Overview of the RBC Avion Visa Infinite

Earn rewards

1.25 points/$1

On every dollar spent when you use your RBC Avion Visa Infinite card to pay for travel-related purchases made at merchants classified by Visa's “Merchant Category Code” (“MCC”) as “travel”, which may include: airlines, accommodations, tour operators, cruise lines, travel agencies and car rental companies

1 point/$1

On other purchases

RBC Avion Visa Infinite details

Welcome bonus: earn 35,000 Avion points (travel value of $750), that’s enough to fly anywhere in Canada & the U.S! (Alaska and Hawaii require more points)
Annual fee: $120
Reward: Earn 1.25x points on every dollar spent when you use your RBC Avion Visa Infinite card to pay for travel-related purchases made at merchants classified by Visa's “Merchant Category Code” (“MCC”) as “travel”, which may include: airlines, accommodations, tour operators, cruise lines, travel agencies and car rental companies, 1x points on other purchases
Average point value: $0.021
Purchase interest rate: 20.99%
Cash advance interest rate: 22.99%
Balance transfer interest rate: 22.99%
Minimum income: $60K/yr
Household income: $100K/yr
Network: VISA
Provider: RBC Royal Bank
Card type: Travel

Detailed card summary

Benefits & features

Get 35,000 welcome Avion points on approval** (travel value of $750^†). Enough to fly anywhere in Canada & the U.S^† (Alaska and Hawaii require more points).
Earn 1 Avion point for every dollar you spend* and an extra 25% on eligible travel purchases.
Avioners can book flights with points on any airline, on any flight, at any time, early or last minute, with no blackout periods or restrictions.
Avioners earn points that never expire so your points will be waiting for your next adventure.
Redeem your points for travel and more. Use points for anything from paying bills and paying your card balance to redeeming for Gift Cards and Merchandise at top brands like Apple. The Avion Rewards program gives you the freedom of choice to use your points your way, and helps you make the most as an Avioner.
Eligible Avion rewards members can also convert points to other loyalty programs including WestJet dollars, British Airways Avios points and Hudson’s Bay Rewards points.
Link your RBC card with a Petro-Points membership to instantly save 3₵ per litre on fuel at Petro-Canada stations and earn 20% more Petro-Points and 20% more Avion points
Link your RBC card with a Rexall Be Well account and get 50 Be Well points for every $1 spent on eligible products at Rexall. Redeem Be Well points faster for savings in store on eligible purchases where 25,000 Be Well points = $10
Get $0 delivery fees for 12 months from DoorDash^{^}
Add your eligible RBC credit card to your DoorDash account to:
- Get a 12-month complimentary DashPass subscription^± – a value of almost $120
- Enjoy unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees on orders of $15 or more when you pay with your eligible RBC credit card

How to redeem

How to get approved

User reviews

Average user score for RBC Avion Visa Infinite

4.0 | 4 reviews

Vanessa Scarola April 24, 2017
This credit card is amazing. I am looking forward to travelling with the points that I have earned. I finally feel as though I am getting something valuable back for my purchases and that I’m a valued customer. The interest rate is a bit high though. Really like the extra points for travel spending, that was a nice surprise.
shelly castello April 24, 2017
This card is great ....the interest rate is very low ...
Mike Lawson August 4, 2017
The card is good , the points system is not as good since there is restrictions . I believe if the royal bank of Canada made it easier to redeem points , with an app for example it would be much more seem less
Cody August 18, 2016
My favourite feature of the RBC Visa Infinite Avion is that I can see my pending transactions in real time (I don’t have to wait up to 5 business days for the transaction to show up online. I also like that I have a lot of flexibility in terms of point redemption. But – the value/point isn’t great, nor is Visa accepted everywhere I shop. So I’m not sure how long I will keep this card.

Ratehub review

Natasha Macmillan

April 22, 2024

The RBC Avion Visa Infinite credit card is a versatile travel credit card that offers flexible rewards for frequent flyers. With a strong emphasis on travel perks and a valuable rewards program, it’s an excellent option for travellers looking to elevate their experience.

Pros

Flexible travel redemption: This card provides unparalleled choice when it comes to redeeming points as it does not have blackout dates or seat restrictions. You can book flights, hotels, car rentals, and more with your points
Comprehensive travel insurance: Benefit from extensive travel insurance coverage most notably including trip cancellation and interruption and emergency medical. Travel with peace of mind knowing you are protected
Exclusive concert access: Enjoy exclusive access to concert tickets, like the highly sought-after Taylor Swift Eras concert. With this perk, you’ll have the opportunity to secure tickets before they are available to the general public.

Cons

Annual fee: This card comes with an annual fee of $120 which may be high for some. However, for frequent travelers who take full advantage of the card’s perks, the benefits can often outweigh the cost.
No waived foreign transaction fees: Foreign transaction fees are not waived, so consider this if you plan to use the card for shopping abroad
Low earn rate: The standard earn rate of 1 point per $1 may not be as competitive as other travel credit cards

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** This offer only applies to new applications for an RBC Avion Visa Infinite or RBC Avion Visa Platinum credit card (each, an “Eligible Credit Card”) approved by Royal Bank of Canada, subject to the conditions below. Additional cardholders(s) (co-applicant and authorized user(s)) on the Eligible Credit Card account, as well as existing cardholders on any RBC Royal Bank personal credit card transferring to an Eligible Credit Card account, are not eligible for this offer.
35,000 welcome Avion points (“Welcome Points”) will appear on your monthly credit card statement within sixty (60) days after your application has been approved, provided that your Eligible Credit Card account remains open and in good standing at the time the Welcome points are credited to your account, “good standing” meaning that your Credit Card Account must not be past due for more than two (2) consecutive credit card account statement periods, closed, charged off or in credit revoked status.
If you close or change your Eligible Credit Card for another type of RBC Royal Bank credit card before the Welcome Points have been credited to your account, you may lose the benefit of this offer. This offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other offer. Royal Bank reserves the right to cancel, modify or withdraw this offer at any time without notice, even after your application has been approved, including if we suspect that you may be manipulating or abusing it, or engaging in any suspicious or fraudulent activity, as determined by Royal Bank in its sole discretion. For complete terms and conditions that apply to the Avion Rewards Program, please visit www.avionrewards.com or call 1-800-769-2512.
† Air Travel Reward redemptions from the Air Travel Redemption Schedule start at 35,000 Avion points for a round trip long-haul flight to almost anywhere in Canada or the United States, exclusive of Hawaii or Alaska, with a maximum ticket price of $750. All applicable taxes, service fees and surcharges are the responsibility of the traveller. For more details, including information on redeeming for first class and business class seats, visit: www.avionrewards.com/travel/index.html. For general redemption terms, conditions and restrictions that apply to the Avion Rewards program, please visit: www.avionrewards.com or call 1-800 ROYAL 1-2 (1-800-769-2512).