AIR MILES Shops vs Aeroplan eStore: Which Earns More?

AIR MILES Shops vs Aeroplan eStore: A Detailed Comparison

Both AIR MILES and Aeroplan offer shopping portals to earn rewards. But which one is better? Let's break it down.

Earning Rates Comparison

Aeroplan eStore:

• Typically 1-10 points per dollar
• Points worth approximately 1.5-2 cents each
• Best for: Travel rewards

AIR MILES Shops:

• Typically 1-5 miles per dollar
• Miles worth approximately 10-15 cents each (Cash)
• Best for: Flexible redemption

Value Calculation

For a $100 purchase at a store offering:

• Aeroplan: 3 pts/$ = 300 points = ~$4.50-6.00 value
• AIR MILES: 1 mile/$ = 100 miles = ~$10-15 value (Cash)

Winner: AIR MILES often provides better value per dollar spent.

Store Selection

Aeroplan eStore:

• 200+ retailers
• Strong in travel and electronics
• Good Apple and Best Buy rates

AIR MILES Shops:

• 300+ retailers
• Strong in groceries and gas partners
• Good Canadian retailer coverage

Redemption Flexibility

Aeroplan:

• Best for flights
• Can transfer to hotel partners
• Fixed-point flight rewards available

AIR MILES:

• Cash Miles for everyday purchases
• Dream Miles for travel
• Instant redemption at Shell, Sobeys, etc.

Our Recommendation

Choose Aeroplan if:

• You fly Air Canada frequently
• You have an Aeroplan credit card
• You're saving for a specific trip

Choose AIR MILES if:

• You prefer flexible redemption
• You shop at Sobeys, Shell, or Rexall
• You want instant value (Cash Miles)

Best Strategy

Use both! Check Canada Cashback Monitor to see which portal offers the best rate for each store, then choose accordingly.