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| RBC Avion Visa Platinum combines Avion travel rewards with travel-related insurance and flexible redemption options. |
The RBC Avion Visa Platinum remains focused on flexible travel rewards rather than premium luxury perks. RBC currently lists a $120 annual fee, 1 Avion point per $1 spent on eligible purchases and a welcome offer of up to 70,000 Avion points for eligible applicants.
For Canadian cardholders who want to collect transferable travel points without meeting the income requirement attached to RBC's Avion Visa Infinite, the Platinum card occupies a distinct position in RBC's lineup.
The current offer and basic costs
As of September 2026, RBC's advertised offer provides 35,000 Avion points on approval, another 20,000 points after spending $5,000 during the first six months, and a 15,000-point anniversary bonus. RBC says the offer is available for applications made by November 25, 2026, subject to its terms.
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Platinum |
|---|---|
| Annual fee | $120 |
| Additional card | $50 |
| Purchase interest rate | 20.99% |
| Cash advance rate | 22.99% |
| Everyday earning | 1 Avion point per $1 |
| Travel purchases | 1 Avion point per $1 |
| Minimum income requirement | None listed |
| Current maximum welcome offer | Up to 70,000 points |
The $120 annual fee is particularly notable because RBC lists no minimum annual income requirement for the Platinum card, while its Avion Visa Infinite requires at least $60,000 in personal income or $100,000 in household income.
Flexible travel is the central feature
The main attraction is how Avion points can be used.
RBC says cardholders can redeem points for flights, hotels, car rentals and other travel expenses. Flight bookings can be made across more than 500 airlines, with no blackout dates or seat restrictions under the advertised Avion travel program. Points can also be converted to certain frequent-flyer programs, including WestJet Rewards, American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific.
RBC also states that Avion points do not expire. That can matter for cardholders who accumulate rewards gradually rather than taking several trips each year.
Another redemption option is straightforward travel spending: RBC states that 100 points can be used for $1 toward eligible travel expenses, including taxes and fees. The actual value of points can therefore vary depending on the redemption method.
Insurance adds another layer of value
The card isn't limited to rewards. Its included insurance package covers several travel and purchase-related situations.
RBC lists travel accident insurance, trip cancellation and interruption insurance, delayed baggage and flight delay insurance, hotel or motel burglary insurance, auto rental collision/loss damage waiver insurance, purchase security and extended warranty insurance.
Coverage limits and eligibility conditions matter, however. For example, RBC's insurance documentation says trip cancellation coverage can reach $1,000 per covered person per trip, subject to an overall $5,000 maximum, while trip interruption coverage can reach $2,500 per covered person. Specific payment and eligibility requirements apply.
Purchase protection also has defined limits. RBC's certificate states that eligible purchases can receive protection against loss or accidental physical damage for 90 days, with coverage capped at $5,000 per account per calendar year.
Where the Platinum card differs from Avion Infinite
The two cards share the $120 annual fee and flexible Avion travel concept, but their earning structures are not identical.
The Avion Visa Infinite earns 1 point per $1 on everyday purchases and 1.25 points per $1 on eligible travel purchases. It also has more extensive insurance benefits, including emergency medical coverage.
The Platinum card instead earns 1 point per $1 on both travel and other eligible purchases. Its positioning is therefore more straightforward: flexible Avion rewards and travel-related protections without the income threshold attached to the Infinite card.
The bigger picture
The RBC Avion Visa Platinum is built around flexibility: earn one point per dollar, retain points without an expiration date and choose among several travel redemption routes. The current 70,000-point promotional offer adds a significant introductory component, but the annual fee, spending requirements and detailed insurance conditions should be considered alongside the headline bonus.
For anyone considering the card, the practical calculation is less about the advertised maximum and more about whether the annual rewards, travel redemptions and included protections justify the $120 yearly cost for their actual spending pattern.
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