Originally Posted by
bmabnorth
Was just at YYZ terminal 1. Passed by a CIBC booth and they quickly preapproved me for FYF 15000 sign up bonus for the Aerogold Visa Infinite. Perhaps that is only a Pearson Airport specific offer? Rep told me they have a daily quota there, and they push sign-ups hard. 15000 rewarded on first purchase. Also the Aventura was on offer with FYF 15000 points.
Thanks. JerryH also reported the same offer, a few weeks ago.
Curiosity questions, if you don't mind...
Are you an existing CIBC client (bank accounts, CCs, investments)?
If yes, did the rep pull up your CIBC client info, and said you had a pre-approved credit limit offer on your file? Or was this the type of pre-approve where they are still going to pull your credit file for final approval?
Too bad it's only 15,000. Wish they could match the 20,000 FYF offer of their Aero Business VISA promo. Or bring back the promo to $500 spend to get a bonus 10,000 points.
Anyway, I recall that CIBC were pushing their presence in YYZ around Dec 2013, at the ending-edge of when they would be handing over their exclusivity with Aeroplan/AIMIA, onto TD in Jan 2014, and that they were 'sponsoring' the free luggage carts (no more fumbling for a toonie).
They've really made a splash there now, with so many new branches (6?) and ABMs. It makes sense that they are offering this promo to keep their Aeroplan image ongoing, at Canada's busiest airport, even while TD are the main advertisers of an Aero-affiliated VISA credit card.
I think I'll mosey on over to a branch in YYZ when I'm in there on my upcoming trip. Tnx.
