Buying points: up to 40% discount on the purchase of WestJet dollars

Sep 25, 2025

Updated May 8, 2026

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Points Purchase Buying points: up to 40% discount on the purchase of WestJet dollars

To the point Until May 5, 2026, WestJet is offering its members a discount of up to 40% on the price of points when purchasing WestJet dollars. Here are the details, and whether it is worth it.

WestJet Rewards is launching a special offer that allows you to get a discount of up to 40% on the price of WestJet dollars. To take advantage of this, you must be a member of the loyalty program and visit the WestJet dollars purchase page. The offer is valid from April 7, 2026, to May 5, 2026. WestJet dollars will be credited to the purchaser’s WestJet Rewards account within 24 hours of the transaction. All purchases are non-refundable and the offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

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Offer Details

WestJet Rewards members will receive a discount of up to 40% when they purchase WestJet dollars. The discount varies based on the number of dollars purchased, starting from 2,500 dollars, and increases according to the tiers.

2,500 to 4,999 WestJet points: 10% discount
5,000 to 24,999 WestJet points: 20% discount
25,000 to 49,999 WestJet points: 25% discount
50,000 to 74,999 WestJet points: 30% discount
75,000 to 149,999 WestJet points: 35% discount
150,000 to 500,000 WestJet points: 40% discount

For example, buying 150,000 WestJet dollars will entitle you to the maximum discount of 40%, which is a price of approximately 1.2¢ per point (before taxes), amounting to $1,800 before taxes (taxes are added in Canada).

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You can purchase up to 500,000 WestJet points per calendar year.

All purchases are non-refundable. For your information, taxes (GST/HST) may be added at the time of purchase (depending on your province/billing address). The price displayed in the promotion is therefore generally indicated before taxes.

Is This Offer Worth It?

The WestJet Rewards program is easy to calculate: according to Milesopedia’s semi-annual estimate, 1 WestJet point is worth 1 cent.

At the current price and with the discount of up to 40% on the purchase of WestJet dollars, the cost drops to approximately 1.2 cents per point at best (before taxes). Since the value of a WestJet dollar typically hovers around 1 cent, buying points at more than 1 cent is usually not advantageous and you lose on the exchange. However, this promotion can be helpful in certain cases (for example, if you need to quickly top up your balance for a specific booking), provided you do the math.

However, this promotion can prove useful if you need to quickly top up your points balance to make a short-term booking.

A better alternative would be to sign up for the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard to get the welcome offer that will save you money on your next WestJet flight and enjoy the following benefits:

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Bottom Line

This WestJet points purchase promotion is generally only advantageous in certain situations (for example, if you need to quickly top up your balance for a specific booking and the calculation works in your favor).

If you fly frequently with WestJet, we recommend applying for the WestJet RBC Mastercard or the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard to take advantage of welcome offers and save on your next flight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current promotion on purchasing WestJet dollars?

Until May 5, 2026, WestJet is offering a discount of up to 40% on the price of WestJet dollars purchased, depending on the number of points purchased (tiers).

How do you get the 40% discount on WestJet dollars?

The discount is progressive: the more points you purchase, the higher the discount. The maximum discount of 40% applies to the highest tier (from 150,000 points purchased).

What is the price of a WestJet dollar with the promotion?

With the best tier, the price drops to approximately 1.2¢ per point (before taxes). Prices vary depending on the tier (20% to 40% discount) and taxes (GST/HST) may be added depending on your address/province.

Is it advantageous to purchase WestJet dollars?

In most cases, no, because a WestJet dollar is typically worth around 1¢, whereas even with the promotion, the cost is often above this value once taxes are included. However, it can be helpful if you need to top up your balance for a specific booking and your calculation is favorable.

What is the best alternative to purchasing WestJet dollars?

For people who travel frequently with WestJet, an often more attractive alternative is a WestJet RBC credit card (e.g., WestJet World Elite Mastercard RBC), thanks to the welcome bonus and benefits that can reduce the cost of flights.

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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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