American Express Platinum Card vs TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege

Verified Oct 16, 2026CAD

Both cards valued on the same spending, after fees. Year 1 against every year after shows which one keeps its value once the welcome bonus is gone.

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American Express Platinum Card

American Express

Platinum Card

$799 fee

after fees: After the card's annual or monthly fee, and foreign transaction fees if you set foreign spending. Additional-card fees and memberships some benefits need (such as Amazon Prime) aren't included.
Year 1$541
Year 2+−$159
1x
Groc
Groceries
2x
Dine
Dining and takeout
1x
Gas
Gas and EV charging
2x
Air
Flights
2x
Hotel
Hotels and car rentals
1x
Transit
Transit and rideshare
1x
Stream
Streaming
1x
Drug
Drugstores
1x
Online
Online shopping
1x
Bills
Phone, internet and utilities
1x
Other
Everything else
Pays for itself in month 3 · value so far covers fees so far
Year 1Year 2Year 3
after fees: After the card's annual or monthly fee, and foreign transaction fees if you set foreign spending. Additional-card fees and memberships some benefits need (such as Amazon Prime) aren't included.
Year 1estimated value, about $973, based on 1 cents per point
Year 2+estimated value, about −$27, based on 1 cents per point
1.5x
Groc
Groceries
1.5x
Dine
Dining and takeout
1.5x
Gas
Gas and EV charging
2x
Air
Flights
1.5x
Hotel
Hotels and car rentals
1.5x
Transit
Transit and rideshare
1.25x
Stream
Streaming
1.25x
Drug
Drugstores
1.25x
Online
Online shopping
1.25x
Bills
Phone, internet and utilities
1.25x
Other
Everything else
Pays for itself in month 4 · value so far covers fees so far
Year 1Year 2Year 3

On a family's spending: Year 1 goes to TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, every year after to TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, and 3 years to TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege. Compare them on your own spending

All values are after each card's annual or monthly fee, and foreign transaction fees when you set foreign spending. Additional-card fees and memberships some benefits need (such as Amazon Prime or Instacart+) aren't included.

Rates, fees and offers are set by the issuer and may change. Check the issuer's terms before you apply. We don't estimate approval odds.

Values for points and miles are estimates based on published redemption valuations; actual value depends on how you redeem.

3-year value on each preset

after fees, points at their cash value. "~" marks estimates.

SpendingAmerican Express Platinum CardTD Aeroplan Visa Infinite PrivilegeAhead
Student−$1,198~−$1,062TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege
Couple−$508~$519TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege
Family$523~$919TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege
Frequent traveller$1,056~$1,257TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege
Big spender$2,777~$3,255TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, American Express Platinum Card or TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege?

Over 3 years, American Express Platinum Card comes out ahead on 0 of 5 spending presets and TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege on 5. On a family's spending ($3,350 a month), Year 1 goes to TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege and every year after to TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege.

Why can the winner change after year 1?

Year 1 includes welcome bonuses and first-year fee waivers. From year 2 only rewards on spending, ongoing credits and the full annual fee count, so a card with a bigger bonus can fall behind.

Sources

Estimates for information only; not financial advice. See how cards are ranked.