Best AIR MILES Credit Cards
These credit cards are perfect for AIR MILES members.
Here is a table summarizing the different offers. For more details, read on or click on the name of a card.
BMO® AIR MILES® World Elite®* Mastercard®*
With this exclusive offer for the BMO® AIR MILES® World Elite®* Mastercard®*, you can earn 3,000 AIR MILES Bonus Miles after $3,000 in Card purchases, representing a $310 cash value. Besides, the $120 annual fee is waived in the first year!
With this card, you earn 3 miles for every $12 spent at participating AIR MILES Partners.
Everywhere else, you’ll earn 1 Mile for every $12 spent, including at Costco and Walmart.
And it’s the only AIR MILES credit card in Canada to offer a 15% discount on AIR MILES flights within North America with no blackout periods.
The BMO® AIR MILES® World Elite®* Mastercard®* card also offers:
- Premium insurance for your travels or purchases
- Double the miles for car rentals with National or Alamo
- Concierge services
American Express® AIR MILES®* Reserve Credit Card
With this great welcome offer for the American Express® AIR MILES®* Reserve Credit Card, you can earn up to 7,500 AIR MILES Bonus Miles.
Here’s how:
- 4,000 AIR MILES Bonus Miles after $6,000 in Card purchases within the first 6 months
- 1,000 AIR MILES Bonus Miles if you make a purchase within 14 to 17 months of Cardmembership
- Up to 2,500 AIR MILES Bonus Miles with your grocery, restaurant, bar and bistro purchases in the first 6 months (5 times the miles)
With this Card, you earn 1 Mile for every $10 in Card purchases at AIR MILES Partners, as well as at all grocery stores, gas stations and drugstores. And 1 mile for every $15 in Card purchases everywhere else.
Besides, you automatically get the AIR MILES Onyx Elite status and once a year, when you redeem for a round-trip economy flight within the AIR MILES Reward Program, up to a maximum of 1,700 Miles, you can receive a Companion Flight for your companion to travel with you for the same itinerary.
Finally, you will receive four complimentary visits per year to more than 1,200 airport lounges around the globe.
BMO® AIR MILES® MasterCard®
With this exclusive offer for the BMO® AIR MILES® Mastercard®*, you earn 1,500 AIR MILES Bonus Miles after $1,000 in Card purchases, representing a $150 cash value. Besides, it’s a no-annual-fee credit card.
With the BMO® AIR MILES® Mastercard®*, you get 3x the Miles for every $25 spent at participating AIR MILES Partners. And 1 mile for every $25 you spend, Costco included.
And until May 31, 2021, you earn 5x AIR MILES Reward Miles on groceries at Sobeys, Safeway, Foodland & Participating Co-op’s, Urban Fresh, Thrifty Foods, IGA, Les Marchés Traditions and Rachelle Béry.
You can also get a 1.99% introductory interest rate on Balance Transfers for 9 months (1% fee applies to balance amounts transferred).
American Express® AIR MILES®* Platinum Credit Card
With the American Express® AIR MILES®* Platinum Credit Card, you can earn a welcome bonus of 2,000 AIR MILES Bonus Miles. That’s enough to redeem for $210 towards your purchases with AIR MILES Cash.
With this credit card, you can earn 1 Mile for every $5 in Card purchases in:
- grocery stores
- Gas stations
- restaurants and bars
- Transit
Besides, you get an annual travel credit.
BMO® AIR MILES® Business Mastercard®*
The BMO® AIR MILES® Business Mastercard®* is particularly attractive for AIR MILES collectors who want to split personal and business expenses.
You can get a welcome bonus of 3,000 AIR MILES Bonus Miles after $5,000 in card purchases ($310 value). In addition, the $120 annual fee is waived in the first year!
You earn 1 AIR MILES Reward Mile on every $10 you spend, Costco included. And 1.25X the Miles at Shell.
With the BMO® AIR MILES® Business Mastercard®*, you are eligible to benefit from the following insurance benefits for your travels:
- Collision Damage Waiver
- Car Rental Personal Effects & Business Property
- Car Rental Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Baggage & Personal Effects
- Baggage insurance in case of delay
- Trip Cancellation Insurance
- Trip Interruption/Trip Delay
- Departure flight delay insurance
- Common Carrier Insurance
And for your purchases:
- Extended Warranty
- Purchase Protection
Other great offers
Frequent Asked Questions about credit cards
Here are frequently asked questions in the milesopedia community about credit cards in Canada.
What is the best credit card in Canada?
There are more than 200 credit cards in Canada. There is no “one best credit card” in Canada.
Several credit cards can match your needs:
What is the best American Express credit card in Canada?
There are more than 30 American Express credit cards in Canada. Check out our best American Express Credit Cards page.
What is the best Mastercard credit card in Canada?
There are more than 90 Mastercard credit cards in Canada. Check out our Best Mastercard Credit Cards page.
What is the best Visa credit card in Canada?
There are more than 80 Visa credit cards in Canada. Check out our Best Visa Credit Cards page.