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CIBC Aventura Visa

Start with up to 12,500 Aventura Points, worth about $125.

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Annual fee
$0
Reward type
Aventura Points
Welcome offer
12,500 pts

Current new-cardmember offer

Insurance
Not listed

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CIBC Aventura Visa🆓 No-Fee Aventura
The ClearFin bottom line

🆓 No-Fee Aventura

Its strongest published earn rate in our data is 1.0% on groceries. With no annual fee, it can be easier to keep long term without needing rewards to offset a yearly cost.

Checked 2026-08-09 · Official issuer catalogue

Welcome bonus

Up to 12,500 Aventura PointsEstimated value: $125

How to earn it

  • 2,500 Aventura PointsComplete all five qualifying activities within 60 days of account approval.
  • 10,000 Aventura PointsHave at least $1,000 in net purchases posted to the account during the first 4 monthly statement periods.

How you earn

  • 1 Aventura Point per $1 spent at eligible gas stations
  • 1 Aventura Point per $1 spent at eligible electric vehicle charging stations
  • 1 Aventura Point per $1 spent at eligible grocery stores
  • 1 Aventura Point per $1 spent at eligible drug stores
  • 1 Aventura Point per $1 spent on eligible travel purchases through the CIBC Rewards Centre (CIBC by Expedia)
  • 1 Aventura Point per $2 spent on all other purchases
Costs and requirements

Fees & eligibility

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Annual fee$0
Purchase interest20.99%
Cash advance interest22.99%
Foreign transaction fee2.5%
Income requirementNot statedIssuer approval criteria apply
Household income$15,000Alternative minimum
Recommended credit score620+ Fair to Good

The CIBC Aventura Visa Card is an entry-level travel rewards credit card with a modest household income requirement and is generally accessible to applicants with developing or established credit profiles.

ClearFin estimate on Canada's 300–900 scale. This is not an issuer cutoff or approval guarantee; lenders may use different bureau scores and underwriting criteria. CIBC does not publish a minimum credit score requirement. Approval is based on multiple factors including income, credit history, debt obligations, payment history, existing credit relationships and overall creditworthiness.

Reward limits: No earning caps or annual spending limits are disclosed for the CIBC Aventura Visa Card. Cardholders earn 1 Aventura Point per $1 spent at eligible gas stations, electric vehicle charging stations, grocery stores, drug stores and on eligible travel purchases through the CIBC Rewards Centre (CIBC by Expedia), and 1 Aventura Point per $2 spent on all other purchases.

Using your rewards

Redemption options

Redemption values and availability may vary by option and can change.

Redeem eligible Aventura points for travel through the CIBC Rewards Centre, including flights and other available travel products.

Use points for eligible statement credits, merchandise, gift cards, or financial products where offered; values vary by option.

Beyond the points

Benefits that come with the card

Consider these extras by the value they add to purchases and experiences you already use.

Flexible Travel Redemptions

Redeem Aventura Points for flights, hotel stays, vacation packages, car rentals and other travel purchases.

Points Never Expire

Aventura Points do not expire as long as the account remains open and in good standing.

Purchase Security Insurance

Eligible purchases are protected against loss, theft or damage for up to 90 days from the purchase date.

Extended Protection Insurance

Extends the original manufacturer's warranty on eligible purchases.

Common Carrier Accident Insurance

Provides up to $100,000 in accidental death or dismemberment coverage while travelling on a common carrier.

CIBC by Expedia Access

Book flights, hotels, vacation packages, car rentals and activities through CIBC by Expedia.

Payment with Points

Redeem Aventura Points to pay down eligible credit card purchases or reduce your card balance.

Shopping with Points

Redeem points for merchandise, gift cards and experiences through the CIBC Rewards Centre.

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Journie Rewards Savings

Save up to 10 cents per litre at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar and Chevron stations when linked with Journie Rewards.

Free Skip+ Membership

Receive a complimentary Skip+ membership with benefits including $0 delivery fees, discounted service fees and monthly vouchers.

Disney+ Statement Credits

Receive eligible statement credits on Disney+ Standard with Ads subscriptions during promotional periods.

Global Money Transfer

Send money to over 120 countries with no transfer fee through CIBC Global Money Transfer.

Fraud Alerts and Protection

Receive fraud monitoring, transaction alerts and digital dispute support through CIBC Online and Mobile Banking.

Card Management Tools

Activate, lock, replace or report a lost card through CIBC Online Banking and the CIBC Mobile Banking App.

Protection included

Insurance at a glance

No included coverage is verified in ClearFin's current catalogue.

Insurance is not currently listed for this product.

This does not prove that coverage is unavailable. Confirm the issuer's current certificate and benefit guide before relying on protection.

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The verdict

What we like

  • No annual fee
  • Low income requirement
  • Flexible travel redemptions
  • Points never expire
  • Purchase security and extended warranty coverage
  • Welcome bonus for a no-fee card
  • Journie Rewards fuel savings
  • Free Skip+ membership
  • Disney+ statement credit offer
  • Global Money Transfer benefits

Worth noting

  • Low earning rates
  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee
  • Limited insurance coverage
  • No airport lounge access
  • No travel medical insurance
  • No premium travel benefits
  • Weak rewards on non-category spending
  • Household income requirement
  • Travel redemptions can be complex
ClearFin analysis

Our detailed review

A practical reading of where the card earns, what the fee buys, and which limits matter.

🆓 No-Fee Aventura

1x Aventura on gas, EV, groceries, drugstores & travel. 1 pt per $2 on everything else. No annual fee.

How the rewards work

Groceries, Gas, Travel receive the strongest estimated return at 1.0%. Purchases outside the accelerated categories earn an estimated 0.50%.

What the annual cost means

There is no annual fee to recover, which can make the card easier to keep for credit-history length or occasional use. Interest and other transaction fees can still apply.

Who it may suit

This card is most relevant for someone who spends consistently on groceries and gas and prefers to avoid a yearly fee.

What to examine before applying

Compare the purchase interest rate, foreign-transaction fee, approval requirements, reward limits, and insurance certificates. Pay particular attention to merchant-category rules because a store may not receive the reward rate its products appear to suggest.

Issuer terms apply. ClearFin is not affiliated with this provider. How we make money. Card facts were checked against the issuer's official source. The issuer's current catalogue was checked. Any field not explicitly listed remains marked as unverified rather than estimated.