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Invest today and take a step toward tomorrow.

Whether you're saving for your dream vacation, rainy-day fund or retirement, take the first step towards the future you want. Open and fund your first RBC Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and/or non-registered investment account to get up to $10,000 in value1. That's up to 500,000 Avion points!*

Limited-Time Offer

3 steps to get this offer

  1. Step 1 Open one or more , by March 31, 2026.
  2. Step 2

    Contribute or transfer-in funds in within one or more eligible accounts by May 29, 2026 and maintain until February 28, 2027.

    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.

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 get 12,500 bonus points — up to 500,000 Avion points!

Qualifying Net Contributions (CAD): Avion points you will receive: Equivalent 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 1 and more!

Conditions apply. See full offer terms and conditions.

Benefits of a TFSA, RRSP and Non-Registered Accounts

TFSA

  • Pay no taxes on your investment earnings3,4
  • Save for short and long-term goals, from vacations to retirement
  • Make up for missed contribution room5 from previous years indefinitely
  • Withdraw your money, tax-free, to use for any reason6

Open a TFSA Open a TFSA

Open a TFSA

Open a TFSA

RRSP

  • Save for retirement while deferring taxes4,7 on your investment earnings
  • Help lower your tax bill by deducting RRSP contributions from your income
  • Make up for missed contribution8 room from previous years
  • Borrow money from your RRSP to go to school9 or buy your first home10

Open an RRSP Open an RRSP

Open an RRSP

Open an RRSP

Non-Registered Account

  • Contribute as much as you want for any short- or long-term goal
  • Enjoy no rules or limits on contributions (won’t reduce taxable income)
  • Invest for as long as you want—there’s no age limit
  • Access your money for any reason when you need it11

Open a Non-Reg Account Open a Non-Reg Account

Open a Non-Reg Account

Open a Non-Reg Account

Looking for a Different Investment Account?

You can also get up to $10,000 in value1 when you open and fund a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).* Speak with an RBC advisor to open your account and take advantage of this special offer.

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Offer 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)
  • Be an Avion Rewards member 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 *
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!
Qualifying Net Contributions (CAD): Avion points you will receive: Equivalent 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 10 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 lump sum contributions that equal to 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 financial institution.

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.)

There are 2 ways you can open an account:

1. Through RBC Direct Investing

  • Call your own shots with our low-cost online trading and investing service
  • Hold stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and more in your FHSA
  • Make informed investment decisions using expert research and other resources like free real-time streaming quotes8

2. Through RBC InvestEase

  • Our pros will pick, buy and manage the investments in your FHSA for you
  • We match you to a low-cost, expertly constructed portfolio of exchange-traded funds (ETFs)legal disclaimer 9 based on your answers to a few simple questions
  • Track your progress online anytime and speak to a Portfolio Advisor if you have questions or need advice

You can open a new TFSA:

Online (for existing RBC clients):

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With help from an RBC advisor:

*We recommend booking an appointment ahead of time by calling us at 1-855-543-0464.

You can open an RRSP through RBC Royal Bank, RBC Direct Investing and/or RBC InvestEase:

RBC Royal Bank:

Ideal if you want to invest with access to advice when you need it:

  • Meet with an advisor by phone, online (video chat), or in person for personalized advice or help getting started
  • Hold GICs, mutual funds+ and savings deposits
  • View and manage your investments in RBC Online Banking or the RBC Mobile app

To open an RRSP:

Existing RBC Online Banking Client:

Non-Client or Not Enrolled in RBC Online Banking:

Call 1-877-511-1016 (Toll-Free)

Visit a Branch

You can buy GICs:

  • Through RBC Online Banking if you have an RBC Royal Bank chequing or savings account, or an existing GIC.
  • Or if you have questions, we encourage you to use our online booking tool to schedule a time to speak with us by phone.
LIMITED TIME OFFER

Get up to $10,000 in value1

Open your first eligible account online and invest $5,000 or more.

Offer ends March 31, 2026. Qualifying criteria and other conditions apply.*

This type of GIC is held as a non-registered account, which means any interest the GIC earns must be added to your taxable income. If you want to hold GICs in a tax-advantaged registered account (such as a TFSA) instead, please change your selection above to open your account first.

This type of mutual fund is held as a non-registered account, which means any investment income the fund earns must be added to your taxable income. If you want to hold mutual funds in a tax-advantaged registered account (such as a TFSA) instead, please change your selection above to open your account first.

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