whether to avoid annual fees, simplify your accounts, or take advantage of a more beneficial card, it&#8217;s essential to follow the steps correctly. In this guide, you&#8217;ll discover <strong>how to cancel a credit card in Canada<\/strong>, the checks to perform beforehand, the impact on your credit file, and alternatives to protect your history and loyalty points. Following these tips will help you manage your cards intelligently while optimizing your financial strategy and rewards programs.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='1'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"127728\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-cancel-a-credit-card\">Why Cancel a Credit Card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>There are several legitimate reasons to close a credit card:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High annual fees<\/strong>: some cards cost $150 or more per year, which isn&#8217;t justified if you rarely use it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unused cards<\/strong>: an open but rarely used card can increase fraud risk and complicate your financial management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New, more advantageous card<\/strong>: some cards offer <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/tips-unlock-bonus\/\">welcome bonuses<\/a>, lower rates, or more attractive points programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial simplification<\/strong>: fewer cards make it easier to track expenses, pay balances, and plan your budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>: you have a Mastercard with a $5,000 limit and few benefits, but you obtain an American Express card offering 50,000 welcome points. Canceling or downgrading the first card can be strategic, but you must plan carefully to protect your credit score.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Before taking action, it&#8217;s important to understand the consequences and properly prepare for the closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-checks-before-canceling-a-card\">Checks Before Canceling a Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before closing your account, you need to verify several elements to avoid costly mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-your-card-balance\">Check Your Card Balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure the total balance is paid, including any interest and fees. An unpaid balance can block the closure and result in additional fees. Also check the billing date to avoid any future charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-or-transfer-your-points\">Use or Transfer Your Points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your card offers points or miles, use them or transfer them before closing. Otherwise, you risk losing them. For Amex cards, consult our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/tutorial-transfer-membership-rewards\/\">Membership Rewards points transfer<\/a> to avoid losing anything.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='1'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"130325\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cancel-automatic-payments\">Cancel Automatic Payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check all your automatic payments: bills, subscriptions, insurance, Netflix, or cell phone. Move them to another card to avoid payment refusals and fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-points-programs-to-check\">Points Programs to Check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before closing a credit card, it&#8217;s important to check the rewards associated with your account. Depending on the loyalty program, points may be lost when the card is canceled. In some cases, they can be transferred to a partner program, used for travel, or redeemed for statement credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to manage your points according to the main <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/\">rewards programs<\/a> associated with credit cards in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aeroplan\">Aeroplan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan<\/a>, points accumulated with a credit card are automatically transferred to your Aeroplan account with each monthly statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, once the points are deposited in your Aeroplan account, they no longer depend on your credit card. You can therefore cancel your Aeroplan credit card without losing the points already accumulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subsequently, you could decide to apply for another Aeroplan credit card, taking into account the rules related to welcome bonuses. You could also choose a card that allows you to transfer points to Aeroplan, such as certain cards from the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">American Express Membership Rewards program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you held the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/td-aeroplan-visa-infinite-card\/\" aria-label=\"Carte Visa Infinite* TD&lt;sup&gt;MD&lt;\/sup&gt; A\u00e9roplan&lt;sup&gt;MD&lt;\/sup&gt;\"><span class=\"card--title-text\">TD<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Aeroplan<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card<\/span><\/a>, you could switch to a premium card, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/td-aeroplan-visa-infinite-privilege-card\/\" aria-label=\"Carte Visa Infinite Privil\u00e8ge* TD&lt;sup&gt;MD&lt;\/sup&gt; A\u00e9roplan&lt;sup&gt;MD&lt;\/sup&gt;\"><span class=\"card--title-text\">TD<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Aeroplan<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Visa Infinite Privilege* Card<\/span><\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-aeroplan-reserve-card\/\" aria-label=\"Carte Prestige A\u00e9roplan&lt;sup&gt;MD&lt;\/sup&gt;* American Express&lt;sup&gt;MD&lt;\/sup&gt;\"><span class=\"card--title-text\">American Express<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Aeroplan<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Reserve Card<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To compare the different options, consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\">best Aeroplan credit cards<\/a> currently available.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='6'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--5 container_count--lots'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"108765,108763,22722,22723,100492\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-american-express-membership-rewards-points\">American Express Membership Rewards Points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you hold a card associated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">American Express Membership Rewards program<\/a>, it&#8217;s possible to keep your points even after canceling a card. Points are linked to the Membership Rewards account, not to a specific card, and can be combined if you have multiple eligible cards. This allows you to close a card without losing your points, provided you keep at least one other card in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many cardholders start with a premium card offering a high welcome bonus, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/the-platinum-card\/\">American Express Platinum Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a>. After some time, some choose to cancel it if the benefits are no longer used regularly, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/free-airport-lounge-access\/\">unlimited airport lounge access<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/american-express-annual-travel-credit\/\">$200 annual travel credit<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/amex-platinum-card-annual-dining-credit\/\">$200 annual dining credit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to reduce annual fees, you can opt for a card with lower fees, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-gold-rewards-card\/\">American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Gold Rewards Card<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-cobalt-card\/\">American Express Cobalt<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Card<\/a>. You can also keep your points with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/green-card-american-express\/\">American Express<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Green Card<\/a>, which has no annual fee.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='7'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--4'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22616,22620,22621,116031\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Before canceling a card, make sure to check if you can transfer or keep your points in your Membership Rewards account. For more details, consult our complete tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/tutorial-transfer-membership-rewards\/\">Membership Rewards points transfer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bmo-rewards\">BMO Rewards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you hold a card associated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/bmo-rewards\/\">BMO Rewards<\/a> program, it&#8217;s possible to keep your points even after canceling a card. However, it&#8217;s recommended to plan this step before closing your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you&#8217;ve accumulated points with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/bmo-ascend-world-elite-mastercard\/\" aria-label=\"Carte Mastercard&lt;sup&gt;MD&lt;\/sup&gt;* BMO Ascend&lt;sup&gt;MD&lt;\/sup&gt; World Elite&lt;sup&gt;MD&lt;\/sup&gt;*\"><span class=\"card--title-text\">BMO Ascend<sup>\u2122<\/sup> World Elite<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup>* Mastercard<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup>*<\/span><\/a>, you could consider applying for another BMO Rewards program card before canceling your current card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Points can be combined in the same BMO Rewards account when multiple eligible cards are associated with the same profile. By contacting customer service, you can request that your cards be assigned to the same account, which allows you to keep your points. This process is generally done by phone and the representative will confirm that your cards share the same rewards account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several cards participate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/bmo-rewards\/\">BMO Rewards<\/a> program, including:<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22672,105658,334052\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Before canceling a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/cards\/bmo\/\">BMO card<\/a>, make sure to keep at least one eligible card active to avoid losing accumulated points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marriott-bonvoy\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a>, points accumulated with your credit card are automatically transferred to your Marriott Bonvoy account with each monthly statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, they no longer depend on your card and you can cancel your Marriott Bonvoy credit card without losing your points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subsequently, you can apply for another Marriott Bonvoy card to continue accumulating points, or choose a card that allows you to transfer points to Marriott Bonvoy, such as certain cards from the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/membership-rewards-american-express\/\">American Express Membership Rewards program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To compare options, consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/marriott-bonvoy-points\/\">best Marriott Bonvoy credit cards<\/a> currently available.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='6'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"267909,22624\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-cancel-a-credit-card\">How to Cancel a Credit Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps to follow to cancel a card safely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pay the full balance<\/strong> to avoid any additional fees or interest. Otherwise, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/credit-card-balance-transfer\/\">balance transfer technique<\/a> with, for example, a <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"CIBC Select Visa* Card\" href=\"\/go\/cibc-select-visa-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">CIBC Select Visa* Card<\/a> or a <a title=\"Scotiabank Value<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa* Card\" href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/go\/scotiabank-value-visa-card\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Scotia Momentum<sup><sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/sup> Visa Card<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact your card issuer by phone<\/strong>. Generally, this is the official channel to close an account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Request account closure<\/strong> and confirm the cancellation date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obtain written confirmation<\/strong> by email or letter. This serves as proof in case of future problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Destroy your card<\/strong> to prevent any accidental or fraudulent use.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: during your call, note the agent&#8217;s name, date, and time. This protects you in case of dispute or error.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='3'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"91259,158810,22647\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-canceling-a-card-affect-your-score\">Does Canceling a Card Affect Your Score?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Closing a card can impact your score if you don&#8217;t plan properly. Three elements should be considered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Credit history<\/strong>: the older your card, the more it contributes positively to your file. Closing the oldest one can reduce your average account age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credit utilization ratio<\/strong>: available credit decreases, and if you have other balances, your utilization ratio increases. Ideally, stay below 30%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total credit limit<\/strong>: losing a card reduces your total limit, which can affect your borrowing capacity and your score.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>: you have two cards with a $5,000 limit each and a total balance of $2,000. Your utilization ratio is 20%. If you close the oldest card ($5,000 limit), your ratio jumps to 40%, which can lower your <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/101-credit-score\/\">credit score<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>To minimize the impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t close your oldest card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your total credit utilization low.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your file via <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/read-credit-report-equifax\/\">Equifax<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/credit-score\/read-credit-report-transunion\/\">TransUnion<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='1'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"86318\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alternatives-to-canceling-a-card\">Alternatives to Canceling a Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before closing, consider these options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Downgrade your card<\/strong>: some cards allow you to reduce annual fees while maintaining your history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep a no-fee card<\/strong> to maintain your score and available credit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the card occasionally<\/strong> to keep your history active.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These alternatives are ideal for cards offering loyalty points or benefits. They allow you to maximize your rewards and protect your financial strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Canceling a credit card<\/strong> is simple if you follow the key steps: pay the balance, transfer points, contact the issuer, obtain confirmation, and destroy the card. Plan each step to protect your credit score and optimize your rewards. With these tips, you avoid unnecessary fees and maintain control of your <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/101-personal-finance-canada\/\">personal finances<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-cancel-a-credit-card-faq\">How to Cancel a Credit Card &#8211; FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__faq wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq\">\n\t\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_do_you_close_a_credit_card_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow do you close a credit card?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Pay the balance, contact the issuer by phone, and obtain written confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"how_do_you_deactivate_a_credit_card_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tHow do you deactivate a credit card?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>You can request a temporary deactivation from your issuer to block the card without closing the account.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"does_closing_a_card_affect_your_credit_score_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tDoes closing a card affect your credit score?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, especially if it&#8217;s your oldest card or if your utilization ratio increases.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"can_you_close_a_card_with_a_balance_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tCan you close a card with a balance?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, you must pay the balance in full before closing.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"should_you_destroy_the_card_after_cancellation_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tShould you destroy the card after cancellation?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, to prevent any accidental use or fraud.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"what_should_you_do_with_accumulated_points_before_closing_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tWhat should you do with accumulated points before closing?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Transfer them or use them before closing to avoid losing them.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__faq__item component__faq__item--opened wp-block-milesgutenberg-faq-item\">\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__title\">\n\t\t<h4 id=\"can_you_downgrade_instead_of_closing_\" class=\"toc_exclude component__faq__item__title__heading\">\n\t\t\tCan you downgrade instead of closing?\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"component__faq__item__content__inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, some cards allow you to reduce annual fees while keeping your history and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/aside>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to cancel a credit card in Canada without affecting your score. 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