Uber and Aeroplan: earn points on your rides and orders in Canada
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Uber and Aeroplan have formed a partnership that allows you to earn Aeroplan points on your daily commutes and food orders in Canada.
Whether you take an UberX to the airport or order your dinner via Uber Eats, every dollar spent can be converted into points redeemable for flights.
How to activate the Uber × Aeroplan partnership
Activation is simple and takes less than two minutes:
- Open the Uber app.
- Go to Account > Settings.
- Find the Rewards section.
- Select Aeroplan and enter your member number.
Once the accounts are linked, earning is automatic on all your eligible rides and orders.
Earning rates by ride type
The rate varies depending on the vehicle type and destination:
| Ride type | Aeroplan points |
|---|---|
| UberX to/from the airport + all Uber Premium | 1 pt / CAD$ |
| Uber Premium and Uber Reserve to/from the airport | 2 pts / $ CAD |
| Uber Reserve Premium to/from the airport (booked in advance) | 3 pts / $ CAD |
| Uber Eats grocery and retail orders | 1 pt / CAD$ |
| Uber Eats restaurant orders (min. $40 CAD) | 1 pt / CAD$ |
Uber Premium categories include: Comfort, Comfort Electric, Business Comfort, XL, Premier, Premier SUV, Black, and Black SUV.
Additional bonuses and benefits
In addition to the base rate, the partnership offers three additional benefits:
- 1,000 welcome points after your first eligible ride or order.
- 250 monthly points by completing in the same month: 1 ride + 1 restaurant order + 1 grocery or retail order.
- $20 Air Canada credit for every 10 eligible rides completed in Canada.
Maximize with the right credit card
Combine this partnership with a credit card that offers bonus Aeroplan points on transit or everyday purchases to multiply your earnings on every ride.
- Annual fee
- $599
- Our valuationMilesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,200Total$1,200Plus $500 of bonus paid after the first year, not counted in this total.Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
- $1,200
- Welcome offerAfter $7,500 in 3 months
- Up to 85,000 points
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Uber and Aeroplan — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I link my Uber account to Aeroplan?
Open the Uber app, go to Account > Settings, then to the Rewards section. Select Aeroplan and enter your member number. The link is immediate.
How many Aeroplan points do you earn with Uber?
Between 1 and 3 Aeroplan points per Canadian dollar spent, depending on the ride type. The maximum rate (3 pts/$ CAD) applies to Uber Reserve Premium rides to or from an airport, booked in advance.
Can you earn points on Uber Eats?
Yes. You earn 1 Aeroplan point per dollar on grocery and retail orders, and on restaurant orders of at least $40 CAD.
What is the $20 Air Canada credit with Uber?
For every 10 eligible Uber rides taken in Canada, you receive a $20 credit applicable toward an Air Canada flight.
Is the welcome bonus automatic?
Yes. Once your accounts are linked, you automatically receive 1,000 Aeroplan points after your first eligible ride or order.
Which vehicle types are considered Uber Premium?
Uber Premium categories include: Comfort, Comfort Electric, Business Comfort, XL, Premier, Premier SUV, Black, and Black SUV.
