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RBC® Visa‡ Classic Low Rate Option

RBC® Visa‡ Classic Low Rate Option

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Balance transfer

Card highlights

Balance transfer offer

0.99%

for 10 months with a 3% balance transfer fee.

Interest saving potential

~$725

Based on transferring $5,000 vs. keeping it on a 21.99% card

Annual fee

$20

Ratehub’s review

Natasha Macmillan

While it does have a minor annual fee compared to the no fee low interest cards on this list, the RBC Visa Classic Low Rate Option offers a competitively-low fixed interest rate of 12.99% on purchases and a few perks like savings on gas.

Pros

  • Low interest rate: low fixed purchase interest rate of 12.99%, which doesn’t change with the Bank of Canada’s prime rate and will save you on interest charges if you carry a balance
  • Save on gas: save 3 cents per litre at Petro Canada gas stations and earn 20% more Petro points when you link your card to a Petro Points account

Cons

  • No balance transfer offer currently available
  • Does not include any insurance benefits besides the standard purchase assurance and extended warranty

Balance transfer savings potential

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Promo structure

0.99% for 10 months then 14.99% after.

Balance transfer fee of 3%

Your savings potential

Interest saved

$725

Based on transferring $5,000 vs. keeping it on a 21.99% card

Debt-free by

$5,050 total payments to clear debt

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Perks & insurance

Perks and insurance coverage included with the card.

PerksDetails
Lounge access Not included
No foreign exchange fees Not included
Extended warrantydoubles the manufacturer’s original Canadian warranty by up to one additional year, to a maximum of five years
Price protection Not included
InsuranceDetails
Travel accident insurance Not included
Travel emergency medical Not included
Car rental insurance Not included
Trip cancellation Not included
Trip interruption Not included
Flight delay insurance Not included
Baggage loss insurance Not included
Baggage delay insurance Not included
Hotel/motel burglary Not included
Mobile insurance Not included
Purchase assuranceup to 90 days of purchase

Details & eligibility

Fees

Annual fee
$20
Balance transfer fee
3% of transferred balance

Rates

Purchase interest
12.99%
Balance transfer rate
0.99% for 10 months, then 14.99%
Cash advance rate
14.99%

Type

Provider
RBC Royal Bank
Card type
Low interest
Payment network
VISA

Eligibility

Minimum personal income
N/A
Minimum household income
N/A
Minimum credit score
N/A
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