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American Express® Aeroplan®* Card

3.8

/5

American Express

Amex Canada

American Express® Aeroplan®* CardPoints Calculator

Earn up to 45,000 Aeroplan points

Our Take

This card comes with the free checked bag benefit, which can save hundreds on a single trip for you and your family, more than making up for the annual fee of the card. In addition, the card helps you reach the next Aeroplan Status faster with spending on the card. However, if you don't have a specific use for these two benefits, there are many better cards in terms of benefits and rewards.

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Card Details

Interest Rates


Purchase: 30% Annual*

Cash Advance: 30% Annual*

* As a Charge Card, the balance must always be paid in full each month. 30% annual interest rate applies to balances not paid in full. Payments must be received and processed by the date of the next monthly statement to avoid interest charges.

Annual Fees


Main Card: $120⁕

Additional Cards: $50 For Aeroplan Card, $0 for No-fee Aeroplan Card

⁕ Notice: As of Jan 12, 2027, the American Express® Aeroplan®* Card annual fee will increase to $150. Annual fees charged on or after this date will reflect the new fee. The Additional Aeroplan®* Card annual fee will increase to $59. The Additional Aeroplan®* No Fee Card will be renamed to the Additional Aeroplan®* Companion Card and the annual fee will increase to $25. Learn more about new benefits.

Welcome Bonus


New American Express® Aeroplan®* Cardmembers can earn up to 45,000 Aeroplan points:

  • Earn 35,000 Aeroplan points after spending $7,500 in purchases on your Card within the first 6 months.
  • Plus, earn an additional 10,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $1,000 in purchases in month 13
  • You could earn up to $1,550 in value within your first 13 months. When you combine the Welcome Bonus offer of up to $900 in value, your earn potential in accelerated and everyday spend earn rate categories with approximately $515 in value, and the $140 in value you get from exceptional benefits, you can earn up to $1,550 or more in value within your first 13 months. Terms and usage assumptions apply.

Annual Income


Personal: N/A

Household: N/A

Credit Score Estimate


300
Poor
693
Fair
743⁎
Good
790⁎
Very Good
833⁎
Excellent
⁎Estimates based on TransUnion scoring

Card Type


Charge

Reward Type


Type: Points

Loyalty Program: Aeroplan

Our Rating


3.8/5

Institution


American Express

How You Earn Rewards


  • Earn 2X the points on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada®* and Air Canada vacations®*
  • Earn 1.5X the points on eligible Dining and Food Delivery purchases in Canada
  • Earn 1X the points on everything else

Annual Rewards Breakdown




Annual Rewards Summary




Point Redemptions

Redemption Method

Net Value (After Annual Fee)




Insurance & Benefits

7 insurance
5 benefits

Insurance

Coverage

  • hourglass timer

    Flight Delay

    $500 (Aggregated with Baggage Delay)
  • hourglass timer

    Baggage Delay

    $500 (Aggregated with Flight Delay)
  • burglar

    Hotel Burglary Insurance

    $500
  • heart lock

    Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance

    $500,000
  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft

    $85K, up to 48 days
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    90 days, $1,000 per occurrence
  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    1 year
  • Benefits

    Details

  • luggage

    Free first checked bag

    Enjoy your first checked bag free (up to 23kg/50lb) for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada®* flights
  • star fall

    Status lift

    Get 1,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) for every $20,000 in eligible net purchases charged to your Card, up to 25,000 SQC
  • bed furniture

    Free Extra Night at Hotels

    Receive an extra night free for every 3 hotel nights redeemed with Aeroplan points
  • Amex logo

    Amex Experiences™

    From music and movies, to specially curated dining and online shopping opportunities, stay connected with all that we have to offer from the comfort of your own home
  • reward cup

    Extra points

    Earn points twice at over 150 Aeroplan partner brands
  • Pros & Cons


    Pros

    • Expedited status upgrades
    • Free first checked bags
    • Free extra hotel night
    • Instant decision. No credit impact.

    Cons

    • Limited rewards
    • Weaker insurance coverage

    *Terms and conditions apply.


    As a Charge Card, the balance must always be paid in full each month. 30% annual interest rate applies to balances not paid in full. Payments must be received and processed by the date of the next monthly statement to avoid interest charges.


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