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Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. What is the difference between the WestJet RBC MasterCard and the WestJet RBC World MasterCard?
  2. How do I earn WestJet dollars?
  3. What are WestJet dollars and how do I redeem?
  4. Can I use my WestJet Dollars to purchase flights for someone else?
  5. How many WestJet dollars does it take to redeem for a flight?
  6. Do my WestJet dollars expire?
  7. Can I convert my WestJet dollars to RBC Rewards Points?
 

1. What is the difference between the WestJet RBC MasterCard and the WestJet RBC World MasterCard?

  WestJet RBC World MasterCard WestJet RBC MasterCard

WestJet Dollars

WestJet dollars as a welcome bonus $100 $25
WestJet dollars earned on everyday purchases 1.5% 1.0%
WestJet dollars earned on purchases of WestJet flights or WestJet Vacation packages 2.0% 1.5%

Insurance Protection

Trip Interruption Insurance  
Out–of–Country/Province Emergency Medical Insurance  
Travel Accident Insurance
Flight delay insurance  
Hotel/Motel Burglary Insurance
Emergency purchases insurance
Auto Rental Collision/Loss Damage Insurance
Purchase Security & Extended Warranty Insurance

Features and Benefits

Zero liability
MasterCard worldwide acceptance
MasterCard Paypass - a new “contactless” way to pay: a simple tap of your card is all it takes to pay at the checkout
MasterCard’s World experience and offers hotel discounts and upgrades, golf and spa, savings, wine tour deals and more  
Chip and PIN technology – for added security and protection

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2. How do I earn WestJet dollars?

With the WestJet RBC MasterCard, earning WestJet dollars is simple. Every purchase you make using your credit card will earn you 1% in WestJet dollars, or 1.5% with the WestJet RBC World MasterCard. [kh: recommend adding e.g. of earn -- $500 in spend = $5.] You can track your WestJet dollars and view your balance online at any time. In addition, when you purchase flights or vacation packages with WestJet or WestJet Vacations, and use your card to pay, you will earn an additional 0.5% back in WestJet dollars. That’s 1.5% on the WestJet BC MasterCard or 2% on the WestJet RBC World MasterCard.

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3. What are WestJet dollars and how do I redeem?

You can obtain information about WestJet dollars and how to redeem by calling 1-888-937-8538 or by visiting the WestJet website at www.westjet.com/creditcard (opens external website in new window)

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4. Can I use my WestJet dollars to purchase flights for someone else?

Yes, you can make a booking for another guest and use your WestJet dollars to pay for the flight.

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5. How many WestJet dollars does it take to redeem for a flight?

There is no minimum amount to redeem.

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6. Do my WestJet dollars expire?

Your WestJet dollars expire 5 years after the qualifying year in which they were earned. See www.westjet.com/creditcard (opens external website in new window) for more details.

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7. Can I convert my WestJet dollars to RBC Rewards Points?

At this time, it is not possible to convert WestJet dollars to RBC Rewards Points or RBC Rewards Points to WestJet dollars.

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