How to create an RBC Avion Rewards account

The RBC Avion Rewards program is among the best bank rewards programs, at least for those who want to maximize the value of their rewards. Like for all other major programs that are open to everyone, you should take a few seconds to create a free account that will allow you to earn Avion points (if you don’t already have an account).

This is no different than what you’ve most likely already done a few times in your life, but we’ve made a step-by-step on how to create your account for RBC Avion Rewards in just a few clicks.

Here are the details.

Overview of RBC Avion Rewards accounts

Many travelers assume that bank rewards programs are only available to the bank’s clients, and that’s often true.

But not with RBC Avion! You can (and you should) create an account even if you have absolutely no RBC credit cards or bank accounts. You’ll be able to earn Avion points (with their promotions and their online shopping portal) or participate in their giveaways, like the current one for a trip to see the Taylor Swift tour.

Of course, you won’t earn in huge quantities, as is always the case for any situation that doesn’t involve credit cards. It’s still free points, though! Don’t miss our ultimate guide to the RBC Avion program coming soon.

You’ll be able to pool the points you earn now with the ones you’ll get from RBC credit cards later (when they fit your travel rewards strategy or when you decide to finally stop missing out and put together a travel rewards strategy).

Best credit cards for RBC Avion points
extended RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card
Min. income (card): $200k or $200kMinimum personal income of $200,000 or minimum household income of $200,000
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	SEE MORE limited time
≈ $520Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 6,250 pts (≈ $94) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 15,000 pts (≈ $225)
Rewards: ≈ $919
Card fee: $399
Best for: 60,000 pts + 6 passes for airport lounges
NEW RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card
Min. income (card): $60k or $100kMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	ends June 3rd SEE MORE  apply now
≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
Best for: 60,000 pts + usually 30% more with transfer bonus
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NEW RBC Avion Visa Platinum Card
Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required.
Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	SEE MORE ends June 3rd
≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120)
Rewards: ≈ $900
Card fee: $120
Best for: 60,000 pts + usually 30% more with transfer bonus
NEW RBC ION+ Visa Card
Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required.
Min. spend (bonus): no min. spend
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	SEE MORE ends May 7th
≈ $162Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (on approval): 14,000 pts (≈ $210) Card fee: deducted (-$48)
Rewards: ≈ $210
Card fee: $48
Best for: 14,000 pts + usually 30% more with transfer bonus
NEW RBC ION Visa Card
Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required.
Min. spend (bonus): no min. spend
WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	SEE MORE ends May 7th
≈ $105Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 7,000 pts (≈ $105) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0)
Rewards: ≈ $105
Card fee: $0
Best for: 7,000 pts + usually 30% more with transfer bonus
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Best credit cards for RBC Avion points		WELCOME BONUS ( VALUATION)	Best for
extended	RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege Card Min. income (card): $200k or $200kMinimum personal income of $200,000 or minimum household income of $200,000 Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.	≈ $520Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (upon approval): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 6,250 pts (≈ $94) Card fee: deducted (-$399) Also offered but not included in Valuation: renewal bonus of 15,000 pts (≈ $225) Rewards: ≈ $919 Card fee: $399	60,000 pts + 6 passes for airport lounges	SEE MORE limited time
NEW	RBC Avion Visa Infinite Card Min. income (card): $60k or $100kMinimum personal income of $60,000 or minimum household income of $100,000 Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.	≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card fee: $120	60,000 pts + usually 30% more with transfer bonus	ends June 3rd SEE MORE  apply now
NEW	RBC Avion Visa Platinum Card Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): $5k in 6 mos.	≈ $780Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (after 1st purchase): 35,000 pts (≈ $525) Welcome bonus (after min. spend): 20,000 pts (≈ $300) Earn on min. spend: 5,000 pts (≈ $75) Card fee: deducted (-$120) Rewards: ≈ $900 Card fee: $120	60,000 pts + usually 30% more with transfer bonus	SEE MORE ends June 3rd
NEW	RBC ION+ Visa Card Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): no min. spend	≈ $162Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus (on approval): 14,000 pts (≈ $210) Card fee: deducted (-$48) Rewards: ≈ $210 Card fee: $48	14,000 pts + usually 30% more with transfer bonus	SEE MORE ends May 7th
NEW	RBC ION Visa Card Min. income (card): $0No minimum income required. Min. spend (bonus): no min. spend	≈ $105Flytrippers Valuation Welcome bonus: 7,000 pts (≈ $105) Card fee: no annual fee (-$0) Rewards: ≈ $105 Card fee: $0	7,000 pts + usually 30% more with transfer bonus	SEE MORE ends May 7th
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Step-by-step: How to create an RBC Avion account

Here are the simple steps to follow.

Step 1: Go to the website

Go to the Avion Rewards website and click on the “Join now” button.

Step 2: Create your account

Click on the “Create an Avion Rewards account” button.

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Again: if you are an RBC client you already are an Avion Rewards member, no need to create an account.

Step 3: Enter email

Enter your email address and click “continue” to become a member.

Step 4: Enter security code

Enter the security code sent to your email to confirm it’s you.

Step 5: Enter personal information

Fill in the information on the form.

Step 6: Accept terms and conditions

Click “Accept” to agree to the terms and conditions (you can also read them if you have way too much free time on your hands).

Step 7: Set up multifactor authentication

Flytrippers highly recommends always activating multifactor authentication to protect your points.

Pro tip: If you travel a lot, you should always choose multifactor authentication through your email address instead of your phone number when it’s offered.

If you’re a savvy traveler, you should never fall for the incredible scam that Canadian phone roaming plans are. If you get an eSIM like Airalo, you’ll be able to receive free text messages, so it’s not an issue. But if you get a physical local SIM card (which sometimes allows you to save even more money), you’ll have to switch SIM cards just to complete your multifactor authentication if it’s by text message instead of by email.

So, select “use email instead” right above the phone number field.

Set up the authentication with a different email address than the one you’ve entered to create the account to be able to log in easily no matter where you are in the world.

Step 8: Complete multifactor authentication

Enter the code from your backup phone or email.

Step 9: Login and get started

That’s it; you’re an Avion Rewards member now! You can sign in to see your membership information.

You can now access all the benefits of your membership from your dashboard.

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Summary

It’s easy to create an RBC Avion Rewards account, as is always the case with any rewards program. In just a few clicks by following this step-by-step process, you’ll become an RBC Avion Rewards member for free, whether or not you are an RBC client.

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