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Aeroplan is by far the best airline rewards program for Canadian travelers — and airline rewards are generally the ones that give the most value. That is certainly the case with Aeroplan points, which are amazing for flights on Air Canada but especially on the 40+ airline partners. Aeroplan credit cards also offer great travel benefits on Air Canada, but if the points are what matter the most to you, there are also cards whose points are transferable to Aeroplan.
Here are the best Aeroplan credit cards — and the full list of all 18 Aeroplan credit cards in Canada too.
Aeroplan is by far the best airline rewards program for Canadian travelers — and airline rewards are generally the ones that give the most value. That is certainly the case with Aeroplan points, which are amazing for flights on Air Canada but especially on the 40+ airline partners. Aeroplan credit cards also offer great travel benefits on Air Canada, but if the points are what matter the most to you, we’ve also included non-Aeroplan cards whose points are transferable to Aeroplan.
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Rewards: ≈ $641
Annual fee: $0 $139
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)†
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC
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![]() (≈ 5.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: Unlimited Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
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![]() (≈ 14.0% back on $3k)
Rewards: ≈ $540
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$3k in 3 mos. + $1k
Best for: All incomes & lower min. spend & free bag on Air Canada
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![]() (≈ 31.5% back on $1k)
Rewards: ≈ $315
Annual fee: $0 $89
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: Alternative for existing Aeroplan dark gray cardholders
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Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: Best Canadian card overall & amazing 5X rate
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Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$10k in 3 mos.
Best for: Unlimited access to the most airport lounges & other luxury benefits
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![]() (≈ 7.8% back on $12k)
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos.
Best for: Biggest bonus & 4 lounge passes in Canada (Plaza Premium)
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![]() (≈ 16.5% back on $1k)
Rewards: ≈ $165
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: No annual fee & best no-fee Aeroplan earn rate
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The TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card is the best if you want a card with benefits like the free checked bag.
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The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card is the best if you want unlimited access to Air Canada airport lounges when flying on Air Canada or partners and earn under $150,000.
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The American Express Aeroplan Card is the best for most travelers with an income under $60,000 (personal) or $100,000 (household) and who do not want the unlimited access to Air Canada lounges and the other benefits offered by premium cards.
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The TD Aeroplan Visa Platinum Card is the best if you want a lower fee or an option that isn’t an Amex.
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The American Express Cobalt Card is the best if you want the best earn rate and the best Canadian card overall.
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The American Express Green Card is the best if you want a no-fee card that earns Aeroplan points (if you don’t mind getting way less value overall than the cards with fees).
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Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access & other AC benefits
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![]() (≈ 2.2% back on $24k)
Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
Spend required:$24k in 12 mos. (or $12k)
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges)
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![]() (≈ 0.9% back on $15k)
Rewards: ≈ $732
Card fee:
Spend required:$15k in 12 mos. (or $7k)
Best for: For Air Canada lounge access and 6 passes (other lounges)
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Rewards: ≈ $540
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$3k in 3 mos. + $1k
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts without min. income and lower min. spend
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![]() (≈ 5.3% back on $12k)
Rewards: ≈ $641
Annual fee: $0 $139
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)†
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC
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![]() (≈ 6.1% back on $10k)
Rewards: ≈ $611
Card fee:
Spend required:$10k in 12 mos. (or $5k)
Best for: Valuable Aeroplan pts and travel benefits like free bags on AC
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Rewards: ≈ $315
Annual fee: $0 $89
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: Alternative for existing Aeroplan dark gray cardholders
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Rewards: ≈ $150
Card fee:
Spend required:complete 1 purchase
(no minimum)
Best for: Those who want lower bonus than TD version
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![]() (≈ 5.5% back on $10.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $1172
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$10.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: Frequent Air Canada travel & maximizing Aeroplan
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![]() (≈ 3.8% back on $40k)
Rewards: ≈ $1500
Card fee:
Spend required:$40k in 12 mos.
Best for: Excellent for businesses with a lot of spending
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![]() (≈ 48% back on $2.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $1200
Annual fee: $0 $149
Spend required:$2.5k in 12 mos.
Best for: Excellent for businesses with a lot of spending
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best ![]() (≈ 8.3% back on $9k)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: Best overall card in Canada
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Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$10k in 3 mos.
Best for: Unlimited access to VIP airport lounges and lucrative rewards
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![]() (≈ 7.8% back on $12k)
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos.
Best for: Lucrative rewards and 4 passes for VIP airport lounges
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![]() (≈ 16.5% back on $1k)
Rewards: ≈ $165
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: No annual fee lucrative rewards & Amex benefits
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![]() (≈ 6.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: More valuable Amex points for Aeroplan or Avios
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![]() (≈ 7.5% back on $15k)
Rewards: ≈ $1922
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$15k in 3 mos.
Best for: Big spenders & luxury travelers
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $750/month for 12 months
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Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
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Best overall
card
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 3 mos.
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Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
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Unlimited access to
VIP airport lounges
and lucrative rewards
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k/month for 12 months
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Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
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Lucrative rewards
and 4 passes
for VIP airport lounges
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 3 mos.
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Rewards: ≈ $165
Card fee: $0
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No annual fee
lucrative rewards
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Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.
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Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
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More valuable
Amex points
for Aeroplan or Avios
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Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $15k in 3 mos.
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Rewards: ≈ $1922
Card fee: $799
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Big spenders
& luxury
travelers
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Rewards: ≈ $540
Card fee: $120
Spend required:$3k in 3 mos. + $1k
Best for: 44,000 pts + a free bag on Air Canada
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![]() (≈ 5.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 69,375 pts + unlimited AC lounges & other AC benefits
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![]() (≈ 31.5% back on $1k)
Rewards: ≈ $315
Annual fee: $0 $89
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: 20k pts with bonus (21,000 pts total) 20k + 1k on min. spend
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Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
Spend required:$24k in 12 mos. (or $12k)
Best for: 85k pts with bonus (115,000 pts total) 85k + 30k on min. spend
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![]() (≈ 0.9% back on $15k)
Rewards: ≈ $732
Card fee:
Spend required:$15k in 12 mos. (or $7k)
Best for: 88,750 pts + unlimited AC lounges & other AC benefits
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Rewards: ≈ $641
Annual fee: $0 $139
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)†
Best for: 40k pts with bonus (52,000 pts total) 40k + 12k on min. spend
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![]() (≈ 6.1% back on $10k)
Rewards: ≈ $611
Card fee:
Spend required:$10k in 12 mos. (or $5k) †
Best for: 50,000 pts + a free bag on Air Canada
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Rewards: ≈ $150
Card fee:
Spend required:make 1 purchase
(no minimum)
Best for: 10,000 pts + no min. spend
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Rewards: ≈ $1172
Card fee: $599
Spend required:$10.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 78,125 pts + Air Canada lounge access (on *A)
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![]() (≈ 3.8% back on $40k)
Rewards: ≈ $1500
Card fee:
Spend required:$40k in 12 mos.
Best for: 100,000 pts + a free bag on Air Canada
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Rewards: ≈ $1200
Annual fee: $0 $149
Spend required:$30k in 12 mos.
Best for: 50k pts with bonus (80,000 pts total) 50k + 30k on min. spend
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All Aeroplan credit cards |
WELCOME BONUS ( ![]() |
Points with welcome bonus |
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $3k in 3 mos. + $1k
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Rewards: ≈ $540
Card fee: $120
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44,000 pts
+ a free bag
on Air Canada
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $7.5k in 3 mos.
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Rewards: ≈ $1041
Card fee: $599
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69,375 pts
+ unlimited AC lounges
& other AC benefits
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $1k in 3 months
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Rewards: ≈ $315
Annual fee: $0 $89
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20k pts with bonus
(21,000 pts total)
20k + 1k on min. spend
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $24k in 12 mos. (or $12k for lower bonus)
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Rewards: ≈ $1126
Annual fee: $599
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85k pts with bonus
(115,000 pts total)
85k + 30k on min. spend
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $15k in 12 mos. (or $7k for lower bonus)
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Rewards: ≈ $732
Card fee:
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88,750 pts
+ unlimited AC lounges
& other AC benefits
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $12k in 12 mos. (incl. $7.5k in 180 days)†
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Rewards: ≈ $641
Annual fee: $0 $139
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40k pts with bonus
(52,000 pts total)
40k + 12k on min. spend
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): $10k in 12 mos. (or $5k for lower bonus)†
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Rewards: ≈ $611
Card fee:
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50,000 pts
+ a free bag
on Air Canada
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Min. income (card):
Min. spend (bonus): make 1 purchase (no minimum)
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Rewards: ≈ $150
Card fee:
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10,000 pts
+ no min.
spend
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Card: no business required
Min. spend (bonus): $10.5k in 3 mos.
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Rewards: ≈ $1172
Card fee: $599
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78,125 pts
+ Air Canada
lounge access (on *A)
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Card: business required
Min. spend (bonus): $40k in 12 mos.
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Rewards: ≈ $1500
Card fee:
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100,000 pts
+ a free bag
on Air Canada
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Card: business required
Min. spend (bonus): $2.5k/mo for 12 months
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Rewards: ≈ $1200
Annual fee: $0 $149
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50k pts with bonus
(80,000 pts total)
50k + 30k on min. spend
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ends January 6th
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All credit cards with points transferable to Aeroplan |
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![]() (≈ 8.3% back on $9k)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $156
Spend required:$9k in 12 mos.
Best for: 60,000 pts + 5X the points best card in Canada
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![]() (≈ 6.5% back on $10k)
Rewards: ≈ $1451
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$10k in 3 mos.
Best for: 110,000 pts + unlimited PP lounges and $200 travel credit
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![]() (≈ 7.8% back on $12k)
Rewards: ≈ $1180
Card fee: $250
Spend required:$12k in 12 mos.
Best for: 72,000 pts + 4 lounges and $100 travel credit
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![]() (≈ 16.5% back on $1k)
Rewards: ≈ $165
Card fee: $0
Spend required:$1k in 3 mos.
Best for: 11,000 pts + best no-fee Aeroplan earn rate
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![]() (≈ 6.9% back on $7.5k)
Rewards: ≈ $713
Card fee: $199
Spend required:$7.5k in 3 mos.
Best for: 47,500 pts + lower minimum spend
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![]() (≈ 7.5% back on $15k)
Rewards: ≈ $1922
Card fee: $799
Spend required:$15k in 3 mos.
Best for: 138,750 pts + unlimited lounges with higher min. spend
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You have 2 very different options to use them:
Option on partner airlines
If you have some flexibility with dates, the ideal choice is the first option, which almost always costs fewer points. If you find availability, the price will be fixed. You can see the list of prices in Aeroplan points here, depending on your destination: https://flytrippers.com/good-redemptions-aeroplan-points/
Option on Air Canada
If you can’t be flexible with dates, your only other option is to pay the variable price for flights on Air Canada, which can be very, very high. The price is essentially tied to the cash price, unlike the fixed prices with partner airlines.
The best time to check prices is now with this option, at least to get an idea of the prices, if you haven’t already. The best time to buy varies greatly, just like with any cash airline tickets.
If you have absolutely no flexibility on dates, it might already be the best time to start booking. Otherwise, 3 to 6 months before departure is often best, but this varies a lot.
That’s why you simply need to check prices often; fortunately, it only takes a few minutes to do so!
You are not eligible for the welcome bonus on a card if you’ve already had that specific card in the past; that’s their only rule, and it’s the same for all their cards. To be clear, you can receive a welcome bonus once on each Amex card.
Here’s exactly how to transfer American Express points to partners, step by step: https://flytrippers.com/how-to-transfer-american-express-points-to-partners/
Business cards are considered a different “type” of card in Aeroplan’s eyes, separate and distinct. So you can definitely get the welcome bonus on the American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card at the same time as you unlock the welcome bonus on the American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card.
Theoretically, according to the new rules that came into effect in February, it’s no longer a 12-month waiting period but rather a once in lifetime bonus. Whether this will be enforced as strictly remains to be seen.
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