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 | 6.5/10 · Strong | 7.2/10 · Strong |
| Annual fee | $165 | $120 |
| Welcome bonus | 50,000 Avios on $6,000 spend in the first 3 months | Up to 70,000 Avion points (35,000 on approval + 20,000 on $5K/6 mo + 15,000 at anniversary); offer ends November 25, 2026 |
| Est. bonus value | ≈ $800 | ≈ $1,120 |
| First-year net value | ≈ $715 | ≈ $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
- 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
- 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.
What the points are worth in dollars: British Airways Avios Value and RBC Avion Points Value. Each has a calculator for your balance.