RBC Rewards is now called Avion Rewards.
One of the benefits of this is that it simplifies the range of RBC credit cards: some were part of the Avion program, such as the most popular, the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Cardwhile some others were part of the RBC Rewards program.
Now they are all part of the same Avion Rewards program. But there are different levels of Avion members!
In order to distinguish the different Avion credit cards, there are two levels in the Avion Rewards program:
Here is the breakdown of the credit cards between Avion Premium and Avion Elite:
All Avion members, whether they are Avion Distinction or Avion Elite, benefit from cash back offers, RBC online offers, and can pay with points or redeem them for gift cards or products.
Note that you can become a Avion Premium member not only with certain credit cards, but also with other eligible RBC products: RBC Personal Deposit Accounts, Personal RBC investment products, RBC installment loans, lines of credit and home equity financing.
However, as was previously the case, only Avion Elite members – those with an Avion credit card – will be able to access the Air Travel Redemption Schedule and the Avion Collection experiences.
Also, Avion Elite members get exclusive Elite level offers to earn or redeem points.
Here are the differences in the use of points between Avion Premium and Avion Elite:
Therefore, if you wish full flexibility in using your Avion points, it will be necessary to have an Avion credit card such as the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card.
You can then convert your points to airline partners like American AAdvantage, British Airways Executive Club, or Asia Miles.
If you do not have an Avion Elite credit card – but have another Avion Premium credit card such as the RBC ION Visa Card or the RBC ION+ Visa Card – you just need to apply for an Avion card such as the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card to turn your points into Avion Elite points!
RBC launched of a browser extension called Avion Rewards ShopPlus, providing offers on more than 1,900 brands. However, you need to download the mobile application, which means you can only use the extension on Safari and from your mobile device.
It’s the closest thing to online shopping portals such as AIR MILES (airmilesshops), Aeroplan (eStore) or Rakuten.
With this offer for the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card, you can earn 35,000 Avion points upon approval and 20,000 bonus points when you spend $5,000 within 6 months of approval.
You can use your Avion Rewards points for travel or redeem them with other loyalty programs such as :
The current welcome offer, for example, gives you the equivalent of 55,000 British Airways Avios or 550 WestJet Dollars.
With the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card, you earn 1 point per dollar and 1.25 points for travel purchases.
What’s more, you’ll benefit from a wide range of insurances: trip cancellation and interruption insurance, out-of-province or out-of-country emergency medical care insurance, collision and damage insurance for rental vehicles, and mobile device insurance.
With this exceptional offer for the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card, you can earn up to 70,000 Avion points:
The current welcome offer, for example, gives you the equivalent of 70,000 British Airways Aviosor 700 WestJet Dollars.
With the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card, you earn 1.25 points per dollar.
Finally, you get six complimentary global airport lounge access passes and security fast track lanes at select Canadian airports
RBC states that there will be no further changes:
No, you will be automatically enrolled. Simply visit the Avion Rewards website or access the Avion Rewards app to discover the benefits of Avion Rewards.
No, you are automatically enrolled. You can simply sign into the Avion Rewards website or the Avion Rewards app to discover what Avion Rewards has to offer.
From now on, your points will be called Avion points (formerly RBC Rewards points).
No, your RBC Rewards points will not expire, but since August 25, 2022, they have been renamed Avion points.
Your points are yours to use as long as your account remains open and in good standing.
No. You will continue to earn points on:
The value of your existing points will not change.
Customers who own one of the following products are eligible for Avion Premium membership:
RBC Personal Deposit Accounts
RBC Personal Credit Cards
RBC Business Credit Cards
RBC Personal Investment Products
RBC Installment Loans, Lines of Credit and Home Equity Financing
Clients with one of the following products are eligible to participate as an Avion Elite Member:
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