Earning Rates

The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card earns Aeroplan points at the following rates:

  • 3 points per $1 spent on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations.
  • 2 points per $1 spent on eligible dining and food delivery purchases in Canada.
  • 1.25 points per $1 spent on everything else.

Rewards Value & Calculator

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Key Benefits

Here are the main benefits of the American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card:

  • Annual Companion Pass: Receive one Annual Worldwide Companion Pass when you spend $25,000 in net purchases prior to your Card anniversary date. This pass entitles you to buy an accompanying Air Canada economy class ticket for a companion at a fixed base fare from $99 to a maximum of $599 CAD (plus taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges).
  • Priority Services: You and up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation can enjoy Priority Airport Check-In, Priority Boarding, and Priority Baggage Handling when you fly with Air Canada.
  • Air Canada Lounge Access: Enjoy access to Maple Leaf Lounges in North America and the Air Canada Café for you and a guest, with a same day ticket on a departing Air Canada or Star Alliance® flight.
  • Priority Pass: Receive access to Priority Pass lounges around the globe, regardless of your choice of airline or cabin class.
  • First Checked Bag Free: You and up to eight companions traveling on the same reservation will all enjoy your first checked bag free (up to 23kg/50lb) when your travel originates on an Air Canada flight.
  • Earn Status Easier: Earn 1,000 Status Qualifying Miles and 1 Status Qualifying Segment for every $5,000 in eligible net purchases charged to your Card and roll over up to 200,000 unused Status Qualifying Miles (SQMs) from the prior qualification year to qualify for status the following year.
  • Avis® President’s Club: Aeroplan and Avis are pleased to offer complimentary upgrade to Avis President’s Club with your eligible American Express® Aeroplan® Reserve Card.
  • NEXUS Credit: Receive up to $100 CAD in statement credits every four years when a NEXUS application or renewal fee is charged to your American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card.
  • Travel & Purchase Coverage: Trip Cancellation Insurance, Trip Interruption Insurance, Out-of-province/Country Emergency Medical, Flight Delay Insurance, Baggage Delay Insurance, Lost or Stolen Baggage Insurance, Hotel Burglary Insurance, Car Rental Theft and Damage Insurance, Travel Accident Insurance, Purchase Protection® Plan, and Buyer's Assurance® Protection Plan.

Fees

Annual Fee

The Aeroplan Reserve Card has a $599 annual fee.

Authorized User Fee

Additional Aeroplan® Reserve Cards will cost $199 per card. These cards allow additional cardholders to share some of the benefits as well as earn points on purchases.

No Fee Cards can also be added for $0. These do not grant any benefits, but allows the ability to earn points on purchases.

Foreign Transaction Fee

The American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card has a 2.5% foreign transaction fee. This means you will be penalized when using this card to make purchases in a currency other than Canadian dollars.