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Card Details
Interest Rates
Purchase: 20.99%
Cash Advance: 22.99%□
Balance Transfer: 22.99%
□ Cash advance rate for Quebec residents is 21.99%
Annual Fees
Main Card: $139
$0
First Year Waived
Additional Cards: $50 (first year waived up to 3)
Annual Income
Personal: $60,000
Household: $100,000
Credit Score Estimate
300Poor
560Fair
660Good
725Very Good
760Excellent
Welcome Bonus
- 10,000 Aeroplan points when you make your first purchase.
- 20,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $5,000 or more during the first 4 statements periods.
- 20,000 Aeroplan points as an additional anniversary bonus when you have at least $15,000 in net purchases posted on your account during the first 12 monthly statement periods.
Our Rating
3.3/5
Institution
CIBC
How You Earn Rewards
- 1.5 Aeroplan® points per $1 spent on eligible gas, electric vehicle charging, groceries and with Air Canada directly, including through Air Canada Vacations®
- 1 Aeroplan® point per $1 spent on all other purchases
Rewards Breakdown
Rewards Summary
Point Redemptions
Redemption Method
Net Value (After Annual Fee)
Insurance & Benefits
Insurance
Coverage
Travel Accident
$500,000
Emergency Out of province Medical
15 daysEmergency Medical Over 65
3 days
Flight Delay
$500Baggage Delay
$500
Trip Cancellation
$1,500
Trip Interruption
$2,000
Lost or Stolen Baggage
$500
Hotel Burglary Insurance
$2,500
Purchase Protection
90 days
Extended Warranty
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Car Rental Damage & Theft
yes
Mobile Device Insurance
$1,000
Benefits
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Gas Discount
save up to 10¢/L on fuel at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar and Chevron gas stations
Car Rental Discount
Get up to 25% off auto rentals at participating Avis and Budget locations worldwide.
Visa Infinite Exclusive Benefits
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Status lift
Reach Aeroplan Elite Status sooner: Earn 1,000 Status Qualifying Miles and 1 Status Qualifying Segment for every $10,000 in eligible purchases made on your card.svg)
Free first checked bag
Enjoy a free first checked bag for you, authorized users and up to 8 companions every time you fly with Air Canada
Discount
Primary cardholders can often book flight rewards for even fewer points
Free Extra Night at Hotels
Extra night free for every 3 hotel nights redeemed with Aeroplan points
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous Welcome Bonus: 40,000 Aeroplan points upon meeting the initial spending requirements.
- High Reward Rates: Earn up to 1.5 points per $1 spent on gas, groceries, EV charging, and Air Canada purchases.
- Air Canada Perks: Free checked bags for you and up to 8 companions when flying Air Canada.
- Preferred Pricing on Aeroplan Flights: Get access to better Aeroplan point redemption rates for Air Canada flights.
Cons
- Income Requirements: Requires either a $60,000 personal income or a $100,000 household income to qualify.
- Limited Redemption Value: The highest value for points is found when redeeming for Air Canada flights, limiting flexibility if you prefer other types of rewards.