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The transition from AIR MILES to Blue Rewards now has a firm date and a likely conversion rate.
Starting June 1, 2026, all existing AIR MILES Miles will automatically convert to Blue Rewards Blue Points at a rate of approximately 16 Blue Points per 1 AIR MILES Mile.
AIR MILES collectors were sent updated terms and conditions this week that point towards a conversion rate of 1 AIR MILES Mile to 16 Blue Rewards points.
While not officially announced, this conversion rate can be teased from the following information:
So, given the promise to maintain “no loss of value” through the transition and the known redemption and earning rates, we can assume a conversion rate of 1 to 16.
On June 1, 2026, all existing Miles — including any Miles earned but not yet posted — will automatically convert to Blue Points. No action is required from collectors. However, there will be a one-day blackout:
The transition from AIR MILES to Blue Rewards also brings a new lineup of credit cards from BMO, with the current BMO AIR MILES Mastercard products being rebranded as Blue Rewards cards.
Some key information about this transition and the new line of products includes:
There is no rush to spend your Miles before June 1. The conversion preserves your balance’s dollar value. That said, a few practical steps are worth considering:
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The AIR MILES to Blue Rewards transition is now set for June 1, 2026.
The conversion rate of approximately 16 Blue Points per Mile preserves the current dollar value of your balance, and no action is needed from you to facilitate this transition as the switch is automatic.
The real question now is how the new Blue Rewards program and the new BMO credit cards will be received by collectors and how it will compare to its predecessor in AIR MILES.
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