Master thread: CIBC Aeroplan credit cards
Oct 11, 2015, 9:30 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
Master thread: CIBC Aeroplan credit cards
For CIBC Aerogold Visa for business
20,000 aeroplan points after first purchase....WOW,no minimum spend!
$180 annual fee waived for first year if applied before October 31,2015 ^
How easy is it to get a "business card",if you're,say...a sole proprietor?
20,000 aeroplan points after first purchase....WOW,no minimum spend!
$180 annual fee waived for first year if applied before October 31,2015 ^
How easy is it to get a "business card",if you're,say...a sole proprietor?
Last edited by jubberly; Apr 28, 2016 at 9:55 pm Reason: add aerogold to title to assist in search
Oct 11, 2015, 10:02 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: Non-status bottomfeeder
Posts: 827
Well zoobtoob here is a "Sole Proprietor" and has the card you're asking about.
I'll run you through the procedure I went through on how I validated my business.
1. Apply for card online
2. Receive letter asking for clarification on the type of business.
3. Scribble my main occupation on the paper and fax it back (I was too lazy to call it in)
4. Card shows up next week.
I never even talked to a human.
I'll run you through the procedure I went through on how I validated my business.
1. Apply for card online
2. Receive letter asking for clarification on the type of business.
3. Scribble my main occupation on the paper and fax it back (I was too lazy to call it in)
4. Card shows up next week.
I never even talked to a human.
Oct 11, 2015, 10:26 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Canada
Posts: 822
Well zoobtoob here is a "Sole Proprietor" and has the card you're asking about.
I'll run you through the procedure I went through on how I validated my business.
1. Apply for card online
2. Receive letter asking for clarification on the type of business.
3. Scribble my main occupation on the paper and fax it back (I was too lazy to call it in)
4. Card shows up next week.
I never even talked to a human.
I'll run you through the procedure I went through on how I validated my business.
1. Apply for card online
2. Receive letter asking for clarification on the type of business.
3. Scribble my main occupation on the paper and fax it back (I was too lazy to call it in)
4. Card shows up next week.
I never even talked to a human.
Oct 12, 2015, 11:07 am
#4
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West
Posts: 3,357
Well zoobtoob here is a "Sole Proprietor" and has the card you're asking about.
I'll run you through the procedure I went through on how I validated my business.
1. Apply for card online
2. Receive letter asking for clarification on the type of business.
3. Scribble my main occupation on the paper and fax it back (I was too lazy to call it in)
4. Card shows up next week.
I never even talked to a human.
I'll run you through the procedure I went through on how I validated my business.
1. Apply for card online
2. Receive letter asking for clarification on the type of business.
3. Scribble my main occupation on the paper and fax it back (I was too lazy to call it in)
4. Card shows up next week.
I never even talked to a human.
Are you using the card or did you get that for points only. If so do you find it a good card to use for overall purchases and have you claimed any insurances the card carries.
Oct 12, 2015, 4:39 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Aeroplan, Bonvoy, Alaska, Avios
Posts: 1,290
Anyone tried for 2 cards? (I control 3 separately named corporations)
I will in a week or so. Only issue is my card (only 2 weeks old) only has my name on it, not my biz one. I swear my old Aerobiz cards had my biz name on them. The worst they can say is no I guess.
I will in a week or so. Only issue is my card (only 2 weeks old) only has my name on it, not my biz one. I swear my old Aerobiz cards had my biz name on them. The worst they can say is no I guess.
Oct 12, 2015, 5:03 pm
#7
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: YVR
Programs: OZ Diamond, Jiffypark Manhattan Gold
Posts: 4,487
I tried to get the regular card, wanted the bonus and I think the card is very nice aesthetically.
They approved me but I had to present myself at a CIBC branch for some reason during a specific set of days, which I knew I couldn't so we cancelled the app. Not sure why they needed that, but whatever.
Applied again online a month or two later, thinking that now I did have time to meet them if they asked me again...never heard back from them at all.
Sidebar; does anyone know if an application like that would cause the credit rating "enquiry" or since they never contacted me one way or the other is it more likely they ignored it or forgot it or something?
I think the personal card bonus was 15,000 and $120 fee, which I thought was a decent deal by itself, this is obviously much better.
They approved me but I had to present myself at a CIBC branch for some reason during a specific set of days, which I knew I couldn't so we cancelled the app. Not sure why they needed that, but whatever.
Applied again online a month or two later, thinking that now I did have time to meet them if they asked me again...never heard back from them at all.
Sidebar; does anyone know if an application like that would cause the credit rating "enquiry" or since they never contacted me one way or the other is it more likely they ignored it or forgot it or something?
I think the personal card bonus was 15,000 and $120 fee, which I thought was a decent deal by itself, this is obviously much better.
Oct 12, 2015, 8:14 pm
#12
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto, Ont., Canada
Programs: Aeroplan; Marriott Platinum; IHG Platinum; Best Western Diamond
Posts: 2,249
Was at YYZ in Sept. Saw the CIBC booth, but did not see any sign about FYF so didn't stop to ask. If they offered the FYF I'd sign up.
Oct 12, 2015, 10:05 pm
#14
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, Air Miles
Posts: 942
Thanks for the heads up. I will look for the CIBC guy when i am at YYZ in 2 weeks