CIBC Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege
Aeroplan1.5¢ – 4.0¢
$599 annual fee
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Top-tier Aeroplan card with 2x on Air Canada, 1.5x on most categories. Includes Maple Leaf Lounge access, priority boarding, free bags, NEXUS rebate, and a companion pass after $25K spend. The companion pass is the most material benefit if you fly Air Canada with a partner regularly.
Earn Rates
✈️ Travel2x🛒 Groceries — Amex accepted1.5x🍽️ Dining1.5x⛽ Gas1.5x🚇 Transit1.5x💊 Drugstore1.25x📺 Streaming1.25x📄 Bills1.25x🛍️ Everything Else1.25x·Everything else1.25x
💡 2x on Air Canada direct. 1.5x on gas, EV charging, groceries, dining, travel and transportation (up to $100K/yr combined). 1.25x on all other purchases.
Annual Benefits
Free first checked bag, Maple Leaf Lounge, free bags, priority services, NEXUS rebate, companion pass ($25K spend)
Value: $300 first year
Welcome Bonus
Smart Bonus Strategy — Earn 11,250 points
See spend breakdown below
Minimum spend bonus
Spend $1,000 in 2 months
optimal stop10,000 pts × 1.5¢+$150Min. spend earnings1,250 pts × 1.5¢+$19
Annual benefitsFree first checked bag, Maple Leaf Lounge, free bags, priority services, NEXUS rebate, companion pass ($25K spend)+$640
Annual fee-$599
Net first-year value+$210
Not Included in Smart Bonus Strategy
40,000 points after $5,000 in purchases in the first 4 monthly statement periods
Spend $4,000 in 4 months
Only 15.0% return — optimal tier earns 21.0%
40,000 pts × 1.5¢+$60050,000 anniversary bonus points after $25,000 in purchases in the first 12 monthly statement periods
Renewing the card unlocks this bonus — factor in whether the benefit and/or points justify paying the annual fee.
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