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American Express® Aeroplan® Card review

4.4Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

The American Express Aeroplan Card earns up to 2x on travel and carries a $120 annual fee. We estimate around $773 in first-year value. Figures are illustrative — verify current terms with American Express.

At a glance

Annual fee
$120
Welcome bonus
~$773
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
AMEX
Rewards
points
Purchase APR
20.99%

Rewards & earn rates

Travel2x
Dining1.5x
Everything Else1x

Welcome offer: Up to ~$773 in first-year value.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Earns 2x on travel
  • Strong first-year value (~$773)

Cons

  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee
  • American Express isn't as widely accepted as Visa or Mastercard

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • Free Checked Bag

Insurance

    Rates & fees

    Annual fee
    $120
    Purchase interest
    20.99%
    Cash advance
    22.99%
    Foreign transactions
    2.5%
    Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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    “American Express® Aeroplan® Card Review (2026)” — CreditCardGuru, https://creditcardguru.ca/cards/american-express-aeroplan, updated June 7, 2026.

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