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How to redeem AIR MILES + Store list for redeeming Cash Miles
Find out how to redeem AIR MILES for flights, merchandise, in-store purchases and other rewards.
You can redeem AIR MILES as Cash Miles or Dream Miles — you choose how you want your miles to be divided between both categories. Redeem Dream Miles for travel, merchandise and gift cards. Redeem Cash Miles at dozens of stores. Here’s how to redeem AIR MILES including a list of stores where you can redeem miles.
What is the AIR MILES rewards program?
AIR MILES is a rewards program with nearly 10 million members in Canada. Earn points by swiping your AIR MILES card at partner stores, or use an AIR MILES credit card to rack up points even when shopping at non-partner stores. AIR MILES can be redeemed online for eVouchers, although a couple of partners allow in-store redemptions too.
Is AIR MILES going out of business? What will happen to my AIR MILES?
No, the AIR MILES program is not being discontinued. The company that owns AIR MILES, Loyalty Ventures, has filed for bankruptcy in the US. BMO is buying the AIR MILES rewards program from Loyalty Ventures for $160 million USD. The program will continue to operate as normal — you will not lose your AIR MILES.
How much are AIR MILES worth?
Some estimates value each AIR MILE at roughly 10 – 20 cents, although the exact value depends on the reward you want. AIR MILES are worth more when redeemed for flights and other travel than eVouchers and in-store purchases.
Who are AIR MILES partners?
AIR MILES lets you earn points for everyday purchases like gas, retail items and dining out. Partners include Spotify, Cineplex, Hudson’s Bay, Starbucks and The Source. You can redeem online for eVouchers or in store at Shell stations and Thrifty Foods (select provinces).
Visit the AIR MILES rewards website to redeem your miles for evouchers. Select your province from the dropdown list to see which stores are available to you.
Cash Miles vs. Dream Miles
Choose to collect AIR MILES as either Cash Miles or Dream Miles, both of which come with different redemption options.
- Cash Miles. Redeem Cash Miles online for eVouchers or in store a select partners.
- Dream Miles. Redeem Dream Miles online for flights, hotels, car rentals, merchandise, events and attractions.
How do I select my preference?
Set your preferences for collecting AIR MILES Dream Miles and Cash Miles by using the slider in your airmiles.ca account. You can set the slider to 100% Dream Miles or Cash Miles if you want. When you’re all set, select Update balance preference to save your changes.
This will apply to AIR MILES you earn in the future. You can’t change how your existing AIR MILES are divided up. You can change your AIR MILES points redemption preferences as often as you’d like.
Can I convert Dream Miles to Cash Miles (or the other way around)?
No. AIR MILES Dream Miles cannot be converted to Cash Miles. Similarly, you cannot convert AIR MILES Cash Miles to Dream Miles. However, you can change your preferences for earning Dream Miles and Cash Miles by logging into your account at airmiles.ca.
How do I check my AIR MILES points balance?
Check your Cash Miles and Dream Miles balances, review your transaction history, browse the rewards catalogue and more by logging into your AIR MILES account online or via mobile app. To login, you’ll need your Collector number (the number on your card) and 4-digit PIN. If you don’t have a PIN, you can create one on the AIR MILES website.
How can I redeem AIR MILES?
Redeeming AIR MILES depends on how much Cash Miles and Dream Miles you have. Here’s how it works:
Redeem AIR MILES Cash Miles
Redeem AIR MILES Cash Miles online for eVouchers or in person at select partners. You can redeem miles in increments of $10 (95 miles). The maximum AIR MILES redemption amount is 750 Cash Miles.
- Redeeming AIR MILES Cash Miles online. You can redeem AIR MILES Cash Miles online for eVouchers. Use them anytime online with participating partners or use them in-store when you print them or show them on your phone. Retailers include Ardene, Spotify, Sephora, Roots, Uber Eats, DoorDash.
- Redeeming AIR MILES Cash Miles in-person. You simply need to visit a partner store and show your AIR MILES membership card or open the AIR MILES app to redeem your Cash Miles at checkout. Your Miles will automatically be withdrawn from your account when you make a purchase. Retailers include Boston Pizza, The Keg, Bath & Body Works and Shell.
Redeem AIR MILES Dream Miles
You can only redeem Dream Miles online. Log in to your AIR MILES account and browse the travel portal or Rewards Miles catalogue for merchandise. Select the reward that you want, confirm your purchase and the miles will be withdrawn from your account.
- Redeeming AIR MILES Dream Miles for travel. To redeem Dream Miles, log in to airmiles.ca and select flights, hotels or car rentals under the Travel tab. From there, book your flight as you would on a regular travel website. AIR MILES will show you how many points you need to redeem as well as how much cash is left owing for fees and other charges.
- Redeeming AIR MILES Dream Miles for merchandise. Redeem points for merchandise by logging in to the AIR MILES Rewards Miles Catalogue and browsing items and see how many miles each item is worth. Click Buy to finalize your purchase.
How to redeem AIR MILES for flights
You can redeem Dream Miles for flights but not Cash Miles. The process for how to redeem AIR MILES Dream Miles for flights is outlined below:
- Sign in to airmiles.ca with your AIR MILES card number and PIN.
- Use the Book Flights section of the website to indicate where you want to go and when.
- Click “Find flights” and then browse the selection of flights on offer.
- Each flight should indicate how much it will cost in points as well as how much you’ll have to pay for surcharges in cash.
- Select the flight you want and book it to redeem Dream Miles (which will come out of your account automatically upon booking).
Using an AIR MILES credit card for bigger redemptions
There are two ways to earn and redeem AIR MILES in Canada. These include showing your membership card when you shop with partner stores or using an AIR MILES credit card to earn AIR MILES faster with partner and non-partner stores.
You’ll usually earn a set number of points with your AIR MILES credit card, which will be automatically deposited into your AIR MILES membership account (since the two are linked). You can collect and redeem AIR MILES as Cash Miles or Dream Miles.
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Bottom line
You can redeem AIR MILES for Dream Miles by logging in to the airmiles.ca online portal or by visiting the AIR MILES Rewards Miles catalogue. Redeem Cash Miles for eVouchers to dozens of popular retailers or in store at a couple of partners. Get an AIR MILES credit card to rack up miles faster when you shop at partner and non-partner stores.
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