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The Aeroplan® Credit Card will help you earn points for an Air Canada voyage, or a trip with any of the 45 airline partners. You get to enjoy some great travel benefits such as 25k Elite status, a credit for Global Entry, TSA Precheck, or Nexus, a free first-checked bag, trip cancellation/trip delay insurance, and more (details below). Plus, you can use your Aeroplan rewards to offset purchases for any airline ticket booked on any airline (or travel purchases) at a rate of 1.25 cents per point (USD)! All this makes the Aeroplan card one of the best basic travel cards! See more details about the benefits below.
- Chase 5/24 rule: Chase will decline an applicant that has opened 5 or more cards (other issuers included) in the past 24 months. Hence, 5/24 rule
- Max cards: You can get approved for up to 2 Chase credit cards in 30 days. Business cards and personal cards are counted separately
- Apply for two cards: If you apply for one Chase card and get approved, it is recommended to apply for a second card since Chase is very good about approving for two cards, even within the same day. If the first application is still pending, wait for it to be approved before you apply for a second card
- Credit bureau: Chase Bank will usually pull your Experian credit report
- Combining same-day credit inquiries: Some data points suggest that credit inquiries for all Personal Chase cards for same-day applications will be combined; also, credit inquiries for all Business Chase cards for same-day applications will be combined. Credit inquiries for Personal and Business card applications will not be combined.
- Check application status: You can check your application status at Chase.com / Customer Center / Check my app status or call 1 888 338 2586
- Reconsideration: If you get declined then you can call 1 888 609 7805 to be reconsidered
Quickest way to get my card: You will be able to add your new card to your mobile wallet immediately after you get approved (it can sometimes take up to an hour for it to show up in your online login). You can also request Chase to overnight your physical card by calling Chase customer service.
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– 3 points on groceries and restaurants including takeout and eligible delivery services
– 3 points on purchases made directly with Air Canada
– 1 point on all other purchases
– Plus earn a bonus 500 points for every $2000 you spend per calendar month (up to 1,500 bonus points)
No foreign transaction fee.
Automatic upgrade to Aeroplan 25K Status for the remainder of the first calendar year plus the following calendar year. With Aeroplan 25K Status you get priority check-in, early boarding, and free upgrades.
Requalify for 25K status for the remainder of the calendar year plus the following calendar year after spending $15,000 in a calendar year.
Plus, earn a one-level status boost for the remainder of the calendar year plus the following calendar year after spending $50,000 in a calendar year.
Get your first checked bag free for you and up to 8 companions on Air Canada flights
New! Use your Aeroplan rewards to offset purchases for any airline ticket booked on any airline (or travel purchases) at a rate of 1.25 cents per point (USD)! All you need to do is use your card for the travel purchases. In 2023 you can use unlimited amount of miles. In 2024 the cap will be 50k miles per year.
Get a free companion pass (valid for all classes) after you spend $1M on your card within a calendar year. Companion passes are only valid for Air Canada flights booked with rewards (you will get 100% of your rewards refunded for your companion's ticket)
Get a $100 statement credit for Global Entry, TSA Precheck or NEXUS every 4 years.
Coverage for canceled or interrupted travel due to an unforeseen medical emergency, extreme weather conditions, etc. Max $1,500 per person, max $6,000 per trip for non-refundable travel expenses including flight tickets.
Secondary coverage on rentals when renting within the U.S.
If your flight is delayed for 12+ hours or more, you can claim up to $500 per ticket to cover expenses like meals and lodging.
Get refunded if your purchase is damaged or stolen, up to 120 days from the date of purchase. Max $500 per claim, $50,000 per account.
If your baggage is delayed for 6+ hours, you can claim up to $100 per day to cover expenses like toiletries and clothing, for up to 3 days.
The points can be used at approximately 1 – 1.3 cents per point to book award flights with one of the following Air Canada airline partners:
- Aegean Airlines
- Air China
- Air India
- Air New Zealand
- ANA – All Nippon Airways
- Asiana Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Avianca
- Brussels Airlines
- Copa Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
- EGYPTAIR
- Ethiopian Airlines
- EVA Air
- Juneyao Airlines (connecting partner)
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Shenzhen Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- South African Airways
- Swiss
- TAP Portugal
- Thai Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- United Airlines
