Quick Overview
- Direct Transfer Programs: Aeroplan partners with two travel rewards programs in Canada, offering over five partner credit cards to earn Aeroplan points.
- Top Credit Card Partner: American Express Membership Rewards is the top Aeroplan transfer partner, with a 1:1 transfer ratio—1,000 AMEX points = 1,000 Aeroplan points.
- Hotel Credit Card Option: Aeroplan points can also be earned through Marriott Bonvoy co-branded credit cards, allowing transfers to Aeroplan.
This page lists all Aeroplan credit card transfer partners and shows the conversion rates of partner credit card points to Aeroplan points. Use our calculator to determine which Aeroplan credit card transfer partners will earn you the most points based on your monthly spending.
Air Canada Aeroplan credit card transfer partners
AMEX Membership Rewards credit cards
American Express Membership Rewards Points can be transferred to Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio meaning that 1,000 AMEX Points can be converted into 1,000 Aeroplan points. This opens up a handful of top-notch travel credit cards that you can use to earn a large amount of Aeroplan points via intro bonuses and everyday spending.
Here are the credit cards that earn Membership Rewards points transferable to Air Canada Aeroplan:
Marriott Bonvoy credit cards
Marriott Bonvoy Points can be transferred to Aeroplan at a 3:1 ratio. This means that every 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points you transfer to Aeroplan will give you 1,000 Aeroplan Points.
On top of that, Marriott throws in 15,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy Points for every 60,000 points you transfer which is equal to an additional 5,000 miles. So all-in-all, a 60,000-Marriott Bonvoy point transfer to Aeroplan would give you 25,000 Aeroplan points which is pretty good.
Here's the list of credit cards that earn Marriott Bonvoy points in Canada:
Aeroplan credit cards
If you're loyal to Air Canada and fly them often, you'll want to heavily consider Aeroplan's own co-branded credit cards. They offer great earning rates and handful of benefits that would be useful to any frequent Air Canada traveler.
Here are the credit cards Aeroplan offers:
What's the best credit card for Aeroplan points?
Input your monthly and yearly spend amounts into our credit card finder tool to find out which credit cards will earn you the most Aeroplan points and best return per $1 spent.
Results will include all co-branded Aeroplan credit cards and all Aeroplan credit card transfer partners. Results will show up to the top 20 cards.
This calculator uses our valuations, the intro bonuses we have in the database, and includes the maximum (calculable) bonuses for each card. If you want to have control over these options and much more, check out this tool:
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Results
Listed below are the results based on what you entered into the tool above. These estimates are to help guide you towards making the best decision when it comes to picking up a rewards credit card.
You can click on "Show Calculations" to see a breakdown of how the rewards were calculated, click on the card itself to learn more/apply through our partners (big thanks if you do!), or click on any of the other links to learn more about the card and it's rewards.
Do note that some of the calculations are rounded so it is possible that the estimated values may be off by a point or two when added up.
Remember that this particular tool uses our point/mile valuations, the intro bonuses we have in the database, and includes the maximum (calculable) bonuses for each card. If you want to have control over these options and much more, slide over to the Rewards Credit Card Directory & Calculator.
These calculations should be used for illustrative purposes only.
FAQ
Can you transfer AMEX Canada Points to Aeroplan?
Yes. American Express CA Membership Rewards Points can be transferred to Air Canada Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio meaning that 1,000 AMEX points can be converted to 1,000 Aeroplan points.