Looking to cash in on all those points you’ve earned with your CIBC Aventura credit card? We break down how to redeem Aventura Points for flights, travel, merchandise, financial account contributions and more.
How to redeem Aventura Points
It’s easy to redeem CIBC Aventura Points. Visit the CIBC Rewards Catalogue, login to your account and start browsing. When you find the item or experience you want, select it and follow the prompts to redeem your points.
If you want to redeem Aventura points for a different reward, follow these steps:
Purchase the item or experience you want using your eligible CIBC Aventura credit card.
Login to your CIBC Online Banking account.
Go to your Credit Card Account Details.
To shop with Aventura Points, select an eligible pending transaction. Then select Redeem with Points.
Want to use your Aventura Points to pay down your credit card or contribute to another eligible CIBC product instead? Select Payment with Points, provide your info and indicate how you want to redeem points.
How to use Aventura points
CIBC Aventura Points can be redeemed for flights, other travel costs, to pay down your credit card or to contribute to eligible CIBC financial accounts. Here are some examples of how you can use your Aventura Rewards:
Sign on to CIBC Online Banking to access the Rewards Centre where you can book flights, hotels, cruises, car rentals and vacation packages.
Browse travel rewards and view exclusive promotions through CIBC online portal. Book trips using the Aventura Travel Assistant, providing your personal info and travel dates like you would on a regular travel site.
What makes Aventura flight redemptions so special?
Flight redemptions are often the best way to redeem Aventura Points, because you’ll get the most value per point. Other benefits of Aventura flight redemption include:
No blackout dates or restrictions. Book the flights any time of the year with no blackout dates or seat restrictions.
Points can pay for taxes & fees. Use Aventura Rewards Points to pay for taxes and fees when you travel and reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
CIBC Aventura Points never expire. You won’t need to use your points by a certain date, because Aventura Points are always good.
No booking fees. Forget about booking fees when you purchase through the CIBC Rewards Centre.
Redeem Aventura points for merchandise & gift cards
Visit the CIBC Rewards Catalogue online redeem Aventura points for gift cards or items like electronics, fashion, home items, sporting goods, tools, kids items, experiences and more.
To redeem Aventura Points, sign in to your online account. Then search for the rewards you want, filtering by category or points redemption level. Redeem your points to purchase, and your reward will be sent by mail (or email for e-gift cards).
Only the primary cardholder can shop with points. Redeem Aventura points for merchandise quickly before the transaction is posted to your account. Once the transaction is posted, it’s no longer eligible for Aventura points redemption.
Redeem Aventura points to pay bills & grow other financial accounts
One of the great things about the CIBC Aventura Rewards program is that you can use points to reduce your credit card balance or contribute to other financial accounts. Pay down your CIBC mortgage or personal loan. Or, pay into a CIBC TFSA or RRSP.
All you need to do is log in to CIBC Online Banking, select Payment with Points and provide the required information. You’ll be able to see how much your points are worth before you cash in.
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CIBC Aventura Points value
How much are Aventura Points worth? The value of Aventura Points differs depending on how you use your points but generally ranges from less than 1 cent to just over 2 cents.
Aventura Points value is usually highest for flights and other travel. You typically get less value per point when you redeem for retail gift cards or merchandise.
How many Aventura Points does it take to fly?
The number of Aventura Points you need to pay for a flight depends on where you’re flying to and from and the flight class. But for perspective, you need 10,000-20,000 Aventura Points to fly to the US with a maximum ticket price of $400. To fly to Europe with a maximum ticket price of $1,300, you need 50,000-70,000 Aventura Points.
The more you spend on an CIBC Aventura credit card, the quicker you can start getting rewarded. Depending on the card you have, you can earn between 0.5 and 3 Aventura points per dollar. Most CIBC Aventura credit cards come with welcome offers that help you build up points faster.
Compare travel credit cards to make sure you’re getting the most out of your purchases.
What is Aventura?
Aventura is CIBC’s frequent flyer program, competing with other popular programs like Aeroplan (Air Canada), Avion (RBC) and AIR MILES. The only way to earn Aventura Points is by using a CIBC Aventura credit card.
CIBC has a number of basic and premium credit cards for personal and business use that let you earn Aventura Rewards Points. Annual fees, interest rates, perks, and points earn rates differ between cards, but you can earn between 0.5 and 3 points per dollar spent.
Among the downsides of the CIBC Aventura Rewards program is that you can’t earn points without a credit card and the retail network for redeeming points isn’t very large.
However, you can purchase items or experiences with an Aventura credit card and login to CIBC Online Banking to redeem points to pay for your purchase (non-posted transactions only). This sidesteps the limitations of the program and lets you redeem Aventura Points for just about anything.
Visit the CIBC Rewards Centre to redeem Aventura Points for travel, merch and experiences. Or login to CIBC Online Banking to use Aventura points to pay down your credit card, mortgage, or personal loan or contribute to other CIBC financial accounts.
CIBC Aventura Points are worth the most when redeemed for flights and travel. But you might get more flexibility and perks with other travel rewards credit cards. Compare your options to rack up travel points and get one step closer to your dream vacation.
Yes, you can only earn Aventura Points with a CIBC Aventura credit card. Unfortunately, you can't independently sign up to earn Aventura Rewards.
Yes. You can transfer your Aventura Points to another Aventura cardholder through your online account. You can also call a customer service rep to help you carry out the transfer.
No. Aventura Points never expire, so you can use your points whenever you want.
Stacie Hurst is an editor at Finder, specializing in a wide range of topics including stock trading, money transfers, loans, banking products, online shopping and streaming. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Writing, and she completed one year of law school in the United States before deciding to pursue a career in the publishing industry. When not working, Stacie can usually be found watching K-dramas or playing games with her friends and family.
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