RBC Avion Visa Infinite vs CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite
Two cards, one Standard Score rubric. The RBC Avion Visa Infinite scores higher overall at 7.2/10 — but the right pick depends on which components match your spending.
The verdict
StrongBoth are bank-branded travel points at a similar fee, but they pay off differently. Avion's fixed redemption chart and Avios/WestJet transfers give it a higher ceiling for anyone who books carefully; Aventura counters with four lounge visits and a NEXUS fee rebate baked into a $139 fee that undercuts most lounge-access cards. Point optimizers take the Avion; travellers who just want lounge access without extra shopping around take the Aventura.
See offer · current RBC Avion Visa Infinite offer, direct from the issuer
Rewards math assumes you pay your balance in full every month — interest charges quickly exceed any rewards value.
| RBC Avion Visa Infinite | CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Score | 7.2/10 · Strong | 6.5/10 · Strong |
| Annual fee | $120 | $139 (First year free (current offer) — CIBC rebates the $139 annual fee for the primary cardholder and the $50 fee for up to three authorized users, a stated value of up to $189.) |
| Welcome bonus | Up to 55,000 Avion points (35,000 on approval + 20,000 on $5K/6 mo) | Up to 35,000 Aventura points (15,000 on first purchase + 20,000 on $3K/4 mo) |
| Est. bonus value | ≈ $880 | ≈ $438 |
| First-year net value | ≈ $840 | ≈ $478 |
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| Points currency | RBC Avion | CIBC Aventura |
| No FX fees | No | No |
| Lounge access | No | Yes |
Where the RBC Avion Visa Infinite wins
- First-year value — scores 7.5/10 on this component
- Ongoing value — scores 6.0/10 on this component
- Flexibility — scores 7.5/10 on this component
- Low friction — scores 8.5/10 on this component
- Strategic fit — scores 7.0/10 on this component
Where the CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite wins
- Perk usability — scores 7.5/10 on this component
Read the full reviews: RBC Avion Visa Infinite and CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite, or see how both rank in Best Travel Credit Cards in Canada.