American ExpressFX: 2.5%AeroplanLounge AccessNEXUS Credit
American Express
Amex Aeroplan Reserve
Aeroplan
First Year Bonus
~$950
Welcome Bonus
90,000 pts
Annual Fee
$599
Spend Required
$7,500 (3 mo)
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Updated Apr 10
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Earn rates
3x
Air Canada
2x
dining
1.25x
everywhere else
Points value: ~1.5¢/pt average via Aeroplan
Transfer partners
Aeroplan (direct earn — redeems on Star Alliance)
Lounge access
Unlimited Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges + 6 Centurion Lounge guest passes/yr
Additional perks
- ✓NEXUS application fee credit
- ✓Free checked bag (cardholder + up to 8)
- ✓Priority check-in & boarding
- ✓Aeroplan 50K status boost
Insurance coverage
Travel Medical ($5M)
Trip Cancellation
Trip Interruption
Baggage Delay
Lost Baggage
Rental Car
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Card details
NetworkAmerican Express
Annual fee$599
Foreign fee2.5%
Income req.None stated
ProgramAeroplan
