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The enriched welcome offer on RBC® ION and ION+ Visa cards has returned. ION+ now offers a bonus of up to 21,000 Avion Points, while the ION Visa card offers 11,000 Avion Points. Unlike previous offer iterations, both cards now require spending to earn the full haul of welcome bonus points. Let’s look at the detailed requirements and benefits of each card.
Visa RBC® ION+: Apply Now
- Annual Fee: $48*
- Welcome Bonus: up to 21,000 Avion points^ (Apply by May 6, 2026)
- 7,000 Welcome Points*
- 14,000 bonus points when you spend $1500 in your first 6 months^
- Earn Rate:
- 3x Avion points for $1 spent* on ;
- Grocery, Dining & Food Delivery *
- Rides (incl. daily public transit and rideshares), Gas & E.V. Charging*
- Streaming, Digital Gaming & Subscriptions, and in-game purchases*
- 1 RBC Rewards point for every dollar spent on qualifying purchases*
- 3x Avion points for $1 spent* on ;
- Additional Benefits:
- 6-month complimentary DashPass subscription* – Add your credit card to your DoorDash account and get a 6-month complimentary DashPass subscription*
- Link an eligible RBC card* with a Petro-Points membership to instantly save 3₵ per litre on fuel at Petro-Canada stations and earn 20% more Petro-Points and 20% more Avion points
- Insurance Coverage*:
- Purchase Security & Extended Warranty Insurance
- Mobile Device Insurance included – up to $1,000
* Refer to the RBC page for up-to-date offer terms and conditions
RBC® ION Visa‡ – Apply Now
- Annual Fee: $0
- Welcome Bonus: up to 11,000 Avion points^ (Apply by May 6, 2026)
- 4,000 Welcome Points*
- 7,000 bonus points when you spend $500 in your first 3 months^
- Earn Rate:
- 1.5x Avion points for $1 spent on;
- Grocery*
- Rides (incl. daily public transit and rideshares), Gas & E.V. Charging*
- Streaming, Digital Gaming & Subscriptions*
- 1 RBC Rewards point for every dollar spent*
- 1.5x Avion points for $1 spent on;
- Additional Benefits:
- 3-month complimentary DashPass subscription* – Add your credit card to your DoorDash account and get a 6-month complimentary DashPass subscription*
- Link RBC card with a Petro-Points membership to instantly save 3₵ per litre on fuel at Petro-Canada stations and earn 20% more Petro-Points and 20% more Avion points
- Insurance Coverage:
- Purchase Security & Extended Warranty Insurance
*Refer to the RBC page for up-to-date offer terms and conditions
Redeeming Avion Points
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- Avion Points earned with ION and ION+ cards convert to WestJet Dollars or Avion, 1:1
- Redeem for all types of travel, including flights, additional fees and other travel options, using this simple conversion 172 points = $1
- Use points to pay bills and card balance, 172 points = $1
- Redeem for Gift Cards 140 points = $1
Take Away
Purely on accelerated earn rate, the RBC ION+ card demands attention from digital savvy individuals that seek to maximize Avion points through grocery delivery, rideshares, and subscription services. The low (or no) annual fee card is a feature that will also appeal to many looking to keep their costs low and earn rates high.
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