
Card Details
Interest Rates
Purchase: 20.99%
Cash Advance: 22.99%, for Quebec 21.99%
Balance Transfer: 22.99%
Annual Fee
$139
$0
First Year Waived
Annual Income
Personal: $60,000
Household: $100,000
Credit Score Estimate
Welcome Bonus
15,000 Aventura Points when you make your first purchase, and 20,000 Aventura Points when you spend $3,000 or more in net purchases in the first 4 monthly statement periods
Our Rating
2.8/5
Institution
CIBC
Rewards
- 2 points per $1 spent on travel purchased through the CIBC Rewards Centre
- 1.5 points per $1 spent at eligible gas stations, electric vehicle charging stations, grocery stores and drug stores
- 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases
Insurance & Benefits
Insurance
Coverage
Travel Accident
$500,000Emergency Out of province Medical
15 daysEmergency Medical Over 65
3 daysFlight Delay
$500Baggage Delay
$500Trip Cancellation
$1,500Trip Interruption
$2,000Lost or Stolen Baggage
$500Hotel Burglary Insurance
$2,500Purchase Protection
90 daysExtended Warranty
Up to a yearCar Rental Damage & Theft
up to car value of $65kMobile Device Insurance
$1,000
Benefits
Details
Gas Discount
save up to 10¢/L on fuel at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar and Chevron gas stationsCar Rental Discount
Get up to 25% off auto rentals at participating Avis and Budget locations worldwide.Airport Lounge - Dragon Pass
Airport lounges Visa Airport Companion Program managed by DragonPass International + 4 Free complimentary visitsNexus Program Rebate
Up to $100 statement credit for Nexus Application fee every 4 yearsVisa Infinite Exclusive Benefits
Exclusive offers
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous Welcome Bonus: Earn up to 45,000 Aventura points, which can be worth up to $1,031 in travel value.
- High Points on Travel: Earn 2 points per $1 on travel booked through the CIBC Rewards Centre and 1.5 points per $1 on gas, groceries, EV charging, and drugstores.
- Flexible Redemption: Points can be redeemed for flights, travel, gift cards, merchandise, and more, with the best value coming from the Aventura Flight Chart, where points can be worth up to 2.29 cents each.
- Complimentary Airport Lounge Access: Includes 4 free passes to Visa Airport Companion lounges globally.
- Comprehensive Insurance: 12 types of insurance, including trip cancellation, mobile device protection, and emergency medical coverage.
Cons
- High Income Requirements: Requires a personal income of $60,000 or household income of $100,000.
- Poor Rewards Outside Travel: If you redeem points for non-travel rewards, like gift cards or merchandise, the value drops to about 1 cent per point, making other cards better for non-travel rewards.