Earning Bonus Miles without even showing your AIR MILES card? AIR MILES Card Linked Offers are a great way for collectors to earn extra Miles when they pay with any Canadian-issued Mastercard or BMO debit card at select merchants, and there's no better time to start than with back-to-school!
With Card Linked Offers, you simply link your Canadian-issued Mastercard to your AIR MILES card, use that card for eligible purchases at qualifying retailers and earn Reward Miles.
The key phrase being "Canadian-issued Mastercard," and what this means is that Card Linked Offers work for ANY Canadian Mastercard! So, if you have any one of the dozens of Mastercard options available in Canada, you can use that card to earn Miles with these offers. Of course, if it is a BMO AIR MILES Mastercard your card is auto-linked and you’ll be earning base Miles and Bonus Miles on these offers.
What are AIR MILES Card Linked offers?
Card Linked Offers are an extremely easy way to earn Reward Miles when using a linked card to complete a payment at a participating retailer. As long as the purchase meets the eligibility requirements of the offer in place at the participating retailer, you will earn the Miles being offered. No need to show your AIR MILES loyalty card or to scan your digital card from the AIR MILES App - your credit and debit card is your method of earning.
Everything is tracked based on your Mastercard credit card number that has been linked to your AIR MILES account (the linking and tracking process is extremely secure, nor do they ask for your expiry date or CVV!).
Earning Miles with Card Linked Offers
Now to the really fun part! The actual Card Linked Offers and the Bonus Miles you can earn with them!
The first step in earning more Miles with Card Linked Offers is going to see the merchants and offers that are available. Those can easily be found on the AIR MILES website and on the app. Click here to see the most current list of merchants and offers.
There are typically a couple dozen offers available at any one time.
TIP #1: Be sure to log in to your AIR MILES account if viewing the offers on the website, as it will show you personalized offers based on region!
TIP #2: The list of Card Linked Offers changes frequently, so be sure to check the offers page on a regular basis to see which merchants are available at that time for earning those extra Miles.
Now's the time to score more Miles for back-to-school
There are quite a few AIR MILES Card Linked Offers that are perfect for back-to-school, where you can use your linked card and earn Bonus Miles when purchasing your school supplies, electronics and more.
Whether you have young kids just starting in school or are like me and have kids in post-secondary schooling, the costs associated can be hefty. That's why it is good to be rewarded for those purchases. To be able to get something in return for your expenses provides you with the potential to save money on future purchases, whether it's using AIR MILES Cash Miles to lower your fuel bill or using Miles to bring down the cost of your family vacation for spring break, it all adds up.
Some of the key Card Linked Offers available for the 2025 back-to-school season are from Ashley, HP and Kitchen Stuff Plus. These are ideal for families who are sending their kids off to post-secondary school and living in dorms or off-campus!
Earn up to 1,500 Miles on home furnishings – that’s like $150 in AIR MILES Cash Miles
If your child is leaving home to go to school and renting a place, they’ll need some help furnishing their new digs – and you can rack up plenty of Miles by shopping at Ashley. They offer a wide assortment of quality furniture that’s perfect for any room in your home…or for your child’s first home away from home.
If your child isn’t going empty-handed (or should I say, is taking some furniture from home), that just means you (the parent) can treat yourself to something new! Think about it – bed, nightstand, couch (chesterfield for us oldies), coffee table, and the list goes on. It will add up fast, so why not earn some additional value?
How about up to 450 Miles for back-to-school tech?
Whether or not your child is leaving home to go to school or is even just entering junior or senior high school, they may need a new laptop, printer, or tech accessories to kick off the school year right. So that's where HP comes into play, it has everything you need to stay connected, productive, and innovative, and there is a great Card Linked Offer:
Just like furnishing a new pad for your kid, the costs for new technology can add up quickly, so it's nice to get something back on those purchases.
For the kitchen and beyond - earn more Miles on necessities!
Now, let's go back to having your kids move out (it makes me sad just thinking about it!), and you've looked after furnishing their new residence, but now they are going to need kitchen gadgets, bath necessities and more! From curating the best kitchen tools, clever organizers and more, Kitchen Stuff Plus is available for all the back-to-school moments.
From cookware to bakeware, kitchen gadgets and everything in between, you can easily score the 25 Miles from this offer!
How to link a Mastercard to AIR MILES Card Linked offers
Linking your Mastercard to your AIR MILES account is super easy! All you have to do is visit www.airmilescardlink.ca and complete the form they have on the page. If you have more than one Mastercard, you can link any and all of them to the same AIR MILES collector number!
Once you have completed that form, you can start earning more Miles!
Wrapping it up
AIR MILES Card Linked Offers are a great way for Canadians to rack up even more Miles on many everyday purchases. From home goods to tech, as soon as you have linked your card, you'll be on the path to earning more Miles. With rising prices, it is a great time to take advantage of avenues like AIR MILES Card Linked Offers to help ease the hit on your wallet by being able to redeem those Miles earned on future purchases. Whether it's saving cash at the pump with Cash Miles, redeeming Dream Miles for a new kitchen appliance or to fund a vacation, every Mile counts.
Click here to link your card today and start earning Miles on eligible purchases!
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About the author
Patrick Sojka
Patrick is one of Canada's foremost leading experts on loyalty programs and credit cards. Having founded Rewards Canada in 2001 he brings nearly 24 years of experience to the forefront of helping Canadians make the most of their rewards. He has also provided consulting to credit card companies, airlines, hotels and is regularly featured in the media for his expertise on loyalty programs and credit cards.
This feature was sponsored by AIR MILES. The views and opinions expressed in this article, however, are purely those of Rewards Canada.
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