CIBC

CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege

Start with up to 80,000 Aventura Points, worth about $1,600.

Annual fee
$499
Reward type
Aventura Points
Point value

per point

Income required
$150,000

personal · or $200,000 household

Typical credit · 760+
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege💎 Aventura Elite

Welcome bonus

New cardmembers can earn up to 80,000 Aventura Points, worth roughly $1,600, by completing the steps below.

How to earn it

  • 25,000 Aventura PointsSpend $3,000 or more during the first 4 monthly statement periods.
  • 25,000 Aventura PointsSpend $6,000 or more during the first 4 monthly statement periods.
  • 30,000 Aventura PointsHave at least $25,000 in net eligible purchases posted to the account during the first 12 monthly statement periods.

How you earn

  • 3 Aventura Points per $1 spent on eligible travel purchased through the CIBC Rewards Centre (CIBC by Expedia)
  • 2 Aventura Points per $1 spent on eligible dining purchases
  • 2 Aventura Points per $1 spent on eligible entertainment purchases
  • 2 Aventura Points per $1 spent on eligible transportation purchases
  • 2 Aventura Points per $1 spent at eligible gas stations
  • 2 Aventura Points per $1 spent at eligible electric vehicle charging stations
  • 2 Aventura Points per $1 spent at eligible grocery stores
  • 1.25 Aventura Points per $1 spent on all other purchases

Built-in perks & coverage

Annual Travel Credit

Receive a $200 annual travel credit to use on eligible travel purchases booked through CIBC by Expedia.

Visa Airport Companion Program

Receive 6 complimentary airport lounge visits annually at over 1,200 participating lounges worldwide.

NEXUS Fee Rebate

Receive two NEXUS application fee rebates every 4 years.

Business Class Flight Redemptions

Access exclusive business class flight bookings through the Aventura Airline Rewards Chart.

Visa Infinite Privilege Benefits

Access premium Visa Infinite Privilege travel, dining, entertainment and lifestyle benefits.

Luxury Hotel Privileges

Receive hotel benefits through Visa Infinite Luxury Hotel Collection, Visa RSVP Rewards and Relais & Châteaux properties.

Priority Airport Benefits

Access Priority Security Lane services and parking discounts at participating Canadian airports.

24/7 Concierge Service

Access concierge assistance for travel planning, dining reservations, entertainment and lifestyle requests.

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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 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

Coverage for eligible rental vehicles when the full rental cost is charged to the card.

Mobile Device Insurance

Coverage for eligible mobile devices purchased with the card against theft, loss or accidental damage.

Purchase Security and Extended Protection

Protection against theft or damage on eligible purchases and extended warranty coverage.

Common Carrier Accident Insurance

Provides accidental injury and travel accident coverage while travelling on eligible common carriers.

The verdict

What we like

  • High travel earn rates
  • Annual $200 travel credit
  • 6 complimentary lounge visits
  • Two NEXUS fee rebates
  • Premium Visa Infinite Privilege benefits
  • Business class flight redemptions
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • Luxury hotel privileges
  • No point expiry
  • Metal card

Worth noting

  • High annual fee
  • High income requirement
  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee
  • Travel bonus limited to CIBC Rewards Centre
  • Lounge visits capped annually
  • No airport lounge membership
  • Premium benefits may be underutilized
  • Requires significant spending for full welcome bonus

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