Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) credit cards
Canada's largest bank. Known for Avion points and the WestJet co-brand cards, which were refreshed in Nov 2025.
Notable Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) cards
- RBC Avion Visa Infinite
- RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege
- WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard
- RBC ION+ Visa
- RBC Cash Back Mastercard
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) cards compared
| Card | Annual fee | Rewards | Intro APR | Foreign fee | Credit needed | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Royal Bank of CanadaRBC Avion Visa Infinite 4271 2924 5869 4199 VALID THRU 03/29SAM RIVERA RBC Avion Visa Infinite CardFlexible travellers who want any-airline, blackout-free flights |
C$120/yr | 1.25 points per CAD1 on travel, 1 point elsewhere | Not applicable | 2.5% on foreign currency p… | Good to excellent credit | |
RBCWestJet World Elite Masterc… 5549 0513 5556 1627 VALID THRU 04/32CASEY BROOKS WestJet RBC World Elite MastercardWestJet flyers based in Western Canada |
C$139/yr | 2 WestJet points/$ on WestJet flights and vacations, Sunwing, grocerie… | None | See issuer | See issuer | — |
Approval rules and tips
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) does not publish a formal limit on how often you can apply. Approval is based on your credit score, income, existing debt and recent applications — check any pre-qualification tool first, because it uses a soft inquiry.
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) FAQs
What credit cards does Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) offer?
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)'s notable cards include RBC Avion Visa Infinite, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege, WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard, RBC ION+ Visa, RBC Cash Back Mastercard. See the cards we review below for fees, rewards and APRs.
Does Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) have special approval rules?
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) does not publish a formal application-frequency rule. Approval depends on your credit score, income, existing debt and recent applications.
How do I apply for a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) credit card?
Apply on www.rbcroyalbank.com. Check any pre-qualification tool first — it uses a soft inquiry that does not affect your credit score.
How do I activate a new Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) card?
See our step-by-step guide to activating a RBC credit card — online, in the app or by phone.