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Avion Visa Infinite Privilege
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Terms read from RBC's page on Oct 16, 2026.
Year 1, after fees
$211
Year 2+, after fees
−$108
every year after
3 years, after fees
$257
Break-even
Month 4
⚠ mostly first-year value
Earn rate by category
Points at 0.58¢ each (cash or statement credit); published range 0.58¢ to 2.14¢. Source: RBC Avion Visa Infinite card page.
All values are after each card's annual or monthly fee, and foreign transaction fees when you set foreign spending. Additional-card fees and memberships some benefits need (such as Amazon Prime or Instacart+) aren't included.
Values for points and miles are estimates based on published redemption valuations; actual value depends on how you redeem.
On each spending preset
After fees; points at their cash value. "~" marks estimates.
| Spending | Year 1 | Year 2+ | 3 years | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student ($985/mo) | $6 | −$313 | −$360 | Month 12 |
| Couple ($2,555/mo) | $142 | −$177 | $50 | Month 5 |
| Family ($3,350/mo) | $211 | −$108 | $257 | Month 4 |
| Frequent traveller ($3,880/mo) | $258 | −$61 | $396 | Month 3 |
| Big spender ($7,960/mo) | $613 | $294 | $1,461 | Month 2 |
Who it suits
- People who want one flat rate on everything.
Who should skip it
- Light spenders: on a student's $985 a month it doesn't earn back its $399 fee after year 1.
- Anyone keeping one card for years: most of its value on a family's spending comes in year 1.
- Average spenders: it only pays its way from year 2 on a big spender's budget.
- Anyone below the published income minimum ($200,000 personal or $200,000 household).
Fees and rates
- Annual fee
- $399
- Additional card
- $99
- Foreign transaction fee
- Not stated
- Purchase APR
- 20.99%
Rewards
- 1.25x on everything else
Eligibility and availability
- Income
- $200,000 personal or $200,000 household
- Provinces
- All (no restriction stated)
Published requirements only. We don't estimate approval odds.
Assumptions
- Point value: RBC Avion points at 0.58 cents each: no redemption style chosen, so cash or statement credit. Source: RBC Avion Visa Infinite card page.
- Welcome bonus: 35,000 points on approval and 20,000 after $5,000 in 6 months. Your spending meets it in month 1.
Not counted or not confirmed
- Foreign transaction fee isn't on the card page.
Perks, listed but not valued
- 6 airport lounge passes a year
- Airport fast track and priority parking
Earns more every year after year 1
On a family's spending, these keep more value from year 2 than this card's −$108.
Scotiabank Gold American ExpressYear 2+ $940
American Express SimplyCash PreferredYear 2+ $936
CIBC Dividend Visa InfiniteYear 2+ $767
Frequently asked questions
Is the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege worth it?
On a family's spending it's worth $211 in year 1 but −$108 a year after that: its rewards and credits don't cover the fee once the welcome bonus is gone, unless you spend more in its bonus categories or use more of its credits.
What is the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege welcome offer?
35,000 points on approval and 20,000 after $5,000 in 6 months. The issuer lists it until Nov 25, 2026.
Does the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege charge foreign transaction fees?
The issuer's page doesn't state its foreign transaction fee, so check the full terms before travelling.
What income do you need for the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege?
RBC publishes a minimum of $200,000 personal income or $200,000 household income. Approval depends on more than income, and we don't estimate approval odds.
Sources
Rates, fees and offers are set by the issuer and may change. Check the issuer's terms before you apply. We don't estimate approval odds.
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