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Each gas station operates with a different loyalty program, and 2026 marks a big change in the landscape of gas station points and miles in Canada: Shell left AIR MILES for Scene+, and BMO converted AIR MILES into Blue Rewards. If you haven’t updated your strategy, you’re leaving points on the table with every fill-up.
Here are the current rules for the major brands and the best ways to earn points on your gas station spending.
To pick the card that goes with it: our comparison of the best credit cards for gas and transportation.
Loyalty Programs of Major Gas Stations
Before choosing a credit card, you first need to understand the loyalty program associated with each brand. Here’s an overview of the main players in Canada in 2026.
Shell + Scene+: Big Change in 2026
After more than 30 years of partnership with AIR MILES, Shell Canada joined the Scene+ program, effective March 3, 2026, in Alberta, and starting May 26, 2026, in the rest of Canada. This is the most significant change in the world of gas station loyalty programs in a long time. To learn more, read our full article on the new Shell + Scene+ partnership starting March 2026.
Reward Program: Scene+ (via Shell Go+)
- 1 Scene+ point per liter: On all types of Shell fuel.
- 1 Scene+ point per dollar: On eligible convenience store purchases and car washes.
- Redemption: 1,000 Scene+ points are equivalent to a $10 discount on fuel, car wash, or convenience store purchases, instantly at the pump or in-store.
- Shell Go+ (app): By linking your Scene+ account to the Shell Go+ app, you unlock 10% bonus points on regular gasoline and 2x more points on V-Power.
Scotiabank and Tangerine cards linked to Shell Go+ give an instant discount of up to 10¢ per liter (including the value of the points). In addition, CAA members (CAA-Quebec, AMA, BCAA) retain their 3¢/liter discount, which can be combined with Scene+ rewards.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150 | |||
| $120 |
Petro-Canada: Petro-Points
Reward Program: Petro-Points
Petro-Canada has been operating entirely via its mobile app since 2021, without a plastic card. Indeed, you pay at the pump, earn, and redeem your points within the app.
The program in detail: our Petro-Points profile.
- 10 Petro-Points per liter: Of gasoline, regardless of grade.
- 10 Petro-Points per dollar: On convenience store purchases (eligible items).
- Redemption: 1,000 points are equivalent to a $1 discount on gas or in-station items.
- Sign-up bonus: 2,500 Petro-Points offered upon registration (value of $2.50). Plus, points do not expire.
Petro-Canada has several partnerships and agreements that increase the program's value:
- RBC: By linking your RBC credit or debit card to your Petro-Points account, you save 3¢/litre instantly and earn 20% more Petro-Points, on top of extra RBC Avion points.
- Triangle (Canadian Tire): With a Triangle World Elite credit card, you get 5¢/litre in CT Money on regular gas and 7¢/litre on premium fuel, only at Canadian Tire Gas+ and Essence+ stations and participating Petro-Canada stations.
- Linked accounts, no credit card needed: By linking your Triangle Rewards and Petro-Points accounts directly at petro-points.ca/triangle, you get 20% more Petro-Points and up to 3¢/litre in CT Money on eligible fill-ups, and you can convert up to 1,000,000 Petro-Points into CT Money per calendar year.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 |
WestJet Rewards + Petro-Points: New Partnership
Launch expected in early 2027
Starting in early 2027, Petro-Canada and WestJet will offer a new loyalty partnership that lets members link their WestJet Rewards and Petro-Points accounts. If you travel and fill up regularly, this link adds real value to both programs.
- 20% more Petro-Points: On all eligible purchases at Petro-Canada (fuel, car wash, convenience store) once your accounts are linked.
- Use WestJet points at Petro-Canada: Redeem your WestJet points for fuel, car washes and eligible convenience store items.
- Flexible conversion: Convert your Petro-Points into WestJet points to get more out of your loyalty rewards.
- Contests and exclusive offers: Promotions, contests to win WestJet vacation packages and flights, and monthly offers reserved for linked members.
More details will be announced closer to the launch in early 2027.
The details of the agreement: WestJet and Petro-Canada, the new loyalty partnership for 2027.
Petro-Points Platinum: The Tier for High-Mileage Drivers
Reward Program: Petro-Points Platinum
Since January 1, 2026, Petro-Canada has offered a free new loyalty tier to drivers who fill up often. It costs nothing to join, and there is a single requirement: 1,000 litres per quarter, roughly two fill-ups a week.
- 50% more Petro-Points: 15 points per litre (instead of 10) and 15 points per dollar at the convenience store or car wash (instead of 10).
- $25 in CT Money per quarter in 2026: as long as your Triangle Rewards account is linked, each quarter in which you reach 1,000 litres earns you $25 in Canadian Tire Money, up to $100 for the year. Without a linked Triangle account, this amount is not paid out.
- 20% more Petro-Points by linking a partner: linking your RBC or Triangle Rewards account gives you 20% more Petro-Points. This benefit is not exclusive to Platinum: all Petro-Points members get it.
- Monthly exclusive offers: Personalized promotional offers reserved for Platinum members.
- Partner benefits: Exclusive offers from Petro-Canada's partners, RBC and Triangle Rewards.
- Dedicated support line: Customer service reserved for Platinum members.
- Annual value of up to $500: Combining bonus points, quarterly CT Money and exclusive offers.
ESSO and Mobil: PC Optimum
Reward Program: PC Optimum
ESSO and Mobil stations operate with PC Optimum, the same program as Loblaws, No Frills and Shoppers Drug Mart across the country, and Maxi, Provigo and Pharmaprix in Quebec. So a fill-up at ESSO feeds the same account as your groceries.
- 10 PC Optimum points per litre: Of gas, the base rate with a PC Optimum card.
- 10 points per dollar: On eligible convenience store and car wash purchases.
- At least 30 points/litre: With the PC Mastercard, when you pay for gas with this card.
- Up to 70 points/litre: With the PC Insiders™ World Elite Mastercard®. Note: the premium gas bonus is 10 points per litre, and you get it with any PC Mastercard, not just this one.
- Redemption: Redeem PC Optimum points for a discount on fuel or car washes at ESSO, or on purchases at Loblaws, No Frills, Shoppers Drug Mart and other PC Optimum stores. At the pump, redemptions start at 4,000 points, which give you 10¢/litre on up to 40 litres. A free car wash takes 10,000 points, and 10,000 points are worth about $10 in store.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | |||
| $0 | |||
| $0 | |||
| $0 |
Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer: Journie Rewards
Reward Program: Journie Rewards
Journie Rewards is the program of the Parkland group, which operates the Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, ON the RUN, and Marché Express brands in Canada. However, in Quebec, Ultramar stations associated with a Couche-Tard convenience store do not participate in the Journie program. For full details, consult our ultimate guide to Journie Rewards.
- 1 point per litre: Of gas.
- 2 points per dollar: On convenience store purchases.
- 300 points for 7¢/litre: At 300 points, you get 7¢/litre off a fill-up, to use within 30 days on up to 100 litres. There is no intermediate tier at 150 points.
- Aeroplan link: By linking your Journie account to Aeroplan, you receive 300 Aeroplan points at the end of each 300-point Journie cycle, instead of the fuel discount.
Without a CIBC card, you can still provide your Aeroplan number directly at the station to earn 1 Aeroplan point per 3 liters of gas and 1 Aeroplan point per dollar at the convenience store.
By linking a CIBC card, such as the CIBC Dividend Platinum® Visa* Card, to Journie, you save 3¢/litre on every fill-up, with no points required. That discount stacks with the 7¢/litre you get at 300 points, for 10¢/litre on the fill-up where you redeem. All CIBC credit and debit cards qualify, except Simplii cards.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $119.88 | |||
| $0 |
Couche-Tard: The CAA Discount Has Moved
Reward Program: the CAA discount, now at Shell
Your CAA-Quebec membership card is still worth 3¢/litre, up to 1,000 litres per month, and the discount stacks with the Scene+ points described above. It now applies at Shell.
The partnership between CAA-Quebec and Couche-Tard ended in September 2024, after more than twenty years: you no longer earn CAA Dollars at Couche-Tard.
At Couche-Tard, what remains are one-off promotions such as the Journée Essence en folie: on May 21, 2026, the discount reached 10¢/litre for four hours at more than 1,300 locations across the country. Nothing to earn, then, but a date to watch for. For everything else, see our loyalty programs guide.
Costco Gas: Price Rather Than Points
At Costco, you save directly at the pump: the price per litre is generally lower than elsewhere, thanks to the membership model. The station has no loyalty program of its own, so here is what to know for gas:
- CIBC Costco Mastercard: 3% cash back on gas purchases at Costco.
- Costco Executive membership: the Executive membership's 2% annual reward does not apply to gas. Since 2022, the only Costco credit card in Canada has been the CIBC Costco Mastercard.
Choosing the Right Credit Card
Combining the station’s loyalty program with the right credit card is where true value is created. Indeed, two approaches are possible: align with the brand you frequent, or choose a card that earns the maximum in the “gas station” category no matter where you fill up. To go further, read our article saving on gas in Canada: cards and programs.
By Brand
- Shell: Scotiabank Scene+ cards give you up to 10¢/litre in total value. The Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card also earns 3 Scene+ points per dollar on gas, on top of your Shell Go+ points.
- Petro-Canada: The RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card gives you 20% more Petro-Points and an instant 3¢/litre discount. The Triangle™ World Elite Mastercard® can also earn you up to 5¢/litre in CT Money.
- ESSO and Mobil: The PC Insiders™ World Elite Mastercard® earns up to 70 PC Optimum points per litre at ESSO, the best PC points earn rate at the pump.
- Ultramar / Chevron / Pioneer (Journie): Link a CIBC card, such as the CIBC Dividend Platinum® Visa* Card, to get 3¢/litre off every fill-up, rising to 10¢/litre when you redeem 300 points.
- Couche-Tard: No loyalty program at the pump since CAA-Quebec moved its discount to Shell. Pay with a card that earns well on gas, such as the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express (4%).
By Spending Category
If you prefer a card that earns well at the station regardless of the brand, here are the best options in 2026:
- SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express: 4% cash back on gas in Canada, with no cap on that category, for $119.88 a year and no income requirement.
- RBC ION+ Visa Card: 3 Avion points per dollar at gas stations for $48 a year, with no income requirement.
- Scotia Momentum® Visa Infinite+* Card: 2% cash back at gas stations, and 4% on groceries and recurring payments.
- Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card: 3 Scene+ points per dollar at gas stations (5 points on groceries, dining and entertainment), a natural fit if you fill up at Shell.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $119.88 | |||
| $0 | |||
| $120 | |||
| $120 |
Conclusion
The landscape of gas station loyalty programs has evolved significantly in recent years, and 2026 further accelerates this movement. Esso Extra is gone, Shell has moved to Scene+, and AIR MILES has become Blue Rewards at BMO.
Thus, if you haven’t updated your cards and linked accounts, you’re probably accumulating less than before without knowing it. In conclusion, the rule remains simple: choose a brand, combine its loyalty program with the right credit card, and you’ll get double the benefit with every fill-up.
To go further: our selection of the best credit cards in Canada.
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Points and Miles Gas Station Canada – Frequently Asked Questions
Does Esso Extra still exist in Canada?
No. The Esso Extra program ended on January 17, 2022. Since January 18, 2022, ESSO and Mobil stations operate exclusively with PC Optimum. If you had an unconverted Esso Extra balance before April 30, 2022, those points have expired. To earn points at ESSO today, all you need is a PC Optimum card or the app.
Does Shell still accept AIR MILES in 2026?
No. AIR MILES has not been accepted at Shell since March 3, 2026, in Alberta, and since May 26, 2026, in the rest of Canada: Shell now runs entirely on Scene+. Your balance was not lost, though. On June 1, 2026, every AIR MILES balance was automatically converted to BMO Blue Points, at 16 Blue Points per mile, and you can still use them with the program's other partners.
Which gas station earns the most points?
It depends on your credit card and the program you prioritize. For cash back, the SimplyCash® Preferred Card from American Express (4% at the pump), or a CIBC card such as the CIBC Dividend Platinum® Visa* Card linked to Journie at Ultramar, are very competitive. In addition, for PC Optimum points at ESSO, the PC Insiders™ World Elite Mastercard® goes up to 70 points per liter. Finally, for Scene+, Shell has been the station to favour since May 26, 2026, especially with Scotiabank cards.
How does the Petro-Points program work?
You earn 10 Petro-Points per liter of gas and 10 points per dollar at the convenience store, via the Petro-Canada app (no more plastic card since 2021). Thus, every 1,000 points is worth a $1 discount. In addition, by linking your RBC card, you save 3¢/liter instantly and earn 20% more points.
Can loyalty and credit cards be combined?
Yes, that’s precisely where maximum value is created. Indeed, you present your loyalty card or the station’s app, then you pay with your credit card. Thus, the two accumulations are independent. For example, at Shell: 1 Scene+ point per liter with Shell Go+ and an additional 3 Scene+ points per dollar if you pay with the Scotia Bank American Express Gold Card.
What is the Journie Rewards program?
Journie Rewards is the Parkland group's program, available at Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, ON the RUN and Marché Express stations. You earn 1 point per litre and 2 points per dollar at the convenience store. Each time you reach 300 points, you get 7¢/litre off a fill-up, or 300 Aeroplan points if you have linked the two programs. The 3¢/litre discount, on the other hand, comes from linking a CIBC card, not from a points tier.
Is there a loyalty program at Costco gas?
No, Costco has no loyalty program of its own at the pump. Its advantage is a price per litre that is structurally lower than elsewhere. To get more out of your gas purchases at Costco, the CIBC Costco Mastercard gives you 3% cash back. The Costco Executive membership, for its part, pays a 2% annual reward on eligible purchases, but gas is excluded from it.
