Aeroplan is a direct transfer partner of several major U.S. credit card rewards programs. This opens up over 15 credit cards that you can use to earn lots of Aeroplan points.
Air Canada Aeroplan credit card transfer partners
When it comes to maximizing your Aeroplan points, the best credit card partners will be American Express, Chase, and Capital One.
AMEX Membership Rewards credit cards
American Express Membership Rewards points can be transferred to Air Canada Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio meaning that every 1,000 AMEX points you transfer will give you 1,000 Aeroplan points.
American Express offers a large selection of credit cards that earns bonus points on popular category such as restaurant, supermarket, and travel. These credit cards also offer intro bonuses that push as high as 100,000 points which can be great if you're looking to earn lots of Aeroplan points.
Here are our top credit card picks for earning Aeroplan points using Membership Rewards credit cards:
![The Platinum Card® from American Express](/data/img/travel/membershiprewards/PLAT/cardimg.png)
- Earn 5X points on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel (up to $500,000, then 1X)
- Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel
- Earn 1X points on all other eligible purchases
- Global Airport Lounge Access including Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club Lounges (when flying Delta), Airspace Lounges, Escape Lounges, and Priority Pass Lounges
- Over $1,400 in annual credits which includes airline incidentals, Uber Cash, digital entertainment, Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, and more
- Enroll in complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status and Hilton Honors Gold status
- Terms Apply
- $695 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
- Card Value & AMEX Platinum Points Calculator
![American Express® Gold Card](/data/img/travel/membershiprewards/PRG2/cardimg.png)
- Earn 4X points at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year (then 1X)
- Earn 4X points at U.S. supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year (then 1X)
- Earn 3X points on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X points on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- Receive over $400 in annual credits each year
- Terms Apply
- $325 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
- Card Value & AMEX Gold Points Calculator
![The Business Platinum Card® from American Express](/data/img/travel/membershiprewards/BPLAT/cardimg.png)
- Earn 5X points on flights and prepaid hotels on amextravel.com
- Earn 1.5X points on select business purchases and on purchases of $5,000 or more everywhere else, on up to $2 million of these purchases per year
- Earn 1X points on all other eligible purchases
- Global Airport Lounge Access including Centurion Lounges, Delta Sky Club Lounges (when flying Delta), Airspace Lounges, Escape Lounges, and Priority Pass Lounges
- Over $1,400 in annual credits which includes Dell, Adobe, Indeed, CLEAR, and more
- Get 35% points back when you redeem points for all or part of an eligible flight booked with AMEX Travel
- Enroll in complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status and Hilton Honors Gold status
- Terms Apply
- $695 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
- Card Value & Business Platinum Points Calculator
![American Express® Business Gold Card](/data/img/travel/membershiprewards/BPRG2/cardimg.png)
- Earn 4X points on the 2 select categories where your business spent the most each billing cycle, on up to $150,000 per year (then 1X)
- Earn 3X points on flights and prepaid hotels booked on AmexTravel.com
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- Terms Apply
- $375 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
- Card Value & Rewards Calculator
![The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express](/data/img/travel/membershiprewards/BPLUS/cardimg.png)
- Earn 2X points on the first $50,000 in purchases per year, then 1 point per dollar thereafter
- Terms Apply
- $0 annual fee (See Rates and Fees)
- Card Value & Rewards Calculator
Learn more: AMEX Transfer Partners & Conversion Calculator
Chase Ultimate Rewards credit cards
Chase Ultimate Rewards points can be transferred to Air Canada Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio. This means that 1,000 Chase points can be converted into 1,000 Aeroplan points.
Chase Ultimate Rewards credit cards are an excellent option for anyone who travel frequently that wants to get a high return on their spending. If you can't find great award options with Aeroplan or any of Chase's partners, Ultimate Rewards points can be redeemed for 1.25 to 1.5 cents per point for travel directly through the Chase Travel℠ portal.
Another big plus is that when you use your Chase credit card to pay for your travel you'll receive top-notch travel insurance. This includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, auto rental collision damage waiver, baggage delay, trip delay, and more. This can save you lots of money in the long run in the case that travel plans don't go as expected.
Here are the Ultimate Rewards credit cards that allow you to transfer points to Aeroplan:
![Chase Sapphire Reserve®](/data/img/travel/ultimaterewards/CSR/cardimg.png)
- Earn 10X points on hotels and car rentals booked through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 5X points on flights booked through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3X points on travel worldwide and dining at restaurants
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- $300 statement credit for travel purchases charged to the card each anniversary year
- Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership
- Up to $100 towards a Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS application fee
- 50% boost to point value on travel booked through Chase Travel
- $550 annual fee
- Card Value & Chase Sapphire Reserve Points Calculator
![Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card](/data/img/travel/ultimaterewards/CSP/cardimg.png)
- Earn 5X points on travel booked through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3X points on dining, online grocery purchases, and on select streaming services
- Earn 2X points on other travel purchases
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- 25% boost to point value on travel booked through Chase Travel
- $50 credit every cardmember anniversary good towards hotel stays booked through Chase Travel
- 10% bonus points based on how much you spend the prior cardmember year
- $95 annual fee
- Card Value & Chase Sapphire Preferred Points Calculator
![Chase Ink Business Preferred®](/data/img/travel/ultimaterewards/BINKP/cardimg.png)
- Earn 3X points on the first $150,000 spent on travel and select business categories each account anniversary year
- Earn 1X points on all other purchases
- 25% boost to point value on travel booked through Chase Travel
- $95 annual fee
- Card Value & Chase Ink Preferred Points Calculator
Learn more: Chase Transfer Partners & Conversion Calculator
Capital One miles credit cards
Capital One Venture miles and Spark miles can be transferred to Air Canada Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio. This means that transferring 1,000 Capital One miles will give you 1,000 Aeroplan points.
Capital One Venture Rewards and Spark Rewards credit cards are perfect if you would prefer earning rewards at a flat rate across most purchases rather than worrying about trying to maximize your spend across multiple cards with different bonus categories.
On top of that, you can redeem Capital One miles for 1 cent in value towards any kind of travel booked to a Venture Rewards or Spark Rewards credit card which includes airfare, hotels, transit, parking, tolls, and more! That adds an extra layer of flexibility.
Here are the credit cards you can use to earn Capital One miles:
![Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card](/data/img/travel/capitalonemiles/VENX/cardimg.png)
- Earn 10X Miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn 5X Miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn an unlimited 2X Miles on all other purchases
- Receive a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel
- 10,000 bonus miles annually starting on your first anniversary (worth $100 towards travel)
- Access to Capital One Lounges and Priority Pass Lounges
- Up to $100 towards a Global Entry or TSA Precheck application fee
- $395 annual fee
- Card Value & Venture X Miles Calculator
![Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card](/data/img/travel/capitalonemiles/VEN/cardimg.png)
- Earn 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn an unlimited 2X miles on all other purchases
- Two complimentary lounge visits per year to Capital One Lounges or Plaza Premium Lounges
- Up to $100 towards a Global Entry or TSA Precheck application fee
- $95 annual fee
- Card Value & Venture Miles Calculator
![Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card](/data/img/travel/capitalonemiles/VENONE/cardimg.png)
- Earn 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn an unlimited 1.25X miles on all other purchases
- No annual fee
- Card Value & VentureOne Miles Calculator
![Capital One Venture X Business](/data/img/travel/capitalonemiles/BVENX/cardimg.png)
- Earn 10X Miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn 5X Miles on flights booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn an unlimited 2X Miles on all other purchases
- Receive a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel
- 10,000 bonus miles annually starting on your first anniversary (worth $100 towards travel)
- Access to Capital One Lounges and Priority Pass Lounges
- Up to $100 towards a Global Entry or TSA Precheck application fee
- $395 annual fee
- Card Value & Venture X Business Miles Calculator
![Capital One Spark Miles for Business Card](/data/img/travel/capitalonemiles/SPRKM/cardimg.png)
- Earn 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn unlimited 2X miles on every card purchase
- Up to $100 towards a Global Entry or TSA Precheck application fee
- $0 the first year, then $95
- Card Value & Spark Miles Calculator
![Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business Card](/data/img/travel/capitalonemiles/SPRKMS/cardimg.png)
- Earn 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Earn unlimited 1.5X miles on every card purchase
- No annual fee
- Card Value & Rewards Calculator
Learn more: Capital One Transfer Partners & Conversion Calculator
Calculator: Which credit card will earn you the most Aeroplan points?
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FAQs
What points can be transferred to Aeroplan?
American Express Membership Rewards points, Chase Ultimate Rewards points, Capital One Venture miles & Capital One Spark miles can be transferred to Aeroplan. You can also transfer points earned with several hotel rewards programs to your Aeroplan account.
Can you transfer AMEX Membership Rewards points to Aeroplan?
Yes. Every 1,000 Membership Rewards points you transfer to Aeroplan will give you 1,000 Aeroplan points.
Can you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Aeroplan?
Yes. Every 1,000 Ultimate Rewards points you transfer to Aeroplan will give you 1,000 Aeroplan points.
Can you transfer Capital One miles to Aeroplan?
Yes. Every 1,000 Venture miles or 1,000 Spark miles you transfer to Aeroplan will give you 1,000 Aeroplan points.