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Canadian Rewards Programs Guide 2026

Updated

Canada’s loyalty landscape is dominated by a handful of programs that sit on top of credit cards from the major banks. Understanding how each program earns, what your points are actually worth, and which redemptions give you the most value is the key to getting outsized value from your everyday spending.

Canada’s Major Rewards Programs

ProgramBacked ByBest ForApprox. Point Value
AeroplanAir CanadaStar Alliance flights, international travel1.5–2.5¢/pt
Scene+ScotiabankFlexible — travel, movies, groceries~1.0¢/pt
Avion RewardsRBCAvios transfers, Cathay Pacific, British Airways1.0–2.5¢/pt
Air MilesLoyaltyOneDomestic flights, merchandise, cash0.7–1.2¢/pt
Amex Membership RewardsAmerican ExpressTransfers to Aeroplan, Avios, Marriott1.0–2.0¢/pt
TD RewardsTD BankExpedia for TD portal redemptions~0.5¢/pt
BMO RewardsBMOTravel portal + cash out~0.7¢/pt
WestJet RewardsWestJetWestJet flights, WestJet Vacations~1.1¢/pt
AventuraCIBCTravel portal, transfers~1.0¢/pt
PC OptimumLoblawGrocery, Shoppers Drug Mart0.1¢/pt