{"id":135917,"date":"2026-03-12T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?post_type=card_reward&#038;p=135917"},"modified":"2024-11-13T16:12:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T21:12:06","slug":"via-preference","status":"publish","type":"card_reward","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reward-program\/via-preference\/","title":{"rendered":"VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column el_class=&#8221;vc_tta-o-non-responsive&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Register&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;inscription&#8221;][vc_custom_heading el_id=&#8221;how_do_i_register_for_via_rail_s_via_pr_f_rence_program_&#8221; text=&#8221;How do I register for VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program?&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]To register for VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence, you must go to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viapreference.com\/fr\/devenir-membre\">this page<\/a> and enter your information.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;135800&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Earn points&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;accumuler&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How do I earn VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points from VIA RAIL?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_do_i_earn_via_pr_f_rence_points_from_via_rail_&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>***Update: The new program will start on November 18, 2023. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viapreference.com\/fr\/conditions-mise-a-jour\">VIA RAIL&#8217;s new VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program<\/a> starting November 18, 2023, you can earn <strong>between 1 and 3 points for every dollar spent<\/strong> travelling with VIA RAIL (before taxes).<\/p>\n<p>The number of points obtained depends:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>your <a href=\"#statut\">status level<\/a><\/li>\n<li>the fare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-use-points-via-preference-train-ticket-via-rail-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence<\/a> members only earn VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points <strong>for their own travel<\/strong>. No points are awarded for another person&#8217;s travel, even if the member paid for the ticket.<\/p>\n<p>You can earn up to <strong>50% more points<\/strong> depending on the rate you choose:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">Classes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\" colspan=\"3\">Economy<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\" colspan=\"2\">Business<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">Rates<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">Escape<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">Economy<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">Economy Plus<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">Business<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">Business Plus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">Total points<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">100&nbsp;%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">125&nbsp;%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">150&nbsp;%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">100&nbsp;%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.666666666666668%;\">150&nbsp;%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>You can also earn points on the following fees:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional luggage<\/li>\n<li>Travel cards<\/li>\n<li>Travelling with a pet<\/li>\n<li>Unaccompanied minor<\/li>\n<li>Packaging products available at the station<\/li>\n<li>Single-use pass for business lounges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]You can earn points with VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Travel on all trains owned and operated by VIA Rail.<\/li>\n<li>The Canadian portion of a trip on the Maple Leaf train between Toronto and New York, only when booked through VIA Rail.<\/li>\n<li>Business class upgrades.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase of tickets with a CN or CP pass.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase of a Multi Card, Suburban Card, Leisure Card, Youth Card, Student Card or Canada Card (points are calculated based on the value of the product at the time of purchase, not on the individual tickets it entitles you to).<\/li>\n<li>The use of VIA Rail gift cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;red-cross&#8221;]You cannot earn points with VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Service charges or baggage surcharges.<\/li>\n<li>Meals and drinks purchased on board.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase of souvenirs at the VIA Rail boutique.<\/li>\n<li>The purchase of tickets with a VIA Rail pass.<\/li>\n<li>The purchase of tickets with an AD75 or AD50 coupon.<\/li>\n<li>The railway part of a package.<\/li>\n<li>The purchase of train tickets through a tour operator or sales agent, whether it is a package or not.<\/li>\n<li>Partial discounts and group rates.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase of VIA Rail gift cards.<\/li>\n<li>The use of promotional travel credits.<\/li>\n<li>Services offered by VIA Rail partners and intermodal services such as Amtrak, Trentway-Wagar, STM, Pacific Coach Lines, GO Transit and AMT.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase tickets through Amtrak for travel on the Maple Leaf train between Toronto and New York.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Redeem points&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;utiliser&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How do I use VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points from VIA RAIL?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;how_do_i_use_via_pr_f_rence_points_from_via_rail_&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>As of November 18, 2023, the exchange of points is <strong>different<\/strong>. It is based on a <strong>dynamic rate <\/strong>that varies according to the place of departure and arrival, the day of the week, the chosen rate, etc.<\/p>\n<p>So if the cost of the Via Rail ticket is high, the demand for points will be higher. And vice versa. It will be only at the moment of payment that the number of points requested will be visible.<\/p>\n<p>Read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/how-to-use-points-via-preference-train-ticket-via-rail-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to use your VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points for a free VIA Rail ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With the points, it will now be possible&nbsp;:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To buy travel cards<\/li>\n<li>Paying certain fees<\/li>\n<li>Buy optional products and services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here again, you must have the required number of points, and partial payment in points will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, payment of taxes will be required on a product purchased with points, which was not the case before.<\/p>\n<p>In order to make a smooth transition, VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence will give members a break. Therefore, from November 18, 2023 until an unknown date, <strong>30% fewer points<\/strong> will be required to make a reservation with points.<\/p>\n<p>However, from July 4, 2024, this temporary 30% reduction applied to all points redemptions will come to an end.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element wpb_miles_element\">\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"332288\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;For travel in Sleeper Plus or Prestige class&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;for_travel_in_sleeper_plus_or_prestige_class&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]It is also possible to use VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence points to travel in Sleeper Plus or Prestige class.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Car-Bed Plus Class&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;car-bed_plus_class&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the route and train equipment, single occupancy in Sleeper Plus class may be available (upper and lower berths or single cabin).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Prestige Sleeper Class&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; el_id=&#8221;prestige_sleeper_class&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Prestige Class points redemptions must be made by phone to the VIA Customer Centre (1-888-VIA-PREF). Reward trips are available for travel within 6 months of booking and from November<sup>1<\/sup> to April 30 only, subject to availability.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Status&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;Statut&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence status levels&#8221; el_id=&#8221;via_rail_s_via_pr_f_rence_status_levels&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There are 3 levels of membership in VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preference<\/li>\n<li>Premium<\/li>\n<li>Premier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In order to reach a higher status level, it is necessary to spend a certain amount of money with VIA Rail during the reference period from <strong>May 1 to April 30<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Expenses<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Status<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">0 \u00e0 999&nbsp;$<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Preference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">1&nbsp;000 \u00e0 1&nbsp;999&nbsp;$<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">2,000 or more<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; text-align: center;\">Premier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>From November 18, 2023, you no longer have to wait until the end of the qualification period to benefit from a higher level. The day after a level is reached, the status will be available for the rest of the current period and the next period.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence member benefits&#8221; el_id=&#8221;via_rail_s_via_pr_f_rence_member_benefits&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]VIA RAIL&#8217;s VIA Pr\u00e9f\u00e9rence program members receive benefits based on their status level:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.60669456066947%;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.680613668061369%;\">Preference<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.658298465829844%;\">Premium<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.05439330543933%;\">Premier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.60669456066947%;\">Points per dollar<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.680613668061369%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.658298465829844%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.05439330543933%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.60669456066947%;\">Membership card<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.680613668061369%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.658298465829844%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.05439330543933%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.60669456066947%;\">Points according to the <a href=\"#accumuler\">chosen rate<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.680613668061369%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.658298465829844%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.05439330543933%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.60669456066947%;\">Points obtained through special offers<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.680613668061369%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.658298465829844%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.05439330543933%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.60669456066947%;\">No exclusion period for award trips<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.680613668061369%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.658298465829844%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.05439330543933%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.60669456066947%;\">Exclusive coupons<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.680613668061369%; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.658298465829844%; text-align: center;\"><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.05439330543933%; text-align: center;\"><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.60669456066947%;\">Access to a priority queue<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.680613668061369%; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.658298465829844%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.05439330543933%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.60669456066947%;\">Access to the Business Lounges<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.680613668061369%; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.658298465829844%; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.05439330543933%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.60669456066947%;\">Priority meal choice<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.680613668061369%; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.658298465829844%; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.05439330543933%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.60669456066947%;\">Priority Online Check-In<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 11.680613668061369%; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 9.658298465829844%; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.05439330543933%; text-align: center;\"><strong>\u221a<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Credit Cards&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;cartes&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;checkmarks&#8221;]VIA RAIL is considered a travel and\/or transportation expense by credit cards in Canada. You should therefore use a credit card that offers more points for this type of spending.<\/p>\n<p>For example, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/credit-cards\/american-express-cobalt-card\/\">Cobalt\u1d50\u1d9c American Express<sup>MD<\/sup> Card:<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you earn 2 points per dollar for your VIA Rail purchases<\/li>\n<li>you can use your points on your VIA RAIL purchases at the rate of 1,000 points = $10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is one of the best cards to use for VIA RAIL. 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