RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Credit Card vs Scotiabank Passport Business

Both business cards worked out on the same spending: rewards, welcome bonus, fees and perks, line by line.

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Credit Card

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Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business Card

Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite Business* Card

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Worked out on a typical small business spending $4,000 a month. Enter yours to see your own numbers.

$1,549

First-year value

$821

$849

Every year after

$521

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Credit Card is worth $728 more to your business in year one.

It stays ahead after that, by $328 a year.

How the first year adds up

Rewards and the welcome bonus in, the annual fee, FX fees and employee cards out, at your spending.

$1,203.6Better of the two
in RBC Avion (Elite) Rewards points a year

Annual rewards

$720
in Scene+ points a year
+ $700Better of the two
first year only

Welcome bonus

+ $300
first year only
− $175Better of the two

Annual fee

− $199
− $180
2.5% on $600/mo

FX fees

Better of the two− $0
no foreign transaction fee
$1,548.6Better of the two

First-year value

$821

Where each card earns

A year of your spending on each card, category by category, biggest spend first.

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Credit Card earns more on 17 of your 17 categories.

$314.88Better of the two
at 1.25x

All Other Business Expenses

$12,600 a year

$189
at 1.5x
$153.84Better of the two
at 1.25x

US Dollar Purchases

$6,150 a year

$90
at 1.5x
$120Better of the two
at 1.25x

Recurring Bills & Subscriptions

$4,800 a year

$72
at 1.5x
$90Better of the two
at 1.25x

Gas & EV Charging

$3,600 a year

$54
at 1.5x
$90Better of the two
at 1.25x

Dining & Restaurants

$3,600 a year

$54
at 1.5x
$74.88Better of the two
at 1.25x

Office Supplies

$3,000 a year

$45
at 1.5x
$60Better of the two
at 1.25x

Phone, Internet & Cable

$2,400 a year

$36
at 1.5x
$44.88Better of the two
at 1.25x

Hotels

$1,800 a year

$27
at 1.5x
$44.88Better of the two
at 1.25x

Shipping & Courier

$1,800 a year

$27
at 1.5x
$44.88Better of the two
at 1.25x

Accounting & Bookkeeping

$1,800 a year

$27
at 1.5x
$30.72Better of the two
at 1.25x

Other Foreign Currencies (EUR, GBP, etc.)

$1,230 a year

$18
at 1.5x
$30Better of the two
at 1.25x

Electronics & Software

$1,200 a year

$18
at 1.5x
$30Better of the two
at 1.25x

Air Canada

$1,200 a year

$18
at 1.5x
$30Better of the two
at 1.25x

Transportation

$1,200 a year

$18
at 1.5x
$14.88Better of the two
at 1.25x

Other Airlines

$600 a year

$9
at 1.5x
$14.88Better of the two
at 1.25x

Car Rental

$600 a year

$9
at 1.5x
$14.88Better of the two
at 1.25x

Other Travel

$600 a year

$9
at 1.5x
$1,203.6Better of the two

Rewards in a year

$720

Welcome bonus

Each offer as the issuer words it, then which milestones your spending reaches.

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Credit Card

Get 35,000 Welcome Avion points upon approval.2 That’s enough points to fly almost anywhere in Canada & the US except Hawaii & Alaska (a value of up to $750^), taxes & fees extra. Enjoy the travel benefits, plus access to other features designed to help simplify your business and maximize cash flow.

Scotiabank Passport Business

  • Earn up to $2,600* in first year savings and reward value, including up to 40,000 bonus Scene+TM* points with the Scotiabank Passport® Visa Infinite Business* Card1
  • Earn up to 40,000 bonus Scene+ points.1
  • Earn 30,000 bonus Scene+ points by making at least $5,000 in everyday eligible business purchases in your first 3 months.
  • Earn 10,000 bonus Scene+ points by making at least $60,000 in everyday eligible business purchases in your first 12 months.

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Credit Card

Worth $700 at your spending

35,000 Avion points on approval

35,000 pts

Scotiabank Passport Business

Worth $300 at your spending

30,000 Scene+ points when you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months

30,000 pts

10,000 Scene+ points when you spend $60,000 in the first 12 months

0 pts

Fees, rates and eligibility

What each card costs to hold and to use abroad, and who it's for.

$175Better of the two

Annual fee

$199
$75 (max 9)

Employee cards

$0 on 1st, $50 thereafter
2.5%

Foreign transaction fee

Better of the twoNone
RBC Avion (Elite) Rewards

Rewards

Scene+
Visa

Network

Visa

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Credit Card

Interest rates

Purchase:

19.99%

Cash Advance:

22.99%

Balance Transfer:

22.99%

Recommended credit score

300
Poor
560
Fair
660
Good
725⁎
Very Good
760⁎
Excellent
⁎Estimates based on Equifax scoring

Income required

Min Personal Income:

$60,000

Min Household Income:

$100,000

Scotiabank Passport Business

Interest rates

Purchase:

19.99%

Cash Advance:

22.99%

Balance Transfer:

22.99%

Recommended credit score

300
Poor
560
Fair
660⁎
Good
725⁎
Very Good
760⁎
Excellent
⁎Estimates based on Equifax scoring

Income required

Min Personal Income:

$60,000

Min Household Income:

$100,000

How each card earns

The earn rates and caps, as each issuer sets them.

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Credit Card

  • Earn 1.25 Avion points for every $1 spent in net purchases with your card, on up to $75,000 per year3
  • Earn 1 Avion point for every $1 spent in net purchases after the first $75,000 annually

Scotiabank Passport Business

  • Earn 1.5X the Scene+TM‡ points for every $1 spent2 on purchases for your business
  • Enjoy no Foreign Transaction Fees3 whether you make purchases online or outside of Canada

Insurance and perks

What both cards include comes first in each list.

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Credit Card

Insurance

  • lost baggage

    Lost or Stolen Baggage

    $1,000
  • hourglass timer

    Baggage Delay

    $500
  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft

    Included
  • heart lock

    Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance

    $500,000
  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    Up to 1 year
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    90 days
  • burglar

    Hotel Burglary Insurance

    $2,500
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)

    15 days (unlimited coverage)
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (65 to 75)

    3 days
  • cancel airplane

    Trip Cancellation

    $1,500
  • pause

    Trip Interruption

    $5,000
  • hourglass timer

    Flight Delay

    $500

  • mobile device insurance

    Mobile Device Insurance

    $2,000

Perks

  • alcohol cheers

    Airport Lounge - Dragon Pass

    Pass only, must pay $32 USD per visit
  • gas station

    Gas Discount

    save 3¢/L on fuel and always earn 20% more Petro-Points at Petro-Canada and 20% more Avion points at Petro-Canada

Scotiabank Passport Business

Insurance

  • lost baggage

    Lost or Stolen Baggage

    $1,000
  • hourglass timer

    Baggage Delay

    $1,000
  • car insurance

    Car Rental Damage & Theft

    $65,000 up to 48 days
  • heart lock

    Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance

    $500,000/insured, $1M combined
  • extended warranty

    Extended Warranty

    1 year
  • purchase protection

    Purchase Protection

    90 days
  • burglar

    Hotel Burglary Insurance

    $1,000
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)

    $2M/insured up to 25 days
  • travel accident medical

    Travel Medical Insurance (65 to 75)

    $2M/insured up to 10 days
  • cancel airplane

    Trip Cancellation

    $2,500/person, $10,000/trip
  • pause

    Trip Interruption

    $2,500/person, $10,000/trip
  • hourglass timer

    Flight Delay

    $500/person after 4 hours

Perks

  • alcohol cheers

    Airport Lounge - Dragon Pass

    6 Free complimentary visits
  • gas station

    Gas Discount4

    Get up to 10¢/L in value with Shell Go+

  • exchange money

    No Foreign Transaction Fees

    Avoid the usual 2.5% forex fees on your purchases when you travel outside of Canada
  • exclusive

    Visa Infinite Exclusive Benefits

  • concierge

    Concierge Services

  • star fall

    Status lift

    Avis® Preferred Plus membership

Our take

RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Credit Card

The premium tier of RBC’s business Avion line, with a higher 1.25x flat earn rate and noticeably better insurance — including trip cancellation, emergency medical, and rental car coverage. Avion points transfer to partners like British Airways, WestJet, and Cathay Pacific, which can unlock outsized value on flights if you know how to use them. At $175/year, it’s a meaningful step up in fee from the regular Avion Business card, so it really only makes sense if you’ll use the insurance and travel perks. Not ideal for businesses that prefer straightforward cash back or don’t travel much.

  • Decent reward flat rate
  • Flexible redemption options
  • Comprehensive insurance
  • Interest-free grace period
  • Gas discounts
  • Supplementary card fees
  • Foreign transaction fees

Scotiabank Passport Business

The standout feature is simple: no foreign transaction fees. For any business that regularly pays suppliers abroad, books international travel, or has USD expenses, this saves 2.5% on every foreign purchase — savings that add up fast. On top of that, you earn a flat 1.5 Scene+ points per dollar on everything with no caps or categories. The $199 fee is higher than average, but you get six airport lounge visits per year, solid travel insurance, and a 40,000-point welcome bonus. If your business spending is mostly domestic and you don’t travel, the fee is hard to justify. But for internationally active businesses, this is one of the best options in Canada.

  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Strong rewards
  • Generous welcome bonus
  • Airport lounge access
  • Shell Fuel Savings
  • Comprehensive travel coverage
  • Flexible redemptions
  • First additional card free
  • Visa Infinite benefits
  • Higher annual fee
  • Welcome bonus spending requirements
  • High income requirement
  • Additional card fees

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RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business Credit Card

^Air Travel Reward redemptions from the Air Travel Redemption Schedule start at 35,000 Avion points for a round trip long-haul flight to almost anywhere in Canada or the United States, exclusive of Hawaii or Alaska, with a maximum ticket price of $750. All applicable taxes, service fees and surcharges are the responsibility of the traveller. For more details, including information on redeeming for first class and business class seats, visit: www.avionrewards.com/travel/index.html. 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 ).


2 To receive the 35,000 Welcome Avion points (“Welcome Points”), your application must be approved by us. The Welcome Points will appear on your first credit card statement after your application has been approved. Only the primary business owner on the account is eligible for the Welcome Points; additional business owner(s) and cardholder(s), existing RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business cardholders, as well as existing RBC Avion Visa Business cardholders, applying for or transferring to the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business credit card, are not eligible for this offer. This offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other offer. Royal Bank of Canada reserves the right to cancel, modify or withdraw this offer at any time, including if we suspect that you may be manipulating or abusing it, or engaging in any suspicious or fraudulent activity, as determined by Royal Bank of Canada in its sole discretion.


3 You will earn: (i) 1.25 Avion point per $1 in net purchases you make with your card, up to a maximum of $75 000 in net purchases per Annual Period, and (ii) 1 Avion point per $1 in net purchases you make with your card in excess of $75 000 during an Annual Period, unlimited. “Annual Period” means the twelve (12) full monthly statement periods each year, starting with your January monthly statement and ending with your December monthly statement or, if you are a new Avion Visa Infinite Business cardholder, the period starting on the day your card is issued and ending with your December statement. Each year, on the first day of your January monthly statement, your annual net purchase amount, for the purpose of determining your earn rate only, will automatically reset to zero. Please note that monthly statement periods don't necessarily line up with the beginning and end of a calendar month. Avion points are earned on net purchases only; they are not earned on cash advances (including balance transfers, cash-like transactions and bill payments that are not pre-authorized charges that you set up with a merchant), interest charges or fees, and credits for returns and adjustments will reduce or cancel the points earned by the amounts originally charged. For more details on the Avion Rewards program, please visit: avionrewards.com/terms-and-conditions

Scotiabank Passport Business

* * Savings and reward potential in first 12 months includes welcome offer value, first year point earn potential, foreign transaction fee and airport lounge savings as of October 22, 2025:

$300 in travel rewards (30,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business Card clients who spend $5,000 within the first 3 months;

 

$100 in travel rewards (10,000 bonus Scene+ points) when you spend $60,000 on your Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business Card within the first 12 months;

 

$166 in foreign transaction fee savings based on average first year annual foreign spend per Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business Card account (save the 2.5% foreign transaction fee markup typically charged by card issuers);

 

$1650 in first year point earn potential (165,000 Scene+ points) on eligible business purchases based on average annual first year spend per Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business Card account;

 

$383 value with a complimentary Visa Airport Companion Program Membership that includes 6 lounge passes (based on “Preferential” membership valued at approx. CAD$383/USD$274). Currency conversion as at October 22rd, 2025.

Potential First Year Value = up to $2,599 (rounded up to the nearest hundred)

Actual offers, savings and rewards earned will depend on individual card usage and eligibility for applicable offers. Conditions apply.


1Offer Description and Conditions: The 40,000 Bonus Scene+ Points Offer (the “Offer”) applies only to new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business credit card accounts (“Account”) opened between May 1, 2026, and October 31, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the Card), and is subject to the conditions below.

 

To be eligible for 30,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “30,000 Point Bonus”), you must have at least $5,000 in eligible purchases posted to your new Account in the first 3 months of the Account open date.  To qualify for an additional 10,000 bonus Scene+ points (the “10,000 Point Bonus”), you must have at least $60,000 in eligible purchases posted to your new Account in the first year (12 months) of Account open date. Eligible purchases include purchases (less any refunds, returns or other similar credits) but do not include payments, cash advances (including balance transfers or cash-like transactions), interest, fees, or other charges.  

 

Point Bonus Fulfilment: The applicable point Bonus(es) will be credited within approximately 8 weeks after the qualifying amount in eligible purchases (i.e., $5,000 or $60,000) has been posted to the Account (within the first 3 months for the 30,000 Point Bonus or within the first 12 months for the 10,000 Point Bonus) provided the Account is open and in good standing. For Joint Accounts with a Primary Borrower and Co-borrower, the applicable point Bonus will be credited as follows: (i) the 30,000 Point Bonus and 10,000 Point Bonus will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the Account of the borrower that completed the last transaction to meet the qualifying amount of eligible purchases (i.e., $5,000 or $60,000) in the appropriate time frame (i.e., first 3 months or first 12 months). If a supplementary cardholder completes the last qualifying transaction to meet the qualifying amount of eligible purchases for the 30,000 Point Bonus or the 10,000 Point Bonus, the applicable point Bonus will be credited to the Primary Borrower’s Scene+ account linked to the Account. Points can be transferred between Primary and Co-Borrower or Supplementary Cardholder’s Scene+ accounts by contacting Scene+.  The Account is considered in good standing if it is not past due or over limit and the Cardholder(s) is not in breach of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the Account.   All other terms and conditions of the Scene+ Program continue to apply during the Offer period.  Offer may be changed, cancelled, or extended without notice at any time and cannot be combined with any other offers.

 

Offer Eligibility and Exclusions: Individuals who are currently or were previously primary or secondary cardholders of a Scotiabank business credit card in the past 2 years, including those that switch from an existing Scotiabank business credit card, are not eligible for the Offer. Subject to the above exclusions, Scotiabank personal credit cardholders are also eligible for the Offer.  By accepting this Offer you confirm you meet all Offer requirements. We reserve the right to revoke this Offer at any time if we determine you do not meet the Offer eligibility requirements, including after you have accepted the Offer or been approved for the Account.

 

Rates and Fees: The current annual fee is $199 for the primary card, $0 for the first additional card and $50 for each additional card thereafter (including those issued to co-borrowers and supplementary cardholders).

 

The current preferred annual interest rates for the Account are: 20.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and cash-like transactions). All rates, fees, features, and benefits are outlined in the Welcome Kit you will receive if approved
and are subject to change. 


2 You will earn 1.5 Scene+ points per $1 on eligible business purchases. Points are not awarded for Cash Advances (including Balance Transfers and Cash-Like Transactions), returns, refunds or other similar credits, card payments, fees, interest charges or other charges.

Any unused Scene+ points will be subject to the cancellation or expiration terms that apply to them under the Scene+ program. See the Scene+ program terms at www.sceneplus.ca for more information.


3 Scotiabank will not charge you Foreign Transaction Fees on foreign currency transactions including purchases, only the exchange rate applies. The term “Foreign Transaction Fees” is a substitute for “Foreign Currency Conversion” as described in the disclosure section of the Welcome Kit for this Card.  This fee relates to the mark-up that is typically charged by credit card issuers in addition to the exchange rate. See the disclosure section of this Card’s Welcome Kit or download it by visiting https://www.scotiabank.com/welcomekits for full details. Rates and fees subject to change.


4Get up to 7 cents per litre in instant fuel discounts for a limited time and earn up to 3 cents per litre in Scene+ Points Value with an eligible Scotiabank payment card linked to a Shell Go+ Account:

  • Instant 3 cents per Litre Discount on Fuel Purchases (All Grades): Receive an instant 3 cents per litre discount on purchases of fuel (all grades) (“Fuel Purchases (All Grades)”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank debit card or credit card linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per Scotiabank debit card and per Scotiabank credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per payment card account. This discount is subject to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions.

 

  • Instant 4 cents per Litre Discount on Premium Fuel: Between May 26, 2026 and June 1, 2027 (“Promotional Period”), receive an instant 4 cents per litre discount on purchases of V-Power®* gasoline, or V-Power®* diesel (“Premium Fuel Purchases”) at participating Shell locations in Canada when you use any eligible Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points linked to a Shell Go+ Account, up to a maximum of 1,000 litres per month per credit card account. This total limit resets at the start of each new month per credit card account. This promotional offer, including the Promotional Period, may be changed, extended, or withdrawn at any time without notice. These promotional offer terms are in addition to the Scotiabank Fuel Benefit Terms and Conditions. 

 

  • Earn up to 3 cents per Litre in Scene+ Points Value (Equivalent) on Fuel Purchases: Each time you use your linked Scotiabank credit card that earns Scene+ points on Fuel Purchases (All Grades) at participating Shell locations in Canada, you will earn at least 1 Scene+ point per $1 spent.  Plus, as a Scene+ Member you will also automatically earn 1 Scene+ point for each litre in Fuel Purchases (All Grades), and as a Shell Go+ member, automatically earn 1 additional Scene+ point for each litre in Premium Fuel Purchases, made with your linked Scotiabank credit card. This means that for every litre in fuel purchased with your linked credit card, you can earn the equivalent of up to 3 cents of redeemable Scene+ Points Value based on a redemption value of $10 for every 1,000 Scene+ points redeemed for fuel purchases at participating Shell locations.  Actual value may be lower depending on how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points. Earn and redemption limits may apply. See the Scene+ Program Terms and Conditions available at sceneplus.ca/terms-and-conditions for full details including redemption options and additional terms.

 

Note: Highest value of 10 cents per litre assumes a Premium Fuel Purchase made with a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business card linked to a Shell Go+ Account. Actual value may be lower depending on whether or not the credit card is linked, fuel grade purchased, cost of fuel at time of purchase, whether or not you are a Scene+ member, and how you choose to redeem your Scene+ points.


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