Recent off an look at Coachella, the Diljit Dosanjh Canada tour begins in Vancouver on April 27, 2024 at BC Place—an evening that’s anticipated to be the most important Punjabi present ever produced outdoors of India. The singer will even be the primary ever Punjabi artist to carry out on the venue. 

With 8.5 million month-to-month listeners on Spotify alone, and 24 million followers throughout all his social media platforms, Simplii felt Dosanjh can be the right candidate to be its first-ever model ambassador.  

“We each share the identical ardour for uplifting and supporting new Canadians and serving to individuals dwell life to the fullest,” mentioned Kam Dhadwar, managing director at CIBC Capital Markets, in a press release. “Almost a 3rd of Canadian newcomers originate from India and with Diljit’s assist, we hope to assist them see themselves within the Simplii model.”

What the Simplii Dosanjh partnership means for Simplii shoppers

As of but, this partnership doesn’t appear to supply any particular perks for Simplii Monetary prospects trying to seize tickets to the Dosanjh present in Vancouver. “In the mean time, our partnership consists of social content material, adverts, contesting, and recommendation for our shoppers,” Dhadwar says in his assertion, “however we’ll share extra on how the partnership evolves over time.” 

What to find out about Simplii and its leisure perks

Simplii Monetary is certainly one of Canada’s largest alt-banks, with over 2 million Canadian account holders. It operates as an online-only establishment, though shoppers can go to ATMs at any CIBC location, due to an ongoing partnership. Pitching itself as a financial institution for newcomer Canadians and worldwide college students, Simplii permits account enrollment from over 90 international locations, same-day no-transfer-fee transactions to greater than 130 international locations, and international foreign money financial savings accounts, together with for Indian rupees. It additionally gives high-interest financial savings accounts, chequing accounts and different merchandise.

Whereas Simplii is a reasonably no-frills banking choice, its Simplii Money Again Visa Card gives an honest 4% reward price for choose eating places, bars, and occasional outlets, though it has an annual cap of $5,000. It additionally grants 1.5% again on $15,000 price of eligible fuel and pre-authorized funds, and a no-cap, 0.5% again on every part else. This may not do a lot for a Dosanjh fan searching for unique entry earlier than the present, but it surely may assist concertgoers save a bit of cash on their large evening out. MoneySense lists it as one of many finest bank cards for newcomers to Canada.

Are leisure rewards price it?

Loads of bank cards and monetary establishments and banks in Canada supply leisure rewards. These vary from early entry to pick exhibits to money again rewards on ticket purchases, flights, or different leisure choices like eating places and bars. For somebody spending as a lot as $2,361 on front-row tickets at Dosanjh’s Vancouver present, in accordance with Ticketmaster, leisure rewards can go a good distance. However not all playing cards are created equal. 

The Simplii Money Again Visa Card doesn’t supply leisure rewards for present tickets, though Simplii’s cardholder settlement says it could give particular gives occasionally. These may, presumably, embrace entry to tickets to particular occasions. For instance, RBC helped Avion Rewards members snag tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.