Which Amex Aeroplan card has the largest welcome bonus right now?

Among the three featured offers, the American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card currently leads with up to 90,000 Aeroplan points: 65,000 points after spending $10,500 in the first 3 months, plus 25,000 additional points after a $3,500 purchase in month 13. The Aeroplan®* Reserve Card follows with up to 85,000 points (60,000 after $7,500 in 3 months, then 25,000 in month 13), and the personal Aeroplan®* Card offers up to 40,000 points tiered over 13 months.

What earn rates make these Aeroplan Amex cards different from each other?

The Aeroplan®* Reserve Card earns 3X points on Air Canada purchases, 2X on dining and food delivery in Canada, and 1.25X elsewhere. The Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card earns 3X on Air Canada, 2X on hotels and car rentals booked with the card, and 1.25X on everything else. The Aeroplan®* Card sits one rung lower with 2X on Air Canada and 1.5X on dining and food delivery. Heavy Air Canada flyers usually prioritize the Reserve cards.

Do the Reserve cards include Maple Leaf Lounge access?

Yes. Both the American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card and the Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card grant unlimited Maple Leaf Lounge access across North America for the primary cardholder and one guest, when flying Air Canada the same day. The Business Reserve also unlocks priority Air Canada services such as preferred seat selection and priority boarding, which makes it the more travel-loaded option for entrepreneurs and self-employed milesopedia members.

Can I hold both a personal and a business Amex Aeroplan card and earn both welcome bonuses?

Yes. American Express Canada generally treats personal and business Aeroplan cards as separate products for welcome-bonus eligibility, so you can earn the bonus on the Aeroplan®* Reserve Card (up to 85,000 points) and on the Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card (up to 90,000 points) in the same year, provided you have not already received a welcome bonus on that exact card before. Always read the offer terms before applying, and check our current welcome offers page for any temporary restrictions.