Which Credit Card Points Transfer To Air Canada Aeroplan?

Last Updated: 05-20-2024

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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:

Credit Card	Card Benefits
The Platinum Card® Best For Luxury Travel & Lounge Access Card Value & Points Calculator	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 $799 annual fee
American Express® Gold Rewards Card Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on travel, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible gas, grocery and drugstore purchases in Canada Earn 1 point for every $1 spent 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 $250 annual fee
American Express Cobalt™ Card Best Overall Travel Rewards Card Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn 5 points for every $1 spent on eligible restaurant and grocery stores in Canada, including food and grocery delivery Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on streaming subscriptions with select providers in Canada Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases Access to hotel benefits when booking through The Hotel Collection $12.99 monthly fee ($155.88 annually)
American Express® Green Card Best For No Annual Fee Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn 1 point for every $1 on all card purchases Be protected with shopping coverage. $0 annual fee
Business Platinum Card® from American Express Best For Luxury Business Travel & Lounge Access Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn 1.25 points for every $1 spent 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) Excellent travel and shopping coverage $799 annual fee
American Express® Business Gold Rewards Card Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn 1 point for every $1 in card purchases 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 and shopping coverage $199 annual fee
American Express Business Edge™ Card Best For Business Purchases Card Value & Points Calculator	Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on eligible office supplies & electronics, rides & gas, and eats & drinks Earn 1 point for every $1 spent 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 Car rental theft/damage insurance and shopping coverage $99 annual fee

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:

Credit Card	Benefits	Annual Fee
Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Card Best For Marriott Travelers Card Value & Points Calculator	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
Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express® Card Best For Marriott Business Travelers Card Value & 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

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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.

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