Uber and Aeroplan: earn points on your rides in Canada

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.

Aeroplan earning rates with Uber — Source: aircanada.com/aeroplan

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.

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Annual fee: $599
Our valuation: $1,700Milesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$1,700Total$1,700Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Welcome offer: Up to 85,000 points

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3 points per dollar on purchases made with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations
2 points per dollar for dining and food delivery purchases
1.25 points per dollar on all other purchases.

Also, as a Cardmember, you get many benefits such as:

Unlimited access to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges in North America
The first checked bag free for you and up to 8 companions
An Annual Worldwide Companion Pass
Exclusive benefits with Air Canada (Priority check-in, Priority Boarding and Priority Standby List)
The ability to earn 1,000 Status Qualifying Miles and 1 Statuts Qualifying Segment for every $5,000 in purchases charged to your Card.

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With this welcome offer for American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card, you can earn up to 85,000 Aeroplan points. Here’s how:

Earn 60,000 points after you spend $7,500 on your Card in your first 3 months of Cardmembership
Plus, earn an additional 25,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $2,500 in the 13th month

With this Amex Aeroplan Card, you earn 3X the points on purchases made directly with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations. And 2x the points on Dining and Food Delivery purchases in Canada. Everywhere else, you will earn 1.25X the points.

With this Amex Aeroplan Premium Card, you receive many Air Canada travel benefits, such as access to Maple Leaf Lounges in North America for you and one guest, priority check-in, priority boarding and priority baggage handling. It’s the best Amex Aeroplan Card for frequent Air Canada flyers.

With this American Express Aeroplan Card, enjoy your first checked bag free (up to 23kg/50lb) for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada®* flights.

Like all American Express Canada Cards, there is no minimum income requirement.

Annual fee

Primary card$599

Additional card$199

Annual income required

Individual$0

Household$0

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

3xAir Canada flights
2xRestaurants
1.25xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,938

2nd Year Value$430

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Airport lounge access$400

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $5,000,000 / 15 days

Trip CancellationUp to $1,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $1,500

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $1,000

Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

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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?