Blue Rewards partners: where to earn points
Blue Rewards partners are the backbone of the program: this is where you earn the most points per dollar spent. The network inherits the 400+ brands that participated in AIR MILES, with BMO adding new names since the June 2, 2026 launch.
This page lists the banners where you can earn points, the applicable rate based on your card, and the caps to watch. For how the program works overall, see our complete Blue Rewards guide.
List of Blue Rewards partners
Here are the confirmed banners for the points accelerator, grouped by category. In addition, these partners accept your membership card at checkout.
| Category | Partners | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | Blue Rewards Travel (powered by Expedia) | Across Canada |
| Pharmacy | Pharmasave | Across Canada |
| Pet store | Global Pet Foods | Across Canada |
| Pet store | Pitou Minou & Compagnons | Quebec |
| Car rental | Budget, Alamo, National Car Rental | Across Canada |
| Hardware | TIMBER MART | Across Canada |
| Hardware | KENT | Atlantic Canada |
| Gas | Irving Oil | Atlantic Canada |
| Alcohol | Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation | Nova Scotia |
| Dollar stores | Dollarama | More than 1,700 stores |
| Hotels | Accor Group: Fairmont, Sofitel, Novotel, Raffles, Emblems Collection | Across Canada |
This list also includes participating grocery retailers and warehouse clubs already present in the former AIR MILES network. BMO announced the partnership with Dollarama on June 16, 2026, two weeks after launch.
BMO also confirmed the addition of several Accor Group brands to the 10x accelerator: Fairmont, Sofitel, Novotel, Raffles, and Emblems Collection are now participating across Canada.
Announced partners still to come
BMO has also confirmed the arrival of several major groups. However, their rollout will take place over time, so it is worth checking that they are active before relying on them.
- Air travel: Porter Airlines
- Delivery: Instacart
- Restaurants: MTY Group, including Thai Express, Bâton Rouge, Pizza Delight, Allô! mon Coco, Sushi Shop, Mr. Sub, Manchu Wok, Mucho Burrito, and Jugo Juice
How many points per dollar
The rate depends on the card you present. BMO markets this benefit as “10x the points,” but the actual multiplier varies by card.
| Card | Rate at partners | Annual cap |
|---|---|---|
| BMO Blue Rewards MastercardMD* | 5 points per dollar | $15,000 per calendar year |
| BMO Blue Rewards World Elite®* Mastercard®* | 10 points per dollar | $25,000 per calendar year |
| Blue Rewards Business | 10 points per dollar | $15,000 per calendar year |
| Blue Rewards World Elite Business | 12.5 points per dollar | $25,000 per calendar year |
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The annual cap to watch
BMO changed this cap in August 2026. Previously calculated per statement cycle, it now works per calendar year. This change works in your favour if your partner spending varies from month to month.
In practical terms, you earn at the boosted rate up to $15,000 in net purchases per calendar year with a standard card, and up to $25,000 with a World EliteMD*. Beyond that threshold, only the card’s base rate applies for the rest of the year.
With a personal World EliteMD*, hitting the cap represents 250,000 points, or about $1,667 in redemption value. The counter resets on January 1.
Double earning at checkout
At a partner, a single transaction can earn you twice. First, you present your Blue Rewards membership card and the merchant credits its own points. Then, you pay with your Blue Rewards credit card and earn the card’s rate.
BMO calls this “double dipping.” In other words, forgetting your membership card at checkout is like leaving half the points on the table, so it may be worth adding it to your mobile wallet.
Groceries and gas: the rule
Some partners also fall under a boosted card category. Irving Oil sells gas, and several participating retailers are grocery stores. A precedence rule then applies.
In that case, the purchase earns at the partner rate, not the category rate. So you receive 5 or 10 points per dollar depending on your card, not the category multiplier, which remains lower. This rule benefits you in almost all situations.
Shell has left the network
Shell Canada is no longer part of the program. The chain stopped earning on March 2, 2026 in Alberta, then on May 25, 2026 in the rest of the country. Since then, Shell has been exclusively part of the Scene+ program.
This departure leaves Irving Oil as the only identified gas partner, and only in Atlantic Canada. For gas elsewhere in the country, your Blue Rewards card therefore earns at the category rate rather than the partner rate.
Which card to choose
The decision comes down to how much you spend with partners. If you spend little in this network, the no-annual-fee card is sufficient. By contrast, the World EliteMD* doubles the rate and increases the cap by $10,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions about partners
Here are frequently asked questions in the Milesopedia community about Blue Rewards partners.
How many Blue Rewards partners are there?
The network includes more than 400 participating brands, inherited from the former AIR MILES program. Among them, a smaller list provides access to the boosted partner rate: Pharmasave, Global Pet Foods, Budget, Alamo, National Car Rental, TIMBER MART, KENT, Irving Oil, Pitou Minou & Compagnons, Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation, Dollarama, Blue Rewards Travel, and a selection of Accor Group hotels (Fairmont, Sofitel, Novotel, Raffles, Emblems Collection). See our Blue Rewards program page for the full picture.
Does Shell still accept Blue Rewards?
No. Shell Canada left the network on March 2, 2026 in Alberta and on May 25, 2026 in the rest of Canada. The chain now participates in the Scene+ program only. You can therefore no longer earn or redeem Blue points at Shell.
Is Costco a Blue Rewards partner?
Participating warehouse clubs are part of the network inherited from AIR MILES, but BMO does not name Costco among the accelerator partners. Also note that Costco Canada accepts only Mastercard in-store, which makes your Blue Rewards cards usable at checkout.
What is the points cap at partners?
Since August 2026, the cap is calculated per calendar year: $15,000 in net purchases on standard cards, and $25,000 on World EliteMD* cards. Previously, BMO applied a cap per statement cycle. Beyond the threshold, your purchases earn at the card’s base rate until the following January 1.
Can I earn twice on the same purchase?
Yes, and it is the network’s main appeal. Present your membership card at checkout to receive the partner’s points, then pay with your Blue Rewards credit card to earn the card’s rate. Both credits add up on the same transaction.
What happens if a partner is also a grocery store?
The purchase earns at the partner rate, not the category rate. This precedence rule benefits you, since the partner rate exceeds the category multiplier. The same principle applies to a partner gas station such as Irving Oil.
How much are points earned at partners worth?
BMO’s official formula sets 1,500 Blue Rewards points at $10, which is approximately 0.67¢ per point for in-store redemptions or e-gift cards. A $100 purchase at a partner with a World Elite®* card therefore earns 1,000 points, or nearly $6.70 in value. We detail the value by redemption method on our page regarding the value of Blue Rewards points.
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