How these scores work

Every fit score is computed from this site's card data by a fixed formula, so it can be reproduced. Four weighted components add up to 100: the card's Air Canada earn rate (45), its welcome bonus value (20), its annual fee (20), and how easy it is to qualify for (15). Because all three cards earn the same currency, earn is converted to an effective return using a single Aeroplan value of 1.5¢ per point, so a 3x card and a 2x card sit on the same scale. Air Canada spend is the common yardstick since it is the category every Aeroplan card bonuses. The annual fee component uses the listed fee before any rebate, so a card that rebates its fee still shows its sticker cost here and the rebate is noted alongside. Click any score to open its full breakdown.

Best Aeroplan business cards, scored

All three carry no personal income requirement; approval is based on business eligibility. The split is welcome bonus, fee, and whether lounge access matters to you.

#CardFit scoreAnnual feeWhy it ranks here
1 CIBC Aeroplan Visa Business PlusNo personal income gate
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Earn+22.5 / 45
2x air canada × 1.5¢ = 3% effective
Welcome+18.8 / 20
Up to 75,000 pts ≈ $1,125
Fee+16 / 20
$120 annual fee, first 2 years rebated
Access+15 / 15
No personal income requirement
Score72 / 100
$120 2 yrs rebated Up to 75,000 points, uncapped 2x on AC and 1.5x on business categories, and two years of fee rebate.
2 TD Aeroplan Visa BusinessNo personal income gate
60math
Earn+22.5 / 45
2x air canada × 1.5¢ = 3% effective
Welcome+7.5 / 20
30,000 pts ≈ $450
Fee+15 / 20
$149 annual fee
Access+15 / 15
No personal income requirement
Score60 / 100
$149 2x Aeroplan on AC and 1.5x on travel, dining, and business categories. The same earn as CIBC at a higher fee.
3 Amex Aeroplan Business ReserveAir Canada + lounge
59math
Earn+33.8 / 45
3x air canada × 1.5¢ = 4.5% effective
Welcome+10 / 20
Variable or unpublished offer, scored neutral
Fee+0 / 20
$599 annual fee
Access+15 / 15
No personal income requirement
Score59 / 100
$599 3x Aeroplan on Air Canada, Maple Leaf Lounge access, a Priority Pass, and a companion pass.

Welcome bonus and the fee rebate

The CIBC Aeroplan Visa Business Plus and the TD Aeroplan Visa Business earn Aeroplan at exactly the same rates, so the ranking turns on overhead, not points. CIBC pairs a larger welcome bonus, up to 75,000 points across staged spend thresholds, with a $120 fee that is rebated for the first two years. TD lists a $149 fee and a smaller opening bonus. Over the first two years, that gap is the single biggest difference between them, which is why CIBC leads. Note that the CIBC fee rises to $139 from August 1, 2026.

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The Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve plays a different game. It earns 3x on Air Canada rather than 2x, the highest in the group, and adds Maple Leaf Lounge access and a Priority Pass. The $599 fee zeroes out its fee score, but for an owner who flies Air Canada often and values the lounge, the earn rate and travel perks can outweigh the sticker cost. It scores within a point of the TD card for that reason.

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Common questions

What is the best Aeroplan business credit card in Canada?

On our scored ranking the CIBC Aeroplan Visa Business Plus comes first. It earns 2x Aeroplan on Air Canada and 1.5x on travel, dining, and business categories, the same as the TD Aeroplan Visa Business, but pairs a larger welcome bonus of up to 75,000 points with a lower $120 fee that is rebated for the first two years. The Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve ranks close behind for owners who want lounge access and 3x on Air Canada, at a $599 fee.

Do Aeroplan business cards require personal income?

No. The TD, CIBC, and American Express Aeroplan business cards have no personal income requirement. Approval is based on business eligibility rather than a stated minimum personal income, which is why all three score full marks on access here.

Should I get the CIBC or TD Aeroplan business card?

Both earn identically: 2x Aeroplan on Air Canada and 1.5x on travel, dining, and business categories. The CIBC Aeroplan Visa Business Plus wins on overhead, with a larger welcome bonus and a $120 fee rebated for two years versus TD's $149. Choose the TD Aeroplan Visa Business if you already bank with TD or prefer its travel insurance and ecosystem.

How are the fit scores calculated?

Each score is computed from this site's card data by a fixed formula. Four weighted components add to 100: the card's Air Canada earn rate converted to an effective return using an Aeroplan value of 1.5¢ per point (45), welcome bonus value (20), annual fee before rebates (20), and ease of qualifying (15). Click any score in the table to see the full breakdown.