{"name":"The Points Standard Index","description":"Monthly CAD valuations of Canadian loyalty points: a Standard value and an easy floor for each program, every release since the Index launched in July 2026.","publisher":{"name":"The Points Standard","url":"https://thepointsstandard.com"},"url":"https://thepointsstandard.com/valuations","howToCite":"https://thepointsstandard.com/data","terms":"https://thepointsstandard.com/data#terms","methodology":"https://thepointsstandard.com/methodology","currency":"CAD","unit":"cents per point","definitions":{"standard":"Standard value: what an informed, ordinary redemption returns, in CAD cents per point.","floor":"Easy floor: what anyone gets with no planning, in CAD cents per point."},"latestRelease":"2026-10-01","releases":[{"release":"2026-07-01","published":"2026-07-05","note":"The Index launched with nine programs.","marks":[{"program":"Aeroplan","slug":"aeroplan","standard":2.1,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-05"},{"program":"Amex Membership Rewards","slug":"amex-mr","standard":2,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-05"},{"program":"RBC Avion","slug":"rbc-avion","standard":1.6,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-05"},{"program":"British Airways Avios","slug":"avios","standard":1.7,"floor":0.8,"published":"2026-07-05"},{"program":"CIBC Aventura","slug":"aventura","standard":1.25,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-05"},{"program":"Scene+","slug":"scene-plus","standard":1,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-05"},{"program":"BMO Rewards","slug":"bmo-rewards","standard":0.67,"floor":0.67,"published":"2026-07-05"},{"program":"TD Rewards","slug":"td-rewards","standard":0.5,"floor":0.5,"published":"2026-07-06"},{"program":"WestJet points","slug":"westjet-dollars","standard":1,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-05"}]},{"release":"2026-07-11","published":"2026-07-11","note":"Aeroplan moved from 2.1¢ to 1.9¢ for Air Canada's June 1, 2026 award-chart increases, and Amex Membership Rewards from 2.0¢ to 1.9¢, because its 1:1 Aeroplan transfer sets the ceiling. British Airways Avios moved from 1.7¢ to 1.6¢ for the May 2026 increase in the cash portion of Reward Flight Saver bookings.","marks":[{"program":"Aeroplan","slug":"aeroplan","standard":1.9,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-11"},{"program":"Amex Membership Rewards","slug":"amex-mr","standard":1.9,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-11"},{"program":"RBC Avion","slug":"rbc-avion","standard":1.6,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-11"},{"program":"British Airways Avios","slug":"avios","standard":1.6,"floor":0.8,"published":"2026-07-11"},{"program":"CIBC Aventura","slug":"aventura","standard":1.25,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-11"},{"program":"Scene+","slug":"scene-plus","standard":1,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-11"},{"program":"BMO Rewards","slug":"bmo-rewards","standard":0.67,"floor":0.67,"published":"2026-07-11"},{"program":"TD Rewards","slug":"td-rewards","standard":0.5,"floor":0.5,"published":"2026-07-11"},{"program":"WestJet points","slug":"westjet-dollars","standard":1,"floor":1,"published":"2026-07-11"}]},{"release":"2026-07-16","published":"2026-07-16","note":"Marriott Bonvoy joined at 0.9¢, promoted from a reference rate. PC Optimum, National Bank Rewards and Asia Miles joined on July 21, also promoted from reference rates. 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No program moved.","marks":[{"program":"Aeroplan","slug":"aeroplan","standard":1.9,"floor":1,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"Amex Membership Rewards","slug":"amex-mr","standard":1.9,"floor":1,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"RBC Avion","slug":"rbc-avion","standard":1.6,"floor":1,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"British Airways Avios","slug":"avios","standard":1.6,"floor":0.8,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"CIBC Aventura","slug":"aventura","standard":1.25,"floor":1,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"Scene+","slug":"scene-plus","standard":1,"floor":1,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"BMO Rewards","slug":"bmo-rewards","standard":0.67,"floor":0.67,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"TD Rewards","slug":"td-rewards","standard":0.5,"floor":0.5,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"WestJet points","slug":"westjet-dollars","standard":1,"floor":1,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"Marriott Bonvoy","slug":"marriott-bonvoy","standard":0.9,"floor":0.7,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"PC Optimum","slug":"pc-optimum","standard":0.1,"floor":0.1,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"National Bank Rewards","slug":"national-bank-rewards","standard":1,"floor":0.4,"published":"2026-08-03"},{"program":"Asia Miles","slug":"asia-miles","standard":1.5,"floor":0.7,"published":"2026-08-03"}]},{"release":"2026-09-13","published":"2026-09-13","note":"Monthly re-mark. All thirteen marks held.","marks":[{"program":"Aeroplan","slug":"aeroplan","standard":1.9,"floor":1,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"Amex Membership Rewards","slug":"amex-mr","standard":1.9,"floor":1,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"RBC Avion","slug":"rbc-avion","standard":1.6,"floor":1,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"British Airways Avios","slug":"avios","standard":1.6,"floor":0.8,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"CIBC Aventura","slug":"aventura","standard":1.25,"floor":1,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"Scene+","slug":"scene-plus","standard":1,"floor":1,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"BMO Rewards","slug":"bmo-rewards","standard":0.67,"floor":0.67,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"TD Rewards","slug":"td-rewards","standard":0.5,"floor":0.5,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"WestJet points","slug":"westjet-dollars","standard":1,"floor":1,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"Marriott Bonvoy","slug":"marriott-bonvoy","standard":0.9,"floor":0.7,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"PC Optimum","slug":"pc-optimum","standard":0.1,"floor":0.1,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"National Bank Rewards","slug":"national-bank-rewards","standard":1,"floor":0.4,"published":"2026-09-13"},{"program":"Asia Miles","slug":"asia-miles","standard":1.5,"floor":0.7,"published":"2026-09-13"}]},{"release":"2026-10-01","published":"2026-10-05","note":"Monthly re-mark. 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BMO Blue Rewards, formerly AIR MILES, joined at 0.67¢ on October 12.","marks":[{"program":"Aeroplan","slug":"aeroplan","standard":1.9,"floor":1,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"Amex Membership Rewards","slug":"amex-mr","standard":1.9,"floor":1,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"RBC Avion","slug":"rbc-avion","standard":1.6,"floor":1,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"British Airways Avios","slug":"avios","standard":1.6,"floor":0.8,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"CIBC Aventura","slug":"aventura","standard":1.25,"floor":1,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"Scene+","slug":"scene-plus","standard":1,"floor":1,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"BMO Rewards","slug":"bmo-rewards","standard":0.67,"floor":0.67,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"TD Rewards","slug":"td-rewards","standard":0.5,"floor":0.5,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"WestJet points","slug":"westjet-dollars","standard":1,"floor":1,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"Marriott Bonvoy","slug":"marriott-bonvoy","standard":0.9,"floor":0.7,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"PC Optimum","slug":"pc-optimum","standard":0.1,"floor":0.1,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"National Bank Rewards","slug":"national-bank-rewards","standard":1,"floor":0.4,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"Asia Miles","slug":"asia-miles","standard":1.5,"floor":0.7,"published":"2026-10-05"},{"program":"BMO Blue Rewards","slug":"blue-rewards","standard":0.67,"floor":0.67,"published":"2026-10-12"}]}]}