RBC · Visa · RBC Avion

Reviewed 2026-07-06 · By The Points Standard editorial team

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege

6.7/10 · Strong$399/yrLounge access

A step-up card that mostly makes sense during elevated 100K offers or for clients who value the lounge access; otherwise the standard Infinite is the smarter Avion play.

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Standard Score breakdown — Strong

Six weighted components, each rated 0–10. "Contributes" is the rating × weight — add all six and you get the 6.65/10 Standard Score above.

Component (weight)RatingContributes
First-year value (30%)
6.01.80
Ongoing value (20%)
6.01.20
Flexibility (15%)
7.51.13
Perk usability (15%)
7.51.13
Low friction (10%)
7.50.75
Strategic fit (10%)
6.50.65

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The numbers

Annual fee$399
Welcome bonusUp to 100,000 Avion points (35,000 on approval + 20,000 with spend + 45,000 at second anniversary) — offer ends July 15, 2026
Est. bonus value$1,600
First-year net value$480

Earn rates

Travel1.25x
Everything else1.25x

Why it earns its score

  • Larger Avion bonuses than the standard Infinite
  • Airport lounge access via Visa Airport Companion
  • Premium Avion redemption schedule and elevated transfer promos

Where it loses points

  • $399 fee against a program whose chart advantage is strongest on cheap short-haul flights
  • Earn rates barely beat the $120 Infinite
  • 45,000 of the 100,000-point bonus only lands at the second anniversary — most of the headline value is a year-two payoff

Who it's for

RBC premium clients who want lounge access and a bigger Avion bonus inside their existing bank.

Who should skip it

The standard Avion Infinite captures most of the program's value at 30% of the fee.

Included insurance

Travel medical · Trip cancellation/interruption · Flight delay · Mobile device insurance · Rental car coverage

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