6,000 Adapta Points
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First-year value
6,000
Adapta Points
$0
Annual fee
Based on minimum spend to earn the full welcome bonus and Prince of Travel's valuation of Adapta Points at 0.67 cents per point.
3,000 Adapta points after your first purchase (up to $25 value)
3,000 Adapta Points upon spending $1,000 in the first four months
Total of up to 6,000 Adapta Points
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(up to $40,000/year, 1x after)
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Last updated: February 25, 2026
The CIBC Adapta™ Mastercard® is a no-annual-fee rewards credit card from CIBC that earns Adapta points on everyday spending. With automatic category optimization and a low income requirement, it's a solid option for those looking for a simple, fee-free rewards card.
The CIBC Adapta™ Mastercard® is currently offering a welcome bonus of up to 6,000 Adapta Points, structured as follows:
The card has no annual fee, making it a low-cost option to hold long-term.
The current welcome bonus is structured as follows:
This brings your total first-year value to approximately $47.
Your value could be even higher if you redeem Adapta points towards CIBC financial products (where 1,200 points = $10, or roughly 0.83 cents per point) or take advantage of the included perks like Roadside Assistance, Skip+, and Journie Rewards gas savings.
Each month, you'll automatically earn Adapta points at the following rates:
There is a cap of 40,000 points per year on the accelerated 1.5x earning rate. Once you hit that cap, those categories revert to 1 point per dollar for the remainder of the year.
6,000 Adapta Points
Apply NowLast updated: February 25, 2026
Adapta points can be redeemed in two main ways:
You can also use the Shop with Points feature to redeem Adapta points directly at checkout for eligible purchases.
If you have other CIBC financial products, it's worth exploring the financial products redemption option to maximize the value of your Adapta points.
The CIBC Adapta™ Mastercard® comes with several practical perks for a no-annual-fee card:
Roadside Assistance is included after you make your first purchase. Services include battery boosting, gas delivery, towing, and more, offered by Dominion Automobile Association ($50 value).
You'll also enjoy a 12-month free trial of Skip+ and other exclusive benefits when you link your CIBC Adapta™ Mastercard® with your Skip account.
Plus, cardholders can save up to 10¢ per litre at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Chevron gas stations when you link your card with Journie Rewards.
Other notable features include CIBC Pace It™, which lets you convert eligible purchases into fixed monthly installment plans, and Mastercard Zero Liability Protection, which ensures you won't be held responsible for unauthorized transactions.
The CIBC Adapta™ Mastercard® includes basic purchase protection, underwritten by Belair Insurance Company Inc.
Purchase Security Insurance covers eligible items purchased with your card against loss, theft, or damage for 90 days from the date of purchase, up to a maximum of $60,000 per year.
Extended Warranty Insurance adds up to one additional year of coverage beyond the original manufacturer's warranty on eligible items.
There is no travel insurance included with this card — no emergency medical, trip cancellation, trip interruption, baggage, or rental car coverage. If you're booking travel with this card, you'll want to layer in coverage from a premium card or purchase standalone travel insurance separately.
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