New cardmembers can earn up to 50,000 Aeroplan Points + First Year Annual Fee Rebate, worth roughly $1,139, by completing the steps below.
How to earn it
10,000 Aeroplan pointsMake your first purchase with the card.
15,000 Aeroplan pointsSpend $6,000 or more during the first 6 monthly statement periods.
25,000 Aeroplan pointsAccumulate at least $12,000 in net purchases during the first 12 monthly statement periods.
First-year annual fee rebateApproved under the current digital exclusive offer and activate the account.
Offer available to new CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite cardholders. CIBC may limit eligibility for clients who currently hold or have previously held a CIBC Aeroplan credit card. Account must remain open and in good standing at the time bonus points are awarded.
How you earn
1.5 Aeroplan points per $1 spent on eligible gas purchases
1.5 Aeroplan points per $1 spent on eligible electric vehicle charging purchases
1.5 Aeroplan points per $1 spent on eligible grocery purchases
1.5 Aeroplan points per $1 spent on purchases made directly with Air Canada, including Air Canada Vacations
1 Aeroplan point per $1 spent on all other purchases
Earn Aeroplan points twice at over 150 Aeroplan partners and more than 170 retailers through the Aeroplan eStore
Primary cardholders earn 1,000 Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) for every $20,000 in eligible net purchases, up to 25,000 SQC annually
Built-in perks & coverage
Free First Checked Bag
Primary cardholder, authorized users, and up to 8 travel companions receive a free first checked bag on eligible Air Canada flights.
Preferred Aeroplan Pricing
Access preferred flight reward pricing and often redeem fewer Aeroplan points for eligible Air Canada flights.
Aeroplan Hotel Benefit
Receive a fourth hotel night free when redeeming Aeroplan points for stays of four consecutive nights or longer at participating hotels.
Status Qualifying Credit Boost
Earn 1,000 Aeroplan Status Qualifying Credits for every $20,000 in eligible net purchases, up to 25,000 SQC annually.
Aeroplan Family Sharing
Combine Aeroplan points with eligible household members to reach travel rewards faster.
Points Never Expire
Aeroplan points remain active as long as the primary cardholder continues to hold an eligible CIBC Aeroplan credit card.
Visa Infinite Concierge
Access 24/7 Visa Infinite concierge services for travel planning, dining reservations, entertainment bookings, and everyday assistance.
Visa Infinite Benefits
Receive access to exclusive Visa Infinite dining, hotel, luxury travel, and entertainment offers.
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Avis Preferred Plus Status
Complimentary upgrade to Avis Preferred Plus with vehicle upgrades, expedited service, dedicated support, and priority privileges.
Out-of-Province Emergency Medical Insurance
Coverage for eligible emergency medical expenses incurred while travelling outside your province or territory of residence.
Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Insurance
Coverage for eligible prepaid travel expenses when trips are cancelled, delayed, or interrupted for covered reasons.
Flight Delay and Baggage Insurance
Coverage for eligible expenses resulting from flight delays, baggage delays, loss, or damage.
Mobile Device Insurance
Protection against loss, theft, accidental damage, or mechanical breakdown of eligible mobile devices purchased with the card.
Car Rental Collision and Loss Damage Insurance
Coverage for theft, loss, or damage to eligible rental vehicles when the full rental cost is charged to the card.
Purchase Security and Extended Warranty
Protection against theft, loss, or damage on eligible purchases and an extension of the manufacturer's warranty.
Hotel Burglary Insurance
Coverage for loss of personal property resulting from burglary while staying in eligible hotel accommodations.
Common Carrier Accident Insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage while travelling on eligible common carriers.
Skip+ Membership
Complimentary Skip+ membership with eligible linked card, including delivery fee savings and monthly member benefits.
Disney+ Statement Credit Offer
Eligible cardholders may receive promotional statement credits on qualifying Disney+ subscriptions.
CIBC Pace It
Convert eligible purchases into fixed monthly installment plans with predictable payments.
The verdict
What we like
Strong Aeroplan earn rates
Free first checked bag for up to 9 travellers
Comprehensive travel insurance
Preferred Aeroplan pricing
Annual fee rebate in first year
Worth noting
Annual fee
High income requirement
Foreign transaction fee
Limited bonus categories
Companion pass not included
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