American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Business Reserve Card

Welcome bonus structure (9 separate bonuses)

65,000 points Bonus after spending $10,500 per month (for the first 3 months)
*25,000 points Bonus after renewing and spending $3,500 in month 13
*NOT INCLUDED IN OUR FLYTRIPPERS VALUATION

65,000 points Total with the main part of the bonus
*90,000 points Total with the 2 parts of the bonus
*NOT INCLUDED IN OUR FLYTRIPPERS VALUATION

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Earn on the minimum spending requirement

13,125 points Minimum earn on the minimum spending requirement of $10,500 (at the base earn rate of 1.25 pts/$)

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Total rewards by unlocking the welcome bonus

78,125 points Main part of the welcome bonus + Earn on the minimum spending requirement to unlock it
*103,125 points Total welcome bonus + Earn on the minimum spending requirement to unlock it
*NOT INCLUDED IN OUR FLYTRIPPERS VALUATION

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Flytrippers Valuation of the welcome bonus
(at our Flytrippers Valuation of ≈ 1.5¢/pt)

≈ $975 Welcome bonus (65,000 pts)
≈ $197 Earn on the min. spend (13,125 pts)
–$599 Card fee (deducted from Valuation)

≈ $573 Total net value by unlocking the welcome bonus alone

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Effective return rate

≈ 5.5% Return on the minimum spending requirement (≈ $573 on $10,500 in 3 months)

‣Learn more about effective return rates (coming soon)

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Rewards acquisition summary

≈ $1,172 Rewards you get for $599 in fees paid

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Rewards from welcome bonus

You will have 78,125 Aeroplan points after unlocking the Welcome Bonus.

That gives you:

• ≈ $1,172 in travel rewards at the Flytrippers Valuation

Concrete examples of redemptions

Here are some of the actual redemptions you can get with these rewards:

13 one-way short-distance reward flights such as Montreal-New York or Montreal-Washington

7 one-way medium-distance reward flights such as Montreal-Miami or Montreal-Nashville

6 one-way longer distance reward flights such as Montreal-Costa Rica or Montreal-Mexico

1 one-way business class reward flight such as Vancouver-Japan or Montreal-Switzerland

9 one-way short-distance reward flights in several regions of the world

≈ $859 discount on Air Canada flights without having to be flexible or having to choose specific flights

‣Learn more about the best uses of Aeroplan points

Regular earn rates

3 points per $ (≈ 4.5%) on Air Canada purchases
2 points per $ (≈ 3%) on hotels and car rentals
1.25 points per $ (≈ 1.875%) everywhere else

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Earning with additional cards

Fee for additional cards: $0 without travel benefits / $199 with travel benefits like airport lounge access
Minimum age: 13 years old

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Unlimited access to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges
You get unlimited access to ML lounges for you and 1 guest, but only in North America and only when flying on Air Canada or a Star Alliance partner airline.

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$100 NEXUS credit
A credit will appear if you charge a NEXUS fee to your card — and you should really have NEXUS if you don’t already.

‣Learn more about the Amex NEXUS credit (coming soon)

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Priority boarding, baggage handling, and check-in
You get to skip many lines.

‣Learn more about the Aeroplan Reserve priority benefits (coming soon)

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Preferred pricing for Aeroplan flights on Air Canada
Cardmembers get slightly lower prices when redeeming Aeroplan points for reward flights on Air Canada (not partner airlines).

‣Learn more about Aeroplan preferred pricing (coming soon)

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Free checked bag on Air Canada
Cardmembers get the 1^st checked bag free on Air Canada flights (as do up to 8 travel buddies on the same booking).

‣Learn more about the free bags benefit

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Shortcut for elite status qualification
You earn 1,000 SQCs for every $5,000 in purchases (up to 25,000 SQCs).

‣Learn more about the Aeroplan elite status qualification shortcut benefit (coming soon)

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Head start for elite status requalification
If you have elite status, you’ll get a 10% head start on SQCs. You’ll get 10% of your SQCs earned the previous year, starting in 2027.

‣Learn more about the Aeroplan elite status requalification head start benefit (coming soon)

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eUpgrades validity extension
If you have elite status, you’ll get an extension to your new eUpgrades’ validity for 12 extra months (24 months total).

‣Learn more about the Aeroplan eUpgrades validity extension benefit (coming soon)

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Free Uber Pass membership
You get 12 months of perks with Uber and Uber Eats.

‣Learn more about Uber Pass (coming soon)

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Amex Offers program
Access to discounts, credits, and special offers throughout the year.

‣Learn more about the Aeroplan program

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Amex Experiences^TM
Access to exclusive virtual and in-person experiences and pre-sale tickets to lots of events.

‣Learn more about Amex Experiences^TM (coming soon)

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The Hotel Collection program
Benefits at top luxury hotels, such as a US$100 credit to use at the hotel and a free room upgrade.

‣Learn more about The Hotel Collection program (coming soon)

Insurance included

Medical travel insurance
Flight delay insurance
Baggage delay/loss insurance
Car rental insurance
Trip cancelation insurance
Trip interruption/delay insurance
Hotel burglary insurance
Purchase protection (90 days, $1,000)
Extended warranty (1 year)

‣Learn more about the American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Business Reserve Card’s insurance coverage (coming soon)

Insurance not included

Mobile device insurance

‣Learn more about the different types of insurance coverage (coming soon)

Redemptions
Aeroplan points can be used for specific flights to maximize their value (on partner airlines) or for any seat on any flight for to have more flexibilty (on Air Canada).

‣Learn more about the Aeroplan rewards program (coming soon)

Pricing
Aeroplan points are variable-value rewards (the value depends on how you use them; our Flytrippers Valuation is ≈ 1.5¢).

‣Learn more about Aeroplan points (coming soon)

Expiry
Aeroplan points never expire as long as you have the card. And even if you no longer have the card, you can easily extend the expiration indefinitely.

‣Learn more about Aeroplan points expiry (coming soon)

Pooling
If you have travel companions, it’s possible to pool Aeroplan points into a shared account.

‣Learn more about pooling Aeroplan points (coming soon)

Transfers
Aeroplan points cannot be transferred.

‣Learn more about Aeroplan point transfers (coming soon)

Other redemption options
Aeroplan points can be used for rewards other than flights but this should be avoided.

‣Learn more about why you should always use your rewards for travel (coming soon)

Rewards program logistics
You can use your points directly on the Air Canada website or app.

‣Learn more about how to get started with Aeroplan rewards (coming soon)

Rewards program summary
Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan points
Type: Variable-value rewards
Subtype: “Standard” or “Dynamic” Rewards (depending on the airline)
Variety: Airline rewards 
Flytrippers Valuation: ≈ 1.5¢ per point
Minimum value: None
Maximum value: Unlimited
Transferable: No

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Card eligibility
Minimum income: $0
Incorporated business required: No (instructions for applications)
Age: Majority in your province
Estimated credit score: Good or Excellent
Credit bureau: TransUnion

‣Learn more about credit card eligibility requirements (coming soon)

Welcome bonus eligibility
You must not have had the American Express^® Aeroplan^®* Reserve Card before

‣Learn more about credit card welcome bonus eligibility rules (coming soon)

Offer end date
Offer subject to change at any time

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Card details
Issuer: American Express
Network: American Express
Card Type: Credit card
Product Type: Business card

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Fees and rates
Card fee: $599/year
Fee for additional card: $0 without travel benefits / $199 with travel benefits
Foreign transaction fee: 2.5%
Purchases annual interest rate: 21.99%
Purchases annual interest rate (penalty): 25.99% – 29.99% Variable
Funds advances annual interest rate: 21.99%
Balance transfer fee: N/A

‣Learn more about why Flytrippers recommends ignoring fees and rates (coming soon)

• Earn up to 90,000 Welcome Bonus Aeroplan^®* points.
• Earn 65,000 Aeroplan points1 after spending $10,500 in purchases on your Card within the first 3 months.
• Plus, earn an additional 25,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $3,500 in purchases in month 13.
• Earn Aeroplan points that you can redeem in a variety of ways.
• Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations^®*, 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible hotels and car rentals.
• Earn 1.25 points for every $1 spent on everything else.
• Make the most out of a full suite of business management tools that give you more control over your business – anytime and anywhere.
• Leverage your cash flow with the option of carrying a balance or paying in full each month
• Control employee expenses plus track and accumulate points on your account with Employee Cards, so you have an opportunity to maximize the points you earn.
• Unlock business travel possibilities to make every work trip one to look forward to.
• Access more than 1,200 Priority Pass^™ airport lounges around the globe. That means an oasis of comfort before your flight—regardless of your choice of airline or cabin class
• Enjoy access to select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges^™ for you and a guest, and Air Canada Café^™; in North America, with a same day ticket on a departing Air Canada or Star Alliance^®* flight
• Enjoy Priority Check-In, Priority Boarding, and Priority Baggage Handling when you fly with Air Canada, together with up to eight companions
• Receive one Annual Worldwide Companion Pass when you spend $25,000 in net purchases prior to your Card anniversary date; your Pass entitles you to buy an accompanying Air Canada economy class ticket for a companion at a fixed base fare from $99 to a maximum of $599 CAD (plus taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges)
• Stay focused on getting where you need to go. Receive up to $100 CAD in statement credits every four years when NEXUS application or renewal fees are charged to your Aeroplan Business Reserve Card.
• Pay with your American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card and present your Aeroplan Membership Card at over 170 Aeroplan partner brands and 120 online retailers via the Aeroplan eStore to earn points twice
• If you’re departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport, enjoy the benefits of being an American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Cardmember. Get more from your travel experience with access to Pearson Priority Security Lane, Complimentary Valet Service, 15% discount on parking rates, and 15% discount on Car Care Services
• Get a 10% Head Start. Starting in 2027, eligible Basic Cardmembers with Aeroplan Elite^™* Status will receive a 10% head start toward qualification, based on Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) accumulated the year before. Roll over any unallocated unused eUpgrade Credits to the following year to enjoy during your travels.
• Enjoy priority access to the standby list and eUpgrades. Get prioritized on the standby waitlist for an Air Canada flight and higher priority when you request an eUpgrade
• Get 1,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) for every $5,000 in eligible net purchases charged to your Card, up to 25,000 SQC
• Book flight reward tickets for even fewer points with Air Canada. In addition to flights, you can also redeem for hotel stays, car rentals, vacation packages, merchandise and more.
• Unlock two-car-class rental upgrades, expedited service, dedicated phone line, and more with complimentary upgrade to Avis President’s Club

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