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Best TD Rewards Redemptions Canada 2026: How to Maximise Your Points

Updated

TD Rewards is a straightforward programme: earn on TD card purchases, redeem through Expedia for TD. With a fixed value ceiling of 0.5¢/pt, the strategy is simple — maximize portal redemptions and avoid statement credits.


Redemption #1: Expedia for TD — Always Use This First

Rate: 200 points = $1 (0.5¢/pt)

Expedia for TD is a full-featured travel booking portal — flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages. Any inventory available on Expedia is available here.

Best uses:

  • Economy flights — book any airline, any route at the current market price
  • Hotel stays — flexible inventory with no blackout dates
  • Car rentals — useful for road trips or international travel
  • Vacation packages — flight + hotel bundles

Tips:

  • Compare Expedia for TD prices to the airline’s own website — they should match, but verify
  • You can pay a mix of points + card balance if your points don’t cover the full cost
  • Earn the 8x TD Rewards bonus on bookings made through Expedia for TD with the TD First Class Travel card (stacks with your point balance)

Redemption #2: Book Any Way — Use When Portal Lacks Inventory

Rate: 250 points = $1 (0.4¢/pt)

When you can’t find what you need on Expedia for TD, Book Any Way lets you:

  1. Book travel anywhere using your TD Rewards card
  2. Redeem points against that charge within 90 days

When to use Book Any Way:

  • Flights on smaller carriers not available on Expedia
  • Boutique hotels booked directly
  • Airbnb or non-OTA accommodation
  • Tours and travel experiences

Downside: 20% less value per point than Expedia for TD. If the price difference on your booking is less than 20%, stick to Expedia for TD.


Redemptions to Avoid

RedemptionRateEffective Value
Statement credits400 pts = $10.25¢/pt — half the portal rate
MerchandiseVaries~0.20–0.30¢/pt
Gift cardsVaries~0.25¢/pt

Never redeem TD Rewards for statement credits if you have any upcoming travel. The portal is always better.


Stacking Strategy: Earn Points on Expedia for TD Bookings

The TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite earns 8x TD Rewards on Expedia for TD bookings. At 0.5¢/pt, this equals a 4% return on travel portal spend — one of the highest portal earn rates among Canadian cards.

Booking amountPoints earned (8x)Portal value
$500 flight4,000 pts$20
$1,000 hotel8,000 pts$40
$2,000 vacation package16,000 pts$80

If you use your accumulated TD Rewards to pay for a booking AND earn 8x on the out-of-pocket portion, you’re effectively double-dipping — reducing cash outlay while building up the next redemption.


Annual Redemption Calendar: Making the Most of TD Rewards

Travel TypeBest Months to BookStrategy
Winter sun (Caribbean, Mexico)October–NovemberBook through Expedia for TD; packages often offer better portal pricing than standalone flights
Cross-Canada flightsYear-roundAny Air Canada, WestJet, or Flair fare available; compare to Aeroplan award rates
European summerJanuary–FebruaryBook early for best availability at cash prices
Hotel redemptionsFlexibleUse when points partially cover a stay; Book Any Way works well for boutique hotels

Point values and portal availability are subject to change. Verify at td.com and expediafortd.com. See our Advertiser Disclosure.