RBC · Mastercard · WestJet dollars
Reviewed 2026-07-05 · By The Points Standard editorial team
WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard
One of Canada's best airline keeper cards if (and only if) WestJet is your carrier. The companion voucher is the whole business case.
Standard Score breakdown — Strong
Six weighted components, each rated 0–10. "Contributes" is the rating × weight — add all six and you get the 7.00/10 Standard Score above.
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The numbers
| Annual fee | $139 |
| Welcome bonus | Up to 70,000 WestJet points (30,000 on first purchase + 30,000 on $5K/3 mo + 10,000 at renewal) — applications by November 3, 2026 |
| Est. bonus value | ≈ $700 |
| First-year net value | ≈ $460 |
Earn rates
| WestJet purchases | 2x |
| Gas, grocery, transit, EV charging | 2x |
| Everything else | 1.5x |
Why it earns its score
- Annual round-trip companion voucher from $119 (North America) with qualifying spend
- Free first checked bag on WestJet for the cardholder and companions
- WestJet dollars redeem like cash on any WestJet fare — no award charts
Where it loses points
- Value concentrated in WestJet flyers
- Companion voucher requires $5K annual spend and has route/fee caveats
Who it's for
WestJet households — the companion voucher plus free bags can be worth several hundred dollars a year.
Who should skip it
You fly Air Canada or internationally — WestJet dollars don't travel.
Included insurance
Travel medical · Trip interruption · Flight delay · Rental car coverage
Source: issuer card page · Last reviewed 2026-07-05. Details change often — confirm current terms with the issuer before applying.