Loyalty Program: Aeroplan

  • 5X points on groceries and dining
  • Use your points as a statement credit on any purchase
  • Transfer your points to airline and hotel partners
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  • In your first year as a new Cobalt Cardmember, you can earn 1,250 Membership Rewards® points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $750 in net purchases on your Card. This could add up to 15,000 points in a year. That’s up to $150 towards a weekend getaway or concert tickets

Card features

  • Earn 5X the points on eligible eats and drinks in Canada, including groceries and food delivery. Spend cap applies.
  • Earn 3X the points on eligible streaming subscriptions in Canada
  • Earn 2X the points for eligible gas, public transit and ride sharing purchases in Canada
  • Earn 1 additional point on eligible hotel and car rental bookings via American Express Travel Online
  • Earn 1X point for every $1 in Card purchases everywhere else
  • Fees: $15.99/month (Equals $191.88 annually) for non-Quebec residents. $191.88/year for Quebec residents.
  • Enjoy access to hotel bookings, a room upgrade (when available), 12pm check-in and late check-out (when available), and up to $100 USD hotel credit to use on amenities when charged to the room for a stay of 2 or more consecutive nights through The Hotel Collection from American Express Travel
  • Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs
  • Access Front Of The Line® AmexTM Presale & Reserved Tickets to some of your favourite concerts and theatre performances and special offers and events curated for Cardmembers with Amex ExperiencesTM

Apply with confidence!

  • See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
  • When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
  • Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
  • A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
  • Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

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Earning Rate
  • Groceries5Membership Rewards
  • Dining and Food delivery5Membership Rewards
  • Convenience Stores5Membership Rewards
Value
  • Year 1 $1,054
  • Year 2+ $799
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • AeroplanAsia MilesBritish Airways ClubEtihad GuestFlying BlueHilton HonorsMarriott BonvoyAmerican Express Membership Rewards

Advantages

  • Annual Credit
  • VIP Lounges
  • Concierge
  • Wifi
  • Travel credit

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
15 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Interruption Insurance
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$250,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$85,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$500
  • 2x Points
    Earn 2 points per $1 in purchases with Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations*
  • Air Canada Benefits
    Travel companions (up to eight) travelling on the same reservation will all enjoy their first checked bag free*
  • Preferred Pricing
    Redeem fewer Aeroplan points when booking flight rewards*
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  • New American Express® Aeroplan®* Cardmembers can earn up to 45,000 Aeroplan points:
    • Earn 35,000 Aeroplan points after spending $7,500 in purchases on your Card within the first 6 months.
    • Plus, earn an additional 10,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $1,000 in the 13th month.
    • You could earn up to $1,550 in value within your first 13 months. When you combine the Welcome Bonus offer of up to $900 in value, your earn potential in accelerated and everyday spend earn rate categories with approximately $515 in value, and the $140 in value you get from exceptional benefits, you can earn up to $1,550 or more in value within your first 13 months. Terms and usage assumptions apply.

Card features

  • Standard Earn Rate: Earn 2X the points on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada®* and Air Canada Vacations®*
  • Standard Earn Rate: Earn 1.5X the points on eligible Dining and Food Delivery purchases in Canada
  • Standard Earn Rate: Earn 1X the points on everything else
  • Enjoy your first checked bag free (up to 23kg/50lb) for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada®* flights
  • Get 1,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) for every $20,000 in eligible net purchases charged to your Card, up to 25,000 SQC
  • As an American Express Aeroplan Cardmember, you can often book flight rewards for even fewer points with preferred pricing
  • Amex ExperiencesTM opens doors for you to access a number of special events, including special dining experiences, VIP parties, advance film screenings and more
  • Enjoy an array of travel related insurance benefits such as Lost or Stolen Baggage Insurance and up to $500,000 in Travel Accident Insurance
  • 24/7 Customer Service and Emergency Card Replacement
  • As part of our commitment to sustainability, the American Express® Aeroplan®* Card has been made with 70% reclaimed plastic
  • No pre-set spending limit on purchases gives you flexibility. Using a charge card is a great way to manage your finances as the balance must be paid in full each month*

Apply with confidence!

  • See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
  • When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
  • Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
  • A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
  • Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

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American Express is not responsible for maintaining or controlling the accuracy of the information published on this website. For full and up-to-date product information, click on the Apply now link. Terms and conditions apply.

Annual Fee
  • Primary card $120
  • Additional card $50
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $0
  • Household $0
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Interest Rates
  • Purchase Rates
  • Cash Advance Rates
  • Balance Transfer Rates
Earning Rate
  • Air Canada2Aeroplan Points
  • Dining and Food delivery1.5Aeroplan Points
  • All Spending1Aeroplan Point
Value
  • Year 1 $1,279
  • Year 2+ $379
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • Aeroplan

Advantages

  • Annual Credit
  • VIP Lounges
  • Concierge
  • Wifi
  • Travel credit

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Interruption Insurance
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$500
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$85,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$500

Up to $500 in value, including up to 20,000 Aeroplan points could be yours and receive an annual fee rebate for the first year. Conditions Apply. Conditions Apply.

  • Earn a welcome bonus of 10,000 Aeroplan points when you make your first Purchase with your new Card
  • Earn an additional 10,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $1,500 within 90 days of Account opening
  • Get an annual fee rebate for the first year

To receive the first-year annual fee rebate, you must activate your Card and make your first Purchase on the Account within the first 3 months after Account opening and you must add your Additional Cardholders while the offer is in effect.

Offer may be changed, withdrawn or extended at any time and cannot be combined with any other offer unless otherwise indicated.

  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on eligible gas, grocery and direct through Air Canada® purchases (including Air Canada Vacations®) made with your card
  • Earn 1 point for every $1.50 spent on all other eligible purchases† made with your Card
  • Earn points twicewhen you pay with your Card and provide your Aeroplan number at over 150 Aeroplan partner brands and at 200+ online retailers via the Aeroplan eStore (www.aeroplan.com/estore).
  • Your Aeroplan Points do not expire as long as you are a TD® Aeroplan® Visa Platinum* Cardholder
  • Earn more at Starbucks: Link your eligible Card to earn more Starbucks Stars at participating Starbucks stores. Conditions apply. Conditions Apply.
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Annual Fee
  • Primary card $89
  • Additional card $35
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $0
  • Household $0
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Interest Rates
  • Purchase Rates 21.99 %
  • Cash Advance Rates 22.99 %
    21.99 % (QC)
  • Balance Transfer Rates 22.99 %
    21.99 % (QC)
Earning Rate
  • Groceries1Aeroplan Point
  • Gas1Aeroplan Point
  • Air Canada1Aeroplan Point
Value
  • Year 1 $866
  • Year 2+ $288
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • Aeroplan

Advantages

  • Annual Credit
  • VIP Lounges
  • Concierge
  • Wifi
  • Travel credit

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
Travel medical insurance 65+
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Interruption Insurance
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$500
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$1,000
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$1,000
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$65,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$2,500

Up to $3,000 in value including up to 85,000 Aeroplan points and additional travel benefits could be yours. Conditions Apply.

  • Earn a welcome bonus of 20,000 Aeroplan points when you make your first Purchase with your new Card
  • Earn an additional 35,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $12,000 within 180 days of Account opening
  • Plus, earn a one-time anniversary bonus of 30,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $24,000 within 12 months of Account opening

Offer may be changed, withdrawn or extended at any time and cannot be combined with any other offer unless otherwise indicated.

Additional Travel Benefits :

  • Apply for the NEXUS program membership and once every 48 months get a partial application fee rebate (up to $100 CAD).
  • Share first free checked bags with up to 8 travel companions and get unlimited access to Maple Leaf Lounges including complimentary access for one guest.
  • Plus, primary cardholders get 6 complimentary worldwide select airport lounge visits annually through the Visa Airport Companion Program.
  • Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases made direct through Air Canada® purchases (including Air Canada Vacations®)
  • Earn 1.5 points for every $1 you charge to your Card on eligible gas, electric vehicle charging, groceries, travel & transit and dining purchases
  • Earn 1.25 points for every $1 spent on all other purchases made with your Card
  • Earn points twice when you pay with your Card and provide your Aeroplan number at over 150 Aeroplan partner brands and at 200+ online retailers via the Aeroplan eStore (www.aeroplan.com/estore).
  • Earn more at Starbucks: Link your eligible Card to earn 50% more Aeroplan points plus more Starbucks Stars. Redeem points for even more Stars. Conditions apply. Conditions Apply.
  • Get an annual round-trip companion pass starting at $99 (plus taxes, fees and surcharges).
  • Complimentary Visa Infinite Concierge: On-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Visa Infinite Concierge can help with any Cardholder request — big or small, to help you get the most out of life whenever you travel, shop and use your Card.
  • Global Airport Lounge Access: Receive a complimentary membership to the Visa Airport Companion Program hosted by Dragonpass International Ltd. and take advantage of six lounge visits included for each Cardholder per membership year at over 1,200 airport lounges worldwide. Enroll through the Visa Airport Companion App or through visaairportcompanion.ca
  • Visa Infinite Luxury Hotel Collection: Receive seven exclusive benefits when you book your stay through the Visa Infinite Luxury Hotel Collection featuring over 900 of the world’s most intriguing properties. Enjoy an additional 8th benefit at over 200 properties, exclusively for Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders.
  • Enjoy your eUpgrades longer : Primary Cardholders who also hold Aeroplan Elite Status will benefit from an extra 12 months to use newly issued eUpgrade credits, for a total of 24 months from issuance.
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Annual Fee
  • Primary card $599
  • Additional card $199
Annual Income Required
  • Individual $150,000
  • Household $200,000
Conversion fees
  • 2.5 %
Interest Rates
  • Purchase Rates 21.99 %
  • Cash Advance Rates 22.99 %
    21.99 % (QC)
  • Balance Transfer Rates 22.99 %
    21.99 % (QC)
Earning Rate
  • Air Canada2Aeroplan Points
  • Groceries1.5Aeroplan Points
  • Gas1.5Aeroplan Points
Value
  • Year 1 $2,161
  • Year 2+ $461
Best For
Transfer Partners
  • Aeroplan

Advantages

  • Annual Credit
  • VIP Lounges
  • Concierge
  • Wifi
  • Travel credit

Travel Insurance

Insurance Name
Included
Amount
Duration
Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance up to 54 years old
$5,000,000
31 day(s)
Travel medical insurance up to 64 years old
$5,000,000
31 day(s)
Travel medical insurance 65+
$5,000,000
4 day(s)
Trip Cancellation Insurance
$2,500
Trip Interruption Insurance
$5,000
Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance
$500,000
Flight Delay Insurance
$1,000
Delayed Baggage Insurance
$1,000
Lost/Stolen Baggage Insurance
$2,500
Auto Rental Loss/Insurance
$65,000
48 day(s)
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
$2,500

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