With all the Aeroplan credit card offers, it’s easy to get lost. We have written a comparison of all these credit cards here.
This article will try to find the best Aeroplan credit card for each kind of traveller. And also, what the alternative credit cards are! Before choosing your card, be sure to read the changes to the terms and conditions of the Aeroplan program, since the conditions for welcome bonuses on Aeroplan credit cards have changed in recent years.
Aeroplan credit cards are particularly attractive in several ways:
Often, they offer a welcome bonus to increase your points balance faster and have the annual fee refunded in the first year.
For business travelers, a single Aeroplan credit card stands out: the American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card.
If you’re able to meet the various minimum spending criteria, you’ll receive advantageous travel privileges:
With a $599 annual fee, this small-business card is aimed primarily at professionals who travel regularly.
And if your company makes a large number of expenditures during the year (at least $25,000 before your account anniversary date), you’ll get a World Companion Pass at a fixed prime rate of between $99 and $599. It could be interesting in your situation.
Aeroplan credit card offers focus on couples and families. This includes free baggage check-in for up to 8 travel companions.
For individual travellers looking for maximum points Aeroplan, the best offers are :
Knowing that $150,000 is a really high demand, that leaves only the American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card which requires no minimum income. If you can meet the various minimum spending criteria, you’ll get:
With an annual fee of $599, this card may raise doubts, but given the Aeroplan points earned and its other benefits that make a difference when traveling, it’s a good deal if you travel a lot. Otherwise, you’ll have to look at other credit cards that earn points Aeroplan.
It’s worth remembering that other credit cards in Canada earn points indirectly Aeroplan!
This is the case for all American Express Membership Rewards cards, which can be transferred into points at Aeroplan:
The best choice, in my opinion, is the American Express® Gold Rewards Card. You can get a welcome bonus of 50,000 Membership Rewards points, or 50,000 points Aeroplan.
It earns 2 points for every dollar spent on:
Besides, it provides premium insurance.
Otherwise, the best credit card for accumulating points with current expenses is Aeroplan. American Express Cobalt® Card. With this card, you earn 5 points Aeroplan per dollar spent on :
And many other businesses, thanks to gift cards purchased in grocery or convenience stores.
Here are some articles to help you earn points Aeroplan by spending on these credit cards:
Another way to earn points indirectly Aeroplan is via Marriott Bonvoy credit cards:
Another favourite is the Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card. You can get a welcome bonus of 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points.
It won’t take you long to reach 60,000 points via your spending, the ideal level for transferring Marriott Bonvoy points into Aeroplan points. In fact, for every 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points you transfer, you earn 5,000 additional Aeroplan points.
So 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points = 25,000 Aeroplan points! And if you wait for a conversion promotion that comes along once or twice a year, you could even get more points Aeroplan.
As you can see, there’s no shortage of options for earning points Aeroplan and/or benefits for travel with Air Canada. Whether it’s a credit card Aeroplan, or a card that allows you to transfer points to Aeroplan, there’s sure to be a card for you.
Or you could opt for a credit card with travel points, which will give you even more flexibility. So here are the best offers at the moment!
The best use of Aeroplan points is when buying airline tickets. Book almost a year in advance, or at the last minute (2 to 3 weeks before your planned date). Seats on planes operated by Aeroplan partners (SWISS, United, TAP Portugal, etc.) are often cheaper in points, but less available than on Air Canada flights.
These are Premium cards such as :
Yes! Whether it’s just to get the first bag free for yourself and your 8 other travel companions on the same booking, a Aeroplan credit card is well worth the savings. I particularly like:
TD offers these Visa credit cards in conjunction with the Aeroplan program:
Savings are here:
