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There's a small handful of co-branded credit cards available in Canada. Luckily, there's two three major credit card rewards programs that you can also use to earn airline miles in Canada.
Click on any of the credit cards listed to calculate how many airline miles you can earn based on the spend amounts you enter into the tool. Compare the results of any card side-by-side up to two additional credit cards from any issuer.
Air Canada offers a large amount of co-branded credit cards for Canada based members through American Express, CIBC, and TD Bank. These consist of high-end, mid-level, and no annual fee Aeroplan credit cards.
Earn 1.5 points for every $1 spent on eligible gas, grocery and direct through Air Canada® purchases (including Air Canada Vacations®) made with your card
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other Purchases made with your Card
Free checked bag for you and up to 8 others traveling with you
2X points on Air Canada and Air Canada Vacations purchases
1.5X points on travel, dining, and select business category purchases
1X points on all other purchases
Earn a one-time Maple Leaf Lounge Guest Pass for every $10K spent on the card, up to 4 passes per year
Free first checked bag for you and up to 8 others traveling with you
Earn elite status faster spending on the card
$149
Alaska Airlines MileagePlan
Alaska Airlines offers two co-branded credit cards through MBNA bank. The biggest difference between both cards is that the World Elite Mastercard offers free checked bags and price protection which is more than worth the $14 annual fee difference.
Earn 3 Miles for every $1 spent with Alaska Airlines
Earn 1 Mile for every $1 spent on everything else
Every year, receive an Alaska Companion Fare starting at $121 USD.
Avis and Budget discounts
Be protected with extended warranty and purchase assurance
$75
British Airways Avios
British Airways offers one co-branded credit card through Royal Bank of Canada. It's a solid card for earning Avios directly, but you earn lots more points using AMEX Canada Membership Rewards.
Receive a Companion Award eVoucher when you spend $30K during the calendar year
Save 3 cents per litre on fuel with Petro-Canada and get 20% more Petro-Points when fueling up
Visa Infinite Benefits
$165
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
Cathay offers one co-branded credit card through Royal Bank of Canada. It's a decent card, but (again) you'll be better off using the AMEX Canada Membership Rewards program to earn rewards.
Earn 1.5% back in WestJet Dollars on purchases made with WestJet
Earn 1% back in WestJet Dollars on all other purchases
Receive an annual companion voucher good for travel in Canada and the continental U.S.
Travel and shopping coverage
$39
Flexible Rewards
There are three major credit card rewards programs that earn rewards you can transfer to frequent flyer and other programs: American Express CA Membership Rewards, RBC Avion Rewards, and HSBC Canada Premier Rewards.
AMEX Membership Rewards
Membership Rewards points can be transferred to 8 travel partners which consists of 6 frequent flyer programs. Those partners are:
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You can earn Membership Rewards points using the following credit cards:
Earn 3X points on dining and food delivery purchases in Canada
Earn 2X points on travel
Earn 1X points on all other purchases
Annual $200 CAD Travel Credit
$100 CAD NEXUS statement credit
Access 1,300+ airport lounge around the world including Centurion Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta), and Priority Pass lounges
Access to hotel benefits when booking Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Collection
Enroll in complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status, Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, and Radisson Rewards Americas Gold status
Earn 1.25 points for every $1 spent on all card purchases
Access 1,300+ airport lounge around the world including Centurion Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounges, Delta Sky Club (when flying Delta) and Priority Pass lounges
Access to hotel benefits when booking Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Collection
Complimentary elite Marriott Gold Bonvoy Elite status
Get access to discounted base fares for you and your travel companions when you book through the International Airline Program
Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on eligible travel purchases
Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on gas and daily transportation purchases
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases
Be covered with travel and shopping coverage
$0
Airline Credit Card Miles Calculator
Input your monthly and yearly spend amounts into our airline credit card miles calculator to find out which cards will earn you the most value towards airfare redemptions and best return on your overall spending.
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These estimates are to help guide you towards making the best decision when it comes to picking up a rewards credit card. They should be used for illustrative purposes only. You can click on the estimated earnings to see the calculations or click on the card to learn more.
Do note that all spend amounts entered into the tool above will carry over to every credit card rewards calculator on the site, so there's no need to re-enter spend if you choose to dive deeper into calculating rewards for credit cards on the site.
Best Credit Cards
Listed below are up to 10 of the best rewards credit cards based on the spend amounts you entered (when applicable).
Travel Cards
Travel credit cards are great for building rewards redeemable towards a wide variety of travel including airfare, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more. Most travel cards also offer a range of benefits that can make your trips more enjoyable and save you money.
Cash Back Cards
Cash back is one of the most flexible form of rewards and most easy to understand. Rewards earned are worth face value and they can be used towards almost anything.
Rewards Cards
If you're looking to earn a solid return on your spend, rewards credit cards are the way to go. These cards offer general rewards that can be used towards a number of different redemptions including cash back, statement credits, travel, gift cards, and more.
Airline Cards
These are the best credit cards if you're looking to use rewards towards award flights. Co-branded credit cards offer benefits such as lounge access the ability to earn qualifying miles through spending.
Hotel Cards
If you're looking to use rewards towards free nights at hotels, these are the best cards for you. Many of these cards also offer great benefits such as annual free nights, complimentary elite status, and more.
No Annual Fee Cards
If you're looking to minimize your immediate costs while still earning plenty of value, you may want to consider a credit card with no annual fee. Some of these cards also offer lower interest rates and balance transfer offers.
No Foreign Transaction Fee Cards
When you make a charge with your credit card outside of the country, many card issuers will charge you a foreign transaction fee. Luckily, there are a handful of credit cards that waive foreign transaction fees which is great if you're looking to earn rewards on international spending and travel.
