Transfer Guide — Updated April 2026

Transfer Bilt to Air Canada Aeroplan

Move Bilt Rewards to Air Canada Aeroplan at 1:1 — typically worth 1.7 cpp (36% uplift vs the Bilt portal).

AirlineStar AllianceRatio 1:11.7 cpp

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|Points & Miles team|Updated April 2026

Transfer math at a glance

25,000 Bilt Rewards

$425

via Air Canada Aeroplan at 1.7 cpp

vs $313 in the Bilt portal

50,000 Bilt Rewards

$850

via Air Canada Aeroplan at 1.7 cpp

vs $625 in the Bilt portal

100,000 Bilt Rewards

$1,700

via Air Canada Aeroplan at 1.7 cpp

vs $1,250 in the Bilt portal

Sweet spots for this transfer

Aeroplan has been the rising star of transferable-miles programs since its 2020 relaunch. It combines strong Star Alliance availability, generous stopover rules, and the only transatlantic business-class sweet spot bookable for under 90K.

1Transatlantic business for 70K one-way with stopover allowed
2Air Canada domestic intra-Canada short-haul at 7.5K
3Star Alliance partner awards with a $100 stopover

Example redemptions — Bilt → Air Canada Aeroplan

Redemption	Bilt needed	Cash value	cpp
US → Canada short-haul economy SEA → YVR one-way	12,500	$250	2.0 cpp
Transatlantic business one-way YYZ → LHR on Air Canada	70,000	$3,500	5.0 cpp
Transpacific business one-way YVR → NRT on ANA via AC	87,500	$4,500	5.1 cpp

Booking tips

1Use the $100 stopover to add a second destination to any award — extraordinary value.
2Search Star Alliance awards on aeroplan.com — no phone required, best tool in the space.
3Taxes and fees on Air Canada business are modest (~$150) vs Lufthansa (~$600).

Cards that earn Bilt Rewards

Bilt MastercardNo annual fee · Wells Fargo

Other ways to earn Air Canada Aeroplan points

Air Canada Aeroplan also accepts transfers from 3 other transferable-points programs. Compare ratios and use whichever balance you have available.

Chase UR → Air Canada Aeroplan1:1 ratio · 1.7 cpp Amex MR → Air Canada Aeroplan1:1 ratio · 1.7 cpp Capital One → Air Canada Aeroplan1:1 ratio · 1.7 cpp

Frequently asked questions

What is the transfer ratio from Bilt to Air Canada Aeroplan?⌄

Bilt Rewards transfers to Air Canada Aeroplan at a 1:1 ratio. 50,000 Bilt Rewards become 50,000 Air Canada Aeroplan points/miles.

What is the transfer typically worth?⌄

Air Canada Aeroplan points redeem at approximately 1.7 cents per point when used for airline awards. That makes a 50,000-point transfer worth about $850 in travel value — an 36% uplift over the Bilt portal (1.25 cpp).

How long does the Bilt to Air Canada Aeroplan transfer take?⌄

Most transfers from Bilt to Air Canada Aeroplan post within minutes to 24 hours. Confirm partner availability first — transfers are not reversible, so lock in the award before moving points.

Which credit cards earn Bilt Rewards?⌄

The Bilt Mastercard all earn Bilt Rewards that transfer to Air Canada Aeroplan.

Is it better to transfer or use the Bilt portal?⌄

Transferring to Air Canada Aeroplan at 1.7 cpp beats the Bilt portal rate of 1.25 cpp when you find saver or award availability. For everyday redemptions (especially partner awards with good space), transfer is the higher-value path.