Welcome bonus
New cardmembers can earn up to 60,000 Aventura Points, worth roughly $1,200, by completing the steps below.
How to earn it
- 15,000 Aventura PointsMake your first purchase.
- 30,000 Aventura PointsSpend $3,000 or more during the first 4 monthly statement periods.
- 15,000 Aventura PointsHave at least $5,000 in net purchases posted to the account during the first 4 monthly statement periods.
How you earn
- 2 Aventura Points per $1 on eligible travel booked through the CIBC Rewards Centre (CIBC by Expedia)
- 1.5 Aventura Points per $1 at eligible gas stations
- 1.5 Aventura Points per $1 at eligible electric vehicle charging stations
- 1.5 Aventura Points per $1 at eligible grocery stores
- 1.5 Aventura Points per $1 at eligible drug stores
- 1 Aventura Point per $1 on all other purchases
Built-in perks & coverage
Visa Airport Companion Program
Receive 4 complimentary airport lounge visits annually at over 1,200 participating lounges worldwide.
NEXUS Fee Rebate
Receive a rebate for one NEXUS application fee every 4 years.
Visa Infinite Privileges
Access Visa Infinite benefits including luxury hotel privileges, dining experiences, entertainment offers and exclusive events.
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
Protection against eligible prepaid travel expenses if a trip is cancelled, interrupted or delayed.
Flight Delay and Baggage Insurance
Coverage for eligible expenses resulting from flight delays, delayed baggage, lost baggage or travel disruptions.
Car Rental Collision and Loss Damage Insurance
Provides collision and loss damage coverage when renting eligible vehicles and paying with the card.
Mobile Device Insurance
Coverage for eligible mobile devices purchased with the card against theft, loss or accidental damage.
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The verdict
What we like
- Flexible travel redemptions
- 4 complimentary lounge visits
- NEXUS fee rebate
- Strong travel insurance coverage
- First-year annual fee rebate
- No point expiry
Worth noting
- 2.5% foreign transaction fee
- Travel bonus limited to CIBC Rewards Centre
- Income requirement
- Annual fee after first year
- No unlimited lounge access
- Average everyday earn rate
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