RBC · Visa · RBC Avion

Reviewed 2026-07-06 · By The Points Standard editorial team

RBC Visa Business Platinum Avion

6.6/10 · Strong$120/yr

A functional expense-management card first, a points earner second. The expense tools are the real selling point, not the earn rate.

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Standard Score breakdown — Strong

Six weighted components, each rated 0–10. "Contributes" is the rating × weight — add all six and you get the 6.58/10 Standard Score above.

Component (weight)RatingContributes
First-year value (30%)
6.51.95
Ongoing value (20%)
6.01.20
Flexibility (15%)
7.01.05
Perk usability (15%)
6.50.97
Low friction (10%)
7.50.75
Strategic fit (10%)
6.50.65

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The numbers

Annual fee$120
Welcome bonusUp to 30,000 Avion points on $5,000 spend in the first 3 months
Est. bonus value$480
First-year net value$460

Earn rates

All business purchases1x
Points bonus on annual spend milestonesup to 1.25x

Why it earns its score

  • Free employee cards with individual spend controls
  • Same Avion redemption chart and transfer partners as the personal Avion cards
  • Detailed expense reporting tools for bookkeeping

Where it loses points

  • 1x base earn is unremarkable for a business card
  • Avion's chart advantage is strongest on short-haul flights, less useful for varied business travel

Who it's for

Small businesses already using RBC banking who want simple expense tracking and Avion points on operating spend.

Who should skip it

You want stronger category earn rates — a business cash-back card usually returns more per dollar of general spend.

Included insurance

Travel medical · Trip interruption · Flight delay · Rental car coverage

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