RBC

RBC Cash Back Mastercard

Start with up to 7% Cash Back for the First 3 Months, worth about $70.

Annual fee
$0
Reward type
Cash Back
Typical credit · 600+
RBC Cash Back Mastercard💸 No-Fee Cashback

Welcome bonus

New cardmembers can earn up to 7% Cash Back for the First 3 Months, worth roughly $70, by completing the steps below.

How to earn it

  • Up to $70 cash backEarn an additional 5% cash back on the first $1,000 in eligible purchases made within the first 3 months of account opening, on top of the standard cash back earn rates

Offer applies to new RBC Cash Back Mastercard applications received between May 28, 2026 and September 9, 2026. Additional cardholders and existing RBC personal credit cardholders transferring to an RBC Cash Back Mastercard are not eligible.

Offer ends 2026-09-09.

How you earn

  • 2% cash back on grocery store purchases on the first $6,000 spent annually, then 1% thereafter
  • 0.5% cash back on all other eligible purchases on the first $6,000 spent annually, then 1% thereafter
  • Unlimited cash back earnings with no overall annual cash back limit
  • Redeem cash back as a statement credit once your cash back balance reaches $25
  • Automatic annual cash back payout in January when your balance exceeds $25

Built-in perks & coverage

Purchase Security

Eligible purchases are protected against theft, loss or accidental damage for up to 90 days from the purchase date.

Extended Warranty

Doubles the original Canadian manufacturer's warranty on eligible purchases for up to one additional year.

DoorDash DashPass Membership

Receive a complimentary 6-month DashPass membership with eligible DoorDash delivery benefits.

Petro-Canada Savings

Save 3¢ per litre on fuel and earn 20% more Petro-Points when linking your RBC card with a Petro-Points account.

Rexall Be Well Program Benefits

Earn 50 Be Well points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases at Rexall when your RBC card is linked to a Be Well account.

Fraud Protection

Zero Liability protection for unauthorized transactions when reasonable precautions are taken to protect the card and PIN.

RBC Offers

Access personalized offers and savings from participating merchants through the RBC Offers program.

RBC Mobile App and NOMI

Manage your account, monitor spending, receive alerts and access personalized financial insights through RBC digital banking tools.

The verdict

What we like

  • No annual fee
  • Unlimited cash back earning potential
  • Strong grocery cash back rate

Worth noting

  • Low 0.5% earn rate on first $6,000 of non-grocery spending
  • Limited insurance coverage
  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee

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