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Earn Unlimited Cash Back Fast With No Annual Fee

This cash back credit card gives you unlimited cash back on all your purchases2 plus even more earn on categories like groceries and gas, all with no annual fee.

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Get Unlimited Cash Back Fast2

Earn 2% cash back on groceries, 1% cash back on gas, EV charging, rideshare, and transit purchases1 and 0.5% cash back on all other purchases1.


Redeem Your Cash Back Easily

Redeem cash back at any time with a minimum of $25 by calling in.


Get Insurance Coverage

Enjoy more peace of mind with Purchase Security and Extended Warranty Coverage5.


RBC Cash Back Mastercard Credit Card
Cash Back
Special Offer
Get 5% extra cash back on your first $2,000 in spend for 6 months^. Apply by February 2, 2027.

  • Receive 5% extra cash back^, plus
    • 2% standard cash back on grocery store purchases1
    • 1% standard cash back on gas, EV charging, transit and rideshare1
    • 0.5% standard cash back on all other spend1
Annual Fee $0

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Additional Card $0
Purchase Rate 21.99%
Cash Advance Rate
22.99%*
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Earn Unlimited Cash Back and Redeem It Your Way

Earning and redeeming cash back with the RBC Cash Back Mastercard has never been easier.

2%
Cash Back

Earn 2% cash back on groceries1

1%
Cash Back

Earn 1% cash back on gas, EV charging, rideshare, and transit purchases1

0.5%
Cash Back

Earn 0.5% cash back on all your other purchases1

Redeeming Cash Back

Redeem your cash back by calling us, with a minimum redemption amount of $25, or through annual auto-redemption in January

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Bonus cash back^ $0

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Instantly save 3 c/L3 and earn 20% more Petro-Points™4 on every fill-up

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Our advice hub includes great articles on how to choose, use and optimize your RBC cash back credit card.

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Insurance and Protection

Your RBC Cash Back Mastercard includes Purchase Security and Extended Warranty Insurance***.

  • Purchases made with your card are automatically protected against loss, theft or damage for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.
  • The coverage also doubles the manufacturer’s original Canadian warranty for up to one extra year.
  • Please keep your receipts in the event you need to make a claim, and refer to the Certificate of Insurance for complete details regarding this coverage.

For more details regarding all available insurances on this card, click here (opens in new window).

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How to Apply for an RBC Cash Back Mastercard

Applying for a new credit card with RBC is simple. Here’s what you need to do:

Have your personal, employment and financial information ready, including:

  • Government-issued identification
  • Your Canadian residential address and housing costs
  • Employment status and employer details
  • Annual income
  • Proof of income, if requested

Apply using the option that works best for you:

  • Online for a fast and convenient application (Apply Now!)
  • By calling us at 1 800 769-2561 if you would like help completing the application
  • In branch to get support from an RBC advisor. Book an appointment to get started.

You’re ready to go!

Complete your application, review the card details and submit it for a decision. Your new credit card could be just a few clicks away.

This Account May Be Ideal For You If:

  • You want to earn unlimited cash back on every purchase, with no annual fee
  • You spend more on things like groceries, Gas, EV Charging, Rideshare and Transit
  • You like earning cash back you can put toward your next statement credit

This Account May Not Be Ideal For You If:

Top RBC Cash Back Mastercard Questions

When you make a purchase with your RBC Cash Back Mastercard, you earn unlimited cash back on a percentage of the purchase. You’ll earn:

  • 2% cash back1 on eligible purchases at:
    • Grocery stores
  • 1% cash back1 on eligible purchases on:
    • Gas
    • EV charging
    • Transit
    • Rideshare
  • 0.5% cash back1 on:
    • All other eligible purchases

Redeeming your cash back reward is easy. Here’s how to redeem it:

  • Phone redemption: Once the cash back balance on your credit card reaches $25 or more, you can have the full amount credited to your account at any time by calling 1-800-769-2512
  • Auto-redemption: Your cash back will automatically be credited to your account every January and appear on your February monthly statement

Link your card to Avion Rewards to access and load exclusive offers, including percentage-off deals from participating brands. To learn more about Avion Rewards and how you can access the program, click here (opens in new window).

You’ll be able to earn unlimited cash back credits on all eligible net purchases with no maximum limit.

You can easily check your cash back balance on your monthly statement, or by calling in.