New cardmembers can earn up to 70,000 Avion Points, worth roughly $1,500, by completing the steps below.
How to earn it
35,000 Avion pointsAwarded upon approval and account opening
20,000 Avion pointsSpend $5,000 in qualifying purchases within the first 6 months of account opening
15,000 Avion pointsKeep the account open and in good standing until the one-year anniversary of account opening
Offer applies to new RBC Avion Visa Infinite or RBC Avion Visa Platinum applications received between May 7, 2026 and July 15, 2026. Existing RBC personal credit cardholders transferring to an eligible card and additional cardholders are not eligible.
Offer ends 2026-07-15.
How you earn
1.25 Avion points per $1 spent on travel purchases including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, travel agencies and tour operators
1 Avion point per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases
Convert Avion points to airline loyalty programs including British Airways Avios, American Airlines AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and WestJet Rewards
Redeem points for flights on over 500 airlines with no blackout dates or seat restrictions through the Avion Air Travel Redemption Schedule
Redeem points for hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, merchandise, gift cards, statement credits and investments
Earn 20% more Avion points at Petro-Canada when linking your RBC card and Petro-Points account
Earn 3x Avion points on eligible Hertz rentals through RBC Avion partner offers
Built-in perks & coverage
Unlimited Emergency Medical Insurance
Out-of-province and out-of-country emergency medical coverage with unlimited benefits for eligible trips.
Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Insurance
Coverage for eligible prepaid travel expenses if a trip is cancelled, interrupted, or delayed for a covered reason.
Mobile Device Insurance
Coverage against theft, loss, accidental damage, or mechanical failure for eligible mobile devices purchased with the card.
Auto Rental Collision/Loss Damage Waiver
Coverage for theft or damage to eligible rental vehicles when the rental is charged to the card.
Flight Delay and Delayed Baggage Insurance
Coverage for reasonable expenses incurred due to covered flight delays or delayed baggage.
Travel Accident Insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage while travelling on eligible common carriers.
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
Coverage for personal property stolen from a hotel or motel room during an eligible trip.
Purchase Security and Extended Warranty
Purchase protection against theft or damage and extended warranty coverage on eligible purchases.
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Visa Infinite Benefits
Access to Visa Infinite Hotel Collection, dining experiences, wine country benefits, travel offers, and exclusive partner privileges.
Complimentary Concierge Service
24/7 Visa Infinite concierge assistance for travel planning, dining reservations, event tickets, gifts, and personal requests.
The verdict
What we like
Flexible flight redemptions with no blackout dates
Strong travel insurance coverage
Transfer points to multiple airline loyalty programs
Worth noting
$120 annual fee
No accelerated earning on everyday categories like groceries or dining
2.5% foreign transaction fee
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