RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
RBC
- Annual fee
- $120
- Foreign fee
- 2.5%
- Annual fee
- $120
- Base Rewards Rate
- 1x
- Welcome bonus
- 70,000 points
RBC Avion Rewards - Elite
(Up to)
Applications are submitted to RBC
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card vs National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®
A field-by-field comparison of RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card and National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®, built from the same card data that powers our comparison tools. Every figure below traces back to a data field — nothing here is an editorial estimate.
National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®
Banque Nationale
- Annual fee
- $1501st year free
- Foreign fee
- 2.5%
- Annual fee
- $150 $0
- Base Rewards Rate
- 1x
- Welcome bonus
- —
BNC Rewards
Applications are submitted to Banque Nationale
Key features at a glance
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | RBC | Banque Nationale |
| Network | ||
| Program | RBC Avion Rewards - Elite | BNC Rewards |
| Point default value | 1.7¢/point | 0.9¢/point |
| Annual fee | $120Better on this row | $0 |
| Foreign transaction fee | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Min. annual income | $60,000+ | $80,000+ |
| All purchases | 1xBetter on this row | 1x |
| Groceries | 1x | 5xBetter on this row |
| Gas | 1x | 2xBetter on this row |
| Purchase interest rate | 20.99% | 20.99% |
The short answer
- Year oneRBC Avion Visa Infinite Card wins 6 of 6 profiles, National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® wins 0, and 0 are too close to call.Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.
- Every year afterRBC Avion Visa Infinite Card wins 0 of 6 profiles, National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® wins 6, and 0 are too close to call.The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.
- National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® opens DragonPass and national-bank-lounge; RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card grants no lounge access.
- National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® asks for a household income of $150,000 — $50,000 more than RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card at $100,000.
- Groceries: National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® earns 5x (4.5% back per dollar), against 1x (1.7% back per dollar) on RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card.The ceilingThat rate runs to $30,000 of spending a year. Past the ceiling, National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® earns 2x — 1.8% back per dollar.
Where each card wins
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
In its favour
- RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card carries a welcome offer of 70,000 points; National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® has none right now.
- RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card earns 1x (1.7% back per dollar) on everything, against 1x (0.9% back per dollar) on National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®.
- RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card includes Hotel burglary, which National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® does not.
- RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card costs $120 a year — $30 less than National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® at $150.
Against it
No material difference in this card's favour was found in the data we compare.
National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®
In its favour
- National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® opens DragonPass and national-bank-lounge; RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card grants no lounge access.
- Groceries: National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® earns 5x (4.5% back per dollar), against 1x (1.7% back per dollar) on RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card.The ceilingThat rate runs to $30,000 of spending a year. Past the ceiling, National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® earns 2x — 1.8% back per dollar.
- Restaurants: National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® earns 5x (4.5% back per dollar), against 1x (1.7% back per dollar) on RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card.The ceilingThat rate runs to $30,000 of spending a year. Past the ceiling, National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® earns 2x — 1.8% back per dollar.
- National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® waives its $150 annual fee for the first year.
Against it
- National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® asks for a household income of $150,000 — $50,000 more than RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card at $100,000.
- National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® asks for a personal income of $80,000 — $20,000 more than RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card at $60,000.
Welcome offer
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome bonusNot comparable in the same units | Up to 70,000 points | — |
| Our valuationDepends on how you spend | $1,190 | $300 |
Income required
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Min. annual income | $60,000+ | $80,000+ |
| Min. household income | $100,000+ | $150,000+ |
Earning rewards
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 1x | 5xBetter on this row |
| Restaurants | 1x | 5xBetter on this row |
| Food delivery | 1xBetter on this row | 1x |
| Gas | 1x | 2xBetter on this row |
| Local transit | 1xBetter on this row | 1x |
| Travel | 1.25xBetter on this row | 2x |
| Pharmacies | 1xBetter on this row | 1x |
| Convenience stores | 1xBetter on this row | 1x |
| Streaming | 1xBetter on this row | 1x |
| Telecom | 1xBetter on this row | 1x |
| Entertainment | 1xBetter on this row | 1x |
| Recurring payments | 1x | 2xBetter on this row |
| Online purchases | 1xBetter on this row | 1x |
| Office supplies | 1xBetter on this row | 1x |
| All purchases | 1xBetter on this row | 1x |
Benefits
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Airport lounge access | — | DragonPassMembership onlyNational Bank Lounge (Montréal-Trudeau)Unlimited |
| Priority boarding | — | — |
| Wi-Fi access | — | — |
Annual fee and rates
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $120Better on this row | $0 |
| Additional card | $50 | $50 |
| First year free | ✗ | ✓ |
| Foreign transaction fee | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Purchase interest rate | 20.99% | 20.99% |
| Purchase rate (Quebec) | 20.99% | 20.99% |
| Cash advance rate | 22.99% | 22.49% |
Insurance
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Travel accident | $500,000Better on this row | ✓ |
| Travel medical | ✓ | $5,000,000Better on this row |
Card details
Which one wins, by spending profile
Grocery-heavy household
A family basket weighted towards groceries and everyday spending.
Assumes $54,000 of card spending a year
Year one
Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $924.38 | $1,252.80 |
| Lost to spending caps | $0 | −$223.20 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | $0 |
| Welcome bonus | $1,190 | $0 |
| Net value | $1,994.38 | $1,029.60 |
Every year after
The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.
National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $924.38 | $1,252.80 |
| Lost to spending caps | $0 | −$223.20 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | −$150 |
| Net value | $804.38 | $879.60 |
- Capped at $30,000 of spending a year
Show the per-category math
| Category | Spending | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | Value | Rate | Value | ||
| Groceries | $13,800 | 1xbase rate | $234.60 | 5x | $621 |
| Gas & EV | $4,200 | 1xbase rate | $71.40 | 2x | $75.60 |
| Transit | $2,700 | 1xbase rate | $45.90 | 1xbase rate | $24.30 |
| Restaurants | $4,800 | 1xbase rate | $81.60 | 5x | $216 |
| Pharmacy | $900 | 1xbase rate | $15.30 | 1xbase rate | $8.10 |
| Travel | $1,500 | 1.25x | $31.88 | 2x | $27 |
| Bills & recurring payments | $5,100 | 1xbase rate | $86.70 | 2x | $91.80 |
| Telecom | $4,800 | 1xbase rate | $81.60 | 1xbase rate | $43.20 |
| Entertainment & streaming | $4,200 | 1xbase rate | $71.40 | 1xbase rate | $37.80 |
| Office supplies | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Online advertising | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Other | $12,000 | 1xbase rate | $204 | 1xbase rate | $108 |
Light spender
A modest basket where an annual fee weighs heavily.
Assumes $21,000 of card spending a year
Year one
Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $359.55 | $477.90 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | $0 |
| Welcome bonus | $1,190 | $0 |
| Net value | $1,429.55 | $477.90 |
Every year after
The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.
National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $359.55 | $477.90 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | −$150 |
| Net value | $239.55 | $327.90 |
Show the per-category math
| Category | Spending | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | Value | Rate | Value | ||
| Groceries | $4,800 | 1xbase rate | $81.60 | 5x | $216 |
| Gas & EV | $1,800 | 1xbase rate | $30.60 | 2x | $32.40 |
| Transit | $900 | 1xbase rate | $15.30 | 1xbase rate | $8.10 |
| Restaurants | $2,100 | 1xbase rate | $35.70 | 5x | $94.50 |
| Pharmacy | $600 | 1xbase rate | $10.20 | 1xbase rate | $5.40 |
| Travel | $600 | 1.25x | $12.75 | 2x | $10.80 |
| Bills & recurring payments | $2,100 | 1xbase rate | $35.70 | 2x | $37.80 |
| Telecom | $2,400 | 1xbase rate | $40.80 | 1xbase rate | $21.60 |
| Entertainment & streaming | $1,500 | 1xbase rate | $25.50 | 1xbase rate | $13.50 |
| Office supplies | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Online advertising | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Other | $4,200 | 1xbase rate | $71.40 | 1xbase rate | $37.80 |
Everyday couple
A balanced two-person basket across groceries, dining and bills.
Assumes $36,000 of card spending a year
Year one
Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $617.10 | $837 |
| Lost to spending caps | $0 | −$56.70 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | $0 |
| Welcome bonus | $1,190 | $0 |
| Net value | $1,687.10 | $780.30 |
Every year after
The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.
National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $617.10 | $837 |
| Lost to spending caps | $0 | −$56.70 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | −$150 |
| Net value | $497.10 | $630.30 |
- Capped at $30,000 of spending a year
Show the per-category math
| Category | Spending | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | Value | Rate | Value | ||
| Groceries | $9,000 | 1xbase rate | $153 | 5x | $405 |
| Gas & EV | $2,400 | 1xbase rate | $40.80 | 2x | $43.20 |
| Transit | $1,800 | 1xbase rate | $30.60 | 1xbase rate | $16.20 |
| Restaurants | $3,600 | 1xbase rate | $61.20 | 5x | $162 |
| Pharmacy | $600 | 1xbase rate | $10.20 | 1xbase rate | $5.40 |
| Travel | $1,200 | 1.25x | $25.50 | 2x | $21.60 |
| Bills & recurring payments | $3,000 | 1xbase rate | $51 | 2x | $54 |
| Telecom | $3,600 | 1xbase rate | $61.20 | 1xbase rate | $32.40 |
| Entertainment & streaming | $3,600 | 1xbase rate | $61.20 | 1xbase rate | $32.40 |
| Office supplies | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Online advertising | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Other | $7,200 | 1xbase rate | $122.40 | 1xbase rate | $64.80 |
Retiree
A basket tilted towards groceries, pharmacy and travel.
Assumes $27,000 of card spending a year
Year one
Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $462.83 | $639.90 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | $0 |
| Welcome bonus | $1,190 | $0 |
| Net value | $1,532.83 | $639.90 |
Every year after
The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.
National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $462.83 | $639.90 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | −$150 |
| Net value | $342.83 | $489.90 |
Show the per-category math
| Category | Spending | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | Value | Rate | Value | ||
| Groceries | $7,200 | 1xbase rate | $122.40 | 5x | $324 |
| Gas & EV | $2,100 | 1xbase rate | $35.70 | 2x | $37.80 |
| Transit | $1,200 | 1xbase rate | $20.40 | 1xbase rate | $10.80 |
| Restaurants | $2,400 | 1xbase rate | $40.80 | 5x | $108 |
| Pharmacy | $600 | 1xbase rate | $10.20 | 1xbase rate | $5.40 |
| Travel | $900 | 1.25x | $19.13 | 2x | $16.20 |
| Bills & recurring payments | $2,700 | 1xbase rate | $45.90 | 2x | $48.60 |
| Telecom | $2,700 | 1xbase rate | $45.90 | 1xbase rate | $24.30 |
| Entertainment & streaming | $2,100 | 1xbase rate | $35.70 | 1xbase rate | $18.90 |
| Office supplies | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Online advertising | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Other | $5,100 | 1xbase rate | $86.70 | 1xbase rate | $45.90 |
International traveller
A couple's basket with a quarter of the spending charged in another currency.
Assumes $36,000 of card spending a year, of which 25% is charged in a foreign currency (a scenario assumption, not measured data)
Year one
Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $617.10 | $837 |
| Lost to spending caps | $0 | −$56.70 |
| Foreign transaction fees | −$225 | −$225 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | $0 |
| Welcome bonus | $1,190 | $0 |
| Net value | $1,462.10 | $555.30 |
Every year after
The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.
National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $617.10 | $837 |
| Lost to spending caps | $0 | −$56.70 |
| Foreign transaction fees | −$225 | −$225 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | −$150 |
| Net value | $272.10 | $405.30 |
- Capped at $30,000 of spending a year
Show the per-category math
| Category | Spending | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | Value | Rate | Value | ||
| Groceries | $9,000 | 1xbase rate | $153 | 5x | $405 |
| Gas & EV | $2,400 | 1xbase rate | $40.80 | 2x | $43.20 |
| Transit | $1,800 | 1xbase rate | $30.60 | 1xbase rate | $16.20 |
| Restaurants | $3,600 | 1xbase rate | $61.20 | 5x | $162 |
| Pharmacy | $600 | 1xbase rate | $10.20 | 1xbase rate | $5.40 |
| Travel | $1,200 | 1.25x | $25.50 | 2x | $21.60 |
| Bills & recurring payments | $3,000 | 1xbase rate | $51 | 2x | $54 |
| Telecom | $3,600 | 1xbase rate | $61.20 | 1xbase rate | $32.40 |
| Entertainment & streaming | $3,600 | 1xbase rate | $61.20 | 1xbase rate | $32.40 |
| Office supplies | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Online advertising | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Other | $7,200 | 1xbase rate | $122.40 | 1xbase rate | $64.80 |
Frequent foreign spender
A deliberately aggressive scenario: half of all spending charged in another currency.
Assumes $31,800 of card spending a year, of which 50% is charged in a foreign currency (a scenario assumption, not measured data)
Year one
Includes the welcome bonus this profile's spending actually unlocks, and any first-year fee waiver.
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $544.43 | $707.40 |
| Lost to spending caps | $0 | −$15.59 |
| Foreign transaction fees | −$397.50 | −$397.50 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | $0 |
| Welcome bonus | $1,190 | $0 |
| Net value | $1,216.93 | $294.31 |
Every year after
The ongoing picture: full annual fee, no welcome bonus, plus any recurring credits.
National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® comes out ahead
| Feature | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® |
|---|---|---|
| Rewards earned | $544.43 | $707.40 |
| Lost to spending caps | $0 | −$15.59 |
| Foreign transaction fees | −$397.50 | −$397.50 |
| Annual fee | −$120 | −$150 |
| Net value | $26.93 | $144.31 |
- Capped at $30,000 of spending a year
Show the per-category math
| Category | Spending | RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card | National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | Value | Rate | Value | ||
| Groceries | $6,000 | 1xbase rate | $102 | 5x | $270 |
| Gas & EV | $2,100 | 1xbase rate | $35.70 | 2x | $37.80 |
| Transit | $1,800 | 1xbase rate | $30.60 | 1xbase rate | $16.20 |
| Restaurants | $4,200 | 1xbase rate | $71.40 | 5x | $189 |
| Pharmacy | $600 | 1xbase rate | $10.20 | 1xbase rate | $5.40 |
| Travel | $900 | 1.25x | $19.13 | 2x | $16.20 |
| Bills & recurring payments | $3,000 | 1xbase rate | $51 | 2x | $54 |
| Telecom | $3,600 | 1xbase rate | $61.20 | 1xbase rate | $32.40 |
| Entertainment & streaming | $2,100 | 1xbase rate | $35.70 | 1xbase rate | $18.90 |
| Office supplies | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Online advertising | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 | 1xbase rate | $0 |
| Other | $7,500 | 1xbase rate | $127.50 | 1xbase rate | $67.50 |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less per year, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card or National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®?
RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card charges $120 a year, against $150 for National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®.
Which is better for spending in another currency, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card or National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®?
Both charge 2.5% on purchases in another currency.
Which card comes out ahead, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card or National Bank World Elite® Mastercard®?
It depends on how you spend. Across the 6 spending profiles on this page, RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card wins 6 in year one, National Bank World Elite® Mastercard® wins 0, and 0 are too close to call.
Do these earn rates have spending caps?
Yes — where a card caps a category, the ceiling is stated next to the rate on this page, along with what the card earns beyond it.
How we compare
- Every figure on this page is read from the card data we maintain — annual fees, foreign transaction fees, earn rates, spending caps, welcome offers, insurance and lounge access.
- Points are valued at our published valuation for each card's loyalty program. Cash back is counted at face value.
- The spending profiles are standard baskets, not your spending. The share charged in a foreign currency is a stated scenario assumption.
- Year one and the years after are kept separate: the welcome bonus and any first-year fee waiver only count in year one.
- We may earn a commission when you apply through the links on this page. It never changes the figures above — they come from the same data for every card.
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- Annual fee
- $120
- Base Rewards Rate
- 1x
- Welcome bonus
- 70,000 points
RBC Avion Rewards - Elite
(Up to)
Applications are submitted to RBC
- Annual fee
- $150 $0
- Base Rewards Rate
- 1x
- Welcome bonus
- —
BNC Rewards
Applications are submitted to Banque Nationale