Want to Earn Aeroplan Points While Shopping? Do This Before You Checkout
Want to Earn Aeroplan Points While Shopping? Do This Before You Checkout
If you collect Aeroplan points, one of the easiest ways to earn more is not from flying. It is from shopping you were already planning to do. The Aeroplan eStore lets members earn points with many Canadian-friendly online retailers, and those points can stack with credit card rewards when you pay with the right card.
The key is remembering to start your shopping trip in the right place before checkout. If you go directly to the retailer first, you may miss the points entirely.
Start with the Aeroplan eStore
Before buying online, check the Aeroplan eStore to see whether the retailer is listed. Air Canada describes the eStore as a place to earn points with 200+ brands, including major names such as Apple, Amazon, and Sephora. The exact retailer list, earning rates, and exclusions can change, so always read the current offer before clicking through.
A basic flow looks like this:
- Sign in to your Aeroplan account.
- Search for the retailer in the Aeroplan eStore.
- Read the earn rate and exclusions.
- Click from the eStore to the retailer.
- Complete the purchase in the same session.
That click is what connects your purchase to Aeroplan tracking.
Look for bonus point events
Aeroplan eStore offers can become much more interesting during bonus events. A retailer that usually earns a modest number of points per dollar may temporarily offer a multiplier. These promos often appear around holidays, back-to-school, Black Friday, Boxing Day, and travel-heavy seasons.
If you are not in a rush, it can be worth waiting for a bonus event before making a larger purchase. Laptops, appliances, beauty orders, luggage, and household upgrades can generate meaningful points when a multiplier is available.
Stack with an Aeroplan credit card
The eStore click is only one layer. If you pay with an Aeroplan credit card, you may also earn points from the card itself. In many cases, that means you can earn points from the retailer click-through plus points from your card spend.
Even if you do not have an Aeroplan credit card, you can still use the eStore and pay with another rewards card. Just compare the total value: Aeroplan points from the portal, card rewards from payment, and any cashback or statement offers you may be giving up.
Avoid tracking mistakes
Aeroplan points from shopping are not automatic just because you bought from a partner retailer. Tracking can fail if the shopping path is interrupted.
For cleaner tracking:
- Start from the Aeroplan eStore immediately before buying.
- Add items to cart after clicking through when possible.
- Avoid unrelated coupon sites after the eStore click.
- Do not switch browsers or devices mid-order.
- Read category and product exclusions.
- Keep the order confirmation until points post.
If you use browser extensions, ad blockers, or coupon plug-ins, consider disabling anything that might interfere with tracking for that order.
Know when Aeroplan beats cashback
Aeroplan points can be valuable, especially if you redeem them strategically for travel. But they are not always better than cashback. If a cashback portal is offering a strong rate and Aeroplan is offering a low base rate, compare the expected value before choosing.
A simple rule: choose Aeroplan when you have a clear travel use for the points or when the eStore has a strong bonus. Choose cashback when you prefer certainty or when the cash rate is clearly better.
Bottom line
Before checking out online, take 30 seconds to check the Aeroplan eStore. If the retailer is eligible, click through properly, use the best payment card for the purchase, and save your confirmation. It is a simple habit that can turn everyday Canadian shopping into future travel value.