New offers for American Express co-branded credit cards are here

by Anshul
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American Express Canada’s elevated summer bonus offers for their co-branded credit cards have now ended, and what follows is a tepid offer across the board. Not only are the new bonus offers lower, but Aeroplan co-branded cards now require more spending past the one-year mark to earn the full bonus haul truly. Though lower, Marriott Bonvoy cards remain straightforward in the spend and bonus structure.

Amex Canada Summer Bonus Offers – TL;DR
  • American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card
    • Up to 120,000 95,000 Aeroplan points
      • 5,000 Aeroplan points for each Employee Aeroplan Business Reserve Card with an annual fee added to your account at the time of application, up to a maximum of 2 approved Employee Cards. (up to 10,000 Aeroplan points)
      • 7,500 Aeroplan points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $3,000 in purchases on your Card for the first six months of Cardmembership (up to 45,000 points)
      • 40,000 Welcome Bonus points with $9,000 in net purchases between months 13 and 16 of Cardmembership
  • American Express Aeroplan Reserve Card
    • Up to 115,000 90,000 Aeroplan points
      • 5,000 Aeroplan points for each Additional Aeroplan®* Reserve Card with an annual fee added to your account at the time of application, up to a maximum of 2 approved Additional Cards (up to 10,000 points)
      • 7,500 Aeroplan points for each monthly billing period with $2,000 in purchases on the Card for the first six months of Cardmembership (up to 45,000 Aeroplan points)
      • 35,000 Aeroplan points with $6,000 spend between 13 and 16 months of Cardmembership
  • American Express Aeroplan Card
    • Up to 50,000 40,000 Aeroplan points;
      • 3,000 Aeroplan points for each monthly billing period with $1,000 in net purchases for the first 10 months of Cardmembership (up to 30,000 points).
      • 10,000 Aeroplan points with a purchase between 14 and 17 months of Cardmembership
  • Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card
    • Up to 85,000 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points
      • 50,000 Welcome Bonus with $1,500 in net purchases in the first three months of Cardmembership.
  • Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
    • Up to 75,000 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points
      • 50,000 Welcome Bonus with $1,500 in net purchases in the first three months of Cardmembership.
American Express® Aeroplan®* Business Reserve Card – Apply Now

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    • Annual Fee: $599
    • Welcome Bonus Offer: Up to 120,000 95,000 Aeroplan points
      • 5,000 Aeroplan points for each Employee Aeroplan Business Reserve Card with an annual fee added to your account at the time of application, up to a maximum of 2 approved Employee Cards. (up to 10,000 Aeroplan points)
      • 7,500 Aeroplan points for each monthly billing period in which you spend $3,000 in purchases on your Card for the first six months of Cardmembership (up to 45,000 points)
      • 40,000 Welcome Bonus points with $9,000 in net purchases between months 13 and 16 of Cardmembership
    • Earn Rate:
      • 3x the points on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada®* and Air Canada Vacations®*
      • 2x the points on eligible hotels and car rentals
      • 1.25x the points on everything else
    • Exclusive Benefits at Toronto Pearson International Airport:
      • Access to Pearson Priority Security Lane
      • Complimentary valet service
      • Save 15% on parking rates at the Express Park and Daily Park
      • Save 15% on Car Care Services
    • Air Canada Priority Airport Service Benefits:
      • Air Canada Priority Check-in
      • Air Canada Priority Boarding
      • Air Canada Priority Baggage Handling
    • Lounge Access:
      • Access to more than 1,200 Priority Pass™  airport lounges around the globe.
      • Access to select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges™* and Air Canada Café™* in North America with a same-day ticket on a departing Air Canada or Star Alliance®* flight. One Guest is allowed.
    • Additional Benefits:
      • Receive up to CAD 100 in statement credits every four years when a NEXUS application or renewal fee is charged to the Card
      • Earn 1,000 Status Qualifying Miles and 1 Status Qualifying Segment for every $5,000 eligible net purchases charged to the Card. Rollover unused Status Qualifying Miles to qualify for Air Canada status the following year
      • Roll over any unallocated Aeroplan Elite™ Status Qualifying Miles and unused eUpgrade Credits to the next year to enjoy during your travels
      • One Annual Worldwide Companion Pass when you spend $25,000 in net purchases before your Card anniversary date. Buy an accompanying Air Canada economy class ticket for a companion at a fixed base fare from $99 to a maximum of CAD 599 (plus taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges)
      • Free first checked bag, up to 23kg/50lb for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada flights
      • Unlock two-car-class rental upgrades, expedited service, a dedicated phone line, and more with a complimentary upgrade to Avis President’s Club
      • Earn Aeroplan Points faster with Additional Cards ($199 for each Additional Card to enjoy some of the Air Canada travel benefits that the Basic Cardmember receives, $0 for each Additional Aeroplan®* Reserve No Fee Card to earn points faster)
      • Access to Entertainment and more through American Express® Experiences:
        • Enjoy a variety of special offers and events in music, sports, Entertainment, dining, retail, and more, created for Cardmembers
        • Front Of The Line®: access presale and reserved tickets to virtual buzzworthy concerts, drive-in events and other experiences

Details of the new Amex Offers on Aeroplan Credit Cards can be found here.

American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card – Apply Now

American Express Aeroplan

    • Annual Fee: $599
    • Welcome Bonus Offer: Up to 115,000 90,000 Aeroplan points
      • 5,000 Aeroplan points for each Additional Aeroplan®* Reserve Card with an annual fee added to your account at the time of application, up to a maximum of 2 approved Additional Cards (up to 10,000 points)
      • 7,500 Aeroplan points for each monthly billing period with $2,000 in purchases on the Card for the first six months of Cardmembership (up to 45,000 Aeroplan points)
      • 35,000 Aeroplan points with $6,000 spend between 13 and 16 months of Cardmembership
    • Earn Rate:
      • 3x the points on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada®* and Air Canada Vacations®*
      • 2x the points on eligible dining and food delivery purchases in Canada
      • 2x the points on eligible purchases with Rocky Mountaineer. Plus, you could receive a Complimentary Hotel Room Category Upgrade on the first and last night and a Complimentary Upgrade from SilverLeaf to GoldLeaf class of service when you book directly with Rocky Mountaineer using your Aeroplan Reserve Card.
      • 1.25x the points on everything else
    • Exclusive Benefits at Toronto Pearson International Airport:
      • Access to Pearson Priority Security Lane
      • Complimentary valet service
      • Save 15% on parking rates at the Express Park and Daily Park
      • Save 15% on Car Care Services
    • Air Canada Priority Airport Service Benefits:
      • Air Canada Priority Check-in
      • Air Canada Priority Boarding
      • Air Canada Priority Baggage Handling
    • Lounge Access:
      • Access to more than 1,200 Priority Pass™  airport lounges around the globe.
      • Access to select Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges™* and Air Canada Café™* in North America with a same-day ticket on a departing Air Canada or Star Alliance®* flight. One Guest is allowed.
    • Additional Benefits:
      • Receive up to CAD 100 in statement credits every four years when a NEXUS application or renewal fee is charged to the Card
      • Earn 1,000 Status Qualifying Miles and 1 Status Qualifying Segment for every $5,000 eligible net purchases charged to the Card. Rollover unused Status Qualifying Miles to qualify for Air Canada status the following year
      • Roll over any unallocated Aeroplan Elite™ Status Qualifying Miles and unused eUpgrade Credits to the next year to enjoy during your travels
      • One Annual Worldwide Companion Pass when you spend $25,000 in net purchases before your Card anniversary date. Buy an accompanying Air Canada economy class ticket for a companion at a fixed base fare from $99 to a maximum of CAD 599 (plus taxes, fees, charges, and surcharges)
      • Free first checked bag, up to 23kg/50lb for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada flights
      • Earn Aeroplan Points faster with Additional Cards ($199 for each Additional Card to enjoy some of the Air Canada travel benefits that the Basic Cardmember receives, $0 for each Additional Aeroplan®* Reserve No Fee Card to earn points faster)
      • Access to Entertainment and more through American Express® Experiences:
        • Enjoy a variety of special offers and events in music, sports, Entertainment, dining, retail, and more, created for Cardmembers
        • Front Of The Line®: access presale and reserved tickets to buzzworthy virtual concerts, drive-in events and other experiences

Details of the new Amex Offers on Aeroplan Credit Cards can be found here.

American Express Aeroplan Card – Apply Now

American Express Aeroplan

    • Annual Fee: $120
    • Welcome Bonus Offer: Up to 50,000 40,000 Aeroplan points;
      • 3,000 Aeroplan points for each monthly billing period with $1,000 in net purchases for the first 10 months of Cardmembership (up to 30,000 points).
      • 10,000 Aeroplan points with a purchase between 14 and 17 months of Cardmembership
    • Earn Rate:
      • 2x the points on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada®* and Air Canada Vacations®*
      • 1.5x the points on eligible dining and food delivery purchases in Canada
      • 1x the points on everything else
    • Additional Benefits:
      • Earn 1,000 Status Qualifying Miles and 1 Status Qualifying Segment for every $10,000 in eligible net purchases charged to the Card.
      • Free first checked bag, up to 23kg/50lb for up to 9 people travelling on the same reservation on Air Canada Flights
      • Earn Aeroplan points faster with Additional Cards ($50 for each Additional Card to enjoy some of the Air Canada travel benefits that the Basic Cardmember receives, $0 for each Additional Aeroplan®* No Fee Card to earn points faster)
      • Access to Entertainment and more through American Express® Experiences:
        • Enjoy a variety of special offers and events in music, sports, Entertainment, dining, retail, and more, created for Cardmembers
        • Front Of The Line®: access presale and reserved tickets to buzzworthy virtual concerts, drive-in events and other experiences

Details of the new Amex offers on Aeroplan Credit Cards can be found here.

Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express®* Card – Apply Now 

Marriott Bonvoy American Express

    • Annual Fee: $150
    • Welcome Bonus Offer: 85,000 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points
      • 50,000 Welcome Bonus with $1,500 in net purchases in the first three months of Cardmembership.
    • Earning Rate:
      • 5x at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties
      • 3x for eligible Gas, Dining and Travel
      • 2x on all other eligible purchases
    • Other Key Benefits:
      • 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year
      • Annual Free Night Award after your anniversary each year
      • Upgrade to Gold Elite status with 30K spend per year
      • Referral bonus of 10,000 points
      • Transfer points to airlines: 5,000 bonus airline miles with a transfer of 60,000 Bonvoy points to a frequent flyer program
      • Comprehensive Travel and Shopping Insurance coverage
      • Business Benefits – expense management tools and resources, flexibility to pay balances in full or over time, $150 annual fee may be tax deductible

A detailed list of benefits and perks of the Card is listed here

Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card – Apply Now 

Amex Marriott Bonvoy

    • Annual Fee: $120
    • Welcome Bonus: 75,000 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points
      • 50,000 Welcome Bonus with $1,500 in net purchases in the first three months of Cardmembership.
    • Earning Rate:
      • 5x on spend at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties
      • 2x on all other eligible purchases
    • Other Key Benefits:
      • 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year
      • Annual Free Night Award (up to 35,000 points) after your anniversary each year
      • Complimentary Silver Elite status
      • Upgrade to Gold Elite status with 30K spend per year
      • Referral bonus of 10,000 points
      • Transfer points to airlines: 5,000 bonus airline miles with a transfer of 60,000 Bonvoy points to a frequent flyer program
      • Comprehensive Travel and Shopping Insurance coverage

A detailed list of benefits and perks of the Card is listed here

Take Away

The new summer bonus offers from American Express Canada present an excellent opportunity for frequent travellers to earn more rewards and benefits from their credit cards. However, interested individuals should carefully consider the increased spending requirements and the additional bonuses for keeping their Card past the first year of membership before applying.

2 comments

Anshul May 2, 2023 - 8:08 pm

Love it! A good chunk of points coming your way 🙂

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Uncle Lee May 2, 2023 - 8:01 pm

Amazing timing Anshul. We are in the market to upgrade our personal Amex Aeroplan Reserve & Bonvoy cards, to the Business versions. Looking forward to upgrading both within the next 3 months.

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