The RBC® Avion Visa Infinite† stands as RBC®’s premier travel rewards card, offering cardholders flexible points that unlock exceptional travel opportunities and maximize value for miles and points enthusiasts.
Bonuses & Fees
New cardholders can currently earn a generous welcome bonus of 35,000 RBC Avion points† upon approval.
These 35,000 points provide enough value for a roundtrip flight anywhere within Canada and the continental U.S. (Additional points required for Alaska and Hawaii destinations. Taxes and fees not included.)
The annual fee is set at $120**†**, with an additional $50 charge for each supplementary cardholder.
RBC® VIP Banking Account holders can benefit from an annual fee waiver on select premium credit cards, including this travel rewards offering.
How Much Is This Offer Worth?
Let’s break down the value proposition of the RBC® Avion Visa Infinite† welcome bonus. Note that this analysis focuses solely on the bonus points value, excluding other card benefits detailed below.
We calculate RBC Avion points to be worth approximately 2 cents each, making the 35,000-point welcome bonus equivalent to $700 in travel value.
Factoring in the $120 annual fee, you can expect a net first-year value of $580 from the welcome bonus alone, before considering any ongoing benefits the card provides.
Remember that your actual returns could exceed this estimate by leveraging additional card perks; however, this varies by cardholder, and our valuation represents a minimum rather than maximum potential value.
Earning Rewards
The RBC® Avion Visa Infinite† rewards structure includes:
- 1.25 RBC Avion points per dollar spent on qualifying travel purchases
- 1 RBC Avion point per dollar spent on all other qualifying purchases
Redeeming Rewards
RBC Avion points offer multiple high-value redemption pathways.
As a flexible points currency, eligible cardholders can transfer their RBC Avion points to several partner programs: The British Airways Club†, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles†, and WestJet Rewards† at a 1:1 ratio, plus American Airlines AAdvantage† at a 1:0.7 ratio.
Converting to Avios, Asia Miles, or AAdvantage opens up premium travel opportunities on oneworld alliance carriers, representing the highest potential value for international luxury travel experiences.
Watch for transfer bonus promotions ranging from 10–50% to these partners, which can significantly enhance your points’ value.
These transfers to airline partners represent some of the most valuable ways to maximize your RBC Avion points for travel rewards. For instance, if you take advantage of the current 35,000-point welcome offer and transfer to Avios during a 30% bonus promotion, you’ll receive 45,500 Avios — sufficient for multiple short-haul flights or a significant contribution toward either a one-way journey in Qatar Airways Qsuites from North America to the Middle East or a multi-carrier award ticket.
Another redemption option is the Air Travel Redemption Schedule**,** which enables you to redeem Avion points for round-trip economy flights departing from Canadian cities, with set maximum ticket prices. For a baseline redemption value, you can also apply your points toward any travel purchase at a rate of 1 cent per point.
†As long as you maintain your card membership, your RBC Avion points never expire. Should you decide to cancel or switch to another RBC® product, you’ll have a 90-day window to redeem your accumulated points before they expire.
Perks & Benefits
The RBC® Avion Visa Infinite† features several valuable benefits, including a complimentary 12-month DashPass subscription from DoorDash, part of RBC’s broader DoorDash partnership.
This membership includes unlimited deliveries with zero delivery fees on eligible orders of $15 or more when using your qualifying RBC credit card.
Cardholders also enjoy a 3¢/L fuel savings at Petro-Canada locations, plus earn 20% bonus Petro-Points and RBC Avion points on purchases.
Additionally, RBC Avion cardholders receive a 20% discount at Hertz and double points earnings when paying with their card.
The card also offers enhanced Rexall rewards, with 50 Be Well points earned per dollar spent on eligible purchases, plus an improved redemption rate where 25,000 Be Well points equals $10 in value.
Insurance Coverage
The RBC® Avion Visa Infinite† includes comprehensive protection benefits, as expected from a premium travel rewards card:
- Emergency medical travel insurance covering the initial 15 days of any out-of-province trips for cardholders under 65, or first three days for those 65 and older†
- Travel accident coverage providing protection up to $500,000 in the event of death or dismemberment†
- Car rental collision/loss damage waiver helping you save on daily rental company insurance fees for vehicles valued up to $65,000 MSRP†
- Trip cancellation protection up to $5,000 and trip interruption coverage up to $25,000†
- Flight delay insurance covering reasonable expenses up to $500 when travel plans are disrupted†
The card also features a robust purchase protection program† that covers your new purchases against accidental damage or loss for 90 days, with annual coverage up to $50,000. Additionally, an extended warranty benefit doubles your original manufacturer’s warranty period automatically.
†The insurance package compares favorably with other premium travel rewards cards in the market, making it an excellent choice for significant purchases and miles and points enthusiasts.