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11 Best CIBC Credit Cards in Canada for 2025

Jan 28, 2025
CIBC offers a range of credit cards that offer reward points, cash back and travel perks. Check out the best CIBC credit cards.
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CIBC, or Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, is one of Canada’s 'Big Six' banks. They offer a range of credit cards to both consumers and businesses, as well as prepaid and student options.

Here are the best CIBC credit cards, according to NerdWallet’s analysis:

Best CIBC credit cards in Canada

Our pick for: No annual fee
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Card
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Card
4.5
NerdWallet rating
Annual fee$0
Interest rates
20.99% / 22.99%
Rewards rate
0.67x-1x Points
Intro offer
10,000 Points
Recommended credit score760-900

Our pick for: Aeroplan points
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Card
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Card
4.7
NerdWallet rating
Annual fee
$139
Waived first year
Interest rates
20.99% / 22.99%
Rewards rate
1x-1.5x Points
Intro offer
Up to 45,000 Points
Recommended credit score760-900

Our pick for: Aventura points
CIBC Aventura® Gold Visa* Card
CIBC Aventura® Gold Visa* Card
5.0
NerdWallet rating
Annual fee
$139
Waived first year
Interest rates
20.99% / 22.99%
Rewards rate
1x-2x Points
Intro offer
Up to 35,000 Points
Recommended credit score725-900

Our pick for: Airport lounge access
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
5.0
NerdWallet rating
Annual fee
$139
Interest rates
20.99% / 22.99%
Rewards rate
1x-2x Points
Intro offer
Up to 35,000 Points
Recommended credit score725-900

Our pick for: Premium perks
CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
5.0
NerdWallet rating
Annual fee$499
Interest rates
20.99% / 22.99%
Rewards rate
1.25x-3x Points
Intro offer
Up to 80,000 Points
Recommended credit score760-900

Our pick for: Cashback rewards
CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite Card
CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite Card
4.9
NerdWallet rating
Annual fee
$120
Waived first year
Interest rates
20.99% / 22.99%
Rewards rate
1%-4%
Intro offerN/A
Recommended credit score760-900

Our pick for: Students
CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students
CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students
4.2
NerdWallet rating
Annual fee$0
Interest rates
20.99% / 22.99%
Rewards rate
0.5%-2%
Intro offer
Up to $100
Recommended credit score760-900

Our pick for: Businesses
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Business Card
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Business Card
4.7
NerdWallet rating
Annual fee
$180
Waived first year
Interest rates
12.99%-18.99% / 14.50%-21.50%
Rewards rate
1x-2x Points
Intro offer
Up to 60,000 Points
Recommended credit score760-900

Our pick for: Low interest rate
CIBC Select Visa Card
CIBC Select Visa Card
4.5
NerdWallet rating
Annual fee
$29
Waived first year
Interest rates
13.99% / 13.99%
Rewards rateN/A
Intro offerN/A
Recommended credit score660-900

Our pick for: Co-branded
CIBC Costco®† Mastercard®
CIBC Costco®† Mastercard®
4.5
NerdWallet rating
Annual fee$0
Interest rates
20.75% / 22.49%
Rewards rate
1%-3%
Intro offerN/A
Recommended credit score760-900

Our pick for: Premium Air Canada travel perks
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege Card
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege Card
4.8
NerdWallet rating
Annual fee
$599
Annual fee rebate available
Interest rates
20.99% / 22.99%
Rewards rate
1.25x-2x Points
Intro offer
Up to 110,000 Points
Recommended credit score760-900

Methodology

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We selected the best CIBC cards in Canada based on overall consumer value and their suitability for specific kinds of consumers. Factors in our evaluation methodology include annual and other fees, rewards rates, the earning structure (for example, flat-rate rewards versus bonus categories), redemption options, bonus offers for new cardholders, introductory and ongoing APRs, and other noteworthy features.

CardNerdWallet ratingAnnual feeInterest ratesRewards rate
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Card
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Card
4.5/5
$0
20.99%/22.99%
0.67x-1x Points
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Card
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Card
4.7/5
$139
Waived first year
20.99%/22.99%
1x-1.5x Points
CIBC Aventura® Gold Visa* Card
CIBC Aventura® Gold Visa* Card
5.0/5
$139
Waived first year
20.99%/22.99%
1x-2x Points
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Card
5.0/5
$139
20.99%/22.99%
1x-2x Points
CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
5.0/5
$499
20.99%/22.99%
1.25x-3x Points
CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite Card
CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite Card
4.9/5
$120
Waived first year
20.99%/22.99%
1%-4%
CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students
CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students
4.2/5
$0
20.99%/22.99%
0.5%-2%
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Business Card
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Business Card
4.7/5
$180
Waived first year
12.99%-18.99%/14.50%-21.50%
1x-2x Points
CIBC Select Visa Card
CIBC Select Visa Card
4.5/5
$29
Waived first year
13.99%/13.99%
N/A
CIBC Costco®† Mastercard®
CIBC Costco®† Mastercard®
4.5/5
$0
20.75%/22.49%
1%-3%
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege Card
CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege Card
4.8/5
$599
Annual fee rebate available
20.99%/22.99%
1.25x-2x Points

How to pay your CIBC credit card bill

You can pay your CIBC credit card bill online, through the mobile banking app, over the phone or in person at a CIBC Banking Centre. You can also set up recurring payments so you never miss a payment.

How to activate your CIBC credit card

When you receive your new CIBC credit card, you can activate it online or through the mobile banking app. Sign in to your account or sign up for a new account to begin the activation process.

How to cancel your CIBC credit card

If you no longer need your CIBC credit card, you can cancel it over the phone, by mail or by fax. Once canceled, you should cut up the card and destroy any Convenience Cheques associated with the account. You’ll also want to cancel any recurring payments made with the card, or switch to a new payment method.

What happens to my points?

If your card collects Aventura Points or Gold Bonus Points, you have 60 days from the date the card is cancelled to redeem the points.

Aeroplan points are automatically transferred to your Aeroplan account, which is not affected by the card’s cancellation.

What happens to my cash back?

If you have a CIBC cash-back card, any remaining cash is either applied to the outstanding balance or mailed to you upon cancellation. If you carry the CIBC Costco®† Mastercard®, you lose any cash back you earned when the account is cancelled.

How to change your CIBC credit card PIN

You can change the personal identification number (PIN) on an existing CIBC credit card online, through the mobile banking app or at a CIBC ATM. If changed online or via the app, you must use the card and PIN feature within 14 days, either at an ATM or via an in-person transaction.

CIBC credit card contact details

You can contact CIBC customer service online, by mail or by phone.

  • General questions: 1-800-465-4653

  • Lost or stolen credit cards: 1-800-663-4575

  • CIBC rewards: 1-888-232-5656

Types of CIBC credit cards

CIBC offers the following types of credit cards.

    • CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Students.

    • CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Card for Students.

    • CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students.

    • CIBC Classic Visa* Card for Students.

    • CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Card.

    • CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Card for Students.

    • CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card.

    • CIBC Aeroplan® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card.

    • CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Business Card.

    • CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Business Plus Card.

    • CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card.

    • CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Students.

    • CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite* Card.

    • CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card.

    • CIBC U.S. Dollar Aventura® Gold Visa* Card.

    • CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Business.

    • CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Business Plus.

    • CIBC Dividend® Visa Infinite* Card.

    • CIBC Dividend Platinum® Visa* Card.

    • CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card.

    • CIBC Dividend® Visa* Card for Students.

    • CIBC Costco Mastercard®.

    • CIBC Costco Business Mastercard®.

    • CIBC Aeroplan® Visa* Business Plus Card.

    • CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Business.

    • CIBC Aventura® Visa* Card for Business Plus.

    • CIBC Costco Business Mastercard®.

    • CIBC bizline® Visa* Card.

    • CIBC Corporate Classic Plus Visa* Card.

    • CIBC Select Visa* Card.