New cardmembers can earn up to 10,000 Aeroplan Points, worth roughly $190, by completing the steps below.
How to earn it
2,500 Aeroplan pointsMake your first purchase with the card.
2,500 Aeroplan pointsSpend $1,500 or more during the first 4 monthly statement periods.
5,000 Aeroplan pointsAccumulate at least $10,000 in net purchases during the first 12 monthly statement periods and qualify for the anniversary bonus.
Offer available to new CIBC Aeroplan Visa Card for Students cardholders. Account must be open and in good standing when bonus points are awarded. Additional terms and conditions apply.
How you earn
1 Aeroplan point per $1 spent on eligible gas purchases
1 Aeroplan point per $1 spent on eligible electric vehicle charging purchases
1 Aeroplan point per $1 spent on eligible grocery purchases
1 Aeroplan point per $1 spent on purchases made directly with Air Canada, including Air Canada Vacations
1 Aeroplan point per $1.50 spent on all other purchases
Earn Aeroplan points twice at over 150 Aeroplan partner brands
Earn Aeroplan points twice at more than 170 online retailers through the Aeroplan eStore
Built-in perks & coverage
Preferred Aeroplan Pricing
Primary cardholders can often redeem fewer Aeroplan points on eligible Air Canada flight rewards.
Aeroplan Family Sharing
Combine Aeroplan points with eligible household members to reach travel rewards faster.
Points Never Expire
Aeroplan points do not expire as long as the primary cardholder continues to hold an eligible CIBC Aeroplan credit card.
Flexible Flight Reward Redemptions
Every Air Canada seat available for purchase can also be booked with Aeroplan points, with no blackout dates or seat restrictions.
Cash and Points Redemption
Redeem Aeroplan flight rewards using a combination of points and cash.
No Air Canada Carrier Surcharges
Aeroplan flight rewards on Air Canada do not include additional airline surcharges.
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 Insurance
Eligible purchases are protected against loss, theft, or damage for up to 90 days from the purchase date.
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Extended Protection Insurance
Extends the original manufacturer's warranty by up to one additional year on eligible purchases.
Common Carrier Accident Insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage while travelling on eligible common carriers.
Free Skip+ Membership
Enjoy complimentary Skip+ membership with eligible card linkage, including $0 delivery fees and monthly voucher opportunities.
SPC+ Membership Access
Access student discounts and savings at participating retailers through the SPC+ program.
Disney+ Statement Credit Offer
Eligible cardholders may receive promotional statement credits on qualifying Disney+ subscriptions.
Journie Rewards Fuel Savings
Save up to 10 cents per litre at participating gas stations through Journie Rewards.
Global Money Transfer
Send money to more than 120 countries with no transfer fee through CIBC Global Money Transfer.
CIBC Pace It
Convert eligible purchases into fixed monthly installment plans with predictable payments.
The verdict
What we like
No annual fee
No minimum income requirement
Student-friendly approval requirements
Earn Aeroplan points on everyday spending
Preferred Aeroplan flight reward pricing
Aeroplan points do not expire
Includes purchase and rental car insurance
Free SPC+ membership benefits
Worth noting
Low earn rate on non-bonus spending
Foreign transaction fee
Limited insurance coverage
No airport lounge access
No free checked bag benefit
Small welcome bonus
No premium travel perks
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