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Aeroplan Credit Card

The only US card that earns one of the best Star Alliance currencies directly.

8.0/10ChasepersonalAir Canada Aeroplan Points5/24 applies
View Current OfferBest for: Star Alliance award travelers

Welcome Bonus

70,000

≈$980 value

Spend Requirement

$3,000

in 3 months

Annual Fee

$95

No FTF

Credit Score

700+

(Good-Excellent)

Historical Offers Chart

Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.

Sign-Up Bonus (points)Spending Requirement ($)
025,00050,00075,000100,000$0$1,875$3,750$5,625$7,5002022-012023-012024-012025-012026-01Sign-Up BonusSpending Requirement ($)

Last verified 2026-06-09 · spot an outdated offer? Tell us in the comments.

Earning Rates

  • 3xAir Canada purchases
  • 3xGrocery stores
  • 3xDining and takeout
  • 1xAll other purchases

Credits

No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.

Benefits

  • Free first checked bag on Air Canada for you and up to 8 companions
  • Aeroplan 25K elite status for the first year, renewable with $15k annual spend
  • 500 bonus points for every $2,000 spent in a month, up to 1,500 per month
  • Pay Yourself Back: redeem points against travel purchases at a fixed rate
  • Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS credit every 4 years

Why it earns its spot

  • +Aeroplan has excellent Star Alliance award pricing and no fuel surcharges
  • +3x on groceries and dining is strong for a cobrand card
  • +Elite status path through card spend is unusual at $95

Where it costs you

  • Most useful if Star Alliance award travel is your goal
  • Air Canada has devalued partner sweet spots before
  • Subject to Chase 5/24

The Compound Verdict

This is a points collector's card disguised as an airline cobrand. The grocery and dining multipliers feed one of the most flexible Star Alliance programs, and the bag and status perks are a bonus. If you never fly Star Alliance, look elsewhere.

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