Aeroplan is running a short buy-points flash sale ending July 19, 2026, with some members seeing up to a 110% bonus on purchased points.
The offer is targeted. Before buying, log in to Aeroplan and check the exact bonus shown in your account. Some members are seeing a lower version of the promotion, and the final value can also change once Canadian sales tax is added at checkout.
For most people, this is not a reason to buy points speculatively. It can be useful if you already have a specific redemption available and the numbers work after taxes.
The short version
For the strongest reported version of the offer, the tiers are:
| Points purchased | Bonus |
|---|---|
| 5,000-25,000 | 55% |
| 30,000-75,000 | 75% |
| 90,000+ | 110% |
At the 110% tier, Aeroplan's usual base price of 3.75 cents per point CAD drops to about 1.79 cents per point CAD before tax.
Example:
| Purchase | Bonus | Total points | Pre-tax cost | Pre-tax cost per point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90,000 points | 99,000 points | 189,000 points | $3,375 CAD | 1.79 cpp |
| 100,000 points | 110,000 points | 210,000 points | $3,750 CAD | 1.79 cpp |
That headline rate is the cleanest way to evaluate the sale, but it is not the final number for many Canadians.
The Canadian tax issue
Aeroplan point purchases are processed through Points.com. With a Canadian billing address, sales tax can be added at checkout. That raises the real acquisition cost.
Approximate cost at the 110% tier:
| Sales tax | Approximate all-in cost |
|---|---|
| 0% | 1.79 cpp |
| 5% | 1.88 cpp |
| 13% | 2.02 cpp |
| 15% | 2.05 cpp |
That is why the same promotion can look very different depending on the billing address and province.
If your checkout screen shows a 90% bonus instead of 110%, the pre-tax cost is already around 1.97 cpp before any sales tax. Once tax is added, the deal becomes much harder to justify unless the redemption is especially strong.
When buying Aeroplan points can make sense
Buying points is most useful when it solves a specific problem.
You are topping up for a confirmed booking
This is the cleanest use case. If you are short 10,000-30,000 points for a booking that is available now, buying the missing points can be reasonable.
The key is to compare the total cost:
- the cash price of the ticket
- the points required
- the taxes and fees on the award
- the cost of buying the missing points
If the total cash outlay is still lower than buying the same flight outright, a top-up can work.
You are booking fixed-price partner awards
Aeroplan can be strongest when booking partner airlines at fixed prices. Partner awards are less exposed to Air Canada's dynamic pricing, although availability can be limited and a partner booking fee may apply.
For example, buying points at about 1.79 cpp before tax can be more attractive when the award is priced from a fixed chart and the paid fare is expensive. This is usually more relevant for long-haul international flights than for simple domestic economy trips.
For more background on how Aeroplan pricing works, see our Aeroplan points guide.
You need points faster than a credit card bonus can arrive
Many Canadian Aeroplan credit cards earn points more cheaply over time, especially when there is a strong welcome bonus. The tradeoff is timing. A buy-points sale can deliver points faster than waiting for a new card bonus to post.
If you have time, compare this sale against the current Aeroplan and Membership Rewards card options on our credit card comparison page.
When to skip this sale
You do not have a booking in mind
Aeroplan points are useful, but buying them without a plan creates risk. Award prices can change, partner space can disappear, and Air Canada-operated flights can price far above the published starting levels.
If you buy first and search later, you may end up holding a large balance at a cost that is close to or above your likely redemption value.
Your only plan is an Air Canada dynamic-priced flight
Air Canada awards can be useful, but the price in points can move with demand. A redemption that looks reasonable one day can become much weaker if the points price rises before you book.
Before buying points for an Air Canada-operated flight, search the exact dates first. Then calculate cents per point using:
(cash fare - award taxes and fees) / points required
If the result is below your all-in purchase cost, buying points does not help.
We have seen how wide Air Canada pricing can get in our YVR-Sapporo Aeroplan pricing check and YYZ/YUL-Quito Aeroplan pricing check.
Your account only shows the lower bonus
Because the offer is targeted, not every member will see the 110% version. If your account tops out at 90%, the math is tighter. After Canadian tax, the cost can move above 2 cents per point.
That does not automatically make the purchase wrong, but it does mean the booking should be checked carefully.
Which card should you use?
Aeroplan point purchases are processed by Points.com, not directly by Air Canada. That means they generally should not be expected to code like an Air Canada flight purchase for category bonuses.
For Canadians, the practical card choice is usually:
- a card where you are working on a welcome bonus
- a strong everyday-earn card
- or a card with purchase protections you value
Do not assume an Aeroplan co-branded card will earn an Air Canada purchase multiplier on this transaction. Check the issuer terms if that changes your decision.
Bottom line
Aeroplan's July 2026 buy-points flash sale can be useful, but only in narrow cases.
At the 110% tier, the pre-tax price of about 1.79 cents per point CAD is better than many recent Aeroplan buy-points offers. For Canadians, the checkout tax can push the real cost closer to or above 2 cents per point, depending on the province.
The best use is a confirmed, high-value redemption where you already know the award space, points price, taxes, and cash alternative. Without that, earning Aeroplan points through credit cards, transfers, regular flying, or the Aeroplan eStore is usually a cleaner path.
