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CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
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CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card

CIBC

Best for

Travellers who want flexible, any-airline travel rewards with lounge perks at a reasonable fee.

Apply on CIBC
Annual fee
$139
FX fee
2.5%
Purchase APR
21.99%
Income req.
$60,000 personal / $100,000 household
Recommended credit score
725+
Approval difficulty
Hard approval

VaultNerd estimate based on the card's tier and income requirements — not an official issuer cutoff. Approval also depends on income, debt, and credit history.

Our verdict

CIBC's flagship flexible-travel card delivers solid earn rates, lounge visits and a NEXUS rebate; redemption value is good but maximized only through Aventura's flight rewards chart.

Reward rates

Travel via CIBC Rewards Centre (CIBC by Expedia)
2x
Gas & EV charging
1.5x
Groceries
1.5x
Drug stores
1.5x
Everything else
1x

VaultNerd values these points at ~1¢ each.

Welcome bonus

~$739 value

Up to 60,000 Aventura Points plus a one-time annual fee rebate ($139) — CIBC values the offer at up to $1,800

Requirement: 15,000 points on first purchase; 30,000 points after $3,000 spend in first 4 statement periods; 15,000 points with $5,000 in net purchases in first 4 statement periods

Pros

  • Flexible travel points with no airline lock-in
  • Lounge visits and NEXUS rebate at a mid-tier fee
  • Strong insurance suite

Cons

  • Best point value requires booking through the Aventura flight chart
  • 2x rate limited to CIBC's own travel portal

Perks

  • 4 complimentary airport lounge visits per year via Visa Airport Companion
  • NEXUS application fee rebate every 4 years
  • Flexible redemption: any airline, hotels, financial products or statement credit
  • Visa Infinite concierge, hotel and dining benefits
  • Up to 10 cents off per litre with Journie Rewards

Insurance

  • Out-of-province emergency travel medical
  • Flight delay and baggage
  • Trip cancellation and trip interruption
  • Car rental collision and loss damage
  • Common carrier accident ($500,000)
  • Purchase security and extended protection
  • Hotel burglary
  • Mobile device insurance
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“CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card Review — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/credit-cards/cibc-aventura-visa-infinite, updated June 2026.

Sources
  • CIBC cardholder agreement and rates & fees disclosure
  • VaultNerd cards database