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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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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