Smart Bonus Strategy — Earn 31,000 points
Spend $6,000 within 6 months
First purchase bonus
one purchase required10,000 pts × 1.5¢+$150Minimum spend bonus
Spend $6,000 in 6 months
optimal stop15,000 pts × 1.5¢+$225Min. spend earnings6,000 pts × 1.5¢+$90
Annual benefitsFree first checked bag, preferred Aeroplan pricing, travel insurance+$140
Annual fee (waived yr 1)$0
Net first-year value+$605
Not Included in Smart Bonus Strategy
25,000 points after $12,000 in purchases in the first 12 monthly statement periods
Renewing the card unlocks this bonus — factor in whether the benefit and/or points justify paying the annual fee.
20,000 pts × 1.5¢+$300