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Air Canada Aeroplan credit cards

Chase issues the one US Aeroplan card. Its standout benefit is automatic Aeroplan 25K status, which brings Star Alliance recognition, priority boarding and eUpgrade credits, plus free first checked bags for up to nine people on one Air Canada reservation. Chase points from the Sapphire and Ink Preferred cards also transfer to Aeroplan.

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CardIssuerAnnual feeWelcome offer
Air Canada Aeroplan CardChase$195Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months, plus 40,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 in the first 12 months (up to 115,000 points).

Air Canada Aeroplan Card

Chase · World Elite Mastercard · Personal card

Annual fee
$195
Welcome offer
Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months, plus 40,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 in the first 12 months (up to 115,000 points).
Foreign transaction fee
None

What it earns

3xAir Canada purchases made directly
3xtravel
3xgrocery stores and dining, including takeout and delivery (2x after December 31, 2026)
2xgas stations
1xall other purchases

Airline benefits

  • Free first checked bags for the cardmember and up to eight people on the same Air Canada reservation
  • Automatic Aeroplan 25K status: priority check-in, Zone 2 boarding, extra baggage, Star Alliance recognition and eUpgrade credits
  • Aeroplan 35K status after $75,000 in annual spend
  • 5,000 Status Qualifying Credits a year, plus 10,000 more at $25,000 and again at $50,000 in spend (up to 25,000 a year across all Aeroplan cards)
  • 15% off the points price of Aeroplan flight rewards
  • Up to $120 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS credit every 4 years

Credits and travel cover

  • Up to $100 in Air Canada credit a year ($50 January to June, $50 July to December)
  • Trip cancellation and interruption insurance up to $1,500 per traveler and $6,000 per trip
  • Trip delay reimbursement up to $500 per traveler for delays of 12 hours or more
  • Baggage delay insurance up to $100 a day for 3 days
  • Auto rental collision damage and theft coverage (secondary in the US) and roadside assistance

Shopping benefits

  • Purchase protection for 120 days (90 in New York), up to $500 per item
  • 12 months of DashPass, activated by December 31, 2027, with up to $10 a month off non-restaurant orders

Who can get the offer: This credit card is not available to either (i) current cardmembers of the Chase Aeroplan Card, or (ii) previous cardmembers of the Chase Aeroplan Card who received a new cardmember bonus for this credit card within the last 24 months.

Source: Chase: Air Canada Aeroplan Card page

Other ways to earn Air Canada Aeroplan points

Chase Ultimate Rewards, American Express Membership Rewards, Capital One miles, Bilt Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy transfer points into Air Canada Aeroplan, so a general travel card can top up the same account. Ratios and timing are on the transfer partners table.

Air Canada Aeroplan credit card FAQ

Which bank issues the Air Canada Aeroplan credit cards?
Chase issues the US Air Canada Aeroplan cards: Air Canada Aeroplan Card.
What are the Air Canada Aeroplan card welcome offers?
As read on the issuers' pages on September 23, 2026: Air Canada Aeroplan Card, Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months, plus 40,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 in the first 12 months (up to 115,000 points). Offers change often, so check the issuer's page before applying.
How much is the annual fee on the Air Canada Aeroplan cards?
Air Canada Aeroplan Card: $195.
Which Air Canada Aeroplan cards come with a free checked bag?
Air Canada Aeroplan Card. The exact rules (how many bags, who travels with you, which flights) are listed under each card.

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