Blue Rewards vs Aeroplan eStore: Compare Shopping Points
Blue Rewards and Aeroplan eStore offer shopping points, but their point totals are not directly comparable. Choose using the reward's value for your intended redemption and the purchase's total cost, rather than whichever portal displays the larger number.
If you searched for AIR MILES Shops versus Aeroplan eStore, this is the updated comparison. According to the official Blue Rewards transition announcement, the AIR MILES Reward Program transitioned to Blue Rewards and existing Reward Miles converted automatically to Blue Points in summer 2026. Our earlier statement that shoppers still earn AIR MILES miles was outdated.
What to compare before shopping
| Decision | Blue Rewards | Aeroplan eStore |
|---|---|---|
| Reward earned | Blue Points | Aeroplan points |
| Where to start | The retailer's offer on the Blue Rewards shopping portal | The retailer's offer in Aeroplan eStore |
| Value to use | Your intended Blue Rewards redemption | Your intended Aeroplan redemption |
| Purchase checks | Eligible spend, earning increments, bonus terms and exclusions | Eligible categories, earning rate, bonus terms and exclusions |
| Missing reward | Blue Rewards shopping help | Aeroplan's eStore claim route |
Start with the same retailer, product and delivered price. The store directory helps you find offers; open the provider listing before buying because rates and availability change.
Calculate Blue Points on eligible spending
The Blue Rewards shopping help page describes a usual base rate of 16 Blue Points per $20 of eligible spending, while noting that store rates can differ. Shipping, handling, duties and taxes are excluded. Sign in before following the shopping link. Its published windows are up to 60 days for base points and 75 days for bonus points.
For illustration, a $100 eligible purchase at that base rate earns 80 points. The transition announcement lists 1,500 Blue Points as $10 for in-store or eGift-card redemption. At that specific redemption rate, 80 points represent about $0.53 of value, not $80 or 80% cashback. You still need enough points for an available redemption. Check the actual offer's spending increments before applying this example to a different subtotal.
Compare with an Aeroplan offer
Suppose an Aeroplan offer earns 2 points per eligible dollar on the same $100 purchase. That would be 200 points. At an assumed value of 1 cent per point, you would value them at $2; at 1.5 cents, $3. These are hypothetical earning and redemption assumptions, not a current offer or guaranteed Aeroplan value.
A multiplier can change the result, so calculate each offer separately. Also consider whether adding to an existing balance helps you reach a redemption you already planned. Buying something unnecessary to earn extra points raises your cost.
Our Aeroplan eStore guide explains the shopping steps and missing-points route. Air Canada's eStore overview is the starting point for current program information.
Which should you choose?
Choose Blue Rewards when the eligible offer and a usable redemption give you the better result. Choose Aeroplan when its offer is more valuable for a redemption you expect to make. If neither balance is useful to you, compare a cash rebate using our Canadian cashback sites guide.
For example, PetSmart's comparison page separates cash and points offers so you can examine the options for the same shopping trip. Do not add two competing portal rewards together unless the providers explicitly permit it.
If the reward is missing
Keep your receipt, the offer details and the account used for the shopping click. Check the provider's posting window and claim deadline before raising a case. Use Blue Rewards shopping help for its portal and the eStore missing-points form for Aeroplan. A retail order is not an airline flight claim.
This comparison uses published terms and illustrative calculations, not firsthand payout testing. Canada Cashback Monitor may earn commission from partner links.