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WestJet World Elite Mastercard
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Terms read from RBC's page on Oct 16, 2026.
Year 1, after fees
estimated value, about $539, based on 1 cents per point
Year 2+, after fees
estimated value, about $539, based on 1 cents per point
every year after
3 years, after fees
estimated value, about $1,617, based on 1 cents per point
Break-even
Month 3
Earn rate by category
Points at 1.00¢ each (lowest published value); published range 1¢ to 1¢. Source: WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard page (70,000 points = up to $700 off travel).
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) | ~$64 | ~$64 | ~$191 | Month 9 |
| Couple ($2,555/mo) | ~$376 | ~$376 | ~$1,127 | Month 4 |
| Family ($3,350/mo) | ~$539 | ~$539 | ~$1,617 | Month 3 |
| Frequent traveller ($3,880/mo) | ~$643 | ~$643 | ~$1,930 | Month 3 |
| Big spender ($7,960/mo) | ~$1,444 | ~$1,444 | ~$4,331 | Month 2 |
Who it suits
- People who spend a lot on groceries and gas, where it earns above its base rate.
- Even light spenders: on a student's $985 a month it still earns back its fee.
Who should skip it
- Anyone below the published income minimum ($80,000 personal or $150,000 household).
Fees and rates
- Annual fee
- $139
- Additional card
- $59
- Foreign transaction fee
- Not stated
- Purchase APR
- 20.99%
Rewards
- 2x on westJet flights and vacations
- 2x on groceries, gas, EV charging, transit and rideshare
- 1.5x on everything else
Eligibility and availability
- Income
- $80,000 personal or $150,000 household
- Provinces
- All (no restriction stated)
Published requirements only. We don't estimate approval odds.
Assumptions
- Point value: WestJet Rewards points at 1.00 cents each: no redemption style chosen, so its lowest published value (it has no cash redemption). Source: WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard page (70,000 points = up to $700 off travel).
- Welcome bonus: Not counted: the full offer isn't published (Up to 70,000 WestJet points; the spend requirements aren't on the card page).
- Note: The companion voucher isn't valued.
Not counted or not confirmed
- Foreign transaction fee isn't on the card page.
Perks, listed but not valued
- Annual companion voucher after $5,000 a year
Earns more every year after year 1
On a family's spending, these keep more value from year 2 than this card's ~$539.
Scotiabank Gold American ExpressYear 2+ $940
American Express SimplyCash PreferredYear 2+ $936
CIBC Dividend Visa InfiniteYear 2+ $767
Frequently asked questions
Is the RBC WestJet World Elite Mastercard worth it?
On a family's spending ($3,350 a month, points at their cash value), it's worth ~$539 in year 1 and ~$539 a year after that, after a $139 annual fee. It covers its fee by month 3.
What is the RBC WestJet World Elite Mastercard welcome offer?
Up to 70,000 WestJet points; the spend requirements aren't on the card page, so it isn't counted in the values here.
Does the RBC WestJet World Elite Mastercard 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 WestJet World Elite Mastercard?
RBC publishes a minimum of $80,000 personal income or $150,000 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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