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Reviewed 2026-07-06 · By The Points Standard editorial team

TD Aeroplan Visa Platinum Card

5.5/10 · Situational$89/yr (Waived first year (current offer). Corrected from a prior 'TD Aeroplan Visa Card' entry — TD's actual no-frills entry tier is the Visa Platinum at $89/year, not a separate $39 no-name product.)

An entry-level on-ramp to Aeroplan, not a destination card. Most flyers should graduate to the Visa Infinite once the bag perk pays for itself.

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Standard Score breakdown — Situational

Six weighted components, each rated 0–10. "Contributes" is the rating × weight — add all six and you get the 5.50/10 Standard Score above.

Component (weight)RatingContributes
First-year value (30%)
5.51.65
Ongoing value (20%)
4.50.90
Flexibility (15%)
6.00.90
Perk usability (15%)
5.00.75
Low friction (10%)
7.50.75
Strategic fit (10%)
5.50.55

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The numbers

Annual fee$89
Welcome bonusUp to 20,000 Aeroplan points (10,000 on first purchase + 10,000 on $1,500/90 days), plus first-year fee rebate — up to $500 in value
Est. bonus value$420
First-year net value$460

Earn rates

Gas, EV charging, groceries, Air Canada purchases (capped at $80,000/year)1x
Everything else1x per $1.50

Why it earns its score

  • Cheapest entry point into direct Aeroplan earning, with the first-year fee waived
  • Preferred Aeroplan redemption pricing as a cardholder
  • Low bar to approval compared to the Visa Infinite tier

Where it loses points

  • No checked-bag benefit — that's reserved for the Visa Infinite tier
  • Base earn rate (1 pt per $1.50) is weak outside bonus categories
  • $89 fee applies starting year two

Who it's for

Occasional Air Canada flyers who want to start earning Aeroplan directly before committing to the Visa Infinite's $139 fee.

Who should skip it

You check bags on Air Canada regularly — the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite's bag perk alone clears its higher fee.

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Source: issuer card page · Last reviewed 2026-07-06. Details change often — confirm current terms with the issuer before applying.