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!*
3 steps to get this offer
- Step 1 Open one or more , by March 31, 2026.
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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 .
- 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): |
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| $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
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
Offer FAQs
- 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.
- May 31, 2026
- August 31, 2026
- November 30, 2026
- February 28, 2027
| Qualifying Net Contributions (CAD): | Avion points you will receive: | Equivalent Value (CAD): |
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| $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 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.
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
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 …
- 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.
- 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):
- Through RBC Online Banking
- Through the RBC Mobile app
Not enrolled in RBC Online Banking? Enrol Now
With help from an RBC advisor:
- Call 1-855-845-8413
- Visit a branch*
*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 BranchYou 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.
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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You must be "Eligible Client", who:
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Is a resident of Canada and of the age of majority in the province or territory in which they reside as of the date the Eligible Investment Account is opened; and
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Is a new investment client for:
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Royal Bank of Canada (‘RBC’) or Royal Mutual Funds Inc. (‘RMFI’) and opens a new Eligible Investment Account with either RBC or RMFI within the Qualifying Period. A new investment client to RBC or RMFI is a person who does not hold a personal investment account with RBC or RMFI before the first day of the Qualifying Period.
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RBC Direct Investing Inc. (RBC Direct Investing) and opens a new Eligible Investment Account with RBC Direct Investing within the Qualifying Period. A new investment client to RBC Direct Investing is a person who does not hold a personal investment account with RBC Direct Investing before the first day of the Qualifying Period; and
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is an Avion Rewards member before May 29, 2026. For more information on eligibility visit https://www.avionrewards.com/eligibility.html
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Open one or more new "Eligible Investment Account(s)" with RBC, RMFI or RBC Direct Investing between December 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, inclusive (the “Qualifying Period”). Eligible Investment Accounts means any one of the following personal investment accounts:
For RBC & RMFI Inc. For RBC Direct Investing Inc. Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Non-Registered Investment Account
Locked in Retirement Account (LIRA)
Life Income Fund (LIF) Account
Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
Retirement Income Fund (RIF)
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
Non-Registered Investment Account/Margin Account
Locked in Retirement Account (LIRA)
Life Income Fund (LIF) Account
Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
Retirement Income Fund (RIF)
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Any GoSmart account opened as a TFSA, RRSP or FHSA with RBC Direct Investing is excluded, and does not qualify as an 'Eligible Investment Account' under the Offer.
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You must meet the "Qualifying Criteria":
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You must transfer or deposit at least $5,000 in Net Qualifying Contributions (defined below) to your new Eligible Investment Account(s) considered collectively across RBC, RMFI and RBC Direct Investing though:
- One or more lump-sum contribution(s) before May 29, 2026 (inclusive) (the 'Contribution Deadline'); or
- A Pre-authorized Contribution (PAC) of at least $500 per month, with the first payment being processed before the Contribution Deadline, until February 28, 2027; or
- A combination of lump-sum contributions and PAC that amounts to at least $5,000 in Qualifying Net Contributions by February 28, 2027.
Qualifying Net Contributions means the total of all lump sum contributions collectively deposited or transferred into your Eligible Investment Account(s) by the Contribution Deadline, less any withdrawals from any Eligible Investment Account(s) on or before February 28, 2027. For PACs, the Qualifying Net Contributions will be the annualized amount of the PAC as of the Contribution Deadline. Contributions or transfers from non-RBC affiliated legal entities and RBC Personal Banking Accounts will qualify but contributions or transfers-in from other RBC-affiliated legal entities do not qualify (including but not limited to Royal Mutual Funds Inc., RBC Direct Investing Inc., RBC InvestEase Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Global Inc., Phillips, Hager & North Investment Services, RBC Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel Inc, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada and the Royal Trust Company). If your Qualifying Net Contributions fall below the minimum required under the Offer at any time on or before February 28, 2027, you will cease to qualify to receive Avion Points under the Offer.
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For new Eligible Investment Accounts held at RBC and RMFI, your Qualifying Net Contributions may only be held in “Eligible Product(s)”. Eligible Product(s) means RBC Registered Savings Deposit, RMFI distributed Mutual Funds or RBC Non-Redeemable Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GICs) with terms of 1 year or longer. Canadian and US dollar Mutual Funds and GICs that are transferred to RBC and RMFI will qualify as Qualifying Net Contributions where allowed. If you contribute to multiple Eligible Products during the Qualifying Period, all the contributions and/or transfers-in (net of withdrawals and/or transfers-out) will be added together to assess the qualification for the Offer
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Securities transferred in-kind to new Eligible Investment Accounts to RBC Direct Investing, will only count towards 'Qualifying Net Contributions' if the securities are listed on a US or Canadian exchange. Options and securities not listed on a Canadian or U.S marketplace will not qualify towards Qualifying Net Contributions.
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Clients will receive four payments of Avion points. One Avion points payment will be made within eight weeks after May 31, 2026, August 31, 2026, November 30, 2026, and February 28, 2027, respectively, provided the Eligible Client continues to meet the Qualifying Criteria at the time of the payment.
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This offer is only available to the primary account holder of a joint account, and is only available once per Eligible Client.
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This Offer may be modified, restricted, withdrawn or extended at any time without notice at the sole discretion of RBC Direct Investing, RBC & RMFI and is subject to the full terms and conditions of the Offer.
All Avion Rewards members with the exception of Personal ION Accounts, Avion Rewards Core Product Accounts and Avion Select members may redeem Points for an RBC Travel Reward at the rate of 100 Points per $1.00 CAD to pay for all or part of your booking, including associated taxes and fees. A minimum of 1,000 Points must be redeemed. A service charge and other conditions may apply.
If you have a Personal ION Account or an Avion Rewards Core Product Account, you may redeem your Points for an RBC Travel Reward at the rate of 100 Points per $0.58 CAD to pay for all or part of your booking, including associated taxes and fees. A minimum of 2,500 Points must be redeemed. A service charge and other conditions may apply. Please refer to the Avion Rewards Terms and Conditions for a list of eligible products and respective travel redemption rates.
Redemption rates vary depending on redemption category. For general redemption terms, conditions and restrictions that apply to the Avion Rewards program, please visit avionrewards.com or call 1-800 ROYAL 1-2 (1-800-769-2512).
The Avion Rewards program is offered by Royal Bank of Canada and is subject to the Avion Rewards Terms & Conditions. You may only use your Avion points through RBC Direct Investing to: (1) pay for commissions on trades placed online or through the RBC Mobile app in Canadian or U.S. stocks, ETFs and options in your eligible RBC Direct Investing accounts; or (2) transfer points to deposit or make cash contributions in CAD to your eligible RBC Direct Investing accounts. It is your responsibility to make sure you have sufficient contribution room within your registered plan when redeeming points for cash in CAD to contribute to your registered accounts and/or when you use your Avion points to pay for commissions on trades placed in Canadian or U.S. stocks, ETFs and options in a registered account. The Canada Revenue Agency may apply tax penalties for over-contributions. RBC Direct Investing is not responsible for any such penalties.
Assets in a TFSA must be Qualified Investments under the Income Tax Act. If the TFSA holds non-Qualified Investments, it could be subject to tax.
Provided you make Contributions in such amounts as are permitted under the Tax Act, excess contributions are taxable. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that the amount of Contributions is within the limits permitted under the Tax Act.
Your contribution room determines the maximum amount that you can contribute to your TFSA. You can find your most up-to-date contribution room through CRA online services such as My Account and the MyCRA mobile app.
While you can take money out of a TFSA for any reason, your timing does depend on the investments you hold in it. For example, non-redeemable GICs must be held until maturity.
Assets in an RRSP must be Qualified Investments under the Income Tax Act. If the RRSP holds non-Qualified Investments, it could be subject to tax.
Your contribution room determines the maximum amount that you can contribute to your RRSP. You can find your most up-to-date contribution room through CRA online services such as My Account and the MyCRA mobile app.
Under the Lifelong Learning Plan, you can withdraw up to $10,000 per calendar year for your own or your spouse's full–time training or post–secondary education. The total amount that can be withdrawn is $20,000 each with withdrawals over a maximum of four consecutive years. At least 10% of the amount borrowed must be repaid each year, over a maximum period of 10 years.
You can withdraw up to $60,000 from your RRSP to buy your first home under the Home Buyer’ Plan. To be eligible, you must be a Canadian resident and considered a first-time homebuyer. The funds must have been on deposit at least 90 days before you withdrew them, and a signed written agreement to buy or build a qualifying home is required. Funds withdrawn under the HBP must be repaid to their RRSP over a 15-year period. At least 1/15 of your withdrawal must be repaid to the RRSP each year. The repayment period begins as of the second year after the first withdrawal was made under the Home Buyers Plan (HBP). For withdrawals between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2025, the repayment period begins as of the fifth year after the withdrawal was made. For details see Canada Revenue Agency Home Buyers’ Plan.
While you can take money out of a non-registered account for any reason, your timing does depend on the investments you hold in it.
With the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG), for an eligible beneficiary until the end of the calendar year they turn 17, the government matches 20% on the first $2,500 contributed annually to an RESP. The maximum total CESG the government will give, up to age 18, is $7,200 per beneficiary. With the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) for an eligible beneficiary, the government pays an initial $500 contribution in an RESP and a beneficiary may also be entitled to receive an additional $100 a year up until the age of 15. The maximum total CLB payable is $2,000. A contribution is not required to an RESP to receive the CLB. The total maximum CLB payable per child is $2,000.
Investment Accounts Eligible for This Offer
The following RBC investment accounts are eligible for this offer:
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Invest for any goal—tax-freelegal disclaimer 2,legal disclaimer 3. Pay no taxes on any investment earnings and withdraw your money at any time for any reasonlegal disclaimer 5.
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Invest for retirement and defer taxes on investment earningslegal disclaimer 3,legal disclaimer 6. Contributionslegal disclaimer 7 are tax-deductible and could help lower your tax bill.
Contribute by March 2, 2026 for 2025 deductions.
Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
Invest for a child's post-secondary education with tax-deferred investment growth and direct government assistancelegal disclaimer 11.
Non-Registered Investment Account
Invest in an account that lets you access your money when you need it.
Investment Products Eligible for This Offer
The following investment products are eligible for this offer:
- RBC Registered Savings Deposit*
- RBC Mutual Funds (distributed by Royal Mutual Funds Inc. (RMFI))*
- RBC Non-Redeemable Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GICs) with terms of 1 year or longer
*May be purchased through pre-authorized contributions.
Contributions and Transfers Eligible for This Offer
Contributions or transfers from your personal RBC bank account or a non-RBC-affiliated financial institution will qualify for this offer.
Contributions or transfers from other RBC-affiliated financial institutions will not qualify for this offer. This includes, but is not limited to, Royal Mutual Funds Inc.; RBC Direct Investing Inc.; RBC InvestEase Inc.; RBC Dominion Securities Inc.; RBC Dominion Securities Global Inc.; Phillips, Hager & North Investment Funds Ltd. ; RBC Phillips, Hager & North Investment Counsel Inc.; Royal Trust Corporation of Canada; and the Royal Trust Company.