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Star Alliance Credit Card

Star Alliance Rewards

Bonus

None ranked

Annual fee

$499

Earn rate

1 pts/$1

Offer facts

Signup bonusNo public signup-points offer ranked
Spend hurdle$4,000 in 90 days

The spend hurdle is for fast-track Star Alliance Gold status. It is not a signup-points bonus.

Points value (modelled)

Points in Air Canada Aeroplan are modelled at about 2.3c each (after transferring from Star Alliance Rewards).

How we value pointsAir Canada Aeroplan guide

Modelled estimate, not a cash saving. Excludes taxes and carrier charges. Points earned on personal spending are generally not taxable income.

Transfer paths

aeroplan1:1

Included perks

- Star Alliance-linked rewards

- Potential airline status benefit

- Travel insurance subject to terms

Perks are shown for independent consideration and do not increase the beta ranking value.

Source and freshness

Last checked: 2026-06-02. Offers and eligibility terms change frequently.

Open issuer source

Coverage: selected programs and cards only. Verify current issuer terms independently. No application link is provided.