TD First Class Travel Vs. TD Aeroplan: Which Is Better?

Think of the TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card as a cheaper step down from its higher-flying cousins on this list. Packed with travel benefits, but lacking a heavyweight rewards program, this card is really aimed at frequent fliers rather than high spenders who also like to travel.

• Earn up to $700 in value†, including up to 75,000 TD Rewards Points, no Annual Fee for the first year† and additional travel benefits. Conditions Apply. Account must be approved by September 3, 2024.
• Earn a welcome Bonus of 20,000 TD Rewards Points when you make your first Purchase with your Card†.
• Earn 55,000 TD Rewards Points when you spend $5,000 within 180 days of Account opening†.
• Earn a Birthday Bonus of 10% of the TD Rewards Points you have earned over the past year, up to a maximum of 10,000 TD Rewards points†.
• Get an annual TD Travel Credit^†of $100 when you book at Expedia^® For TD.
• Get an Annual Fee Rebate for the first year†.
• To receive the first-year annual fee rebate for the Primary Cardholder, you must activate your Card and make your first Purchase on the Account within the first 3 months after Account opening. To receive the first Additional Cardholder first-year annual fee rebate, you must add your first Additional Cardholder by September 4, 2024.
• This offer is not available for residents of Quebec.
• † Terms and conditions apply.

Thanks to the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Card’s robust Aeroplan rewards program, cardholders can earn roughly twice what they’d net through any of the other cards on this list, although its travel insurance coverage leaves something to be desired.

• Earn up to $1,000 in value†, including up to 40,000 Aeroplan points† and additional travel benefits. Account must be approved by September 3, 2024.
• Earn a welcome bonus of 10,000 Aeroplan points when you make your first purchase with your new card†.
• Earn 15,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $7,500 within 180 days of Account opening†.
• Plus, earn a one-time anniversary bonus of 15,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $12,000 within 12 months of Account opening†.
• Enroll for NEXUS and once every 48 months get an application fee rebate†.
• Plus, share free first checked bags with up to 8 travel companions†.
• This offer is not available to residents of Quebec.
• † Terms and conditions apply.

The TD Aeroplan Visa Platinum Card shares many lots of the same features seen in premium cards that cost five times the annual fee. However, it does lack a bit in the insurance department.

• Earn up to $500 in value† including up to 20,000 Aeroplan points† and no annual fee for the first year. Conditions Apply. Account must be approved by September 3, 2024.
• Earn a welcome bonus of 10,000 Aeroplan points when you make your first purchase with your new card†.
• Earn an additional 10,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $1,000 within 90 days of Account opening†.
• Get an annual fee rebate for the first year†.
• To receive the first-year annual fee rebate, you must activate your Card and make your first Purchase on the Account within the first 3 months after Account opening and you must add your Additional Cardholders by September 4, 2024.
• This offer is not available to residents of Quebec.
• ^† Terms and conditions apply.

True to its name, the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege Card is exclusive and expensive, but brings to bear a broad array of perks and benefits, along with a surprisingly accessible credit score threshold.

• Earn up to $2,700 in value† including up to 75,000 Aeroplan points (enough for a round trip to Honolulu†) and additional travel benefits. Conditions Apply. Account must be approved by September 3, 2024.
• Earn a welcome bonus of 20,000 Aeroplan points when you make your first purchase with your new card†
• Earn an additional 25,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $12,000 within 180 days of Account opening†
• Plus, earn a one-time anniversary bonus of 30,000 Aeroplan points when you spend $24,000 within 12 months of Account opening†
• Enroll for NEXUS and once every 48 months get an application fee rebate†.
• Share first free checked bags with up to 8 travel companions† and get unlimited access to Maple Leaf Lounges†, including complementary access for one guest.
• Plus, primary card holders get 6 complimentary worldwide select airport lounge visits annually through the Visa Airport Companion Program†.
• This offer is not available to residents of Quebec.
• †Terms and conditions apply.

This card is a must for business owners, especially those who travel. With exclusive perks and benefits starting at the airport, insuring you at take-off  and at your destination with a robust travel insurance package and even providing discounts when you rent a car, you’ll feel like someone’s rolling out the red carpet for you on every business trip.

• Earn up to $1,850 in value† including up to 65,000 Aeroplan points, no annual fee for the first year, and additional travel benefits†. Accounts must be opened by January 3, 2024.
• Get an annual fee rebate for the first year for the primary cardholder and two additional cardholders†.
• Enroll for NEXUS and once every 48 months get an application fee rebate†.
• Share free first checked bags and get access to Maple Leaf Lounges†.
• Earn 2 points for every dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Air Canada® including Air Canada Vacations®.
• Earn 1.5 points for every dollar you spend on eligible purchases for travel, dining and select business categories such as shipping, internet, cable and phone services made on your Card.
• Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend on all other eligible purchases on your Card.
• Earn 50% more points at Starbucks when you link your TD card with your Starbucks® Rewards account.
• This offer is not available to residents of Quebec.
• †Terms and conditions apply.