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Invest for Retirement with an RRSP.
Plus, Get Up to $10,000 in travel Value!legal disclaimer

Build your retirement savings and lower your annual tax bill, toolegal disclaimer 4, legal disclaimer 13. RRSP contributions can be deducted from your taxable income—and your investment earnings grow tax-deferred. Contribute by March 2, 2026, for 2025 tax deductions.

  1. Step 1 Open an RBC RRSP and/or another by March 31, 2026.
  2. Step 2 Contribute or transfer-in funds in within one or more eligible accounts by May 29, 2026.

    Ways to contribute:

    • Make lump sum contributions of at least $5,000, or
    • Set up and process pre-authorized contributions (PACs) of $500+ per month
    • Or do a combination of both
    Transfers can be from your personal RBC bank account or another .
  3. Step 3 Be an Avion Rewards member by May 29, 2026 (if you're not already a member). It’s free and easy to join.
Maintain your minimum contribution balance and/or pre-authorized contributions until February 28, 2027.

We’ll deposit your Avion points into your Avion Rewards account in four payments. Each payment will be made within eight weeks after: May 31, 2026; August 31, 2026; November 30, 2026; and February 28, 2027.

Earn 1 Avion point for every $2 dollars invested, plus 12,500 bonus points —up to 500,000 Avion points!

Qualifying Net Contributions (CAD): Avion points you will receive: Value (CAD):
$5,000 (minimum) 15,000 $350 (round-trip flight for a quick getaway)
$45,000 35,000 $750 (round-trip flight to explore North America)
$105,000 65,000 $1,300 (round-trip flight to visit Europe)
$975,000 500,000 $10,000 (5 round-trip flights to see the world)

You can also redeem points for hotels, car rentals, gift cards, merchandise, cash contributions to an RBC Direct Investing account, to pay for trade commissionslegal disclaimer 20 and more!

Conditions apply. See full offer terms and conditions.

What is an RRSP?

A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a registered investment account that lets you save for retirement by deferring taxes on your investment earnings—allowing more of your money to stay invested and grow faster.

Since you can deduct contributions from your taxable income, an RRSP can also help you lower your tax bill. When you retire, you will likely be in a lower tax bracket, meaning withdrawals will be taxed at a lower rate than today.

Here’s why nearly half of Canadians invest in an RRSP1:

  • To save for retirement while also saving in a TFSA
  • Contributions reduce your annual taxable income, lowering your tax bill
  • Taxes on investment income are only paid when withdrawn
  • Borrow money from your RRSP to go to school2 or buy your first home3 without penalty, as long as you repay the borrowed amount within the required time
  • Make up for missed contribution room from previous years

Benefits When You Invest With RBC

Free Digital Tools to Help You Plan and Save

See all your money in one place, get tips and save automatically with smart tools such as MyAdvisor and NOMI Find & Save.

Advice When You Need It

Speak with an advisor in person, by phone or over video chat9—whether you're investing $50 or $5,000.

How an RRSP Works

An RRSP is a type of registered investment account, which means you can hold income-generating investments in it versus just cash (like a savings account).

The types of investments you can buy in your RRSP depend on where you open your account. You also want to consider your appetite for risk when choosing investments.

  • RBC Royal Bank: Ideal if you want investment advice and access to an advisor – in-person, by phone or over video.

  • RBC Direct Investing opens in new window7 : Ideal if you want to make your own investment decisions

    • Offers stocks, options, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), mutual funds, bonds and GICs

  • RBC InvestEase opens in new window 6: Ideal if you want to invest online and access Portfolio Advisors

    • Offers ETF portfolios designed for different investors (each portfolio holds a diverse mix of ETFs)

Ways to Invest Your Money at RBC

Since the investment income you earn in an RRSP (interest, dividends or capital gains) is not taxed until it’s withdrawn, it has the opportunity to grow faster than it would in a non-registered account.

Another way to save faster is by setting up regular (weekly, monthly, etc.) automatic contributions into your RRSP.

  • You decide how much to save and how often—weekly, bi-weekly, monthly—it’s up to you. Tip: Keep your available RRSP contribution (deduction) room in mind when setting up automatic contributions.
  • Contributions are automatically debited from your bank account (at RBC or another financial institution).
  • You can change how much you want to save, how often you contribute, and stop or pause your contributions at any time.

By December 31 of the year you turn 71, you must stop contributing to your RRSP and convert it to an income option such as a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) or annuity. A RRIF is like an extension of your RRSP, but instead of putting money in, you withdraw money to use throughout retirement.

You may be able to borrow from your RRSP for other purposes, as well.

Here are a few things to know:

  • Withdrawals from your RRSP or RRIF are considered part of your taxable income.
  • Withdrawals can affect your eligibility for government benefits, such as Old Age Security (OAS).
  • Withdrawals from your RRSP will raise your tax bill and have a withholding tax deducted upfront.
  • The Home Buyers’ Plan may let you borrow up to $60,000 from your RRSP to buy your first home.3
  • The Lifelong Learning Plan may let you borrow up to $10,000 in a calendar year (to a maximum of $20,000) from your RRSP to cover training or education for yourself or your spouse.2

Numbers to Know

$32,490

2025 RRSP deduction limit—or 18% of your earned income the previous year—whichever is lower

$60,000

Maximum amount you may be able to borrow from your RRSP to buy your first home3

71

The age at which contributions stop and you need to convert your RRSP to an income option (like a RRIF)

See How Saving Regularly Could Help Your RRSP Grow

The following chart shows how $50 contributed weekly, earning 6% interest, can grow to over $218,000 over 30 years.

RRSP Chart

The following chart shows how $50 contributed weekly, earning 6% interest, can grow to over $218,000 over 30 years.

RRSP Chart

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Contribution Rules, Fees & More

RRSP Rules and Contributions

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RRSP Fees

If you transfer your RBC RRSP to a financial institution outside RBC (and its affiliates), a $150.00 fee will apply.

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Offer & RRSP FAQs

To participate in this offerlegal disclaimer *, you must:
  • Not currently hold one of the as of December 1, 2025 (previous eligible accounts that were closed prior to the start of the qualifying period do not impact your eligibility)
  • Open one or more between December 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026
  • Be a Canadian resident and at least the age of majority in your province/territory when you open your eligible account(s)
  • Join Avion Rewards by May 29, 2026 (if you're not already a member). It’s free and easy to join.
No, you are not required to have a personal RBC bank account to receive this offer.legal disclaimer *
We will reimburse up to C$200 in transfer feeslegal disclaimer 17 when you transfer C$15,000 or more to RBC Direct Investing. ($500 in fees reimbursed for Royal Circle and Royal Distinction members.legal disclaimer 18)
If you have met all the qualifying conditions of the offerlegal disclaimer *, we’ll deposit your Avion points into your Avion Rewards account in four payments. Each payment will be made within eight weeks after:
  • May 31, 2026
  • August 31, 2026
  • November 30, 2026
  • February 28, 2027
You’ll get 12,500 Avion points, plus 1 Avion point for every $2 dollars invested—up to 500,000 Avion points!
Net transferred assets (CAD): Avion points you will receive: Value (CAD):
$5,000 (minimum) 15,000 $350 (round-trip flight nearby)
$45,000 35,000 $750 (round-trip flight within North America)
$105,000 65,000 $1,300 (round-trip flight to Europe)
$975,000 500,000 $10,000 (5 round-trip flights to see the world)
You can also redeem points for hotels, car rentals, gift cards, merchandise, cash contributions to an RBC Direct Investing account, to pay for trade commissionslegal disclaimer 16 and more!

You must be a member of the Avion Rewards program (Avion Elite or Avion Premium membership level) before May 29, 2026 to receive the Avion points. It’s free and easy to join.

To learn more about Avion Rewards and the value of your points, visit the Avion Rewards site.
Yes, your contributions may be spread across and/or to meet the qualifying criteria for this offer.legal disclaimer *

In general, you can:
  • Make a single contribution of at least $5,000, or
  • Set up and process pre-authorized contributions (PACs) of $500+ per month, or
  • Make single contributions and PACs that equal at least $5,000 annualized (For example, a contribution of $2,000 and PACs of $250 per month for 12 months.)
For example, if you open an eligible account through RBC Royal Bank (an RBC TFSA or RRSP, for instance), you may contribute $2,500 into savings deposits and $2,500 into a 2-year term GIC, and your total of these investments would meet the qualifying criteria.

Alternatively, you can also set up pre-authorized contributions in RBC mutual funds (distributed by Royal Mutual Funds Inc.).

If you open an eligible account through RBC Direct Investing (an RBC Direct Investing TFSA or RRSP, for instance), you can make cash deposits and purchase securities listed on a U.S. or Canadian exchange, including:
  • Stocks and Options
  • Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
  • Mutual Funds
  • Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs)
  • Bonds
  • And more …
To check if you’re already an Avion Rewards member, go to www.avionrewards.com or download the Avion Rewards app and sign in with your RBC Online Banking account.
  • If you are already a member, you’ll be directed to your home page to see your points balance.
  • If you are not already a member, your sign in attempt will activate your account.
To qualify for this offerlegal disclaimer *, you must be an Avion Rewards member (at the Avion Elite or Avion Premium membership level before May 29, 2026). To ensure you’re an Avion Rewards member at the Avion Elite or Avion Premium membership level:
  • Become an RBC client by opening an eligible product.
  • Sign in to Avion Rewards using your RBC Online Banking login to activate your membership. (You can become a Premium or Elite member depending on what account or card you have.)

Although you can take money from your RRSP before you retire, it's not recommended because of the negative impact on your retirement plan— taxes on withdrawals are usually higher during your working years, plus you lose the contribution room used to make the original contribution. Withdrawals must be declared as income on your tax return at the end of the year and withholding tax will also be deducted from the amount you withdraw.

If you decide you would like to withdraw from your RRSP, you can do so in several ways:

There is a service fee of $150.00 for the transfer of property from an RRSP to a company that is not a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada. This fee is subject to change. In the event this fee changes or new fees are introduced, RBC will notify clients by mail or electronically at least 30 days before the effective date of the change.

  • Individual RRSP: The most common type of RRSP is a plan registered in your name. The investments held in the plan and all the tax benefits belong to you.
  • Spousal RRSP: When you contribute to a spousal RRSP, you still get the tax deduction but the plan is registered in your spouse's name. (Your spouse's contribution limit to his or her own plan is not affected.) It’s a great income-splitting option if one of you earns more than the other.
  • Locked-in RRSP: If you leave your employer before you retire, you may be offered the option to manage your vested pension funds. A Locked-in RRSP—Locked-in Retirement Account (LIRA) in some provinces—enables you do this.
  • Group RRSP: Some employers offer a Group RRSP, a collection of individual RRSPs for the company’s employees. As an employee, your RRSP contributions are taken from your pre-tax pay through payroll deductions, reducing your tax burden immediately.

At RBC, you can open an RRSP at:

  • RBC Royal Bank: Ideal if you want investment advice and access to an advisor—in-person, by phone or over video. Choose from mutual funds, GICs and savings deposits to hold in your RRSP.
  • RBC Direct Investing : Ideal if you want to trade and invest yourself using powerful online tools and resources. Choose from stocks, options, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), mutual funds, bonds and GICs to hold in your RRSP.
  • RBC InvestEase : Ideal if you want to invest without having to research a single investment. Answer a few questions and RBC InvestEase will match you to a professionally-built ETF portfolio.

The types of investments you can buy in your RRSP depend on where you open an account. You also want to consider your appetite for risk when choosing investments.

  • RBC Royal Bank: Offers mutual funds, GICs and savings deposits. Ideal if you want investment advice and access to an advisor—in-person, by phone or over video.
  • RBC Direct Investing : Offers stocks, options, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), mutual funds, bonds and GICs. Ideal if you want to trade and invest yourself using powerful online tools and resources.
  • RBC InvestEase : Offers ETF portfolios designed for different investors (each portfolio holds a diverse mix of ETFs). Ideal if you want to invest without having to research a single investment.

Although you can take money from your RRSP before you retire, it's not recommended because of the negative impact on your retirement plan due to taxes on withdrawals. Withdrawals must be declared as income on your tax return at the end of the year and withholding tax will also be deducted from the amount you withdraw.

If you decide you would like to withdraw from your RRSP, we encourage you to first use our online booking tool to schedule a time to speak with an advisor by phone.

Yes, you can use your RRSP funds to cover an emergency situation. However, there is a tax consequence to doing so and an impact on your retirement plan. Any withdrawal is considered taxable income for the year and a withholding tax will be deducted upfront when you withdraw the funds.

Yes, you can set up automatic contributions to your RRSP using funds from your chequing or savings account at RBC or another financial institution. Try the RRSP calculator to see the benefits of regular, ongoing contributions.

This amount varies per person. To find out the exact amount you can contribute for the current year, check your most recent Notice of Assessment from the CRA, which you can access through the “My Account” function on the CRA website.

As a guideline, your allowable RRSP contribution for the current year is the lower of:

  • 18% of your earned income from the previous year
  • The maximum annual contribution limit for the tax year
  • The remaining limit after any company-sponsored pension plan contributions

Below are the maximum annual RRSP contribution limits from 2013-2021

Year Contribution Limit Per Year
2013 $23,820
2014 $24,270
2015 $24,930
2016 $25,370
2017 $26,010
2018 $26,230
2019 $26,500
2020 $27,230
2021 $27,830
2022 $29,210
2023 $30,780

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