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RBC VIP Banking account
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RBC VIP Banking account
How to Get Your
RBC Avion Points Offer
Open an eligible RBC Bank accountlegal bug 1 by June 1, 2026
Enrol your eligible personal Banking Account into the at the same time you open the account
Set up and complete two of the following by August 10, 2026:
Set up and complete two of the following by August 10, 2026:
- Your payroll or pension as a direct deposit
- Two pre-authorized monthly payments (PAPs)
- Two eligible bill payments to a service provider
Other terms and conditions apply.
RBC was awarded Best Bank in Canada and North America for 2025 by Global Finance.
RBC Right
Account Guarantee
We will refund up to 3 months of account fees if you are not satisfied with your new account.14
RBC Digital Banking Security Guarantee
Trust your money is safe. Your account is CDIC-insured for up to $100,000 and protected against unauthorized transactions with our Security Guarantee.15
RBC Right Account Guarantee
We will refund up to 3 months of account fees if you are not satisfied with your new account.14
RBC Digital Banking Security Guarantee
Trust your money is safe. Your account is CDIC-insured for up to $100,000 and protected against unauthorized transactions with our Security Guarantee.15
The Value Program is an exciting way for RBC clients with an eligible personal bank account to get more rewards and more savings. When you enrol an eligible RBC bank account in the Value Program, you can:
- Earn Avion points when you make debit purchases in-store or online using your enrolled account.legal bug 1
- Save on monthly fees when you also have 2 or more additional eligible RBC product categories, and complete at least 2 out of 3 regular account activities (a pre-authorized payment, direct deposit or eligible bill payment) with your enrolled account each month.legal bug 2
The best part? There is no additional cost to enrol in the Value Program.
Unlock More From Your Everyday Banking
With RBC Vantage, you can unlock rewards, savings, insights and more with any eligible bank account.
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Only at RBC.
Avion Rewards
Your RBC Bank Account unlocks offers for cash back, savings and Avion points from over 2000 brands.
Card Lock
Easily lock a misplaced debit or credit card in the RBC Mobile legal disclaimer 18 app. Unlock it just as fast.
Split with Friends
A fast and simple way to manage shared expenses with your social circle.legal disclaimer 19
Unlock More From Your Everyday Banking
With RBC Vantage, you can unlock rewards, savings, insights and more with any eligible bank account.
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Only at RBC.
Avion
Rewards
Your RBC Bank Account unlocks offers for cash back, savings and Avion points from over 2000
brands.
Card Lock
Easily lock a misplaced debit or credit card in the RBC Mobile legal disclaimer 18 app. Unlock it just as fast.
Split with Friends
A fast and simple way to manage shared expenses with your social circle.legal disclaimer 19
Top Questions About This Offer
Please go to rbc.com/avionpointsoffer
You can qualify for the offer by:
- opening a new RBC Advantage Banking account, RBC Signature No Limit Banking account or RBC VIP Banking account, as a primary owner between January 14, 2026 and the end date of the campaign June 1st, 2026
- enrolling your eligible personal Banking Account into the Value Program at the same time you open the account
- completing two of the following Qualifying Criteria from your new account by August 10, 2026 at 9:00PM EST, which are:
- 1 automated and recurring payroll or pension direct deposit, or
- Set up and complete two (2) pre-authorized monthly payments, or
- Set up and complete two (2) eligible bill payments to a service provider (e.g. utility bill, cable, etc.)
NOTE:
Qualifying Criteria you performed to get the Avion Points Reward (such as recurring payroll/pension deposit, bill payment or pre-authorized monthly payment) must remain in effect until after June 1, 2027
The offer is available to Canadian residents who:
- have never had a Personal Banking Account (chequing account) with RBC nor qualified for any of our offers related to opening a Personal Banking Account at any time during the Promotional Period or in the five year period before the start of the Promotional Period.
- have attained the age of majority as defined in their province of residence prior to June 1, 2026.
See the full Terms and Conditions for details.
Yes, as long as you set up and complete two (2) Pre-Authorized Monthly Payments and have paid two (2) bills, and both payments are debited from the new eligible account by August 10, 2026.
If you choose to qualify for this offer with the two (2) pre-authorized monthly payments (PAPs) option, the payments must be withdrawn from your new eligible account by August 10, 2026. You can set up the two (2) pre-authorized monthly payments from two (2) different companies or if you set them up with the same company, the 2 pre-authorized payments must be for different account numbers. Pre-authorized monthly payments include, but are not limited to, utility bill payments (hydro, water, cable, phone, internet), pre-authorized contributions to your investments and gym membership payments.
If you qualify to receive the Avion points by meeting all applicable terms and conditions, the Reward will be deposited to the Rewards Account tied to your Eligible Personal Deposit Account within eight weeks after meeting all the criteria.
Need More Help?
Book an Appointment
Book a virtual appointment with an advisor:
1-800-769-2561 (Open 24/7)Our guarantee to you: We will reimburse you for monetary losses to your Account(s) resulting directly from the following unauthorized transactions on your Account(s) using Digital Banking or Mobile Payments (collectively, Unauthorized Transactions):
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transactions that occur after you notify us that you believe that any of your Passwords may have become known by someone, or that you noticed unusual, suspicious or fraudulent activity on any of your Accounts;
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transactions where it can be shown that you have been a victim of fraud, theft or have been coerced by trickery, force or intimidation, so long as you report the incident to us immediately and cooperate and assist us fully in any investigation;
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transactions resulting from negligent conduct by us, our employees or Third-Party Service Providers;
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Interac Online Payment transactions resulting from negligent conduct by any Third Party participating in Interac Online Payment; and
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any failure, error, malfunction, or technical problem of our system or equipment or that of any Third-Party Service Provider or any Third Party participating in Interac Online Payment.
Your responsibilities: Despite the above, we are not responsible for and we will not reimburse you for losses to your Account(s) if:
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you do not comply with any of your obligations under this Agreement or you do not comply with any instructions we may provide to you in connection with Digital Banking or Mobile Payments;
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you engage in any fraudulent, criminal or dishonest acts related to Digital Banking or Mobile Payments;
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you access Digital Banking or Mobile Payments via a Device that you know or reasonably should know contains software that has the ability to reveal or otherwise compromise any of your Passwords, Personal Verification Questions or an e-Transfer Question and Answer;
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you carry out the transaction, including if the transaction is a result of any mistake, error, omission, inaccuracy or other inadequacy of, or contained in any data or information that you give to us;
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you share any of your Passwords or Personal Verification Questions; or
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you consent to, contribute to or authorize a transaction in any way.
Exceptional Losses: In no event, even if we are negligent, will we be liable for any loss of data, or any indirect, consequential, special, aggravated, punitive or exemplary damages, in whole or in part, (including any business interruption, loss of profits, data, information, opportunity, revenues, goodwill or any other commercial or economic loss), caused to you, regardless of the cause of action, even if we were advised of the possibility of such damages.
For full details regarding the protections and limitations of the RBC Digital Banking Security Guarantee, including your responsibilities in ensuring the safety and security of your transactions, please see your Electronic Access Agreement and your Client Card Agreement for personal banking clients, and the Master Client Agreement for business clients. This guarantee is given by Royal Bank of Canada in connection with its Online and Mobile Banking services. Formerly known as the RBC Online Banking Security Guarantee.
Other Features Included in this Account
| Avion Pointslegal bug 1 | Enrol your account in the Value Program to get a minimum of 1 Avion point for every $10 you spend in-store and online using your enrolled account. |
| Interaclegal bug ‡ e-transferslegal bug 2,legal bug 3 | FREE |
| International Money Transfers | Pay no fee for U.S. and international money transferslegal bug 4 |
| Cross Border Debits | 5 cross-border debits per month, $1 each thereafterlegal bug 5 |
| Online, Mobile and Telephone Banking | FREE |
| eStatements | FREE |
| Monthly Paper Statements | $2.25 without cheque image, $2.50 with cheque image |
| Personalized Chequeslegal bug 8 | 1 book of cheques FREE, afterwards Fees Apply |
| Bank Draftslegal bug 9 | 6 FREE/year, $9.95 each thereafter |
| Right Account Guarantee® | If you’re not completely satisfied within the first 4 months, we’ll refund your monthly fees for up to 3 monthslegal bug 10. |
Optional Services
| Using a PLUS System ATM in Canada or the U.S.legal bug 11,legal bug 12 | $3 each |
| Using a PLUS System ATM Outside Canada or the U.S. | $5 each |
Other Features Included in this Account
| Avion Pointslegal bug 1 | Enrol your account in the Value Program to get a minimum of 1 Avion point for every $10 you spend in-store and online using your enrolled account. |
| Interaclegal bug ‡ e-transferslegal bug 2,legal bug 3 | FREE |
| International Money Transfers | Pay no fee for U.S. and international money transferslegal bug 4 |
| RBC ATMs | No RBC fee to use ATMs worldwidelegal bug 5,legal bug 6,legal bug 7 |
| Online, Mobile and Telephone Banking | FREE |
| eStatements or Monthly Paper Statements | FREE |
| Cross-Border Debitslegal bug 8,legal bug 9,legal bug 10 | FREE |
| Safe Deposit Boxlegal bug 11 | Up to $60/year discount on regular fees |
| Personalized Chequeslegal bug 13 | FREE, with RBC VIP Style |
| Bank Draftslegal bug 14 | 12 FREE/year, $9.95 each thereafter |
| Right Account Guarantee® | If you’re not completely satisfied within the first 4 months, we’ll refund your monthly fees for up to 3 months.legal bug 15 |
Other Features Included in this Account
| Overdraft Protection fee | $5/month, plus overdraft interest (if used)Legal Disclaimer 1 |
| Avion PointsLegal Disclaimer 2 | Enrol your account in the Value Program to get a minimum of 1 Avion point for every $10 you spend in-store and online using your enrolled account. |
| Online, Mobile and Telephone Banking | FREE |
| eStatements | FREE |
| Monthly Paper Statements | $2.25/monthLegal Disclaimer 3 without cheque image, $2.50/monthLegal Disclaimer 4 with cheque image |
| Personalized Cheques | Fees Apply |
| Bank Drafts | $9.95 each thereafter |