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CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite review

4.3Rated by the CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

A flexible travel card for people who don't want to be tied to one airline. The waived first-year fee and lounge access make year one an easy win.

At a glance

Annual fee
$139
Welcome bonus
~$1,000
Foreign tx fee
2.5%
Network
VISA
Rewards
points
Purchase APR
20.99%

Rewards & earn rates

Travel via CIBC Rewards Centre2x
Gas & EV charging1.5x
Groceries1.5x
Drugstore1.5x
Everything else1x

Welcome offer: Up to 35,000 Aventura points + first-year fee waived.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Flexible points with no airline lock-in
  • First-year fee commonly waived
  • Solid travel insurance package

Cons

  • Everyday earn rates are middling
  • $60k personal income requirement

Perks & insurance

Key perks

  • Book any airline, any seat — no blackout dates
  • DragonPass airport lounge membership
  • Redeem points for travel, merchandise or statement credit

Insurance

  • Travel emergency medical (15 days)
  • Trip cancellation & interruption
  • Flight & baggage delay
  • Rental car collision/loss damage
  • Mobile device insurance

Rates & fees

Annual fee
$139
Purchase interest
20.99%
Cash advance
22.99%
Foreign transactions
2.5%
Min. personal income
$60,000

First-year annual fee often waived.

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Last updated June 1, 2026Reviewed by CreditCardGuru Editorial Team

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