Offer
Get 7,000 Avion points upon approval† – that’s $50 of value in gift cards!
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.
Exclusive savings and rewards
- Automatically become an Avion Rewards Premium member when you get the RBC ION Visa. Download the Avion Rewards app to access points, cash back deals, and savings all in one program.
- Plus, download the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension to save with cash back deals right where you shop online from 1,900+ retailers.
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
- It automatically protects eligible card purchases against loss, theft or damage within 90 days of purchase, and the extended warranty doubles the original Canadian manufacturer’s warranty for up to one additional year, for 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 a welcome bonus of 7,000 Avionpoints on approval.
With this no-annual-fee RBC credit card, you can earn 1.5 Avion points per dollar for :
- The grocery store
- Travel, fuel and recharging for electric vehicles
- Streaming, digital games and 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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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 (21.99% if you live at Quebec).
Alternative Cards
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Refer to RBC page for up to date offer terms and conditions
† This offer only applies to new applications for an RBC ION Visa credit card received between Jan 30, 2025 and May 7, 2025 (“Offer Period”) and approved by Royal Bank of Canada (“Royal Bank”), subject to the conditions below. Additional cardholders(s) (co-applicant and authorized user(s)) on the RBC ION Visa credit card account, as well as existing cardholders on any RBC Royal Bank personal credit card transferring to an RBC ION Visa credit card during the Offer Period, are not eligible for this offer.
7,000 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 RBC ION Visa credit card account (“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.
To get $50 worth of gift cards/certificates, you will need a total of 7,000 Avion points. Minimum redemption of 1,400 Avion points for most $10 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.