Which American Express cards allow transferring points to Aeroplan?

In Canada, two families of American Express cards allow you to accumulate points convertible to Aeroplan miles:- Cartes Points-Privilèges (Points-Privilèges): Carte Cobalt™, Carte Or American Express® et Carte de Platine® American Express. Conversion 1:1 vers Aéroplan; - Cartes Marriott Bonvoy: Conversion 3:1 avec bonus de 5 000 milles à chaque tranche de 60 000 points (60 000 Bonvoy = 25 000 milles Aéroplan); Aeroplan co-branded Amex cards (such as the Aeroplan Reserve Card) accumulate Aeroplan miles directly, without conversion required.

Which Amex card offers the best Aeroplan earning rate?

The American Express Cobalt® Card remains unbeatable for Aeroplan accumulation via Membership Rewards thanks to 5 points per dollar on groceries and restaurants (up to $30,000 in annual purchases per category). For a household spending $1,500/month on food, that's 7,500 points/month — or 90,000 Membership Rewards points/year equivalent to 90,000 Aeroplan miles after transfer. For travelers with Air Canada, the American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card adds free checked baggage, priority boarding, and access to Maple Leaf Lounges.

What are the current welcome bonuses on American Express Aeroplan cards?

Welcome bonuses vary depending on promotions, but typical levels are:- Carte Cobalt™ American Express®: jusqu’à 15 000 points-privilèges (1 250 points/mois pour 12 mois); - Carte Or American Express®: jusqu’à 60 000 points-privilèges; - Carte de Platine® American Express: jusqu’à 100 000 points-privilèges; - Carte Prestige Aéroplan American Express: jusqu’à 85 000 milles Aéroplan; Once transferred to Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio, these points can book long-haul business class flights starting at 60,000 miles to Europe or 75,000 miles to Asia.

Can I accumulate welcome bonuses from multiple Amex cards in the same year?

Yes, American Express Canada generally allows you to hold multiple cards simultaneously and accumulate bonuses, provided you have not held the same card in the past 24 months (unofficial policy, but often applied). A common strategy is to open the Cobalt Card, then 3 months later the Gold Card, then the Platinum Card — which can generate over 175,000 Membership Rewards points within a year if you meet the required spending thresholds. Always check the terms of the current offer before each application.