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Avion Rewards FAQs

• General FAQ
• Shop/Offers
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• Avion Select

Avion Rewards – General FAQ

For RBC Royal Bank credit card customer service, please send us an e-mail or call 1-800-769-2512 . If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

If you are a business or commercial credit card client you will be asked for an Identification Word (known only to you). This is your password to access your Avion Rewards account.

You may have already selected an Identification Word on your RBC Royal Bank credit card application. If not, you can select one by calling 1-800-769-2512 . If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

Please visit the Avion Rewards Eligibility page to see the list of eligible products.

As a client with an RBC Commercial Avion Visa card, you are able to access Avion Rewards and earn Avion points. However, at this time, you will not be assigned to either the Avion Premium or Avion Elite membership level .

As an RBC Commercial Avion Visa cardholder, you will continue to be able to:

• Earn Avion points when you make purchases with your card
• Choose how you want your Avion points allocated - roll up points to the company, roll-up to one person or keep the points with each individual cardholders.
• Redeem or convert Avion points to use as you wish – redeem points for travel, merchandise and gift cards or convert your points to points, miles or other “partner rewards” offered through partners’ loyalty programs that we designate from time to time for this purpose.
• Access The Avion Collection - From the golf green, to the red carpet, to dining & entertainment, you can unlock access to this ever-growing catalogue of exclusive experiences and benefits.

If you have one of these credit card products plus an Avion Rewards eligible product , you will have access to the Avion Rewards program.

If you only have one of these credit cards and do not have an Avion Rewards eligible product, you will not have access to the Avion Rewards program. However, you will be able to access Offers through the RBC Mobile app and RBC Online Banking.

No. The RBC Bank Visa Signature Black, RBC Bank Visa Signature Black Plus and RBC Bank Visa Platinum are RBC Bank credit cards and are part of the U.S. RBC Rewards program. However, if you have a Canadian Avion Rewards account and one of the credit cards listed above, you are able to transfer the points earned with these RBC Bank credit cards to your Canadian Avion Rewards points account.

When transferring points from your U.S. RBC Rewards points account to your Canadian Avion Rewards points account, points are converted at a 2 to 1 ratio – meaning for every 2 RBC Rewards points transferred from your U.S. RBC Rewards points account, you will receive 1 Avion point from Royal Bank of Canada. Once points are transferred, they will be governed by the Avion Rewards Terms and Conditions at Royal Bank of Canada. For complete terms, conditions and restrictions that apply to the U.S. RBC Rewards program, please visit www.rbcbankrewards.com or call 1-888-257-6837 .

There are several ways to earn Avion points. Depending on the product you hold, you can earn points on:

I. Net purchases made with an eligible points-earning credit card , or when you make debit purchases with an eligible RBC personal deposit account that is enrolled in the Value Program.

II. Additional / bonus points earning opportunities and/or offers available from merchants, retailers or service providers from time to time

III. RBC Group Advantage members can also enjoy more ways to earn, save and be rewarded with Avion points through exclusive offers. Learn more (RBC Group Advantage, opens new window) .

The following RBC Royal Bank credit cards earn Avion points on net purchases and are points-earning credit cards:

• RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege
• RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege for Private Banking
• RBC Avion Visa Infinite
• RBC Avion Visa Platinum
• RBC ION Visa
• RBC ION+ Visa
• RBC Rewards Visa Preferred
• RBC Visa Gold Preferred
• RBC Visa Platinum Preferred
• Signature RBC Rewards Visa
• RBC Rewards Visa Gold
• RBC Rewards+ Visa
• RBC U.S. Dollar Visa Gold
• RBC Visa Classic II
• RBC Visa Classic II Student
• RBC Mike Weir Visa
• RBC Avion Visa Business
• RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business
• RBC Royal Bank Visa CreditLine for Small Business
• RBC Commercial Avion Visa

You will be able to access Avion Rewards by signing into avionrewards.com or the Avion Rewards app and accept the Avion Rewards Terms & Conditions.

Thereafter, you will be assigned an Avion Rewards Core Account where you will be able to earn Avion points on eligible offers, as well as discounts and cash back from merchants through the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension.

Note: The Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension is only available on mobile and through Safari on iOS.

Eligible personal RBC clients without an eligible points-earning credit card and/or an eligible personal deposit account that is enrolled in the Value Program are able to access Avion Rewards and will be given an Avion Rewards Core Account upon enrollment into the Avion Rewards Program.

If you have one of the following products you will be assigned to an Avion Rewards Core Account:

The following RBC Personal Deposit Accounts that have not been enrolled in the Value Program :

• RBC Advantage Banking, RBC Day to Day Banking, RBC No Limit Banking, RBC No Limit Banking for Students, RBC Signature No Limit Banking, RBC Student Banking, RBC VIP Banking, U.S. Personal and RateLink Essential.

The following RBC Personal Credit Cards:

• RBC Cash Back Mastercard, RBC Visa Cash Back, RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard, RBC Visa Classic Low Rate Option, RBC RateAdvantage Visa, RBC Visa Platinum.

The following RBC Personal Investment Products:

• Life Income Fund (LIF), Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), Canadian Market-Linked GIC, Income Builder GIC, Non-Redeemable GIC, One-Year Cashable GIC, Prime-Linked Cashable GIC, RateAdvantage GIC, RBC Canadian Banking MarketSmart GIC, RBC Canadian Utilities MarketSmart GIC, RBC ESG Market-Linked GIC, RBC North American MarketSmart GIC, RBC US MarketSmart GIC, Redeemable GIC, US Dollar Term Deposit.

The following RBC Installment Loans, Lines of Credit and Home Equity Financing:

• Government Sponsored Student Loan, Personal Instalment Loans, RBC Employee Student Loan, RBC Energy Saver Loan, RSP Loan, Royal Credit Line, Royal Credit Line for General Program, Royal Credit line for Professional in Medical & Dental Studies, Royal Credit Line for Professional Studies (i.e. MBA/EMA, Law, Masters of Accounting, Master of Finance, Master of Science in Business Mgmt), Royal Credit Line for Special Programs, Royal Credit Line for Students – Students Studying Abroad, Adjustable Rate Mortage (ARM), Construction Mortgage, Fixed Rate Mortgage, Investment Properties Mortgage, Low Down Payment Mortgage, Manufactured Home Construction Mortgages, Ratecapper Mortgage, RBC Homeline Plan, Reverse Mortgage, Variable Rate Mortgage.

Avion Rewards members with an Avion Rewards Core Accounts do not earn Avion points on every purchase, however you are able to earn Avion points, cash back and discounts from offers depending on the products you hold.

Avion Rewards Core Accounts with a transacting product (eligible RBC personal debit or credit cards) , can:

• Earn Avion points and cash back through offers
• Earn Avion points from welcome bonus when acquiring a new eligible RBC product
• Save with cash back and discounts from partner retailers through the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension

Avion Rewards Core Accounts without a transacting product (for example RBC Installment Loans, Lines of Credit and Home Equity Financing Products, Investments ) can:

For more information on RBC products that are eligible for the Avion Rewards Core Product Account, please visit the Avion Rewards Terms and Conditions .

The following RBC personal deposit accounts are eligible to be enrolled in the Value Program :

• RBC Day to Day Banking
• RBC Advantage Banking (includes RBC Advantage Banking for students)
• RBC Signature No Limit Banking
• RBC VIP Banking
• RBC No Limit Banking (discontinued)
• RBC Student Banking (discontinued)
• RBC No Limit Banking for Students (discontinued)
• RBC Day to Day Savings
• RBC Enhanced Savings
• RBC High Interest eSavings

Learn more about the Value Program or explore accounts now.

If you are opening a new account, you can enroll it in the Value Program at the same time you open the account. If you open an account online, simply enroll in the Value Program when you are invited to do so. If you already have an eligible account, an RBC advisor can enroll your account in the Value Program for you. Please book an appointment, call 1-800-769-2511 or visit a branch .

Yes, the points earn rate may differ for each account if you have multiple accounts enrolled in the Value Program. This is because each account will be assessed individually to evaluate the number of eligible product categories you have associated with each account, which determines the rate at which your account(s) earn Avion points.

For example, if you have two personal deposit accounts enrolled in the Value Program and 5 eligible product categories:

• One account would have 3 product categories, which means you would earn 1 Avion point for every $3 spent on debit in-store and online using the enrolled account.
• The second account would have the remaining 2 product categories, which means you would earn 1 Avion point for every $5 spent on debit in-store and online using the enrolled account.

No. To access your banking accounts online, please sign in to RBC Online Banking .

There are several ways to find out how many Avion points you have:

• Sign in to RBC Online Banking. From the Account Summary page select "Go to Avion Rewards" within the Avion Rewards section.
• If you are an RBC Royal Bank credit cardholder, check your monthly credit card statement to see how many Avion points you have available to redeem.
• If you are an eligible Personal Banking client, view your Avion points in your Vantage Snapshot within the RBC Mobile App. a) Sign in to the RBC Mobile app. b) Tap More. c) Tap Vantage Snapshot. Your points will be listed under Available Points Balance.
• View your Avion points by signing in to avionrewards.com or on the Avion Rewards app. 5 a) Sign-in to avionrewards.com or the Avion Rewards app. b) After signing in, you will see your points balance on the Home page. c) Click on the "Rewards Activity" to see your points activity.

Note: Only primary and co-applicant credit card holders have access to sign in to view their points.

To redeem your points, sign into Avion Rewards online or through the app, then select either “Travel “or “Redeem” in the nav bar or menu.

Go here to use your points for flights, hotels, vacation packages, car rentals and more.

Go here to use your points for anything other than travel, including:

Merchandise and gift cards in the Avion Rewards catalogue,

Donations to charity,

RBC Financial Rewards,

Convert points to partner loyalty programs,

Pay with points

Currently, Avion Select members can only redeem for travel, merchandise, gift cards and charity donations. More options coming soon. Not all rewards options are available to all members. Check eligibility, here

Exclusive offers and travel advantages are available to all RBC Avion Visa Infinite and RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege cardholders. Click below to learn more about these additional benefits:

Pending Points are the approximate amount of points you’ve earned since your last credit card statement.

They’ll become Available Points with your credit card next statement provided that the transactions they are based on haven’t since been cancelled or returned.

Pending Points will not reflect the following:

• Bonus points that may be applied to a transaction
• Transactions from a business roll-up account

You’ll be able to spend Pending Points once they become Available Points with your next credit card statement provided that the transactions they are based on are completed and have not been subsequently cancelled or returned.

If you are an RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business, RBC Avion Visa Business or RBC Commercial Avion Visa applicant. points roll-up allows you to combine the Avion points earned on all your employees' Avion Visa Infinite Business/Avion Visa Business/ Commercial Avion Visa cards into one account, and pool your points between your business and personal Avion cards

No, Avion points do not expire. Avion points are yours to use as long as your Avion Rewards eligible account remains open and in good standing. However, your points will be forfeited twelve (12) months after (i) you voluntarily close your account or (ii) RBC closes your account for any reason other than for cause.

Avion Rewards – Travel

Travel bookings must be booked through the Avion Rewards travel booking platform. To do this, sign in to Avion Rewards online or log into the app, and select Travel in the menu.

Avion Premium and Elite members can also call Avion Rewards Travel to book.

1-877-636-2870 , Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. EST, or Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST. If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-773-7057 .

Note: For travel bookings by phone, a $30 booking fee will be charged per ticket or per hotel booking.

You can enjoy flexibility and benefits when converting your Avion points to points, miles or other "partner rewards" offered through partners’ loyalty programs that we designate from time to time for this purpose.

Avion Rewards members can convert their points to WestJet dollars, which can then be applied like cash towards WestJet marketed and operated flights and WestJet Vacations packages, at any time, for travel to any of WestJet’s destinations in North America, Mexico, Hawaii, Europe and the Caribbean - even during seat sales! 100 Avion Rewards points converted equals 1 WestJet dollar.

Only RBC Avion credit card holders can convert their Avion points to Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, British Airways Avios, or American Airlines AAdvantage miles which provides the ability to redeem for business class travel and access to the oneworld alliance partners. Avion points are converted to Asia Miles or Avios at a one-to-one ratio. For every 10 Avion points which are converted, you will receive 7 AAdvantage miles

Points conversion is not available for Avion Select members

This is dependent on the product you hold.

Select RBC Credit cards offer various travel insurances. Find out what insurance your card carries .

If your RBC credit card does not have travel insurance or you want to top-up your insurance, you can purchase insurance for your trip separately.

You should familiarize yourself with change and cancellation policies before you complete your booking. After you book travel through Avion Rewards, you will receive a confirmation email that includes important information about changing or cancelling your travel plans. The chart below outlines any Avion Rewards Travel booking fees or charges that may be applicable if you need to change or cancel your travel plans.

In addition, the travel supplier for your reservation (i.e. airline, tour operator, etc.) may also impose change or cancellation fees. Contact Avion Rewards Travel at 1-877-636-2870 to find out more.

Please contact Avion Rewards Travel at 1-877-636-2870 .

If you are an RBC ION Visa or an RBC ION+ Visa cardholder, you can redeem your Avion points at the rate of 172 Avion points = $1 CAD towards rail travel.

If you have any other travel eligible Avion Rewards product, you can redeem your Avion points at the rate of 100 Avion points = $1 CAD towards rail travel.

Currently, Avion Select members and those with an Avion Rewards Core Account are not eligible to redeem for a trip with Via Rail.

Only RBC Avion credit card holders are eligible to redeem their Avion points for flights on the Air Travel Redemption Schedule .

Clients with one of the following products are RBC Avion credit card holders:

Only RBC Avion credit card holders are eligible to redeem their Avion points for flights on the Air Travel Redemption Schedule . Before booking, you should keep in mind:

• Check the number of points needed for your destination in the Air Travel Redemption Schedule.
• Destinations have a Maximum Ticket Price (All taxes and service fees are separate and are not part of the maximum ticket price). In the event that a ticket costs more than the allowed amount, the additional cost can be charged to your credit card or you can use your Avion points at a rate of 100 points = $1 CAD.

For example:

A flight from Toronto to Vancouver has a Maximum Ticket Price of $750 CAD. If the base fare of the flight you select is $825 CAD, you can charge the excess amount of $75 ($825-$750=$75), (plus taxes and fees) to your credit card or redeem points at a rate of 100 points = $1 CAD (75x100= 7500 points)

If the base ticket price exceeds the Maximum Ticket Price, the additional cost can either be charged to your credit card or you can use any remaining points at a rate of 100 points = $1 CAD to pay for the amount over the maximum ticket price. Terms and Conditions .

A flight from Toronto to Montreal requires 15,000 Avion points and has a Maximum Ticket Price of $350 CAD (all taxes and service fees are separate and are not part of the ticket price.)

The base fare of the flight you select is $400 CAD. This amount exceeds the maximum ticket price ($350 CAD) by $50.

You can either charge the excess amount of $50 (plus taxes and fees) to your credit card, or use any remaining points at a rate of 100 points = $1 CAD (50x100=5 000 points).

For RBC Avion credit card holders who do not want to redeem from the Air Travel Redemption schedule, there is no Maximum Ticket Price for airline tickets.

Yes, you can pay for your booking with a combination of points and credit card.

For ION or ION+ cardholders, Avion Rewards Core Product Accounts and Avion Select members, 172 points = $1 CAD. A minimum of 2,500 points must be redeemed and the remaining balance can be paid with a credit card.

Other Avion Rewards members can redeem travel at a rate of 100 points =$1 CAD. A minimum of 1,000 points must be redeemed and the remaining balance can be paid with a credit card.

RBC Avion Visa cardholders who are redeeming Avion points for flights from the Air Travel Redemption Schedule can use their credit card to pay for taxes and fees and any amount above the Maximum Ticket Price.

RBC Avion Visa cardholders can also purchase additional points to use towards flights on the Air Travel Redemption Schedule and must have at least half of the required points for their booking in order to purchase additional points. The minimum amount of points to purchase is 1,000 and maximum is 15,000, and every 1,000 points costs $40 CAD plus applicable taxes.

Yes. There are three ways to redeem Avion points for first or business class seats.

Select either first class or business class before searching for flights. Then, redeem the required number of Avion points for the destination of your choice, up to the Maximum Ticket Price as indicated in the Air Travel Redemption Schedule. The Maximum Ticket Price excludes any applicable taxes, surcharges and fees. Finally, pay for the price difference between the Maximum Ticket Price and the total price of your first or business class ticket by redeeming your points at the rate of 100 points = $1.00 CAD.

Redeeming for a flight from Toronto to Vancouver from the Air Travel Redemption Schedule requires 35,000 points for a Maximum Ticket Price of $750 CAD. The Maximum Ticket Price excludes any applicable taxes, surcharges and fees. If the cost of the flight you select in business class is $1,000 CAD, you can pay for the price difference of $250 by redeeming 25,000 additional points (100 points = $1 CAD). In total, you would need to redeem 60,000 points.

If you are an RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege for Private Banking, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business or RBC Commercial Avion Visa cardholder, you can pay for the entire price of a first or business class ticket (including any applicable taxes, surcharges and fees) by redeeming your points at the rate of 100 points = $2.00 CAD.

If a flight from Toronto to Vancouver in first class costs $3,200 CAD (including any applicable taxes, surcharges and fees), you would need to redeem 160,000 Avion points (100 points = $2 CAD)

Convert your Avion points to WestJet dollars or to British Airways Avios, American Airlines AAdvantage Miles or Cathay Pacific Asia Miles. Converting your Avion points gives you the flexibility to redeem for rewards and benefits these programs offer, including for first or business class seats. Once converted, points cannot be transferred or converted back to Avion points.

All travel reservations made over the phone will be subject to a $30 booking fee per ticket or hotel booking.

Avion Rewards members with an Avion Rewards Core Account can't make new bookings over the phone.

Yes. If the airline you have selected provides this service, you may pre-select your seat while booking travel online or after you have completed your redemption

Note: If fees apply, payment for your seat selection is by credit card only.

Children under the age of 2 can be booked online.

Unfortunately, at this time, booking travel to Cuba or Iran is unavailable through the Avion Rewards website, mobile app and the Avion Rewards Travel call centre. If you want to travel to Cuba or Iran, please call 1-800-ROYAL-1- 2.

Avion Rewards – Shop/Offers

Simply put, it’s a great way to ensure you don’t miss a deal, wherever you shop.

Less simply: Avion Rewards ShopPlus is a browser extension you add to your phone and desktop browsers. It searches for cash back deals and exclusive discounts from thousands of retailers and delivers them to you as you shop and search online.

You’ll be amazed at all the places you’ll find a deal.

The Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension is available on Mobile for iOS users on the Safari browser, and on a desktop through the Chrome, Safari and Edge browsers.

Once you have activated an offer through the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension and have fulfilled the offer requirements, your cash back will be deposited after the return window for the retailer has passed. Cash is awarded once a month.

• If you have an RBC personal deposit account, your cash back will be deposited into your personal deposit account.
• If you do not have an RBC personal deposit account, you will be provided an Available Cashback Balance, which will be accessible through an Interac e-Transfer.

Please note:

• The ability to action an Interac e-Transfer from your Available Cashback Balance will be made available to you by March 2023.
• Eligible Avion Rewards members must have a balance greater than $15 to action an Interac e-Transfer of their Available Cashback Balance.

The Available Cashback Balance is how Avion Rewards members who do not have an RBC personal deposit account will receive their cash back from offers fulfilled though the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension and Online Offers for you, presented in both the Avion Rewards website and app.

Note: The ability to action an Interac e-Transfer from your Available Cashback Balance will be made available to you by March 2023. Until then, eligible Avion Rewards members can continue earning cash back towards their $15 minimum balance.

The Rewards Activity Cashback tab shows users the cashback earned through Online Offers for You and through offers activated through the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension.

If you have an RBC Cash Back credit card, the cash back you earn on everyday purchases with your credit card will not be reflected here. Please refer to your credit card monthly statement for the cash back earned on everyday purchases.

Once you have activated an offer through the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension and have fulfilled the offer requirements, your cash back will be deposited after the return window for the retailer has passed.

Depending on the merchants return policy, you can expect your cash back in either 30, 60 or 90 days. Cash is awarded once a month.

Cash can be withdrawn through an Interac e-Transfer by selecting the Cash Out link displayed under your Available Cashback Balance (available in both the Avion Rewards website and the Avion Rewards app). Members must enter their email, prepare a security question and answer for the Interac e-Transfer.

• It may take up to 5 business days for you to receive funds following an Interac e-Transfer request.

The Avion Rewards Access Card is how Avion members who do not have a personal deposit account will receive their cash back from offers fulfilled though the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension.

Note: The Avion Rewards Access Card will become available in September 2022 and will launch in coordination with the timing of applicable offers and when cash back is first awarded to Avion Rewards members.

As an Avion Rewards member you will be able to access offers through the Avion Rewards App, avionrewards.com , the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension, RBC Online Banking, and the RBC Mobile App.

If you do not have an Avion Rewards eligible product, eligible clients will have access to the Offers portal through both the RBC Mobile app and RBC Online Banking.

Shop the Web allows members to browse for items directly from within the Avion Rewards website or the Avion Rewards app, compare prices from multiple retailers and see price drops, offers, and more.

Visit the Shop page on the Avion Rewards website or the Avion Rewards app to learn more about Shop the Web.

To redeem your Avion points for merchandise from Apple, sign in through Avion Rewards.

• Select the Apple logo in the Redeem with Points section on the Home page or the Shop page.
• Shop the Apple catalogue to find the item(s) you want.
• Select the item(s) of your choice and add it to your Cart.
• Complete your purchase by redeeming your Avion points or by using a combination of points plus your credit card.

1. We can only accept returns on engraved items that arrive to you in a damaged state. If you received an engraved item that is damaged, just call us at 1-800-769-2512 for help. If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

Your order will be shipped to the Canadian address we have on file for your RBC Royal Bank Online Banking profile.

Note: Orders cannot be shipped to a Post Office Box.

We don't currently offer Apple Education Pricing in the Apple catalogue.

If you'd like to buy AppleCare Protection or AppleCare+, visit Apple's website or take your products to an Apple Store within 60 days of your purchase.

In the event that your order is lost, stolen, missing or if you want to return/exchange an item, just call us at 1-800-769-2512 and we'll be happy to help. If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

To return an item, call us within 14 days of the item being shipped.

Orders are usually shipped within 7-10 business days. We'll send you an email with tracking information when your order is shipped. Shipping lead times for each item are shown on the catalogue check out page. We'll send you an email with tracking information when your order is shipped.

We don't currently offer the option to pre-order Apple products through our catalogue.

You'll need Avion points for at least 20% of the total value of your purchase. You can pay for the remaining 80% of the order with your Avion points, your credit card, or a combination of both.

To redeem your Avion points for merchandise from Best Buy, sign in through Avion Rewards.

• Select the Best Buy logo in the Redeem with Points section on the Home page or the Shop page.
• Select the Best Buy link in the top navigation menu under Shop & Redeem.
• Browse the Best Buy catalogue to find the item(s) you want.
• Select the item(s) of your choice and add it to your Cart.*
• Choose home delivery, or Quick and Easy reserve in store pick-up where available, for your item(s).

* Please be advised that there is currently a limit of one unit of the same item per order. If you wish to redeem for more than one unit of the same item per order, a separate order must be placed for each subsequent unit.

Avion Rewards members can access over 50,000 of the hottest tech items from Best Buy’s‡ online catalogue. You’ll have access to weekly sales, the latest products, and free shipping on almost every item, which is an exclusive benefit for Avion Rewards.

If you do not have the required Avion points for your redemption, you can pay for the remaining balance with your credit card. On the order summary screen, you can enter the amount of points you want to redeem and charge the balance to your credit card to complete the transaction, if needed.

Yes, you are entitled to the same warranty you would be when purchasing directly through Best Buy.

If your order was shipped to you, you may return your item(s) by mail. To start the return process, you will need to call us at 1-800-769-2512 . You cannot return a shipped-to-home item at a Best Buy store.

For Quick and Easy Store Pickup orders, you may return the item(s) in-store, at any Best Buy store within Canada. It cannot be returned by mail. All items that you return in store will be refunded by the issuance of a Best Buy gift card for the full value of the purchase price of the original item(s) you ordered, even if you have paid for your item(s) using Points and/or a credit card.

For all returns, you will need the following:

• If you picked up your item(s) in store, the Ready for Pickup email that was sent to you
• If your item(s) were delivered to you, the "Purchase Order Number" that was indicated on the confirmation email that was sent to you after placing your order; and
• Original packaging of the item(s) being returned.

Most items must be returned within 14 to 30 days but some product lines have special restrictions or return policies.

Please see the Avion Rewards® Redemption, Return and Exchange Terms & Conditions for Best Buy‡ (opens in new window) for specific information about shipped versus in-store returns.

We currently do not offer the Low Price Guarantee with Rewards redemptions using points and/or cash.

Call us at 1-800-769-2512 to request the return for drop shipment or special delivery items. You will receive a gift card in the amount of your return's purchase price. If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

Yes, so long as it's returned within its window. Please see the Avion Rewards® Redemption, Return and Exchange Terms & Conditions for Best Buy‡ (opens in new window) for more information.

Note: Orders cannot be shipped to a post office box.

Shipping is included on almost every available item (special delivery items notwithstanding).

Subject to availability, you also have the option to pick up items at Best Buy locations through the Quick and Easy Store Pickup. You will see this option prior to online checkout. It shows which Best Buy locations have your chosen items available for in-store pick up. Not all items are available for this option. If available for Quick and Easy Store Pickup, the item(s) will be on hold at the Best Buy location for up to 3 days after you receive your Ready for Pickup email. You will need to present the email confirmation and 2 pieces of valid ID that matches the name on the order. At least one piece of ID should be government-issued photo ID.

Please see the Avion Rewards® Redemption, Return and Exchange Terms & Conditions for Best Buy‡ (opens in new window) for more information.

No, your points must be redeemed through the Avion Rewards website. Select Best Buy from under the Shop & Redeem menu in the top navigation to browse the Best Buy catalogue. Then, select the product you want, and add it to your cart.

Please be advised that your redemption may include an environmental handling fee (EHF) as may be required in your province. These fees are used to support provincial recycling and disposal programs, and are collected on products made with materials such as metal, glass, and plastic that can be recycled into other products. EHFs are also collected on products that may contain substances that are hazardous to the environment.

To learn more and to see how these fees are applied on a province by province basis, please see Best Buy's Environmental Handling Fees details.

Please contact RBC Royal Bank credit card customer service at 1-800-769-2512 . If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

Some items on our merchandise catalogue offer a manufacturer warranty. You will need to contact the manufacturer directly to take advantage of the manufacturer’s warranty. Please refer to your product packaging or the manufacturer’s website for contact information. If required by the product manufacturer, please contact RBC to obtain a proof of purchase. Please contact RBC Royal Bank credit card customer service at 1-800-769-2512 . If you are a commercial cardholder, please call 1-888-769-2534 .

No, you can only redeem Avion points to pay down your RBC points-earning credit card balance through Pay Credit Card with Points.

Eligible Avion Rewards members with an RBC points-earning credit card can use their points to redeem towards eligible transactions as a statement credit.

Note: Clients must have an RBC points-earning credit card in order to Pay Back Purchases with Points and RBC Commercial Avion Visa is not eligible.

Here’s how to Pay Back Purchases with Avion points:

• Sign in to RBC Mobile or Online Banking
• Go to credit card transaction details page
• Double click on any particular transaction
• There will be transaction details like purchase date, merchant name etc. and a Pay with Points button
• Click on the Pay with Points button and go to the Pay Back with Points page where transaction details appear along with the current full points balance that is available
• Choose any amount of points to use to “offset” all or even just a portion of the purchase amount
• Redemption is completed with a confirmation and Avion points will be deducted from account balance right away
• A credit will be posted on credit card account within 1-2 business days with a description of “rewards redemption – merchant name”

Note: This feature is only available in the RBC Mobile app.

Pay In-Store with Points is a capability available in the RBC Launch app that allows you to redeem your Avion points for purchases completed in stores with an eligible mobile wallet (iOS and Samsung).

Any purchase transactions between $1 and $250 CAD completed through an eligible mobile wallet using your device qualify.

• Make sure you’ve downloaded the RBC Launch app. Sign in with your credentials and enable push notifications. There are 2 ways to redeem:
• Sign in to the RBC Launch app. Select the transaction banner at the top, and redeem points towards your last purchase with Apple Pay.
• Turn on push notifications for the RBC Launch app. We’ll let you know when your purchase is eligible to redeem points.
• Get started by selecting the Samsung Pay app icon or by swiping up from the bottom of your screen.
• Select Pay with Avion Rewards Points and choose how many points you’d like to use towards your purchase.
• Tap to pay, and your purchase is complete.

The full purchase amount will be charged to your credit card for your purchase and a statement credit for the points redemption will be applied on your credit card account within 2-3 business days from the date of your purchase. Your statement credit will indicate which merchant your transaction was made with.

You will still continue to earn Avion points for the full purchase amount even when you redeem points for that purchase.

All redemptions are final and cannot be cancelled or reversed once submitted. The points redeemed will remain as a statement credit towards your account balance even when you return or refund your purchase. The number of points redeemed may vary during promotional campaigns.

Note: Push notifications may display account information, such as account balance and transaction information, on the screen of your device in a locked state and in your device notification center. You can disable push notifications in your notification settings.

Avion Rewards – Redeem

Yes, you can get one for yourself or send one to a friend. See our e-gift card FAQs to learn more.

Avion Rewards members with an Avion-points earning credit card can use their points to make a payment towards their credit card balance. Pay credit card with points does not allow you to redeem for items at point of sale.

Just follow these steps:

1. Sign in to Avion Rewards

2. Select “Redeem” in the top navigation or menu

3. From here, select “Pay Credit Card Now”

4. Choose the amount you wish to redeem

5. Redeem your points.

It usually takes 2-3 days for your redemptions to appear in your credit card account.

This benefit is only available to Avion Elite and Avion Premium members with an eligible RBC credit card.

Check eligibility, here

Yes. If you’re an eligible Avion Rewards member and a member of the Hudson’s Bay Rewards program, you can:

• Convert your Avion points to Hudson’s Bay Rewards points.
• Turn on auto-convert to have your Hudson’s Bay Rewards points automatically converted to Avion points.

With auto-convert, your current Hudson’s Bay Rewards points will automatically be converted to Avion points on an ongoing basis, until you turn it off. When auto-convert is turned on, you won’t be able to convert Avion points to Hudson’s Bay Rewards points.

You must be a member of the Hudson’s Bay Rewards program in order to complete either of the conversions above, and the Hudson’s Bay Rewards account must be in the same name as your RBC Royal Bank credit card account.

For one-time conversions, a minimum of 500 Avion points must be converted and they can only be converted in increments of 2 Avion points thereafter. For auto-convert, your Hudson’s Bay Rewards points will be automatically converted to Avion points when you have a minimum of 40 points in your Hudson’s Bay Rewards account and in increments of 4 Hudson’s Bay Rewards points thereafter.

Note: At this time, RBC ION Visa and RBC ION+ Visa cardholders are not eligible to convert their Avion points to the Hudson Bay Rewards Program and vice versa.

To turn on auto-convert:

• Sign in to Avion Rewards
• Select Redeem in the top navigation or menu.
• Select Hudson’s Bay Rewards from the Convert Points menu.
• Select the tab, Auto-convert your Hudson’s Bay Rewards points, and follow the steps.

This benefit is only available to Avion Elite and Avion Premium members with an eligible RBC credit card. At this time, RBC ION Visa and RBC ION+ Visa cardholders are not eligible to convert their Avion points to the Hudson Bay Rewards Program and vice versa.

No, we don’t currently offer this option. You can only convert Avion points to Hudson’s Bay Rewards as a one-time conversion with a minimum of 500 Avion points.

Transfer points gives you the ability to consolidate your Avion points where you need them most. Through a simple set of steps, you can transfer Avion points from one points account to another. Check out the individual perks and benefits of your points-earning account to see where you can maximize the value of your points.

Note: Points are transferred on a 1:1 basis, meaning the number of points you transfer will not change from one points-earning product to another. In addition, there is no fee to transfer points.

If you have more than one Avion points account, you can transfer points between most accounts that appear on your profile. Transfers are only eligible between points accounts that you own. Points earned by an authorized credit card user, belong to the primary credit cardholder.

Yes, you can combine the Avion points you have earned using your eligible personal deposit account (by making in-store or online debit purchases) with the Avion points you have earned with your personal, and business credit card and vice versa.

Here’s how to combine your Avion points between points-earning products:

• Log in to avionrewards.com and click the "Transfer" menu.
• On the landing page, select "Transfer Now” in the “Transfer Points” option. You can transfer points between the products shown in the drop-down menu.
• Within "Transfer Points", you can set up a one-time transfer or an auto-transfer so that all the points you earn with your points-earning product(s) can be pooled to one points account, making it easy to keep track of your points in one place and get you closer to your redemption goals.

No. There is no minimum or maximum. You can transfer Avion points between accounts as you need, with no limits. Also, if you realize that you have transferred too many points in a points account, or into the wrong points account, you can always transfer them back, with no fees.

When you transfer Avion points from your U.S. Dollar Visa Gold points account to another Avion points account (non U.S. dollar), the points will be transferred at a rate of 1:1.

No. Avion points transfers are final, and cannot be reversed or cancelled. However, if you choose the wrong points account for your transfer or need the points back into the account you transferred from, you can just set up another transfer. Don’t worry, you will not pay any fees, or experience any loss in the transfer.

Yes. If your business banking profile is linked to your personal banking profile, you can transfer points to or from your business rewards account online.

If your business banking profile is not linked to your personal banking profile, you can transfer points from or to your business rewards account by calling us at 1-800-769-2512 .

Avion points will be awarded based on how many points you have earned up until the day you opt out. As long as your personal deposit account remains open (and in good standing?), you will not lose the points you have previously earned when you opt out of the Value Program .

If you close a personal deposit account that is enrolled in the Value Program:

• The monthly fee rebate 1 you receive will be based on the number of eligible product categories you had and the specific account activities you completed (pre-authorized payment, direct deposit, eligible bill payment) in the previous calendar month. If you close your account on a day other than the last day of the calendar month, your monthly fee rebate will be pro-rated and paid on your next statement cycle date.
• Avion points are earned up until the day the account is closed and are based on debit purchases made from the first day of the calendar month through the date you close your account.

After closing your personal deposit account, you have 12 months to use your Avion points, which can be redeemed by calling the RBC Advice Centre at 1-800-769-2512 .

Yes you can. You will be able to redeem Avion points you have earned (based on the rates associated with the closed account) for up to 12 months after closure. You can also transfer your points to any active points account you have and redeem from there. If you are not ready to redeem your points, be sure to transfer them to an active account before your 12 months are up.

Avion Rewards – How It Works

If you are an RBC client, review the list of eligible Avion Rewards products . Should you have an Avion Rewards eligible product, you can simply sign into Avion Rewards through the Avion Rewards website or app. If you are new to Avion Rewards, you will need to also accept the Avion Rewards Terms & Conditions upon first sign in.

Ampli is a Canadian cash back app that is powered by Avion Rewards. Ampli lets you earn cash back in your Ampli account on both online and in-store purchases at more than 125 brands, such as Lowe's, DoorDash, Rexall, H&M, Sephora, Lyft, and Indigo.ca.

To start earning cash back with Ampli, by:

• Downloading the Ampli app
• Signing up and securely connecting your Canadian debit and credit cards
• Pay with your connected card online and in-store at participating brands and earn cash back automatically

Once you have accumulated a minimum of $15 CAD in cash back in your Ampli account, transfer cash back into your bank account with a free Interac e-Transfer®. Plus, connected RBC credit cards can earn even more cash back on select offers.

Note: Ampli is available to all Canadians, therefore you do not need to be an RBC client to join. For more information or to sign up for Ampli Powered by Avion Rewards visit: ampli.ca

The Avion Rewards program has 2 membership levels, Avion Premium and Avion Elite.

• If you have an RBC Avion credit card, you are an Avion Elite member and will receive benefits associated with that membership level.
• All other Avion Rewards eligible products qualify for the Avion Premium level.

Note: Your membership level provides you with additional benefits such as offers, however the number of points required to make a redemption is tied to either your RBC card product or your Avion Rewards Core Product Account.

You can apply for an RBC Avion credit card and once you have been approved and have activated your card, you will automatically have access to all benefits associated with the Avion Elite membership level.

If you cancel your RBC Avion credit card, you will no longer have access to the benefits associated with the Avion Elite membership level since having an RBC Avion credit card is required in order to be part Avion Elite.

Avion Rewards provides members many ways to earn Avion points. Depending on the Avion Rewards eligible product you hold, eligible members are able to earn Avion points from:

• Purchases made with an eligible RBC points-earning credit card
• The Value Program. Simply enroll an eligible personal deposit account and start earning Avion points on qualifying debit purchases made online or in-store.
• Offers available on the Avion Rewards Shop page. Simply load your available offers to earn bonus Avion points on qualifying purchases and follow the steps on how to claim your offer.
• When acquiring a new eligible RBC product, with an associated welcome points offer.
• With qualifying purchases using your eligible linked RBC card at our select merchant partners like Petro Canada. Eligible clients receive 20% more Avion points at Petro Canada when they pay with their linked RBC points-earning credit card.

Eligible personal RBC clients without an eligible rewards credit card and/or an eligible personal deposit account that is enrolled in the Value Program are able to access Avion Rewards and will be given an Avion Rewards Core Account upon enrollment into the Avion Rewards Program.

RBC Personal Deposit Accounts that have not enrolled in the Value Program:

RBC Personal Credit Cards

RBC Personal Investment Products

RBC Installment Loans, Lines of Credit and Home Equity Financing that are not tied to a business banking profile

Please visit the Avion Rewards Terms and Conditions to learn more about the Avion Rewards Core Product Account.

Yes, you can pay down your RBC points-earning credit card balance with Avion points using the RBC Mobile app. The redemption process works similarly to how it does through the Avion Rewards web site–just choose the RBC points-earning credit card you would like to pay, the dollar denomination and corresponding amount of points you wish to redeem. The RBC Mobile app is available for iOS and Android.

Eligible Avion Rewards members can use their Avion points to send an Interac e-Transfer by sending to a payee through RBC Online Banking or the RBC Mobile app.

RBC Commercial Avion Visa, RBC Avion Visa Business and RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business credit cards, select Avion Rewards Core Product Accounts and single credit card only clients are not eligible to send an Interac e-transfer with points.

Please visit the Avion Rewards Terms & Conditions for more information on eligibility criteria.

Here’s how to send an Interac e-Transfer by redeeming Avion points:

In the RBC Mobile app:

• Login and select the yellow circle with an arrow in the navigation menu
• Choose Send or Cancel an Interac e-transfer;
• Choose Avion Rewards, instead of RBC Account at the top of the page;
• Enter the dollar amount to be sent –the number of points required will be automatically converted and displayed;
• Select Continue and review the details;
• Once you are ready to proceed, click “Send Now”.

On RBC Online Banking:

• Login and select the “Send an Interac e-Transfer” in the right hand navigation under Transfers and Payments.
• If you have more than one Avion Rewards account, choose the one that will fund the points;
• Choose the payee;
• Enter the dollar amount to be paid–the number of points required will be automatically converted and displayed to convert into points;

Avion Premium and Elite members can use Avion points to pay any bill that can be set up as a payee through RBC Online Banking or the RBC Mobile app.

Avion Select members are not eligible to pay bills with points.

Avion Rewards members can use their points to pay bills, like cable, gym memberships and more.

Here’s how it works:

On Avion Rewards web or App

1. Sign into Avion Rewards and select Redeem in the main navigation;

2. Select the “Pay Bills Now” option from this page. This will take you to RBC Mobile app;

3. If you have more than one Avion Rewards account, choose the one that will fund the points;

4. Choose your payee;

5. Enter the dollar amount to be paid–the number of points required will be automatically converted and displayed;

6. Select “Continue” to review the transaction;

7. Select “Pay Now” to submit the payment

On RBC Online Banking or App

1. Go to the “Pay Bill and Transfer Funds” page and select the “Pay with Avion points” tab;

2. If you have more than one Avion Rewards account, choose the one that will fund the points;

3. Choose the payee;

4. Enter the dollar amount to be paid–the number of points required will be automatically converted and displayed to convert into points;

5. Click “Submit” to complete the payment

This benefit is only available to Avion Elite and Avion Premium members with an eligible RBC credit card. Check eligibility, here

Through the Value Program , Avion points are reported monthly and take into account all in-store and online debit purchases from, and returns to, an enrolled personal deposit account.

For example, say you purchase a $300 blender with your debit card in December and received your Avion points. In January, you return the blender and get a $300 credit to your personal deposit account, but you also make $500 in debit purchases. For January, you would be awarded points for $200 of your debit spend ($500 in debit purchases minus the $300 return). Alternatively, if in January you do not make any debit purchases and only return the $300 blender, you would not be awarded any points for January and 300 points will be removed from your points account.

Avion Rewards – Avion Select

Avion Select is Avion Rewards’s newest membership level. It’s free for everyone to join (just like all our levels). As an Avion Select member, you can get cash back at thousands of retailers – with more not-to-miss benefits on the way.

To sign up for Avion Select, simply download the Avion Rewards mobile app and follow the onscreen prompts.

Anyone! You simply have to be the age of majority in your province. While our Premium and Elite levels require you to be an RBC client, Avion Select members can bank anywhere.

Download the Avion Rewards app or select “Join Now” on Avion Rewards. Sign up with your email address and you’re in!

Avion Select members enjoy early access to great deals and savings, including cash back offers from your favourite retailers.

Stay tuned for more benefits coming soon, such as travel offers and the ability to earn and redeem points.

Avion Select members will be able to earn and redeem points later in the year. For now, you can enjoy early access to our cash back offers.

To earn cash back as an Avion Select member, simply log into Avion Rewards on the app or the website and shop available offers.

You can also enable the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension and the cash back offers will come to you while you shop and search online.

Log into the Avion Rewards app and select See Activity. You’ll be able to view your points, cash back and savings history.

Funds are added to your available cash back balance after you have completed your transaction and the return window for the retailer has passed. Check with the retailer for details, but this is usually within 120 days.

Once funds appear in your available cash back balance, you can withdraw them to your bank account using Interac e-Transfer. Simply log in to the Avion Rewards app to view your available cash back balance and follow the onscreen prompts to cash out.

Please note that you will need to have Interac e-Transfer and autodeposit set up in your bank account and a minimum balance of $15 in order to withdraw funds.

You will need to set up Interac e-Transfer for your bank account in order to take advantage of cash savings.

You will need to set up an autodeposit with your bank in order to cash out to your bank account. If you do not have autodeposit set up, please log in to the Avion Rewards app, click on the “More” menu and click “Contact an Advisor”, where an advisor will be able to help you.

No, your cash back does not expire as long as you have an active account with us. After 24 months of inactivity, your account will be closed and any cash back balance will be lost.

No. You can only transfer your available cash back balance to the Interac e-Transfer email address you originally registered with.

You need a balance of $15 or over in order to send an Interac e-Transfer from your available cash back balance.

Interac e-Transfer transactions are usually completed within 24 hours.

Once you submit your Interac e-Transfer request, the transaction should be available in your Cash Back transaction history on the Rewards Activity page.

If you do not see this transaction and are still seeing a positive available cash back balance, try submitting the request again.

For additional help, visit the “Contact an Advisor” page in the “More” menu of the Avion Rewards app and one of our advisors will be able to help.

If you have not received your cash back, it may be because:

• Ad blockers have prevented the offer from loading. Check your browser to make sure ad blockers are disabled for Avion Rewards
• You purchased an item that is not included in the retailer’s offer. Check carefully before making your purchase that the offer applies to that specific product
• You made the purchase through another loyalty program. You can not receive cash back through two programs at once
• You made the purchase directly on the retailer’s site without clicking on “Load Offer” in Avion Rewards first. Offers are only activated when you click through from Avion Rewards

If you have checked all of the above, you should receive your cash back once the merchant’s return window has passed. Check with the merchant for details, but this is usually within 120 days.

If you have not received your cash back within 120 days, log in to the Avion Rewards app, click on the “More” menu and click “Contact an Advisor”, where an advisor will be able to help you.

You can review our privacy policy here .

If you no longer wish to benefit from Avion Rewards, you do not need to deactivate your account. You can simply delete the app, and your account will be automatically deactivated after 24 months of inactivity.

To reactivate your account, simply reinstall the Avion Rewards app and sign in with your previous username and password. You may need to reaccept the Terms & Conditions to become an active member of the program.

If your account has been inactive for 24 months, then it will be reactivated as a new account with no earning history.

If you forget your password, simply click “Forgot Password?” in the app and follow the steps provided.

No. For security reasons, you are not able to change the email address associated with your account.

If you no longer wish to receive emails from Avion Rewards, click the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of any Avion Rewards email that you receive.

The available cash back balance is the amount of cash back that can be withdrawn into your bank account.

In order to receive the offer, you need to shop through Avion Rewards. Simply select “Load Offer” and then click through the provided link.

No, not at this time. You must withdraw the full amount in your cash account, once it is $15 or over.

Cash back on eligible offers is issued in Canadian currency. For foreign currency transactions, the cash back earned may be subject to foreign exchange fees, foreign currency fluctuations or other factors that may influence the amount of cash back earned when calculating the Canadian dollar equivalent amount.

For cash back offers, there is a holding period before it is moved to an earned status and available to be cashed out by a member. This holding period varies by merchant as it is dependent upon each merchants return window plus associated processing time which can typically be up to 120 days after the original transaction date. During this period cash back will be reflected in your activity dashboard and can be found under the Pending tab. Once the holding period is complete it will move to the Earned tab within the activity dashboard.

As an Avion Select member, you can link and earn points and cash back at over 230 financial institutions.

Unfortunately, there are some financial institutions that don’t provide a consistent card connection experience, which could affect the ability to earn cash back and points. These financial institutions are not supported by Avion Rewards.

If you have an RBC product, you’re automatically an Elite or Premium member. Our great offers are available to Premium and Elite members when they shop with their RBC product–there is no need to link any cards.

Not a Premium or Elite member? Visit Become a Member to learn how you can elevate your current Avion Rewards membership.

Sometimes, your bank card(s) may become unlinked from your Avion Rewards profile due to an interrupted connection. This may be caused by factors such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), system outages or technical disruptions.

Don’t worry, it’s easy to fix! Simply log in and relink your bank card(s) using one of these three options:

• Click the notification on the home screen
• Visit the Manage Cards section of the More menu on the app
• Visit the Profile & Settings menu on the desktop app

That way you can keep earning cash back on eligible purchases.

Yes! Once you successfully relink, we’ll honour all points or cash back earned on eligible purchases made up to 60 days prior.

Yes, you can remove individual cards or bank accounts from your Avion Rewards profile at any time by selecting the delete icon in the Manage Cards section. Once you’ve removed a card or bank account, you’ll no longer be eligible to earn points or cash back on transactions made using these cards.

To earn points or cash back on eligible purchases, Avion Rewards needs to be able to see that you’ve completed a transaction associated with an active offer. Rest assured; this is done with bank-level security practices to protect your privacy.

We use third-party account aggregation technology to match active offers with the purchases you make using the debit and/or credit card(s) you connect to your Avion Rewards profile. Our service provider uses masked login credentials to protect your privacy while providing us with transaction information from your connected accounts.

Please visit Avion Rewards Card Linking Terms & Conditions .

It’s easy! Simply open Avion Rewards on your mobile app or desktop and shop available offers. Make sure you read the offer details as you may need to load an offer or link a card before earning. You can also enable the Avion Rewards ShopPlus browser extension and cash back deals will be revealed as you shop online.

Avion Select members can redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise and charity donations– with more reward options coming soon. Keep shopping and look for offers to earn more points, faster, so you’re ready.

Missing cash back may be caused by one of these reasons:

• You purchased an item that is not included in the merchant's offer. Check carefully before making your purchase that the offer applies to that specific product
• You made the purchase through another loyalty program. You cannot receive cash back through two programs simultaneously
• You made the purchase directly on the merchant’s site without clicking on “Load Offer” in Avion Rewards first. Offers are only activated when you click through from Avion Rewards
• You made a purchase that required you to have a linked card when your card was actually unlinked. Relink your cards one of two ways: ○ Click the ntification on the home screen or visit the Manage Cards section of the More menu on the mobile app ○ Click the Profile & Settings menu on the desktop app. You're eligible to earn cash back for transactions made up to 60 days prior, as long as you relink.

If you’ve checked all of the above, you should receive your cash back once the merchant’s return window has passed. Check with the merchant for details, but this usually occurs within 120 days.

If you haven’t received your cash back within 120 days, visit the Avion Rewards More menu on the mobile app or Profile & Settings menu on the desktop app and click “Contact an Advisor,” where we’ll be able to help you.

Avion Rewards makes it easy to get rewarded. Here’s how:

Short points for travel? You can use your points AND credit card on the same purchase, so you never miss a deal on hotels, car rentals and more.

Merchandise, gift cards and charity donations can only be redeemed with Avion points but keep an eye out – we often have sales that allow you to redeem using fewer points than usual.

Still need more points? Keep shopping and look for bonus points offers from our retailers. They can help you earn more points, faster.

Note: More reward options are coming soon for Avion Select members!

Access your itinerary any time from the Avion Rewards app or website by visiting the travel booking platform and selecting "My Trips" on the top right of the page or the app.

Call 1-877-636-2870 to make changes to an existing travel booking. Please note that Avion Select members are not eligible to make new bookings on the phone.

All travel bookings must be booked through the Avion Rewards travel booking platform. To do this, sign in to Avion Rewards online or log into the app, and select Travel in the menu.

Travel insurance is not included in travel bookings for Avion Select members. Please buy this separately.

This will depend on your travel supplier’s change and cancellation policies. Please review them before booking.

After you’ve booked through Avion Rewards, you’ll receive a confirmation email that includes important information about changing or cancelling your trip.

Yes. If the airline you have selected provides this service, you may pre-select your seat while booking travel online or after you have completed your redemption.

Yes! It’s easy to book travel for friends and family through your profile. Just be sure the name on the itinerary is identical to their full name shown on their passport.

Avion Select members can redeem points for travel, as well as gift cards, merchandise and charity donations.

To redeem your points, first sign into Avion Rewards online or through the app. Then select "Travel” from the menu to book flights, hotels, car rentals and more, and “Redeem” to use your points for merchandise, gift cards and charity.

Note: More rewards options are coming soon for Avion Select members!

You can update your address by visiting your Avion Rewards profile in the app or website.

Avion Select members are not eligible to convert Avion points to other airline frequent flyer or airline loyalty programs.

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You can redeem Avion points with RBC through the Avion Rewards site, an online shopping platform that lets you use Avion points to pay for flights, merchandise, gift cards and more. You can also use points to pay bills through online banking.

Let’s walk through how the Avion Rewards program works and how to redeem your Avion points across various rewards categories.

• Log in to your account. Login to avionrewards.com or download the Avion Rewards app for Android or iOS. You’ll need your RBC Online Banking login credentials.
• Browse rewards. See available rewards including flights, travel packages, gift cards and merchandise. You can also convert Avion points into other types of loyalty points, pay down your credit card bill, donate to charity and more.
• Select your reward or transfer points. Once you choose the reward you want, select Pay with Rewards . Alternatively, you can select Transfer Points to aggregate your points across multiple RBC products.

When purchasing a flight on the RBC Avion website, you have the option to redeem Avion points when inputting your payment information during the checkout process.

You’ll also be able to convert your Avion points to partner airline loyalty programs such as American Airlines, Asia Miles, British Airways or WestJet Rewards using this online portal.

What makes flight redemptions so special?

Flight redemptions will usually give you the best value when you redeem Avion points. Other features that make flight redemptions unique to Avion include no blackout dates or restrictions and no booking fees.

Your points will also never expire and you’ll be able to use them to cover the taxes and fees on your flight. These are features that aren’t typically available with other frequent flyer programs like Aeroplan or Air Miles.

Who is most likely to be researching how to redeem Avion points?

Finder data suggests that men aged 25-34 are most likely to be researching this topic.

Shop for items and gift cards on the Avion Rewards website like you would on any other online marketplace—but pay with points instead of money.

If you want to redeem Avion points for merchandise or gift cards, you can visit RBC’s online rewards catalogue. There are over 100 brands available for gift cards, as well as thousands of consumer goods to purchase including electronics, kitchen appliances, fashion and much more.

You can easily search for the product or gift card you want and redeem your points using your online account. You can also use the portal to make a donation to the charity of your choice.

When paying bills online with RBC, select the “Avion Rewards” option on mobile or the “Pay with Avion Rewards Points” tab on desktop to redeem your Avion points.

You’ll be able to redeem Avion points to pay for a number of RBC’s financial products. You can use your points to pay off your credit card, contribute to your investment products, pay off your loans or pay your monthly bills. All you’ll have to do to redeem your points is sign into your RBC online banking account or the RBC Mobile banking app.

Avion is a bank-specific frequent flyer program operated by the Royal Bank of Canada (one of Canada’s Big Five banks). With this program, you’ll earn points whenever you spend money on your credit card.

There are several Avion credit cards that let you earn between 1 and 3 Avion points for every dollar spent , depending on the card you choose. Points can be redeemed for a wide variety of rewards.

You no longer need to have an RBC credit card to participate in the Avion Rewards program, but you will gain access to higher tiers and more Avion rewards if you do.

Avion points will be worth different amounts based on how and what you redeem the points for and whether or not you take advantage of a promotion. That said, the average value for each Avion point is approximately 1-2 cents per point.

As a rule of thumb, Avion points are worth more when you cash in those points for flights and other travel-related purchases. The value of Avion points are typically worth less when redeemed for items such as merchandise, gift cards and RBC financial products.

The number of points you can earn depends almost exclusively on how much money you spend on your Avion credit card. The average number of points you’ll need to take a short-haul flight between provinces or to some US states is 15,000 points (for a max ticket price of $350). Depending on the RBC Avion credit card, you’ll need to spend $5,000-$15,000 to earn these points.

If you’d prefer to earn points faster, you can check out RBC’s promotions page to see if there are opportunities for you to get more points for making certain purchases or spending money at specific stores.

You may want to pay more for a premium card so that you earn more points for every dollar you spend and get a bigger welcome bonus. It also helps to give additional cards to family members so you can earn points when they shop as well.

Avion works a little bit differently from frequent flyer programs like Aeroplan and Air Miles because it doesn’t offer a membership, which means you won’t earn bonus points for shopping with certain partners. Instead, you’ll receive a flat rate for spending money on your card.

It’s easy to earn points with the RBC Avion Rewards program as long as you use your Avion credit card on eligible purchases including daily expenses (like gas, groceries and drugstore purchases) along with bill payments and one-off purchases. Some cards offer 1 RBC point for every $1 you spend, while others like the RBC ION+ Visa offer up to 3 points for every $1 spent.

Most Avion credit cards will also give you a welcome bonus when you sign up. With this points surplus, you’ll usually be able to afford at least a short-haul flight anywhere in North America. You can also add this to the points you collect in your first year to redeem for many other rewards.

Another way to earn Avion points faster is to keep track of RBC promotions that allow you to earn more points during limited time promotions. You can also pay more for a premium RBC credit card that let’s you earn more points for every dollar spent — plus most RBC premium credit cards will offer a bigger welcome bonus.

Another easy option is to link your RBC Avion card to your Petro Canada account to earn 20% more points when you fill up on gas or purchase other products at Petro Canada stations across Canada.

Aeroplan and Avion are two popular frequent flyer programs in Canada. Both Avion and Aeroplan offer a good mix of travel rewards and benefits, and come with a number of program-affiliated credit cards. The main difference between Avion vs Aeroplan relates to how your membership in the program works:

• Aeroplan. Aeroplan is a standalone travel rewards program owned by Air Canada that isn’t affiliated with a particular bank. To earn Aeroplan Points (formerly called Aeroplan Miles), you have to sign up for a membership and shop with Aeroplan partners. You can also sign up for a program-affiliated credit card to earn extra points with partners and for making daily purchases.
• Avion. Avion works a bit differently than Aeroplan in that it’s operated by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and doesn’t require a membership to participate. Instead, you have to sign up for an Avion credit card to earn points for making everyday purchases. While you won’t earn points for spending money with partners, the selling feature of Avion is that the rewards are fairly flexible and RBC offers a decent customer service program.

How many points can I earn with Avion vs Aeroplan?

You’ll earn a different number of points with Avion vs Aeroplan depending on what kind of credit card you have and whether you can earn extra points with partners.

• Aeroplan. Aeroplan typically lets you earn one point for every dollar you spend with partners. You can also earn accelerated points when you shop at Aeroplan’s eStore or make purchases with your Aeroplan credit card. Depending on what kind of card you have, you’ll usually be able to earn between 1 and 3 Aeroplan points for every dollar spent on everyday purchases.
• Avion. The number of points you can earn with Avion will depend on what type of Avion credit card you sign up for. Some cards offer 1 Avion Point for every dollar you spend, while others offer 3 points per dollar. It may take you a bit longer to accumulate points since Avion doesn’t have a network of partners, which makes Avion a less desirable option than Aeroplan for many Canadians.

Keep in mind that it’s not possible to transfer Aeroplan Miles to Avion Rewards, or vice versa. This is because the points have different values and there’s no system for bridging your Aeroplan Miles to Avion.

Summary of program differences: Avion vs Aeroplan

Aventura is CIBC’s rewards program that offers a series of credit cards that let you earn points for every dollar you spend. These cards include fee-free, premium, business and student cards.

You’ll typically earn between 0.5 and 1.5 points for every dollar you spend on your card, and you’ll get a wide selection of benefits based on how much you pay for the annual fee. It’s also possible that you may be able to cash in on extra points by taking advantage of some of CIBC’s promotional offers.

Just like Avion points, many estimates place the value of Aventura Points at around 1 cent per point. You can redeem Aventura Points for hotel stays, car rentals, merchandise, gift cards and bill payments.

There are no major differences between Avion vs Aventura other than which bank each program belongs to as well as what types of cards you can qualify for. Both programs are well-known for offering flexible rewards, no blackout dates on flights and points that don’t expire.

If you value flexible points over the chance to earn more points on every purchase, an Avion Visa is probably a good fit for you. Compare these features to find the best fit for your needs.

• Return on travel rewards. Earn between 1 and 3 points for every $1 you spend.
• Welcome offers. You’ll get around 3,500 to 55,000 points when you sign up for an Avion credit card.
• Annual fee. The RBC ION Visa costs $0 per year, but more premium cards cost $48-$399 per year.
• Benefits. Each class of card has different benefits, with Visa Infinite cards offering the best bang for your buck.

Before you decide on an RBC Avion Visa, you should compare cards from several frequent flyer programs. This will help you narrow down which card best suits your specific lifestyle and spending habits. Compare the following features to get a better idea of which program to go for.

• Points to dollars ratio. Aim for a card associated with the frequent flyer program that gives you the best cash for points value.
• Partner companies. Select the program that partners with the companies you shop at most frequently to earn more points per dollar spent.
• Points redemption. Think about which card gives you the most options for redeeming your points and look at what you can redeem them for aside from airline tickets.
• Available airlines. Look at which airlines are willing to accept your points and what restrictions they might place on bookings.

Avion can be worth the time and energy it takes to collect points, especially if you already bank with RBC. Depending on the reward type, you can redeem Avion points through the Avion Rewards website or RBC online banking.

That said, Avion doesn’t work with a network of partners and the points you earn are worth less on average than the miles you’ll accumulate with Aeroplan or Air Miles. The main benefit of Avion points is that you can exchange them for more flexible rewards than what you’ll be able to find with other frequent flyer programs. Avion offers a wider range of redemption options and special perks like no blackout dates and no booking fees when you redeem points for flights.

Are Avion Rewards and RBC Rewards the same?

Yes. On August 25, 2022, RBC Rewards points were renamed Avion Rewards points. RBC Rewards points balances were unaffected by the name change.

What sets Avion apart from other frequent flyer programs?

Avion is well-known for its flexible points systems, especially when it comes to flight redemptions. It also offers no blackout periods on travel, and you won't run into seat restrictions or other booking issues when you fly.

Do I need an RBC Avion Rewards credit card to earn points?

Yes. Unlike Aeroplan and Air Miles , RBC requires you to spend money on your card to earn points. It doesn't work with a network of partners or offer a membership program, so you'll only be able to earn points when you spend money on your credit card.

How do I check my Avion points balance?

You can check your Avion points balance through the Avion Rewards app (available on Google Play and the Apple App Store) or by logging into RBC Online Banking. Go to Accounts Summary, then click on your credit card and you'll be able to see your rewards balance under Avion Rewards at the top of page.

What if I don't want to use my Avion Rewards with RBC?

You can convert your points to other loyalty programs including WestJet dollars and Hudson's Bay Rewards points.

Can I still earn Avion points even if I pay for part of the purchase by redeeming points?

Yes. If you redeem Avion points to pay for part of your purchase, you can still earn points by paying for the rest of the purchase with your card. But you'll only earn points for the portion of the purchase that wasn't covered by points.

Can I exchange my Avion points for cash back?

You won't be able to exchange your points for cash in hand. However, you can apply your points as a statement credit on your credit card, so it will help to pay down your outstanding balance. You can also contribute to RBC investment products, pay down your loans or pay your monthly bills using your points.

Is it possible for my Avion Rewards to expire?

No. Your Avion points will never expire so you can use them whenever you want, even if it's years down the line.

Claire Horwood

Claire Horwood is a writer at Finder, specializing in credit cards, loans and other financial products. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from the University of Victoria, and an Associate’s Degree in Science from Camosun College. Much of Claire’s coursework has focused on writing and statistics, with a healthy dose of social and cultural analysis mixed in for good measure. In her spare time, Claire enjoys rock climbing, travelling and drinking inordinate amounts of coffee.

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RBC Avion Rewards is a flexible loyalty program that allows you to redeem points for travel, merchandise, gift cards, and more. 

When it comes to redeeming Avion points for travel, you can transfer points to American Airlines AAdvantage , British Airways Executive Club , , Cathay Pacific Asia Miles , and WestJet Rewards , or you can choose to redeem Avion points for flights through the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule.

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The RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule is one of the ways in which you can redeem RBC Avion points for travel.

Bookings are made through the Avion Rewards portal, which in turn, is powered by Expedia. Therefore, most, if not all, airlines available on Expedia are also accessible through Avion Rewards.

With the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule, you can redeem a fixed number of points to book flights to various destinations. However, it’s important to note that the fixed number of points only applies to a maximum ticket price, which we’ll discuss in detail below.

Note that this redemption option isn’t available to RBC ION Visa or RBC ION+ Visa cardholders, which earn “Avion Premium” points. Rather, the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule is only available with the highest-tier “Avion Elite” points, which can be earned on the following Avion credit cards:

It’s worth noting that you can transfer Avion Premium points earned on an RBC ION or RBC ION+ card into Avion Elite points, if you happen to have both an ION and an Avion credit card.

The 1:1 transfer can be completed in your Avion Rewards account, and it’s certainly worth considering, since Avion Elite points are more flexible than Avion Premium points.

With the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule, you can get a value of up to 2–2.3 cents per Avion point (all figures in CAD).

This is a solid redemption option, since you can redeem Avion points at a much lower rate of 1 cent per point on average – unless, of course, you transfer them to an airline program, which can extract even greater value.

There are six different categories under the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule, with each one based on the flight’s origin and destination.

For example, if you’d like to book a short-haul flight under the Quick Getaways section, 15,000 Avion points will get you round-trip economy flights, with a base fare of up to $350.

You’ll need to pay the same 15,000 points if the base fare totals, say, $100, as you would if the base fare totals $350.

Therefore, you’ll get the best value from your points if you come as close to the maximum permitted ticket price in each category.

Just keep in mind that you’ll also have to cover the taxes and fees on the booking, which you can either pay for with cash, or redeem Avion points at a rate of 1 cent per point.

Furthermore, you can also exceed the maximum ticket price for any itinerary; however, you’ll have to pay the difference in cash, or use more Avion points at a rate of 1 cent per point.

If you’d rather book a one-way flight instead of a round-trip, the number of points required is halved. 

The RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule only applies to economy flights, and not for flights in any other class of service. 

Quick Getaways

The shortest flight option on the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule, Quick Getaways, also happens to provide the most value per Avion point.

For flights within or to an adjacent Canadian province/territory, and within or to an adjacent US state, the pricing is as follows:

• 7,500 Avion points for a one-way ticket, with a maximum base fare of $175
• 15,000 Avion points for a round-trip ticket, with a maximum base fare of $350

At either 7,500 points for $175, or 15,000 points for $350, you’ll score a redemption rate of up to 2.33 cents per Avion point.

Some examples of other flight pairings available under Quick Getaways might include the following:

• Toronto and New York
• Winnipeg and Minneapolis 
• Vancouver and Calgary

Unfortunately, airports in Alaska aren’t included under Quick Getaways, despite Alaska being adjacent to British Columbia and the Yukon.

Explore North America

For flights anywhere within the Canada and the US (excluding Hawaii and Alaska), which fall under the Explore North America section of the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule, the pricing is as follows:

• 17,500 Avion points for a one-way ticket, with a maximum base fare of $375
• 35,000 Avion points for a round-trip ticket, with a maximum base fare of $750

Either of the two options above yields a value of up to 2.14 cents per point.

With no distance limitations in this section, you could technically fly all the way from Yellowknife to Miami, and the ticket would still fall under the Explore North America category.

Holiday Destinations

Under the Holiday Destinations category of the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule, you may fly between the following areas:

• Western Canada/US and Mexico, Hawaii, or Alaska
• Eastern Canada/US and Bermuda, Central America, or the Caribbean

In Canada, the dividing line between Western and Eastern Canada is somewhere between Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Thunder Bay, Ontario – with Winnipeg being the start of Western Canada, and Thunder Bay being the start of Eastern Canada.

For this category, you may redeem Avion points as follows:

• 22,500 Avion point s for a one-way ticket, with a maximum base fare of $450
• 45,000 Avion points for a round-trip ticket, with a maximum base fare of $900

Redeeming Avion points this way yields a value of up to 2 cents per Avion point.

Take a Vacation

The Take a Vacation category is the reverse of the Holiday Destinations category above, which allows for the following routing options:

• Eastern Canada/US and Mexico, Hawaii, or Alaska
• Western Canada/US and Bermuda, Central America, or the Caribbean

Since these routes are generally longer, you’ll need to redeem more Avion points, outlined as follows:

• 27,500 Avion points for a one-way ticket, with a maximum base fare of $550
• 55,000 Avion points for a round-trip ticket, with a maximum base fare of $1,100

Redeeming this way also yields a value of up to 2 cents per Avion point.

Visit Europe

Should you wish to book a trip to Europe, you may fly from any major airport in Canada or the US and redeem your points as follows:

• 32,500 Avion points for a one-way ticket, with a maximum base fare of $650
• 65,000 Avion points for a round-trip ticket, with a maximum base fare of $1,300

Interestingly, Hawaii and Alaska are also included under this category, and the redemption also works out to a value of up to 2 cents per Avion point .

See the World

Lastly, the See the World category includes all other destinations not covered by any other categories above.

Under this category, you may fly from Canada or the US to destinations in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and South America, for the following amounts of points:

• 50,000 Avion points for a one-way ticket, with a maximum base fare of $1,000
• 100,000 Avion points for a round-trip ticket, with a maximum base fare of $2,000

Similar to the last few categories, the redemption rate is up to 2 cents per Avion point.

To book a flight using the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule, you’ll first have to log into your RBC account, either on the RBC Avion website or through the Avion Rewards app.

As a reminder, you’ll need at least one of the eligible “Avion Elite” cards listed above to book flights with Avion Rewards directly.

Once you log in, select the “Travel” tab, and click “Book Travel”. From there, select “Flights”, and simply search for your desired flight route and dates.

As you search for your preferred flight, you’ll have the option to choose between “Fixed Points Pricing” and “Flexible Points Pricing”.

You’ll want to make sure “Fixed Points Pricing” is selected, since Flexible Points Pricing option will give you a flat redemption value of 1 cent per point (100 points = $1 CAD). If you don’t have enough points in your account to book a flight with the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule, you’ll only see the Flexible Points Pricing option.

From there, you’ll see the available flights, the number of points required, and the amount of taxes and fees you’ll have to pay. Once you’ve selected your preferred flight(s), simply complete the booking process.

If you’re having difficulty finding your desired flights, or if you can’t get online booking to work, you can always phone RBC Travel at (877) 636-2870.

One of the best features of the RBC Avion Rewards program is that you can use your points in multiple ways. The most valuable way to redeem your Avion points is for travel, since it offers the best value in terms of cents per point.

If you choose to redeem points through the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule, there are a few optimizations to keep in mind to make sure you’re getting the most out of your points.

Use the Full Base Fare Limit

To make the most of an RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule booking, you should strive to reach the base fare limit in each category. This way, you’ll get the best return for your points.

In an ideal world, the best available flights for your trip would also max out the allowable base fare. Otherwise, it may not be worth booking flights with extra connections just to maximize your points, if a cheaper direct flight is available instead.

If you aren’t able to get close to the maximum allowed base fare, paying for the flight with cash, and saving your points for other redemptions, might make better sense.

For example, you can redeem 17,500 Avion points for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Toronto, with a maximum base fare of $375.

However, you might be able to find a cheap flight with a base fare of just $75 (CAD).

In this case, you’ll still be required to redeem the full 17,500 Avion points, and you’ll get a suboptimal redemption rate of 0.4 cents per point in the process, instead of the maximum of 2.14 cents per point if you used the full allowable base fare. 

To determine the base fare for a flight, pay close attention to the breakdown of prices on the airline’s website. After selecting your flights, you should see a row that shows “Air transportation charges”, and another that displays the taxes, fees, and other charges.

In this area, keep an eye out for an option to view the full price breakdown. In the breakdown, the base fare is displayed under “Air transportation charges”, which is what your RBC Avion points will cover at a fixed rate through the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule.

When you search for the same flights on the RBC Avion Rewards platform, you’ll have to pay the full 17,500 points, even though it’s only covering the $75 base fare, and you’re still on the hook for the remaining taxes and fees.

In this case, you’re much better off just paying cash for the flight, and saving your Avion points for a more valuable redemption instead.

You could also book the same flight using Flexible Points Pricing, and it’d only cost 12,877 Avion points, and you wouldn’t have any out-of-pocket expenses. Just keep in mind that this results in a value of 1 cent per point, which is less than what you can otherwise get through the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule.

However, you’ll also want to make sure that the flight’s base fare isn’t too much more than the maximum allowed. Remember that you’ll be charged the excess amount in cash, or Avion points at a flat rate of 1 cent per point.

Book Positioning Flights

One of the realities of award travel is that there’s frankly much more award availability at US airports than you’d find in Canadian cities.

If you’re able to find an award flight that originates in the United States, you could use the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule to book your positioning flights between Canada and the US.

For example, if you need to catch a positioning flight from Ottawa to New York, from where you’ll depart on a long-haul flight booked with another loyalty program, you could easily book a one-way flight under the Quick Getaways category for only 7,500 points.

The flights you book don’t have to be direct, and as long as your origin and destination fall under the definition of the category, your redemption will qualify.

For instance, flying from Vancouver to Seattle with a stop in San Francisco will still qualify under Quick Getaways, since the origin and destination (British Columbia and Washington, in this case) are adjacent to each other.

Take Advantage of Flexibility

One of the best aspects of the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule is the flexibility it offers. You’re not restricted to a specific airline and its alliance, and you’re not constrained by airline award seat availability and blackout dates, either.

You might find the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule particularly useful for airlines that aren’t part of an alliance, and are otherwise difficult to book with points. Some examples of this might include Philippine Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, and Montreal-based Air Transat.

Furthermore, you could take advantage of the flexibility of the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule by using it in tandem with award seats in other programs, which are usually limited.

For example, let’s suppose you’d like to book a family of four on a summer trip from Toronto to Vancouver. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program has award availability at 12,600 points, but the number of seats available at that price is limited to three.

If you add a fourth passenger to the search, the cost moves up to 19,900 points, which is a considerable jump in price.

Instead, you could book three passengers at the lower cost of 12,600 Aeroplan points, and then look into using the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule to book the fourth seat using Avion points. This would also come in handy if you didn’t have enough Aeroplan points to cover the fourth passenger to begin with.

A flight from Toronto to Vancouver falls under the Explore North America category, which means it’ll cost 17,500 Avion points for a one-way flight, plus around $85 for taxes and fees.

Boost Your Avion Balance with the RBC ION+ Card

Despite its minimal monthly fee, the RBC ION+ Visa actually has the most competitive earning rates among RBC’s line-up.

With the RBC ION+ Visa, you’ll earn 3 Avion points per dollar spent on groceries, dining, food delivery, transit, gas, electric vehicle charging, streaming, and digital gaming. By contrast, you’ll only earn 1 Avion point per dollar spent on those categories with the higher-tier RBC Avion Visa Infinite .

• Earn 3,500 Avion Premium points upon approval †
• Plus, earn  3,500 Avion Premium points  upon spending $500 in your first three months†
• Earn 3x points † on qualifying grocery, dining, food delivery, gas, rideshare, daily public transit, electric vehicle charging, streaming, digital gaming and digital subscriptions†
• Mobile device insurance †
• Monthly fee: $4 †

However, remember that you won’t get access to the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule with the ION+ card alone, since the card earns “Avion Premium” points, which can be redeemed for travel at a lower rate of 0.6 cents per point.

On the other hand, if you happen to have both an RBC ION+ Visa and an RBC Avion credit card that earns the higher-tier “Avion Elite” points, you can transfer “Avion Premium” points into “Avion Elite” points.

By doing so, you can redeem them at a higher value, either by transferring them to airline partners, or by making a booking on the Air Travel Redemption Schedule.

Therefore, you can get the best of both worlds by earning Avion Premium points on the RBC ION+ Visa, and then converting them into Avion Elite points, as long as you have an eligible Avion credit card, too.

The RBC Avion Rewards program provides a number of options for you to redeem your points towards travel. You can convert your Avion points to a partner airline, or you can redeem them through the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule.

While you can get great value by transferring Avion points to airline programs, there’s also great value to be found in the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule, potentially unlocking value of up to 2–2.3 cents per Avion point.

If you have a healthy balance of Avion points, be sure to consider the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule the next time you need to book a flight.

• Earn 35,000 RBC Avion points † when you get approved for the card
• Plus, earn  20,000 RBC Avion points † upon spending $5,000 in the first six months
• Earn 1.25x RBC Avion points †  on qualifying travel purchases
• Transfer RBC Avion points to British Airways Executive Club and other frequent flyer programs for premium flights †
• Redeem Avion points for flights with the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule †
• Minimum income: $60,000 personal or $100,000 household
• Annual fee: $120 †

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Imagine my surprise and annoyance when after applying for my and P2’s Avion Visa Infinite that I learn GCR was offering $100 back!!! Even some blogs are offering $100 back in their own way to people that apply through them.

Either you guys missed it, but the more I read this blog, I suspect you just wanted to keep the extra money for yourselves. Shame on me for forgetting to check GCR and shame on you for withholding info like that just to make a buck.

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R BC and Pattison Food Group have launched a new loyalty partnership between  Avion Rewards , Canada's largest proprietary loyalty programme, and  More Rewards , one of Western Canada's leading loyalty programmes from Canada's largest Western-based provider of food and health products.

Upon launch, Canadians shopping at participating Pattison Food Group locations, including Save-On-Foods, will receive unique savings on grocery and everyday purchases, value and wide-ranging benefits from both loyalty programmes,  Avion Rewards  and  More Rewards .

Broadening Avion Rewards grocery offering

"We're proud of our long history with The Jim Pattison Group. We look forward to deepening our relationship with Canadians through this partnership with  More Rewards ," said Neil McLaughlin, group head, Personal & Commercial Banking at RBC.

"This collaboration with Pattison Food Group and their market-leading brands broadens our  Avion Rewards  grocery offering. It ensures that our members can access value in this important category from coast to coast."

Avion Rewards  is available to all Canadians for free, regardless of where they bank or shop. Benefits include its exclusive  Avion Rewards ShopPlus  shopping companion, a growing list of payment capabilities, strategic partnerships, unmatched experiences and many other innovative features.

More Rewards: over 3.5 million members

More Rewards  is one of Western Canada's favourite loyalty programmes with over 3.5 million household members.

Customers can redeem  More Rewards  points for free groceries, gift cards and travel. This partnership will bring customers even more opportunities to earn points in the future.

"Our  More Rewards  team is always looking for new and exciting ways to give a little extra to our members. We are thrilled to partner with RBC to deliver even more value," said Darrell Jones, president, Pattison Food Group. "We're excited to unveil how we'll be working together in the coming months to benefit all of our members."

More Rewards  also gives its members access to exclusive savings and opportunities to earn more points in-store and online with personalised digital coupons through their My Offers digital coupons.

"This is another significant step in our journey to bring more value to millions of Canadians in their everyday lives," said Niranjan Vivekanandan, senior vice president & head, Loyalty and Merchant Solutions, RBC. "We're excited to grow our extensive  Avion Rewards  partner network by linking our loyalty programme with a market-leader like Pattison Food Group and providing compelling benefits for both  More Rewards  and  Avion Rewards  members."

"RBC and Avion Rewards launch strategic loyalty partnership with Pattison Food Group and More Rewards" was originally created and published by Retail Banker International , a GlobalData owned brand.

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HSBC clients may not love their new RBC credit cards, but RBC’s Avion Rewards can be exciting

A person walks into an HSBC Bank on Yonge Street in Toronto, Nov. 29, 2022. Duane Cole/The Globe and Mail

At the end of the month, HSBC Canada credit cardholders will receive Royal Bank of Canada RY-T cards as part of the biggest domestic banking takeover on record . And some consumers might think they’ll end up with credit cards that are a downgrade.

But that’s not to say you should cancel your cards immediately. RBC Avion Rewards points are still more flexible and potentially more rewarding than what HSBC offered. It is, however, a good time to shop around.

HSBC cardholders have already been informed about which RBC credit card they’ll be getting. That decision was based on what HSBC credit card you currently hold. Most former HSBC credit cardholders will end up with the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card. While it’s great that RBC is adding no foreign transaction fees as a standard benefit to the card and honouring the travel credit HSBC cardholders received for one year as part of the transition, the earning rate is just 1.25 Avion points per dollar spent on travel purchases, and one point on everything else.

If your goal is to earn a lot of points on all your purchases, you might be better off with the American Express Cobalt Card. You’ll earn five points per dollar spent on eats and drinks including grocery stores, three points on streaming services, two points on travel and transit and one point on all other purchases. American Express Membership Rewards points are highly valuable since you can redeem 1,000 points for a $10 statement credit.

Another thing to consider is that the new RBC cards use the Visa network. That means if you mainly used your HSBC card where Mastercard is accepted, such as Costco, you’ll likely want to get a new card regardless.

Rogers, Fido or Shaw customers should look at the Rogers Mastercard as an alternative since they can earn up to 3 per cent in cash back rewards. If you don’t use those service providers, a PC Financial Mastercard or RBC WestJet card are good solutions.

Anyone looking for a card with premium travel benefits might be best served with the American Express Platinum Card, which gives you unlimited airport lounge access, an annual $200 travel credit, hotel status upgrades, a $100 NEXUS credit, travel insurance and a $200 annual dining credit.

Even though there are better credit cards available than what RBC offers, there’s no denying that Avion Rewards – the points you earn with some RBC cards – are highly appealing, so it could be worth sticking around.

The standard redemption rate is 1,000 Avion points for $10 in travel. You also have access to the RBC Air Travel Redemption Schedule, where you could more than double the value of your points. Alternatively, you can transfer your points to RBC airline partners, such as British Airways, Cathay Pacific, American Airlines and WestJet.

Another redemption worth considering with RBC is 12,000 points for $100 in financial rewards – such as paying down your mortgage or contributing to your registered retirement savings plan. Even though travel redemptions give you better value immediately, financial rewards could be worth more in the long term when you factor in compound interest. However, for this to be beneficial, you would need your mortgage or investments to be with RBC.

It’s worth noting that HSBC users being transitioned to the RBC ION Visa will have their points switched to Avion points at the premium level – Avion Infinite cardholders earn points at the elite level. You won’t lose any value on the points transferred over, but premium tier points are less flexible since they require more points for travel redemptions and have fewer airline transfer partners than the elite tier.

Since the points you’ll earn with the RBC ION Visa also earn you premium tier points, you may want to consider switching to a more lucrative card. That said, you still have access to financial rewards at the premium level, so that’s a good reason to stay.

Despite all of these changes, there’s no reason to rush. All of your cards and points will automatically be transitioned over to RBC with no hit to your credit score by the end of the month.

When you’re ready to review your credit-card needs, you shouldn’t look at just the earning rate and benefits. It’s just as important to consider the points you’ll be earning and what you can redeem them for.

Some people may feel that the RBC credit cards they’re getting aren’t as good as what they currently have with HSBC, but most people will agree that RBC Avion Rewards is a better rewards program.

Barry Choi is a personal finance and travel expert at moneywehave.com . He was previously affiliated with RBC, American Express, and Rogers but currently has no relationship with any of the brands.

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RBC Avion Rewards teams up with More Rewards

There’s a new partnership in the Canadian loyalty landscape that will go live later this year. RBC and Pattison Food Group have announced the launch of a new loyalty partnership between RBC’s Avion Rewards and Pattison’s More Rewards .

Here’s how RBC and More Rewards describe this new collaboration:

Upon launch of this powerful partnership, Canadians shopping at participating Pattison Food Group locations, including Save-On-Foods, will receive unique and compelling savings on grocery and everyday purchases, value and wide-ranging benefits from both loyalty programs, Avion Rewards and More Rewards .

We recently saw the first inkling of this partnership with Save-On Foods recently being added to the RBC Offers program which provides statement credits, discounts or bonus points for RBC credit cardholders. The grocery retailer’s offer was also extended to Avion Select , which is the tier of Avion Rewards that is open to all Canadians, not just RBC clients.

I was wondering if there was going to be more to this beyond the Save-On foods offers but it was tough to judge seeing there were other groceries offers from out east added to the offers list including Metro.

What will the partnership entail?

As this is quite early notice of the partnership that hasn’t gone live yet we can only go on what RBC and More Rewards have provided in the press release. They mention “unique and compelling savings” which we already see in one form in RBC Offers and Avion Select, but I would assume it will go beyond that once the partnership is live.

They also mention “This partnership will bring customers even more opportunities to earn points in the future.” so perhaps we’ll see additional More Rewards points for using RBC cards at Pattison Food Group grocery stores just as we see with their current partnership with CIBC.

What about CIBC and AIR MILES link ups with Pattison Food Group?

Currently CIBC customers who pay with their CIBC credit card at More Rewards’ grocery stores earn 2x More Rewards points on those purchases. I would assume this partnership is going to be dissolved prior to More Rewards and Avion Rewards officially launching their partnership. I’ll reach out to my contacts to see if I can get more details on this !

Update: Thanks to Adam M. for letting us know in the comments below that the CIBC-More Rewards partnership will be ending on July 31, 2024.

You may recall that AIR MILES had a card linked offer for Save-On foods not too long after they were no longer partnered with any Empire stores (Sobeys, Safeway etc.) which leads me to believe Pattison Food Group may have been testing the waters with various potential partners including AIR MILES but it is now obvious Pattison has moved on to or chosen RBC and Avion Rewards as the way to go.

Wrapping it up

Like other loyalty partnership announcements of late, this announcement is providing early notice of the link up between RBC Avion Rewards and More Rewards. Almost no details have been revealed as the actual partnership won’t go live for members of both programs until later in the year.

Recommended reading: The new More Rewards Travel is here with a chance to win 1 Million points!

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RBC Avion : How to Use Your RBC Avion Points for Travel Rewards

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RBC Avion Rewards Credit Cards

There are several RBC Avion credit cards part of the Avion Rewards program . One of the best is the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card .

It has excellent insurance, including one for mobile devices, which is rare. In addition, as a welcome offer, it offers a lot of points with little effort.

Other cards that earn Avion Points are:

• RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
• RBC ION+ Visa Card
• RBC ION Visa Card
• RBC ® Avion ® Visa Infinite Privilege* Card
• RBC Avion Visa Platinum
• RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Card
• RBC Avion Visa Business Card

With this exceptional offer for the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card, you can earn up to 55,000 Avion points:

• 35,000 Avion points on approval
• 20,000 Avion bonus points when you spend $5,000 in your first 6 months

You can use your Avion Rewards points for travel or redeem them with other loyalty programs such as :

• American Airlines AAdvantage
• British Airways Executive Club (and Qatar Airways Privilege Club)
• Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
• WestJet Rewards

For example, with the current welcome offer, you can get 55,000 British Airways Avios Points or 550 WestJet Dollars .

With the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card, you earn 1 point per dollar and 1.25 points for travel purchases.

And you’ll benefit from a wide range of insurance coverage: Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance, Out-of-Province/Country Emergency Medical Insurance, Rental Vehicle Collision/Loss Damage Insurance, Mobile Device Insurance.

How to Use Your Avion Points for Travel Rewards

Use the fixed fare chart for airline tickets.

One way to use your Avion points for travel is with the purchase of an airline ticket. This is the best way to get the most value out of the RBC Avion Rewards program . This is described in detail in this article .

Depending on the destination, 15,000 to 100,000 Avion points are required per ticket.

RBC Avion Rewards points can be used to travel anywhere in the world with a round-trip ticket. A one-way trip requires half as many Avion points. Here is the airfare table for a round-trip flight:

On average this equals about 2 cents per Avion point .

Use the Flexible Fare Chart for Airfare

The Flexible Fare Plan uses 100 Avion points for a $1 discount on your airfare. The transaction must be made directly on the Avion Rewards website, using the flight search tool.

For example, with the flat rate fare, 35,000 points will get you a round-trip ticket anywhere in Canada and the U.S., up to a value of $750.

If you choose to purchase that same $750 ticket with the flexible fare structure , you will need 75,000 points. So using the flexible fee schedule would be more of a disadvantage in this case. It’s up to you to make your calculations, depending on the number of points you have banked.

Redeem Avion Points for Any Trip

For even more flexibility, book your hotel, car rental, cruise or airline tickets as you wish on the Avion Rewards site to have your account credited.

Avion credit cardholders can redeem 100 Avion points to deduct $1 from this travel expense. For example, for a night at the hotel that cost $200, 20,000 points are required to bring the balance down to zero.

For ION and ION+ credit card holders, it’s different. They redeem their points using a conversion rate of 172 points = $1.

Buy Gift Cards

There are approximately 250 gift cards to purchase with Avion points. About ten of these geared towards travel. For example, buying a gift card for future stays at Fairmont or Best Western hotels. Or Tim Hortons, for roadtrips !

Generally, the cost is 1 cent per Avion point, so 5,000 points for a $50 gift card .

Uber is different, with 7,000 points for $50.

Transfer to Other Airline Loyalty Programs

Did you know that it is possible to transfer your Avion points to other airline loyalty programs? We explain how in our tutorial on this subject:

Another way of exchanging RBC points in the event of technical problems

Occasionally, the Avion Rewards site may experience technical difficulties or your flight may not appear in the search results.

During that time, call Avion Rewards Customer Service at 1-800-769-2512.

• Get an authorization number to book the flight you want;
• Book your own flight directly on the desired airline’s website;
• Send an e-mail to [email protected] with your authorization number obtained earlier from Customer Service, your name, the number of tickets reserved, proof of ticket purchase and itinerary details.

Avion Rewards will then deduct the required points from your RBC Rewards points account to credit the cost of your airline tickets, according to their fare structure.

Frequently asked questions about the Avion Rewards program

How many avion points are needed for a free airline ticket.

Depending on the destination, 15,000 to 100,000 Avion points are required.

Can I buy a ticket for another person?

Yes , make sure that the person’s personal information is written down perfectly at the time of booking.

What is the definition of a basic Avion Rewards account?

These are the people enrolled in the Value Program , who earn Avion Rewards points.

Where can I redeem my Avion Rewards points for travel?

Go to the site Avion Rewards or click on the Avion Rewards icon in your RBC Direct Banking session. Then go to the Travel section.

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The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announced that it is expanding its Avion Rewards Program, making its newly launched Avion Select tier membership free and available for all Canadians, no matter where they do their banking . Avion Select members can access up to 40% in savings on everyday purchases from more than 2,400 partners, including McDonald’s, DoorDash, Rexall, Metro, WestJet, Petro-Canada, and more. The Avion Rewards program gives members a chance to earn and redeem points through a wide range of options. 

“Accessing value and savings has never been more important for Canadians, and by enabling all of our members to shop, save, earn, and redeem, we’ve created a more inclusive program that offers them limitless choice, freedom, and flexibility. By transforming Avion Rewards and expanding the scale and breadth of our program, we’re able to deliver an end-to-end loyalty experience that brings everyday value to millions of more Canadians while also increasing reach and access for our retail partners,” said Niranjan Vivekanandan, Senior Vice President and Head, Loyalty & Merchant Solutions, RBC. 

Avion Select members can enjoy benefits such as earning cashback that is transferrable to any Canadian bank account. Members will also have access to Avion Rewards ShopPlus, a browser extension that searches for the best deals and discounts from thousands of retailers. They’ll also receive access to exclusive experiences and contest opportunities, such as a chance to win tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, as RBC is designated as the Official Financial Services and an Official Ticket Access Partner of the Canadian Eras tour. In addition, members can use points to book their travel through Avion Rewards Travel.  

Avion Rewards is promoting the program’s expansion by rolling out its “Leave Limits Behind” campaign, which will employ an omnichannel approach with ads across digital, social media, and television.  

“Our goal is to show Canadians the limitless potential of Avion Rewards, moving beyond the constraints of traditional loyalty programs,” finishes Carolyn Hynds, Vice President of Marketing at Avion Rewards. 

Learn more about Avion Rewards here: https://www.avionrewards.com/index.html   

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