Best Credit Cards for Airport Lounges in Canada - September 2026

Access special experiences with The Platinum Card^®.

Get up to 100,000 Membership Rewards^® points, worth up to $1,000 toward your next getaway-

• As a new The Platinum Card^® Cardmember, get a welcome bonus of 70,000 points when you charge $10,000 in net purchases to your Card in the first 3 months of Cardmembership
• Plus, get 30,000 points when you make a purchase between the 15th and 17th month after your Cardmembership begins

Card features

• Earn 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible dining and food delivery in Canada, 2 points for every $1 in Card purchases on eligible travel, and 1 point for every $1 in all other Card purchases
• Access a $200 Annual Travel Credit through American Express Travel Online or Platinum^® Card Travel Service
• Enjoy a $200 Annual Dining Credit at some of Canada’s best restaurants
• Unlock $200 or more in additional value with Member extras. You can earn statement credits for qualifying purchases with participating brands
• Make the most of the American Express Global Lounge Collection^™, which gives you access to more than 1,550 airport lounges worldwide. The Global Lounge Collection includes the Centurion Lounge^® network, Plaza Premium lounges, and hundreds of other international and domestic lounges that will enhance your travel experience. Terms and conditions apply
• Enjoy flexible ways to use your points such as statement credits for any eligible purchase charged to your Card, new travel purchases booked on American Express Travel Online through the Flexible Points Travel Program, and eligible flights through the Fixed Points Travel Program
• Transfer points 1:1 to several frequent flyer and other loyalty programs
• Enjoy complimentary benefits that offer an average value of $550 USD at over 1,600 extraordinary properties worldwide when you book Fine Hotels + Resorts
• Platinum Cardmembers can enjoy access to special events and unique opportunities
• Enjoy premium benefits at the Toronto Pearson Airport
• You will also have access to many leading hotel and car rental companies’ loyalty programs. Our partners include Marriott International, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Hertz and Avis
• Interest applies in accordance with your Cardmember Agreement, Information Box, and Disclosure statement if the total New Balance is not paid by the Payment Due Date each month. All payments must be received by the Payment Due Date shown on the monthly statement

Apply with confidence!

• See if you’ll be approved before you apply – with no impact to your credit score.*
• When applying for a new card, businesses will typically run a “hard check” of your credit report. A hard credit check can cause a temporary impact to your credit score.
• Unlike many lenders, for American Express’ personal cards, you can see if you will be approved before you apply without impacting your credit score
• A soft credit check is a check into your credit report initiated either by you or a company even if you didn’t apply for credit. It is primarily used to screen for pre-approval financing offers or for a background check
• Available for American Express personal cards, we’ll let you know your eligibility with no impact to your credit score, so you can submit your application with confidence.*

*Instant decisions are only available for Consumer (also known as Personal) Card applications.

 

Earn up to $1,250 in first year welcome offers, rewards and savings^*, including up to 35,000 bonus Scene+ points¹

• Earn 3x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 you spend at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, participating Co-ops and more
• Earn 2x Scene+ points¹ for every $1 you spend on other eligible grocery stores, dining, eligible entertainment purchases and eligible daily transit options (including rideshares, buses, subways, taxis and more)
• Plus earn 1 Scene+ point for every $1 spent on all other eligible everyday purchases.
• Earn additional benefits + up to 4X Scene+ points for every dollar you spend on hotel bookings, car rentals, and things to do with Scene+ Travel, Powered by Expedia.
• No Foreign Transaction Fee
• 6 Complimentary Airport Lounge Access
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage
• Visa Infinite* Concierge Services
• Visa Infinite* Hotel Collection
• Visa Infinite* Dining and Wine Country Program

Rates, fees and other information are effective as of Aug 4,2026. Subject to change.

Welcome Offer: Join and get over $1,600 in value including a first year annual fee rebate!^†

Here’s how you can get over $1,600 in value:

• Get up to 45,000 Aventura Points (up to $900 in travel value^†):
  • 15,000 Aventura Points when you make your first purchase^†
  • 30,000 Aventura Points when you spend $3,000 or more in the first 4 monthly statement periods^†
• Get a one-time annual fee rebate ($139) for you (the primary cardholder) and up to three authorized users ($50 each): up to $189 value.^†
• Elevate your airport experience with 4 complimentary visits at 1,200+ lounges globally through Visa Airport Companion Program: up to $285 in value.^†
• Plus, get a NEXUS◊ Application Fee rebate^†: A $160 value^†
• As an eligible CIBC Cardholder, take advantage of a free Skip+ membership (first year value of $110)^†

Plus, enjoy extra valuable travel benefits.

• Travel when it’s right for you – your Aventura Points don’t expire^†
• Redeem your Aventura Points for more than travel with our Shop With Points/Pay with Points features^†
• Travel local – Aventura Points can be redeemed for more than just flights – use your points for hotels and car rentals for a weekend getaway
• 2 points for every $1 spent on travel purchased through the CIBC Rewards Centre^†
• 1.5 points for every $1 spent at eligible gas stations, EV charging, grocery stores and drug stores^†
• 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases^†

Get a free Skip+ membership when you link your eligible CIBC credit card

Plus, enjoy $0 delivery fees and earn a $10 monthly voucher.^†

Fuel up for less

Link your card with Journie Rewards to save up to 10 cents per litre at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar and Chevron gas stations.^†

Get 50% off Disney+ for 6 months

Use an eligible CIBC credit card to pay for your Disney+ Standard with Ads subscription, and automatically receive $4.50 each month in statement credits.^†

CIBC may approve your application, but you are not eligible to receive this Offer if you have opened, transferred or cancelled another Aventura card within the last 12 months.^†

Get up to $1,600 in value, including up to 100,000 points, the Mastercard Travel Pass program and 4 complimentary airport lounge passes, the statement credit for NEXUS and the annual fee waived in the first year for the primary cardholder and authorized users.*

Plus, get 0% introductory interest rate on Balance transfers for 12 months with a 2% transfer fee.*

• 5x the points for every dollar spent on eligible travel*, 3x the points for every dollar spent on eligible restaurant dining*, entertainment and eligible recurring bill payments*, 1 point for every dollar spent in other purchase categories*
• Free membership to the Mastercard Travel Pass app provided by DragonPass*, and four complimentary passes per year*
• Extended Warranty* and Purchase Protection*
• BMO Ascend World Elite Total Travel and Medical Protection:
  Get Collision Damage Waiver benefits on rental cars, 21 days of Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Emergency Medical coverage of up to $5 million, and more.*
• Enjoy six months of Instacart+ and a $10 monthly Instacart credit when you enroll your eligible BMO Credit Card.*