How much is the WestJet companion voucher worth?

According to our calculations, you can save an average of $500 when you use the Westjet annual companion voucher.

Can I use WestJet points or dollars for any flight?

Yes! WestJet points can be used for:- Flights; - WestJet Vacations or Sunwing Vacations packages.; It is now possible to pay the full cost of a flight or vacation package with WestJet points, which was not possible in the days of WestJet Dollars.

How does the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard's annual companion voucher work?

Once you have spent at least $5,000 in the first three months, you earn a companion voucher every year on your account anniversary. This voucher lets a second passenger fly with you for a fixed reduced base fare, ranging from $119 within Canada and the continental United States, to $399 for Mexico, the Caribbean, and Hawaii, up to $499 for Europe. Taxes and fees still apply, but Milesopedia members regularly extract $400 to $700 in savings per use, which alone exceeds the $139 annual fee on most international itineraries.

Is the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard worth keeping if I rarely fly WestJet?

The math gets tougher if WestJet does not serve your home airport or your usual routes. The card earns 1.5 WestJet points per dollar on everyday spending, but those points are worth only about 1 cent each, so non-WestJet flyers typically extract less than 1.5% return outside of the welcome bonus and companion voucher. If your annual travel patterns favor Air Canada, Star Alliance partners, or hotel chains, the TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite or a flexible-points card like the American Express Cobalt usually delivers better long-term value.

What is the free first checked bag benefit on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard?

The cardholder and up to eight people on the same WestJet reservation each receive their first checked bag free on most domestic, transborder, and international WestJet flights. With WestJet now charging $35 per first checked bag, a family of four taking two round-trip flights per year already saves $560 in baggage fees, which more than covers the $139 annual fee. The benefit applies automatically once the cardholder is named on the booking, and there's no requirement to pay for the flight using the card itself.

How do I qualify for the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard?

RBC requires a minimum personal income of $80,000 or a household income of $150,000, which is the standard threshold for any World Elite Mastercard in Canada. You'll also need a credit score of approximately 700 or higher and a clean recent application record at RBC. If you don't meet the World Elite income requirements, the no-fee WestJet RBC Mastercard earns a smaller companion voucher and 1 point per dollar without any income threshold, which is a useful alternative for new cardholders building their travel rewards strategy.