Cash Back Premium / High-End

RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard

RBC Royal Bank
Current Welcome Offer
Get Unlimited Cash Back on Your Purchases with our premium Cash Back credit card
Annual Fee $99
Purchase APR 20.99%
Cash Adv. APR 22.99%

RateBuddy Verdict

The Good
  • Consistent 1.5% flat cash back on all qualifying purchases.
  • Includes Mastercard Travel Pass (DragonPass) and premium airport lounge access.
The Trade-offs
  • Carries a $99 annual fee which requires $6,600 in annual spend just to break even.
  • Flat rate is capped at $25,000 in annual spend, after which it drops to 1%.

Rewards & Earnings

Base Rate 1.50%
Rewards Summary: Flat Cash Back: 1.5% Unlimited; Redemption: $25 min on-demand; Lounge Access: DragonPass (1,300+ lounges); Petro-Canada: 3¢/L savings + 20% more points; DoorDash: 12-month free DashPass subscription
  • All Purchases: 1.5%
  • Gas (Petro-Canada): 3¢/L Discount
  • Lounge Access: Membership Included

Welcome Bonus Details

Get Unlimited Cash Back on Your Purchases with our premium Cash Back credit card


Features & Benefits

Airport Lounge Access
Mobile Device Insurance
Up to $1,000 coverage
Additional Perks
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Insurance Coverage

Purchase Security: Included (90 days); Extended Warranty: Included (+1 year); Rental Car Collision: Included; Travel Medical: Not Included; Flight Delay: Not Included


Rates & Fees Details

Purchase APR20.99%
Cash Advance APR22.99%
Annual Fee$99
Supplementary Card$0.00
Income Required Personal: $80,000
Household: $150,000

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