Amex Aeroplan Reserve
- Annual fee
- $599
- Earns
- Aeroplan points
- Point value
- 2 CPP
- Credits a year
- Up to $100
Welcome offer
Earn 60,000 Aeroplan points after you spend $7,500 in 3 months
≈ $1,200 at 2 CPP
Earning rates
| Category | Earns | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Purchases with Air Canada | 3x | 6% |
| Dining | 2x | 4% |
| Travel | 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
Basic and each Supplementary Cardmember get Maple Leaf Lounge / Air Canada Cafe access plus 1 free guest on a same-day Air Canada or Star Alliance departure: Canada and U.S. lounges now, worldwide Maple Leaf Lounges from 2027-01-12. Priority Pass today is membership only, with every visit charged. From 2027-01-12 the Basic Cardmember gets 2 Priority Pass passes per calendar year; $25,000 in calendar-year spend unlocks 4 more for that year and 4 for the next (max 6 a year; guests use up passes). Also from 2027-01-12: 8 Aspire Amex lounge passes per calendar year in Canada (1 guest per visit, guests use up passes). Supplementary cards get no Priority Pass or Aspire passes.
About the Amex Aeroplan Reserve
The Amex Aeroplan Reserve is a personal 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 dining and 1.25x on everything else. The current welcome offer: earn 60,000 Aeroplan points after you spend $7,500 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 Canada and the U.S. (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, max 6) 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 Reserve annual fee?
The Amex Aeroplan 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 Reserve welcome bonus?
Earn 60,000 Aeroplan points after you spend $7,500 in 3 months. AwardHack values that at about $1,200.
Does the Amex Aeroplan Reserve include airport lounge access?
Yes: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges and Air Canada Cafes in Canada and the U.S. (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, max 6) and Aspire Amex Lounges in Canada (8 complimentary passes per calendar year, from 2027-01-12). Basic and each Supplementary Cardmember get Maple Leaf Lounge / Air Canada Cafe access plus 1 free guest on a same-day Air Canada or Star Alliance departure: Canada and U.S. lounges now, worldwide Maple Leaf Lounges from 2027-01-12. Priority Pass today is membership only, with every visit charged. From 2027-01-12 the Basic Cardmember gets 2 Priority Pass passes per calendar year; $25,000 in calendar-year spend unlocks 4 more for that year and 4 for the next (max 6 a year; guests use up passes). Also from 2027-01-12: 8 Aspire Amex lounge passes per calendar year in Canada (1 guest per visit, guests use up passes). Supplementary cards get no Priority Pass or Aspire passes.
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