Earn Up to 65,000 Avion Points With This RBC Banking Offer

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To the point RBC launches a targeted promotion where you can earn up to 65,000 Avion points by opening an eligible bank account.

Earn RBC Avion Points With This Promotion

Until February 10, 2025, RBC has an interesting promotion with the opening of a checking account. This is only valid for people who have received a special email from RBC in the last few weeks.

RBC often runs this type of promotion, which involves receiving an iPad or cash back. This time, it’s Avion points!

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can earn up to 65,000 Avion points, in addition to Avion points earned on debit card purchases.

Here’s how to do it:

1 – Open one of the following bank accounts by February 10, 2025:

2 – Register this account in the Value Program by April 18, 2025

3 – Set up or carry out 2 of the following transactions between now and April 18, 2025:

  • Direct deposit of payroll or pension payments
  • 2 pre-authorized payments (PAPs)
  • 2 eligible bill payments to a service provider

Then, if you have followed the steps and conditions to the letter, 45,000 Avion points or 65,000 Avion points will be deposited in your Avion Rewards account, no later than 8 weeks after April 18, 2025.

It is important to carefully read the conditions of this offer, such as never having held a bank account with RBC before. In addition, your account must maintain all conditions until October 2, 2025, otherwise RBC reserves the right to withdraw the cash value of your points from your bank account.

The Differences Between RBC Banking Packages and Avion Points

To sum it up, here are the differences between the different packages and what they can offer:

Packages and Benefits RBC Advantage Banking Package RBC Signature No Limit Banking RBC VIP Banking
Monthly cost 11,95 $ 16,95 $ 30 $
Net monthly fees thanks to the Value Program and by holding at least 3 RBC products 0 $ 5 $ 18,05 $
Promotional Airline Points 45 000 65 000 65 000
Savings on eligible annual credit card fees No up to $48 Up to $120
Number of free transactions per month at a non-RBC ATM 0 fee 3 0 fee
Avion points promotion value 675 $ 975 $ 975 $

What to Do With 45,000 Avion Points or 65,000 Avion Points?

There are lots of ways to use your RBC Avion points!

  • Travel Purchases
  • Purchase of merchandise
  • Transfering points to other airline programs (WestJet, British Airways Executive Club, etc.)
  • Buying gift cards

For example, with Avion Rewards’s fixed grid, 65,000 Avion points and a further 5,000 Avion points earned through the Value Program entitle you to 2 round-trip tickets (2 x 35,000 Avion points) anywhere in North America.

With 45,000 Avion points for a round-trip plane ticket, enjoy Hawaii, Central America, or the West Indies.

Plus, with promotions happening around twice a year, transfer your Avion points with a 30% bonus into Avios points for a flight on British Airways or Qatar Airways Privilege Club.

Your Avion points from opening a bank account will be transformed into 58,500 Avios points or 84,500 Avios points with the bonus!

Earn Even More Avion Points With a Credit Card

To earn even more Avion points, don’t miss the current welcome offers on RBC Avion credit cards.

With this offer for the RBC Visa Infinite Avion Card, you can earn 35,000 Avion points upon approval.

You can use your Avion Rewards points for travel or convert them to other loyalty programs such as:

  • American Airlines AAdvantage
  • British Airways Executive Club (and Qatar Airways Privilege Club)
  • Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
  • WestJet Rewards

The current welcome offer, for example, gives you the equivalent of 35,000 British Airways Avios or 350 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:

  • 35,000 Avion points on approval
  • 20,000 Avion bonus points when you spend $5,000 in your first 6 months
  • 15,000 Avion points as a one-time anniversary bonus 12 months after account opening

You can use your Avion Rewards points for travel or convert them to other loyalty programs such as:

  • American Airlines AAdvantage
  • British Airways Executive Club (and Qatar Airways Privilege Club)
  • Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
  • WestJet Rewards

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.

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.

Finally, you get six complimentary global airport lounge access passes and security fast track lanes at select Canadian airports

How much are 70,000 airplane points worth?

One Avion point is worth 1.5 cents. So 70,000 RBC Avion points are worth $1,050.

Check the value of your RBC Avion Rewards points with our calculator.

How do I use RBC Avion points?

Avion points can be used in a number of ways, including:

  • Travel Purchases
  • Purchase of merchandise
  • Transfering points to other programs
  • Buying gift cards

Review the options and examples in our article on how to use RBC Avion points for travel rewards.

What can 55,000 Avion points get you?

One Avion point is worth 1.5 cents. So 55,000 RBC Avion points are worth $825.

Review the options and examples in our article on how to use RBC Avion points for travel rewards.

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Caroline Tremblay

Caroline Tremblay

Caroline Tremblay
Caroline, a loyalty program specialist, helps families maximize their points to travel more frequently and affordably. With expertise in Disney, AIR MILES, and Costco, she travels the world with her partner and two children through rewards. Passionate about the latest in loyalty programs, Caroline shares tips to help you earn more points and turn your travel dreams into reality.
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