Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve
- Annual fee
- $599
- Earns
- Aeroplan points
- Point value
- 2 CPP
- Credits a year
- Up to $100
Welcome offer
Earn 65,000 Aeroplan points after you spend $10,500 in 3 months
≈ $1,300 at 2 CPP
Earning rates
| Category | Earns | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Purchases with Air Canada | 3x | 6% |
| Hotels | 2x | 4% |
| Car rentals | 2x | 4% |
| Travel | 1.25x | 2.5% |
| Dining | 1.25x | 2.5% |
| Groceries | 1.25x | 2.5% |
| Gas | 1.25x | 2.5% |
| Everything else | 1.25x | 2.5% |
Return is what each $1 of spend is worth with points valued at 2 CPP.
Credits and benefits
- NEXUS application/renewal credit$100 every 4 years
Up to $100 a year if you use every credit. Track them in the benefits tracker
Lounge access
Maple Leaf Lounge / Air Canada Cafe access for the cardholder and 1 guest on a same-day Air Canada or Star Alliance departure (North America now, worldwide from 2027-01-12). Priority Pass is membership with paid visits until 2027-01-12; from then, 2 passes per calendar year plus 4 more unlocked with $25,000 in calendar-year spend. From 2027-01-12: 8 Aspire Amex lounge passes per calendar year in Canada. Employee cards get no Priority Pass membership.
About the Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve
The Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve is a business American Express card in Canada from Amex with a $599 annual fee that earns Aeroplan points. It earns 3x on purchases with Air Canada, 2x on hotels, 2x on car rentals and 1.25x on everything else. The current welcome offer: earn 65,000 Aeroplan points after you spend $10,500 in 3 months. It comes with 1 statement credit worth up to $100 a year if you use them all. Cardholders get access to Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada Cafes in North America (cardholder + 1 guest; worldwide Maple Leaf Lounges from 2027-01-12), Priority Pass membership (every visit charged until 2027-01-12; from then, 2 complimentary passes a year, plus 4 more unlocked with $25,000 calendar-year spend) and Aspire Amex Lounges in Canada (8 complimentary passes per calendar year, from 2027-01-12). AwardHack values Aeroplan points at 2 CPP.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve annual fee?
The Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve has a $599 annual fee. Its statement credits add up to $100 a year if you use all of them.
What is the Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve welcome bonus?
Earn 65,000 Aeroplan points after you spend $10,500 in 3 months. AwardHack values that at about $1,300.
Does the Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve include airport lounge access?
Yes: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada Cafes in North America (cardholder + 1 guest; worldwide Maple Leaf Lounges from 2027-01-12), Priority Pass membership (every visit charged until 2027-01-12; from then, 2 complimentary passes a year, plus 4 more unlocked with $25,000 calendar-year spend) and Aspire Amex Lounges in Canada (8 complimentary passes per calendar year, from 2027-01-12). Maple Leaf Lounge / Air Canada Cafe access for the cardholder and 1 guest on a same-day Air Canada or Star Alliance departure (North America now, worldwide from 2027-01-12). Priority Pass is membership with paid visits until 2027-01-12; from then, 2 passes per calendar year plus 4 more unlocked with $25,000 in calendar-year spend. From 2027-01-12: 8 Aspire Amex lounge passes per calendar year in Canada. Employee cards get no Priority Pass membership.
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