Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite vs CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite
Two cards, one Standard Score rubric. The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite scores higher overall at 7.2/10 — but the right pick depends on which components match your spending.
The verdict
StrongTwo travel cards with lounge access, split by what you do abroad. The $150 Passport skips the 2.5% FX fee and includes six lounge visits a year, but its Scene+ points cap at a flat 1¢; the $139 Aventura is $11 cheaper and adds a NEXUS rebate and airport fast-track, yet still charges FX on every overseas purchase and offers only four lounge visits. Anyone who spends outside Canada takes the Passport for the fee saving; homebodies who mainly want a NEXUS credit and occasional lounge access take the Aventura.
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| Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite | CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Score | 7.2/10 · Strong | 6.6/10 · Strong |
| Annual fee | $150 (Waived first year (current offer)) | $139 |
| Welcome bonus | Up to 60,000 Scene+ points (40,000 on $2K/3 mo + 10,000 on $10K/6 mo + 10,000 annual on $40K), plus first-year fee waived — offer ends August 3, 2026 | Up to 45,000 Aventura points (15,000 on first purchase + 30,000 on $3K/4 mo) |
| Est. bonus value | ≈ $600 | ≈ $560 |
| First-year net value | ≈ $850 | ≈ $460 |
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| Points currency | Scene+ | Aventura |
| No FX fees | Yes | No |
| Lounge access | Yes | Yes |
Where the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite wins
- Ongoing value — scores 7.0/10 on this component
- Perk usability — scores 8.5/10 on this component
- Low friction — scores 9.0/10 on this component
- Strategic fit — scores 8.0/10 on this component
Where the CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite wins
- First-year value — scores 7.0/10 on this component
- Flexibility — scores 6.0/10 on this component
Read the full reviews: Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite and CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite, or see how both rank in Best Travel Credit Cards in Canada.