New cardmembers can earn up to 70,000 Avion Points, worth roughly $1,400, by completing the steps below.
How to earn it
35,000 Avion pointsApproved for the card and keep the account open and in good standing
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 Platinum or RBC Avion Visa Infinite 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 Avion point per $1 spent on travel purchases
1 Avion point per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases
Redeem points for flights on over 500 airlines with no blackout dates or seat restrictions
Transfer Avion points to British Airways Avios, American Airlines AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and WestJet Rewards
Redeem points for hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, merchandise, gift cards, statement credits and financial rewards
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
Travel Accident Insurance
Coverage for accidental death and dismemberment while travelling on eligible common carriers.
Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Insurance
Coverage for eligible prepaid travel expenses if a trip is cancelled, delayed, interrupted, or cut short for a covered reason.
Auto Rental Collision/Loss Damage Waiver
Coverage for theft or damage to eligible rental vehicles when the full rental cost is charged to the card.
Delayed Baggage and Flight Delay Insurance
Reimbursement for eligible expenses incurred due to delayed baggage or covered flight delays.
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
Coverage for personal belongings stolen from a hotel or motel room during an eligible trip.
Purchase Security
Protection against theft, loss, or accidental damage for eligible purchases for up to 90 days from purchase.
Extended Warranty
Extends the original manufacturer's warranty on eligible purchases by up to one additional year.
Avion Rewards Elite Membership
Automatic Avion Rewards Elite status with access to enhanced offers, promotions, and redemption opportunities.
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Complimentary DashPass Membership
Receive a complimentary 12-month DashPass subscription with eligible DoorDash benefits.
Fraud Protection
Protection against unauthorized transactions and suspicious account activity when card security requirements are met.
The verdict
What we like
Flexible flight redemptions with no blackout dates
Airline transfer partners increase redemption value
Comprehensive travel insurance package
Worth noting
$120 annual fee
No accelerated earn categories
2.5% foreign transaction fee
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