Travel can be expensive, so looking to other tools, such as miles and points to lower costs, is a great option for many Canadians. While there are many standalone loyalty programs, most banks offer their own loyalty programs to build brand loyalty and provide added value for their customers.
TD Bank has its own loyalty program called TD Rewards which is used with Expedia for TD, their own co-branded travel booking platform. Customers can redeem their TD Rewards through Expedia for TD for travel-related purchases to save on costs for their next vacation.
Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about Expedia for TD and how you can utilize your TD Rewards points to get the most value.
What is Expedia for TD?
Expedia for TD is a third-party online travel agency available exclusively to TD customers who hold an active TD Rewards earning credit card.
Eligible TD customers can make travel bookings on Expedia for TD and redeem their TD Rewards points, the in-house loyalty program currency of TD Bank. Expedia for TD may also offer exclusive travel discounts and deals for members when making bookings.
Not only can TD Rewards points be redeemed on Expedia for TD, but cardholders who make purchases on Expedia for TD with their TD Rewards earning credit card will earn TD Rewards points at an accelerated earning rate. With that in mind, if you were already going to make a reservation with a third-party hotel booking website, consider using Expedia for TD to earn even more points per dollar spent on your travel purchase.
What Redemptions Can I Make with Expedia for TD?
Expedia for TD is similar to other online travel agencies, allowing customers to book and redeem their TD Rewards points toward a number of travel expenses. These expenses include flights, hotels, car rentals, all-inclusive vacations, cruises, train travel, and other travel activities.
When redeeming points toward these travel purchases, customers can use TD Rewards points to cover the entire purchase (if they have enough points) or use a combination of TD Rewards points and cash.
What Credit Cards are Linked to Expedia for TD?
TD offers four credit cards that earn TD Rewards and thus can be used on Expedia for TD: three personal credit cards and one business credit card.
Personal Credit Cards
The TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite card is the best card that earns TD Rewards points but it does have an annual fee of $139. However, this card is the only one that has a minimum income requirement, requiring either an annual personal income of $60,000 or an annual household income of $100,000.
The TD First Class Travel® Visa Infinite* card earns TD Rewards points and gives cardholders the opportunity to earn 8x TD Rewards on purchases at Expedia for TD. In 2024, we awarded this card as the Best Fixed Value Points Credit Card.
100,000 TD Rewards
$5,000
$500+
$139 (FYF)
Yes
Jun 3, 2024
The TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite card earns 8 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on travel purchases at Expedia for TD, 6 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on eligible grocery and restaurant purchases, 4 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on regularly recurring bill payments, and 2 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
The TD Platinum Travel Visa card is the second best card that earns TD Rewards points but it does have an annual fee of $89. This card has no minimum income requirement.
The TD Platinum Travel card earns TD Rewards points and gives cardholders the opportunity to earn 5x TD Rewards on purchases at Expedia For TD.
50,000 TD Rewards
$1,000
$250+
$89 (FYF)
Yes
Sep 3, 2024
The TD Platinum Travel Visa card earns 5 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on travel purchases at Expedia for TD, 3 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on grocery purchases and recurring bill payments, and 2 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
The TD Rewards Visa card is the only no annual fee credit card that earns TD Rewards points. This card has no minimum income requirement.
The TD Rewards Visa* Card earns TD Rewards points and gives cardholders the opportunity to earn 4x TD Rewards on purchases at Expedia For TD.
15,152 TD Rewards
$0
$76+
$0
Yes
Jun 3, 2024
The TD Rewards Visa card earns 4 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on travel purchases at Expedia for TD, 3 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on groceries and restaurant purchases, 2 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on recurring bill payments, and 1 TD Rewards point for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
Business Credit Cards
The TD Business Travel Visa card is the only business credit card that has the ability to earn TD Rewards.
The TD Business Travel card earns TD Rewards points and gives cardholders the opportunity to earn 9x TD Rewards on purchases at Expedia for TD.
175,000 TD Rewards
$30,000
$875+
$149 (FYF)
Yes
Jun 3, 2024
The TD Business Travel Visa card earns 9 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on travel purchases at Expedia for TD, 6 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on purchases in foreign currencies, 6 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on restaurant purchases and recurring bill payments, and 2 TD Rewards points for every dollar spent on all other purchases.
How to Use Expedia For TD
If you are interested in redeeming TD Rewards points through Expedia for TD, visit the Expedia for TD website and log in. The booking process is very similar to using any third-party online travel agency.
Once logged in, you will be presented with the search bar. You can select the type of travel booking you are interested in making and fill out the applicable details. For this example, I will walk through a hotel booking on Expedia for TD but it is very similar when making a flight booking, rental car reservation, or other travel purchase.
Once you search, you will be presented with several available properties for the specific date. When booking through Expedia for TD, it will show the cash rate in addition to how many TD Rewards points can be redeemed to pay for this stay.
Select the hotel or resort you are interested in staying at and the room type. Notice that it also says I will earn “up to 3,143 TD Rewards points” on this booking. That earning rate only applies if I pay entirely in cash for this booking and use my credit card which earns TD Rewards points.
Once you select your room type, you will arrive on the payment page. On this page, there is a separate box for redeeming TD Rewards points. Users can select how many TD Rewards points they want to apply towards their booking. Redemptions must be made in increments of 200 TD Rewards points, which means whole dollar value increments.
If the entire booking cannot be paid for using TD Rewards points, customers will need to use a credit card to cover the remaining cash cost. Ensure you use your credit card that earns TD Rewards points to maximize the return on your spending.
Is Expedia for TD the Best Redemption for My TD Rewards Points?
Yes, if you hold a TD credit card that earns TD Rewards points, redeeming them with Expedia for TD for travel purchases is the best value you can expect to receive from your earned points. Redemptions through Expedia for TD allow you to cash out your TD Rewards points at 0.5 cents per point, meaning 10,000 TD Rewards points are worth $50 CAD.
If you don’t want to use Expedia for TD, the second best option is to utilize the “Book Any Way Travel” feature. This allows customers to book travel on their TD Rewards earning credit card through any other vendor, such as a hotel booking directly through Marriott Bonvoy or Hilton Honors. Once the eligible charge is posted on the card, customers can redeem TD Rewards points at a rate of 0.4 cents per point, meaning 10,000 TD Rewards points are worth $40 CAD.
TD Rewards points can also be redeemed for gift cards, merchandise, statement credit, or education credit. However, these redemptions are all worth less than booking with Expedia for TD or using “Book Any Way Travel”, so always look to redeem your TD Rewards points for travel purchases, preferably through Expedia for TD, to get the most value.
Conclusion
If you hold a credit card that earns TD Rewards points, understanding the ins and outs of the Expedia for TD program is an important factor in ensuring you get the greatest possible value out of your points.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Expedia for TD does not have an app. The normal Expedia app cannot be used for Expedia for TD.
If you have any questions about Expedia for TD, you can call their customer support at 1-877-222-6492. You can also contact customer support on the Expedia for TD website for help via email or chat.
Since Expedia for TD is an online travel agency, discount codes offered by an airline cannot be applied to any bookings made on Expedia for TD. Those discount codes are typically only usable when you book directly with the airline on their website.
TD Rewards points are worth 0.5 cents per point when redeemed on Expedia for TD. This means that 10,000 TD Rewards points are worth $50 CAD when redeemed towards an eligible travel purchase on Expedia for TD.
Yes, Expedia for TD will price match travel rewards. However, price matching only applies to hotels and flight-hotel package bookings. If you want to price match, reach out to Expedia for TD customer support.
Before using Expedia for TD, you will need to register for a TD Rewards account here and ensure your TD Rewards credit card is linked and available on the account.
Once you are registered, you can visit the Expedia for TD website and log in using your credentials.
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