Avion Rewards
Avion Rewards is Royal Bank of Canada’s proprietary loyalty programme, earned exclusively through RBC credit cards and banking products. Avion points can be redeemed through RBC’s travel portal at a fixed rate, or transferred to a selection of airline and hotel partners — making them a flexible “transferable points” currency similar to Amex Membership Rewards or American Express points in the US.
The true value of Avion points is unlocked through airline transfer partners, where a well-chosen redemption can yield significantly more than the base portal rate. Avion is particularly appealing to Canadians who want a bank-issued card with strong travel rewards without being locked into a single airline programme.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Programme owner | RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) |
| Earning cards | RBC Avion Visa Infinite, Platinum, Business |
| Portal redemption value | ≈ 1¢ per point |
| Transfer partners (1:1) | British Airways Avios, American Airlines AAdvantage, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, WestJet Dollars |
| Best redemption value | Up to ≈ 2.3¢/pt via airline partners |
| Points expiry | No expiry while account is open |
Canadian Context
Avion Rewards is unique to RBC, one of Canada’s “Big Five” banks, and is exclusively available to RBC cardholders. Unlike Aeroplan (available through multiple bank partners) or AIR MILES (a coalition programme), Avion is bank-controlled and not subject to a shared programme structure. The 1:1 transfer to British Airways Avios is particularly valuable for Canadian travellers, as Avios can be used to book short-haul flights on Avios partner airlines at low point costs. RBC’s scale as Canada’s largest bank makes Avion one of the most widely held loyalty programmes in the country.
Related Glossary Terms
Information on this page is provided for general educational purposes. Programme terms, transfer partners, and point values change frequently — always verify details directly with RBC Avion Rewards.