CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card Review

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The Bottom Line


The CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege Card offers a well-rounded suite of travel benefits, making it ideal for frequent travelers. The annual $200 travel credit, complimentary lounge access, and comprehensive insurance package ensure you’re covered for both convenience and protection. Plus, the ability to earn up to 3 points per dollar spent and redeem them at high values for flights makes this card an excellent choice for those who value travel rewards. However, it comes with a high annual fee and income requirements, so it's best suited for those who can fully take advantage of its perks.

Welcome Bonus

Up to 80,000 Aventura points

Rewards Rate

1x - 3x points

Points

Annual Fee

$499

Interest Rates

20.99% / 22.99%□

RECOMMENDED CREDIT SCORE

300
Poor
560
Fair
660
Good
725⁎
Very Good
760⁎
Excellent
⁎Estimates based on Equifax scoring

Rewards

  • 3 points per $1 spent on travel purchased through the CIBC Rewards Center
  • 2 points per $1 spent on dining, entertainment, gas, transportation, and groceries if they are in the first $200k transactions of the year
  • 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases

Insurance

Coverage

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    Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance

    $500,000
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)

    31 days
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (65 to 75)

    10 days
  • hourglass timer

    Flight Delay

    $500
  • hourglass timer

    Baggage Delay

    $500
  • cancel airplane

    Trip Cancellation

    $2,500
  • pause

    Trip Interruption

    $5,000
  • lost baggage

    Lost or Stolen Baggage

    $1,000
  • burglar

    Hotel Burglary Insurance

    $2,500
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    180 days
  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    Up to 2 years
  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft

    up to car value of $65k
  • mobile device insurance

    Mobile Device Insurance

    $1,500

Benefits

Details

  • alcohol cheers

    Airport Lounge - Dragon Pass

    Airport lounges Visa Airport Companion Program managed by DragonPass International + 6 Free complimentary visits
  • gas station

    Gas Discount

    save up to 10¢/L on fuel at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar and Chevron gas stations
  • car rental

    Car Rental Discount

    Get up to 25% off auto rentals at participating Avis and Budget locations worldwide.
  • border guard

    Nexus Program Rebate

    Up to $100 statement credit for Nexus Application fee every 4 years
  • exclusive

    Visa Infinite Exclusive Benefits

    Exclusive offers
  • travel

    Travel Credit

    Annual $200 travel credit to use at the CIBC Rewards Center

Eligibility

  • Credit Score

    Very Good
  • Annual Income

    $150,000 personal or $200,000 household

Welcome Bonus Details


25,000 Aventura Points when you spend $3,000 or more in the first 4 monthly statement periods, 25,000 Aventura Points when you spend $6,000 or more in the first 4 monthly statement periods, 30,000 Aventura Points as an additional anniversary bonus when you have at least $25,000 in net eligible purchases posted on your account during the first 12 monthly statement periods

Card Details


Interest Rates

Purchase APR

20.99%

Cash Advance APR

22.99%□

Balance Transfer APR

22.99%

□ Cash advance rate for Quebec residents is 21.99%

Fees

Annual Fee

$499

Additional Cards

$99

Eligibility

Minimum Individual Income

$150,000

Minimum Household Income

$200,000

Credit Score Estimate

Very Good

Type

Card Type

Credit

Reward Type

Points

Loyalty Program

CIBC Aventura

Pros & Cons


Pros

  • Generous rewards
  • Valuable travel perks
  • High point value
  • Comprehensive insurance

Cons

  • High annual fee
  • High income requirements
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