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American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card review

4.6Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

The American Express Aeroplan Business Reserve Card earns up to 3x on travel and carries a $599 annual fee. We estimate around $1147 in first-year value. Figures are illustrative — verify current terms with American Express.

At a glance

Annual fee
$599
Welcome bonus
~$1,147
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
AMEX
Rewards
points
Purchase APR
20.99%

Rewards & earn rates

Travel3x
Everything Else1.25x

Welcome offer: Up to ~$1,147 in first-year value.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Earns 3x on travel
  • Airport lounge access
  • Strong first-year value (~$1147)

Cons

  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee
  • High annual fee ($599)
  • American Express isn't as widely accepted as Visa or Mastercard
  • High income requirement ($200,000 personal)

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • Lounge Access
  • Free Checked Bag
  • Companion Pass

Insurance

    Rates & fees

    Annual fee
    $599
    Purchase interest
    20.99%
    Cash advance
    22.99%
    Foreign transactions
    2.5%
    Min. personal income
    $200,000
    Last updated June 7, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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