12,500 Aventura Points
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First-year value
12,500
Aventura Points
$0
Annual fee
Based on minimum spend to earn the full welcome bonus and Prince of Travel's valuation of Aventura Points at 1 cents per point.
2,500 Aventura Points on first transaction
10,000 Aventura Points upon spending $1,000 in the first four months
Total of up to 12,500 Aventura Points
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Last updated: February 13, 2026
The CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Students is an entry-level credit card with no annual fee, suitable for anyone interested in earning Aventura Points for travel. This version of the card comes with no minimum income requirement.†
The CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Students is offering up to 12,500 Aventura Points for new cardholders,† distributed as follows:
The CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Students offers 1 Aventura Point per dollar spent† on eligible purchases at gas stations, EV charging, grocery stores, and drug stores, as well as on eligible travel purchases made through the CIBC Rewards Centre.†
Otherwise, you'll earn 1 Aventura Point per $2 spent on all other eligible purchases.†
CIBC Aventura Points can be redeemed in a variety of ways.
You can use CIBC Aventura Points towards an $800 (CAD) airline ticket in the “Canada and U.S. (Long-Haul)” category on the Aventura Flight Rewards Chart, which could increase the value of your points from 1 cent per point (cpp) to 2.28 cents per point.
Generally speaking, it's recommended to redeem Aventura Points via the Aventura Flight Rewards Chart whenever possible, since it offers the maximum value for your points. It's worth noting that this must be done through the CIBC Rewards Centre.
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Read moreHowever, Aventura Points can also be useful for offsetting the cost of travel that's otherwise difficult to book with points.
For example, Aventura Points can be used to cover the cost of eligible independent hotels, short-term rentals, car rentals, trains, or flights that can't be booked with other airline- or hotel-specific loyalty programs.
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Cardholders of the CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Students can save up to 10¢ per litre at participating Pioneer, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Chevron gas stations.†
To benefit from this discount, you'll need to link your card with Journie Rewards, and then make qualifying purchases at eligible gas stations.†
As a cardholder, you'll also get a complimentary SPC+ membership†, which offers discounts of up to 30% at top brands, and more!†
The CIBC Aventura® Visa Card* for Students includes a standard insurance package for a no-fee card, featuring $100,000 in Common Carrier Accident Insurance, 90-day Purchase Security, and an Extended Warranty that adds up to one additional year on top of the manufacturer’s coverage.†
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