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American Express Aeroplan Card

American Express(Canada)
Current Welcome Offer
Up to 45,000 Welcome Bonus Aeroplan points
Annual Fee $120
Purchase APR 21.99%
Cash Adv. APR 21.99%
Welcome Bonus ~$900

RateBuddy Verdict

The Good
  • The Free First Checked Bag benefit for you and 8 companions can easily save hundreds of dollars per year.
  • Cardmembers get preferred pricing on Aeroplan reward flights, making your points go further.
  • Includes the "4th Night Free" hotel benefit on Aeroplan point redemptions.
The Trade-offs
  • Does not include essential travel insurances like Emergency Medical or Trip Cancellation.
  • As a Charge Card, the balance must be paid in full every month or a very high 30% interest rate applies.

Rewards & Earnings

Groceries 1.00%
Dining & Takeout 1.50%
Gas & Transit 1.00%
Travel 2.00%
Base Rate 1.00%
Rewards Summary: Earn 2X Aeroplan points on eligible Air Canada & Air Canada Vacations purchases; 1.5X points on dining and food delivery in Canada; 1X points on all other purchases.
  • Air Canada & Air Canada Vacations: 2X Aeroplan Points
  • Dining & Food Delivery (in Canada): 1.5X Aeroplan Points
  • All Other Purchases: 1X Aeroplan Points

Welcome Bonus Details

First eligible checked bag free and preferred pricing on flight rewards.

Estimated Value: $900.00

Features & Benefits

Free Checked bag
Free first checked bag for up to 9 people
Car Rental Collision/Loss Damage Waiver
Coverage for vehicles up to $85,000 MSRP
Extended Warranty Insurance
Buyer's Assurance extends warranty 1 year
Purchase Security Insurance
Purchase Protection for 90 days
Flight Delay Insurance
Flight delay up to $500
Baggage Delay/Loss Insurance
Baggage delay up to $500
Special Event Access (e.g., Front Of The Line)
Front Of The LineĀ® access
Common Carrier Accident Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance up to $500,000
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
Hotel Burglary up to $500
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Insurance Coverage

Flight and Baggage Delay
Flight/Boarding Denial (>4 hours): Up to $500. Baggage Delay (>6 hours): Up to $500.
Car Rental Theft & Damage
Coverage for MSRP up to $85,000 for rentals of 48 days or less.
Hotel Burglary & Lost Baggage
Burglary: Up to $500. Lost/Stolen Baggage: Up to $500 per trip.
Travel Accident Insurance
Up to $500,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
Purchase Protection & Buyer's Assurance
Protection for 90 days (up to $1,000). Extended warranty doubles up to one additional year.

Rates & Fees Details

Purchase APR21.99%
Cash Advance APR21.99%
Annual Fee$120
Supplementary Card$50.00
Income Required No specific requirement listed.

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