You can transfer points from a handful of partner loyalty programs and convert them into Aeroplan Points. This includes two major programs: AMEX Canada Membership Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy. This opens up a good handful of additional credit cards you can use to earn lots of Aeroplan points.
Air Canada Aeroplan credit card transfer partners
American Express is the only major Canadian credit card partner of Aeroplan. That makes them the best option for earning points outside of using Aeroplan's own co-branded credit cards.
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:
- Earn 2X points on dining and food delivery purchases in Canada
- Earn 2X points on travel
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- $200 Annual Travel Credit, $200 Annual Dining Credit, and $100 CAD NEXUS statement credit
- Access 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide with American Express Global Lounge Collection
- Enroll in complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status and Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status
- Top notch travel and purchase insurance
- Plus Fine Hotels & Resorts, The Hotel Collection, Global Dining Collection, benefits at Toronto Pearson, and much more
- $799 annual fee
- Card Value & AMEX Platinum Points Calculator
- Earn 2X points on travel, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more
- Earn 2X points on eligible gas, grocery and drugstore purchases in Canada
- Earn 1X points on everything else
- Annual $100 CAD Travel Credit and $50 CAD NEXUS Statement Credit
- Priority Pass and Plaza Premium Lounge access
- Access to hotel benefits when booking through The Hotel Collection
- Top notch travel and purchase insurance
- $250 annual fee
- Card Value & AMEX Gold Points Calculator
- Earn 5X points on eligible restaurant and grocery stores in Canada, including food and grocery delivery
- Earn 3X points on streaming subscriptions with select providers in Canada
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- Access to hotel benefits when booking through The Hotel Collection
- Travel & purchase insurance
- $12.99 monthly fee ($155.88 annually)
- Card Value & AMEX Cobalt Points Calculator
- Earn 1X points on all card purchases
- Earn 1 additional point on eligible hotel and car rental bookings through AMEX Travel Online
- $0 annual fee
- Card Value & AMEX Green Points Calculator
- Earn 1.25X points on all card purchases
- Access 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide with American Express Global Lounge Collection
- Up to $820 in annual credits
- Complimentary Marriott Gold Bonvoy Elite status and Hilton Honors Gold status (enrollment required)
- Top notch travel and purchase insurance
- Plus Fine Hotels & Resorts, The Hotel Collection, Global Dining Collection, International Airline Program, benefits at Toronto Pearson, and much more
- $799 annual fee
- Card Value & Business Platinum Points Calculator
- Earn 1X points on everything
- Earn 10,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points when you spend $20,000 in net purchases each calendar quarter (up to 40K points annually)
- Travel & purchase insurance
- $199 annual fee
- Card Value & Rewards Calculator
- Earn 3X points on eligible office supplies & electronics, rides & gas, and eats & drinks
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- Spend $3,000 or more in Card purchases each monthly billing period to earn a Monthly Spend Bonus, up to 12,000 bonus points a year
- $99 annual fee
- Card Value & Business Edge Points Calculator
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:
- Earn 5X points for every $1 in card purchases at eligible participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
- Earn 2X points for every $1 on all other purchases
- Enjoy an annual Free Night Award after your Card anniversary each year
- Upgrade to Gold Elite Status after you charge $30,000 to your card each year
- $120 annual fee
- Card Value & Marriott Points Calculator
- Earn 5X points for every $1 in card purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
- Earn 3X points for every $1 in card purchases on eligible gas, dining, and travel
- Earn 2X points for every $1 on all other purchases
- Receive an annual Free Night Award after your Cardmember anniversary each year
- Upgrade to Gold Elite Status after you charge $30,000 to your card each year
- $150 annual fee
- Card Value & Marriott Points Calculator
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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.
