RBC · Visa · Avios
Reviewed 2026-07-06 · By The Points Standard editorial team
RBC British Airways Visa Infinite
A specialist's card: the bonus is genuinely valuable in the right hands, and close to pointless in the wrong ones.
Standard Score breakdown — Strong
Six weighted components, each rated 0–10. "Contributes" is the rating × weight — add all six and you get the 6.68/10 Standard Score above.
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The numbers
| Annual fee | $165 |
| Welcome bonus | Up to 60,000 Avios (30,000 on $5K/3 mo + 30,000 on $5K/6 mo) — offer ends August 4, 2026 |
| Est. bonus value | ≈ $1,020 |
| First-year net value | ≈ $855 |
Earn rates
| British Airways purchases | 2x |
| Everything else | 1x |
Why it earns its score
- Only direct Avios-earning card in Canada
- Avios short-haul redemptions (partner flights on AA, Alaska, Qatar) are excellent value
- Companion voucher with $30K annual spend
Where it loses points
- 1x base earn is weak
- Avios value requires knowing the program — not a beginner card
Who it's for
Points hobbyists who want Avios for short-haul partner redemptions without transferring through Amex MR.
Who should skip it
You don't know what an Avios is worth — this card only pays off with deliberate redemptions.
Included insurance
Travel medical · Trip interruption · Flight delay · Rental car coverage
Source: issuer card page · Last reviewed 2026-07-06. Details change often — confirm current terms with the issuer before applying.