Smart Bonus Strategy — Earn 42,500 points
Spend $7,500 within 6 months
Minimum spend bonus
Spend $7,500 in 6 months
optimal stop35,000 pts × 1.5¢+$525Min. spend earnings7,500 pts × 1.5¢+$113
Annual benefitsFree Checked Bags on Air Canada Flights+$150
Annual fee-$120
Net first-year value+$668
Not Included in Smart Bonus Strategy
10,000 after $1,000 in eligible purchases in month 13
Renewing the card unlocks this bonus — factor in whether the benefit and/or points justify paying the annual fee.
10,000 pts × 1.5¢+$150