How To Earn 7,500 AIR MILES Bonus Miles for free?

Updated May 9, 2026
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To the point The AIR MILES program will transition to the new Blue Rewards program in summer 2026. Members’ Miles will be converted to Blue points at an equivalent value. For full details on these changes, read our post on Blue Rewards.

AIR MILES Rewards

Before we tell you our tip for earn free AIR MILES Reward Miles, there is an important reminder. There are 2 types of AIR MILES Reward Miles: CASH or DREAM.

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CASH Rewards

Les milles ARGENT d’AIR MILES sont simples :

95 milles AIR MILES = rabais de 10 $ sur votre facture

Ce qui signifie qu’1 mille ARGENT = 10,5 cents

Vous pouvez par exemple les échanger en caisse de votre épicerie IGA ou de votre pharmacie JEAN COUTU.

En effet, quelques fois par année, les offres promotionnelles permettent d’échanger 75 ou 85 milles pour 10 $.

Ceci augmente ainsi la valeur de chaque mille ARGENT d’AIR MILES (11,8 à 13,3 cents contre 10,5 cents habituellement).

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Thus, the 7,500 Cash Miles you get for free with the technique described below are worth:

  • $789 (when redeeming 95 miles for $10)
  • 882 $ (when redeeming 85 miles for $10)
  • $1,000 (when redeeming 75 miles for $10)
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DREAM Rewards

DREAM miles are more difficult to use but can provide greater value!

You can redeem DREAM Miles on the AIR MILES travel portal for:

  • flight tickets all over the around the world
  • car rentals
  • Theme park tickets (Disney and Universal in Florida and California)
  • Hotels
  • vacation packages with RedTag
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One of the best uses is for example :

  • car rental: you can get around 24 cents per mile in some situations
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Thus, the 7,500 Dream Miles you get for free with the technique described below can be worth up to:

  • $1,875 (when redeeming at a value of 25 cents / mile)
  • $3,000 (when redeeming at a value of 40 cents/mile)

More conservatively, we estimate that those 7,500 AIR MILES Reward Miles are worth between $1,400 and $2,000.

milesopedia’s technique

Over the course of a year, you could earn 7,500 free AIR MILES Reward Miles through personal spending. This can be much more, if you are a couple, self-employed, professional or small business owner.

For this technique, it will be necessary to carry an average of $9,000 in expenses over 9 months on three different cards. With good planning, it’s achievable!

For example, you can put your expenses for :

  • Grocery store, Costco, gas
  • Bill payments (like Videotron)
  • Pre-authorized expenses (Netflix, gym, cell phone, various subscriptions, etc.)

You have the opportunity to earn even more during AIR MILES promotions such as multipliers on airmileshops or special events. Targeted offers for credit card holders are also available.

Step 1: apply for the World Elite credit card

First, you’ll need to apply for our exclusive BMO® AIR MILES® World Elite®* Mastercard®* offer.

You can earn 3,000 AIR MILES Bonus Miles after $3,000 in Card purchases within the first three months ($1,000 per month).

This card also has other benefits such as:

  • 25% discount on rewards flights (once per year, maximum of 750 miles)
  • excellent travel insurance

The BMO® AIR MILES® Mastercard®* World Elite BMO® AIR MILES® Mastercard®* has no annual fee in the first year .

It’s a great way to get 3,000 AIR MILES Reward Miles for free through this exclusive offer:

Another card… without a minimum income!

If you don’t have the minimum income requirement for BMO® AIR MILES® Mastercard®* World Elite BMO® AIR MILES® Mastercard®*, there is another option. You could apply for another credit card with no minimum income requirement!

With the AIR MILESMD* American ExpressMD Platinum Credit Card, you can earn 2,000 AIR MILES Reward Miles after $1,500 in purchases. It does, however, have a $120 annual fee, but can be convenient if you want even more miles.

Step 2: Apply for the no-fee credit card

It can take anywhere from 1 to 3 months from the time you application for the BMO® AIR MILES® Mastercard®* World Elite and receiving the welcome bonus. MasterCard, then you can take advantage of our exclusive offer for the BMO® AIR MILES® Mastercard®* .

The welcome bonus of 1,500 AIR MILES miles(instead of the usual 500 miles) is earned after $1,000 in purchases in 3 months. This requires an average expense of $340 per month.

Other cards with no annual fee

BMO offers other AIR MILES card with no annual fee, such as the BMO AIR MILES card for Students. A way for you to earn hundreds of AIR MILES Reward Miles… for free.

AIR MILES business credit cards

Finally, to reach 7,500 AIR MILES Bonus Miles with no annual fee, you’ll need to apply for the BMO® AIR MILES® Business Mastercard®*: 3,000 AIR MILES Bonus Miles after $5,000 in Card purchases within the first three months and the first-year free!

Find out in this article how to apply for a BMO Business credit card.

As a couple/family: earn double that!

One of the secrets of AIR MILES: you can enter the same AIR MILES account number for every credit card application made by you, your spouse/friend/relative…

So if you are a couple, you could each apply for for these offers and get double the bonus miles.

Spouses each applying for the:

… can earn up to 15,000 AIR MILES Bonus miles! And for free in the first-year!

A value between $1,579 and $6,000 depending on your redemption!

That’s what we had done in 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions about the AIR MILES program

Here are frequently asked questions in the milesopedia community about this card.

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Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien Voisine
Jean-Maximilien Voisine is the President and Founder of Milesopedia and a leading expert in rewards programs, credit cards, and travel across Canada, France, and the U.S.A. Now 40 years old and a father of two, he has explored more than 100 countries—many of them alongside his wife Audrey and their children. Specializing in loyalty programs such as Aeroplan, Flying Blue, American Express Membership Rewards, and Marriott Bonvoy, Jean-Maximilien helps travellers unlock the full potential of their points and benefits. His mission: empower others to travel better and smarter across North America and Europe.
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