If you're in need of American Airlines miles, there are two programs in Canada that allows you to transfer points to AAdvantage: RBC Avion Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy. The transfer rates for both programs are relatively low, but they can still be useful for topping off your AAdvantage account.
American Airlines credit card transfer partners
RBC Avion Rewards credit cards
RBC Avion Elite points can be transferred to American Airlines AAdvantage at a 10:7 ratio. This means every 10,000 Avion Elite points you transfer to AAdvantage will give you 7,000 miles.
This isn't the best ratio, but it's the best when it comes to earning points transferable to AAdvantage in Canada. RBC credit cards offers some pretty decent intro bonuses, so you can top off your account with a decent amount of miles.
Here are the RBC Avion credit cards that earn Avion Elite points transferable to American Airlines AAdvantage:
| Credit Card | Card Benefits | Annual Fee |
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$399 |
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$120 |
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$120 |
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$175 |
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$120 |
Marriott Bonvoy credit cards
Marriott Bonvoy points can be transferred to American Airlines AAdvantage at a 3:1 ratio. This means that every 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy points you transfer to AAdvantage will give you 1,000 AAdvantage miles.
If you frequent Marriott properties and use Marriott credit cards to pay for your stays, you can easily build up lots of Marriott Bonvoy points with little to no effort. That makes Marriott an excellent choice if you enjoy flying American Airlines.
Here's the credit cards you can use in Canada to earn Marriott Bonvoy points:
| Credit Card | Benefits | Annual Fee |
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Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Card
Best For Marriott Travelers
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$120 |
Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express® Card
Best For Marriott Business Travelers
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$150 |
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FAQ
Which major Canada credit card points transfers to American Airlines AAdvantage?
RBC Avion Rewards is the only major credit card transfer partner of American Airlines in Canada.
What is the transfer ratio for RBC Avion points to American Airlines AAdvantage miles?
Every 10,000 RBC Avion Elite points you transfer to AAdvantage will give you 7,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles.
What is the transfer ratio for Marriott Bonvoy points to American Airlines AAdvantage miles?
Every 3,000 Marriott Bonvoy points you transfer to AAdvantage will give you 1,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles.
