RBC British Airways Visa Infinite vs RBC Avion 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
StrongSame bank, opposite philosophies. Avios is a specialist currency — short-haul partner awards can clear 3¢, but only if you know the program; Avion is the safe generalist with a dependable chart floor and WestJet and Avios transfers to keep options open. Points hobbyists take the British Airways card; everyone else should take the Avion.
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Rewards math assumes you pay your balance in full every month — interest charges quickly exceed any rewards value.
| RBC British Airways Visa Infinite | RBC Avion Visa Infinite | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Score | 6.6/10 · Strong | 7.2/10 · Strong |
| Annual fee | $165 | $120 |
| Welcome bonus | Up to 60,000 Avios (30,000 on $5K/3 mo + 30,000 on $5K/6 mo) — offer ends August 4, 2026 | Up to 55,000 Avion points (35,000 on approval + 20,000 on $5K/6 mo) |
| Est. bonus value | ≈ $960 | ≈ $880 |
| First-year net value | ≈ $875 | ≈ $840 |
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| Points currency | British Airways Avios | RBC Avion |
| No FX fees | No | No |
| Lounge access | No | No |
Where the RBC British Airways Visa Infinite wins
No component wins — its rival scores at least as well on every Standard Score component.
Where the RBC Avion Visa Infinite wins
- Ongoing value — scores 6.0/10 on this component
- Flexibility — scores 7.5/10 on this component
- Perk usability — scores 7.0/10 on this component
- Low friction — scores 8.5/10 on this component
- Strategic fit — scores 7.0/10 on this component
Read the full reviews: RBC British Airways Visa Infinite and RBC Avion Visa Infinite, or see how both rank in Best Airline Credit Cards in Canada.