RBC · Visa · RBC Avion
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · By The Points Standard editorial team
RBC Avion Visa Infinite
A dependable flexible-points program with sneaky-good chart redemptions. Strongest inside the RBC ecosystem; middling as a pure earner.
Standard Score breakdown — Strong
Six weighted components, each rated 0–10. "Contributes" is the rating × weight — add all six and you get the 7.17/10 Standard Score above.
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The numbers
| Annual fee | $120 |
| Welcome bonus | Up to 70,000 Avion points (35,000 on approval, 20,000 with spend, 15,000 at anniversary) |
| Est. bonus value | ≈ $1,120 |
| First-year net value | ≈ $1,000 |
Earn rates
| Travel | 1.25x |
| Everything else | 1x |
Why it earns its score
- Air Travel Redemption Schedule can push point value well above 2¢ on short-haul flights
- Points transfer to British Airways Avios and WestJet
- Universal Visa acceptance
Where it loses points
- 1x base earn is below the flexible-points leaders
- Best redemption values require using the fixed flight chart carefully
Who it's for
RBC clients who take short-haul North American flights and will use the redemption chart.
Who should skip it
You want maximum earn per dollar — Amex MR cards accumulate faster.
Included insurance
Travel medical · Trip interruption · Flight delay · Mobile device insurance · Rental car coverage
Source: issuer card page · Last reviewed 2026-07-06. Details change often — confirm current terms with the issuer before applying.