Smart Bonus Strategy — Earn 28,000 points
Spend $3,000 within 3 months
First purchase bonus
one purchase required10,000 pts × 1.5¢+$150Minimum spend bonus
Spend $3,000 in 3 months
optimal stop15,000 pts × 1.5¢+$225Min. spend earnings3,000 pts × 1.5¢+$45
Annual benefitsFree first checked bag, NEXUS rebate, Starbucks benefits+$150
Annual fee (waived yr 1)$0
Net first-year value+$570
Not Included in Smart Bonus Strategy
20,000 anniversary bonus points after $12,000 in purchases in the first 12 months
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