Travel Rewards

WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard

RBC Royal Bank
Current Welcome Offer
Get up to 45,000 WestJet points, that's a value of up to $450 off travel.
Annual Fee $139
Purchase APR 20.99%
Cash Adv. APR 22.99%
Welcome Bonus ~$450

RateBuddy Verdict

The Good
  • Annual World Elite companion voucher (starting at $119) provides massive travel savings.
  • First checked bag is free for the primary cardholder and up to 8 guests on the same reservation.
The Trade-offs
  • Rewards are strictly tied to the WestJet/Sunwing ecosystem, limiting flexibility.
  • High minimum income requirement ($80k personal or $150k household).

Rewards & Earnings

Groceries 2.00%
Gas & Transit 2.00%
Travel 2.00%
Base Rate 1.50%
Rewards Summary: WestJet/Sunwing: 2 pts per $1; Grocery/Gas/EV: 2 pts per $1; Transit/Rideshare: 2 pts per $1; Base Earn: 1.5 pts per $1; Status Lift: $200 qualifying spend per $5k; Redemption: No expiry, start at 2,500 pts; Partner: Petro-Canada 3¢/L savings
  • WestJet & Sunwing: 2.0%
  • Grocery & Transit: 2.0%
  • Everything Else: 1.5%

Welcome Bonus Details

Get up to 45,000 WestJet points, that's a value of up to $450 off travel.

Estimated Value: $450.00

Features & Benefits

Free Checked bag
Mobile Device Insurance
Up to $1,000 coverage
Additional Perks
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Insurance Coverage

Emergency Medical: Out of Province/Country; Mobile Device: Included (New); Trip Cancellation: Included (New); Trip Interruption: Included; Flight Delay: Included; Rental Car Collision: Included; Hotel Burglary: Included; Purchase Security: 90 Days


Rates & Fees Details

Purchase APR20.99%
Cash Advance APR22.99%
Annual Fee$139
Supplementary Card$59.00
Income Required Personal: $80,000
Household: $150,000

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