No Annual Fee Student Rewards

RBC ION Visa

RBC Royal Bank RBC Royal Bank
Welcome Bonus: Get up to 11,000 Avion points - that's up to $75 of value in gift cards! Apply by May 6, 2026. Exp: May 6, 2026
Annual Fee $0
Purchase APR 20.99%
Cash Advance 22.99%
Bonus Value $75

RateBuddy Verdict

The Good
  • No annual fee while still providing 1.5x points on groceries, gas, and streaming.
  • Low barriers to entry; excellent for students or first-time cardholders.
The Trade-offs
  • Lacks almost all travel insurance and mobile device coverage.
  • Points are "Avion Premium" tier, meaning they cannot be transferred to airlines 1:1 without a premium card.

Rewards & Earnings

Groceries 1.50%
Gas 1.50%
Recurring Bills 1.50%
Base Rate 1%
Rewards Summary: Daily Life: 1.5X Points (Grocery, Gas, Transit, Streaming); All Other: 1X Point per $1; Petro-Canada: 3¢/L savings + 20% more points; DoorDash: 3-month free DashPass; Redemption: 1,400 points = $10 gift card

Welcome Bonus Details

Get up to 11,000 Avion points - that's up to $75 of value in gift cards! Apply by May 6, 2026.

Estimated Value: $75
Expires: May 6, 2026

Features & Benefits

No Annual Fee
Extended Warranty Insurance
Purchase Security Insurance

Insurance Coverage

Purchase Security: Included; Extended Warranty: Included (+1 year); Mobile Device: Not Included; Travel Medical: Not Included; Rental Car: Not Included

Rates, Fees & Eligibility

Purchase APR20.99%
Cash Advance APR22.99%
Annual Fee$0
Supplementary Card Fee$0
Income Required No specific requirement listed.
Recommended Credit Score—

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