Offer
Earn 3,500 Avion points upon approval*
Earn 1.5X Avion points on:
- Grocery – Satisfy your taste buds by earning points on groceries
- Rides, Gas & EV Charging – Enjoy earning points on gas, rideshare, daily public transit, electric vehicle charging.
- Streaming, Digital Gaming & Subscriptions – Stay entertained while earning points on streaming, gaming, eligible digital subscriptions, eligible digital downloads, and in-game purchases.
Earn 1 Avion point for every $1 spent on all other qualifying purchases
Pay With Points
- Redeem your Avion points to pay bills, your credit card balance or even send money to friends with Interac e-Transfer. Minimum redemption is only $10, so you can use your points where you need them most.
Save at Petro-Canada
- Save 3¢/L on fuel and earn 20% more points when you pay with a linked RBC card.
Earn more Be Well points at Rexall
- Earn 50 Be Well points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases at Rexall when you pay with your linked RBC card and scan your Be Well card.
Save Big on Delivery with DoorDash
- Get a 3-month complimentary DashPass subscription – a value of almost $30
- Enjoy unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees on qualifying orders of $15 or more when you pay with your eligible RBC credit card. See how to save with DoorDash.
Purchase Security and Extended Warranty Insurance
- Automatically protects eligible card purchases against loss, theft or damage within 90 days of purchase, and doubles the manufacturer’s original Canadian warranty by up to one additional year, to a maximum of five years.
Fees & Conditions
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Travel Insurance
There may be a daily maximum amount depending on the type of fees paid
Other Insurance
Our review
With the RBC ION Visa card, you can earn 3,500 Avion points as a welcome bonus.
With this no-annual-fee RBC credit card, you can earn 1.5 Avion points per dollar for :
- Grocery
- Rides, Gas & EV Charging
- Streaming, Digital Gaming & Subscriptions
And 1 Avion point per dollar for all other purchases. Plus, save 3¢/L on gas at Petro-Canada and earn 20% more points when you pay with a linked RBC card
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the welcome bonus for the RBC ION Visa card?
Earn 3,500 Avion points on approval.
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How does the rewards program work?
Earn 1.5 points per dollar on groceries, travel, streaming and other categories, and 1 point per dollar on other purchases.
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Can I use my points to make payments?
Yes, redeem points to pay bills or make Interac transfers.
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Are there any advantages to Petro-Canada and Rexall?
Save on gas at Petro-Canada and earn Be Well points at Rexall.
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What's the advantage of DoorDash?
Take advantage of a free three-month subscription to DashPass.
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What insurance is included with the card?
Purchase protection and extended warranty.
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What are the fees and interest rates associated with the card?
No annual fee, 20.99% on purchases, 22.99% on cash advances.
Alternative Cards
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Refer to RBC page for up to date offer terms and conditions
*To receive the 3,500 welcome Avion points (“Welcome Points”), your application for the RBC ION Visa credit card must be received by the date indicated on this page and must be approved by us. The Welcome Points will appear within the first two monthly statements. Additional cardholder(s) (co-applicant and authorized user(s)), as well as existing cardholders of any RBC personal credit cards, applying for or transferring to an RBC ION Visa, as of the offer eligibility period, are not eligible for this offer. This offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other offer unless otherwise set out. Royal Bank of Canada reserves the right to cancel, modify or withdraw this offer at any time.
To get $25 worth of gift cards/certificates, you will need a total of 3,500 Avion points, based on a redemption of 3,500 Avion points for most $25 gift cards/certificates. Some exceptions apply. Point redemption values may fluctuate. For general redemption terms, conditions and restrictions that apply to the Avion Rewards program, as well as for current point redemption values, please visit https://www.avionrewards.com/terms-and-conditions.html or call 1-800-769-2512.