RBC

RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard

Start with 12% Cash Back on the First $2,000 in Purchases.

Annual fee
$99
Reward type
Cash Back
Income required
$80,000

personal · or $150,000 household

Typical credit · 725+
RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard💵 Flat-Rate Cashback

Welcome bonus

New cardmembers can earn 12% Cash Back on the First $2,000 in Purchases by completing the steps below.

How to earn it

  • 12% cash back (up to $240)Earn 12% cash back on the first $2,000 in eligible purchases made within the first 3 months of account opening. The 12% rate includes the card's standard earn rate.

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

Offer ends 2026-09-09.

How you earn

  • 1.5% cash back on the first $25,000 in annual eligible purchases
  • 1% cash back on eligible purchases after $25,000 in annual spending
  • 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

Mastercard Travel Pass by DragonPass

Access to over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide through Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass.

Auto Rental Collision/Loss Damage Waiver

Coverage for eligible rental vehicles against theft or damage when the full rental cost is charged to the card.

Purchase Security

Protects eligible purchases against theft, loss or accidental damage for up to 120 days from the purchase date.

Extended Warranty

Triples the original Canadian manufacturer's warranty on eligible purchases for up to two additional years.

Mastercard Travel Rewards

Earn cash back offers and travel-related discounts from participating merchants when travelling outside Canada.

Mastercard World Elite Benefits

Access to premium World Elite Mastercard travel, lifestyle, entertainment and partner benefits.

DoorDash DashPass Membership

Complimentary 12-month DashPass membership with eligible DoorDash delivery benefits.

Petro-Canada Benefits

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

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Rexall Be Well Benefits

Earn 50 Be Well points per dollar spent on eligible purchases at Rexall when linked to a Be Well account.

Fraud Protection

Protection against unauthorized transactions when reasonable precautions are taken to safeguard the card.

The verdict

What we like

  • High flat 1.5% cash back earn rate
  • Unlimited cash back earning potential
  • Premium World Elite travel and lifestyle benefits

Worth noting

  • $99 annual fee
  • Rewards rate drops to 1% after $25,000 annual spending
  • 2.5% foreign transaction fee

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