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What happens if I forget to add my existing Aeroplan number to my TD Aeroplan Credit Card application?

You can continue with the application process and still submit your application.  If your application is approved by TD, then Aeroplan will attempt to match your customer profile with the customer profile that Aeroplan has on file for you. If there is a match, your existing Aeroplan Membership number will be associated with your new TD Aeroplan Credit Card Account. If there is no match, a new Aeroplan Membership Number will be issued by Aeroplan and mailed to you. Any Aeroplan points earned will be allocated to this new Membership Number.