FYV = (welcome bonus × cpp ÷ 100) + best portal cashback − annual
fee
We use community-consensus cents-per-point (cpp) valuations to convert different reward currencies into comparable dollar values. These
are conservative estimates based on typical redemptions, not best-case scenarios.
| Program | cpp | Notes |
| Aeroplan | 1.5 | Conservative transfer value |
| MR (Amex) | 1.5 | 1:1 transfer to Aeroplan/Avios |
| Avion (RBC) | 1.5 | 1:1 transfer to Avios/Asia Miles |
| Avios (BA) | 1.5 | Short-haul sweet spots |
| VIPorter | 1.5 | Porter flights, dynamic pricing |
| Scene+ | 1 | Fixed-value program |
| Aventura (CIBC) | 1 | CIBC travel portal |
| WestJet $ | 1 | 1:1 dollar value |
| MBNA Rewards | 1 | Travel portal redemption |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 0.8 | Conservative hotel transfer |
| BMO Rewards | 0.67 | 150 pts = $1 via portal |
| TD Rewards | 0.5 | Expedia4TD portal |
| Cashback | 1 | Dollar = dollar |
CPP rates sourced from r/churningcanada community consensus, Prince of Travel, and
Frugal Flyer. Only year-1 direct application bonuses are included in FYV. Anniversary
and referral bonuses shown in card details.