Travel Rewards

RBC British Airways Visa Infinite

RBC Royal Bank
Current Welcome Offer
Get up to 60,000 Avios
Annual Fee $165
Purchase APR 20.50%
Cash Adv. APR 22.99%
Welcome Bonus ~$900

RateBuddy Verdict

The Good
  • Exclusive 10% discount on British Airways flights departing from Canada.
  • Accelerated earn rate of 3 Avios per $1 on British Airways purchases.
  • Ability to earn a "Companion Award Voucher" with $30,000 in annual spend.
The Trade-offs
  • Higher than average annual fee ($165) for an Infinite-tier card.
  • Avios value is highly dependent on BA availability and fuel surcharges.

Rewards & Earnings

Dining & Takeout 2.00%
Travel 3.00%
Base Rate 1.00%
Rewards Summary: BA Purchases: 3 Avios per $1; Dining & Food Delivery: 2 Avios per $1; Base Earn: 1 Avios per $1; Flight Discount: 10% off British Airways flights; Companion Voucher: Earned at $30k annual spend (50% Avios discount for solo flyers); Partner: Oneworld Alliance global access
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Welcome Bonus Details

Up to 60,000 bonus Avios: Enough for a return Reward Flight to London from all Canadian destinations.

Estimated Value: $900.00

Features & Benefits

Travel Medical Insurance
Flight Delay Insurance
Additional Perks
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Insurance Coverage

Emergency Medical: $5M (15 days); Trip Cancellation: $1,500/person; Trip Interruption: $2,500/person; Flight Delay: $250 (4+ hours); Auto Rental Collision: Included; Purchase Security: 90 days; Extended Warranty: +1 Year


Rates & Fees Details

Purchase APR20.50%
Cash Advance APR22.99%
Annual Fee$165
Supplementary Card$75.00
Income Required No specific requirement listed.

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