Rogers World Elite® Mastercard® vs RBC ION+ Visa: Which one is better?

Rogers World Elite® Mastercard®
4.8

RBC ION+ Visa
4.2
Welcome Bonus*
N/A
Welcome Bonus*
Get up to $125 in groceries(1). Apply by September 9, 2025. Get 14,000 Avion points upon approval – that’s up to $100 of value in gift cards(1). Get 3,125 Moi points upon linking to your Moi Rewards card – a value of $25(1)
Our Cash Offer
N/A
Our Cash Offer
$50 Cash Rebate offer from FinlyWealth
Rewards Breakdown
Annual Rewards
$720
First Year Bonus Value
+
$0
Annual Fee
-
$0
First Year Value
$770
Based on a hypothetical $2,000/mo average spending and assuming you have an eligible Rogers, Fido or Shaw service as the primary or level 1 authorized user. Calculate your rewards.
Rewards Breakdown
Annual Rewards
$425.98
RBC Avion Premium
First Year Bonus Value
+
$140
RBC Avion Premium
Annual Fee
-
$48
Finly Rebate
+
$50Exclusive Offer
First Year Value
$567.98
$377.98 in years after
Based on a hypothetical $2,000/mo average spending. Calculate your rewards.
How to Earn Rewards*
- Earn 3% unlimited cash back on all eligible purchases made in U.S. dollars.^
- Earn 2% unlimited cash back on all eligible non-U.S. dollar purchases if you have 1 qualifying service with Rogers, Fido or Shaw.^
- Otherwise earn 1.5% unlimited cash back on eligible non-U.S. dollar purchases.^
- Get 1.5 times more cash back every time you redeem for Rogers, Fido or Shaw purchases.^
- 5 Roam Like Home days at no cost with an eligible Rogers mobile plan ever year (up to $80 value).^
How to Earn Rewards*
- Earn 3X Avion points for every $1 spent on groceries, dining, gas, food delivery, rideshare, streaming services and more2
- Earn 1X Avion point for every $1 spent on all other qualifying purchases2
Insurance Included*
Extended Warranty
1 yearPurchase Protection
90 daysCar Rental Damage & Theft
31 days, $65,000 car MSRPEmergency Out of province Medical
$1M, Up to 10 daysEmergency Medical Over 65
$1M, Up to 3 daysTrip Cancellation
$1,000/person, $5,000 maximumTrip Interruption
$1,000/person, $5,000 maximum
Insurance Included*
Extended Warranty
Up to a yearPurchase Protection
90 daysMobile Device Insurance
$1,000
Extra Benefits*
Airport Lounge - Dragon Pass
Pass only, complimentary visits not includedNo Cost roaming
5 days
Extra Benefits*
Gas Discount
Save 3¢/L instantly at the pump and get 20% more Petro-Points and 20% more Avion pointsExtra points
Earn 1 extra Moi point for every $2 spent at participating Moi Rewards stores (minimum purchase required)Extra points
50 Be Well points for every $1 spent on eligible products at Rexall
Interest Rates*
Purchase:
20.99% - 25.99%1
Cash Advance:
22.99% - 27.99%1
Balance Transfer:
22.99% - 27.99%1
Interest Rates*
Purchase:
20.99%
Cash Advance:
22.99%
Balance Transfer:
22.99%
Annual Fee*
$0
Annual Fee*
$48
Income Required*
Min Personal Income:
$80,000
Min Household Income:
$150,000
Income Required*
Min Personal Income:
N/A
Min Household Income:
N/A
Loyalty Program*
N/A
Loyalty Program*
Point Redemption Options*
Not Applicable
Point Redemption Options*
Most Optimal
Transfer to WestJet
1¢ / pointFinancial Products
0.83¢ / pointGift Cards
0.72¢ / pointMerchandise
0.7¢ / pointTravel
0.58¢ / pointStatement Credits (Cash)
0.58¢ / point
Is this card worth it?
This card is one of the best in Canada, especially if you are a Rogers, Fido, or Shaw customer. With those services, you can effectively get a 3% cashback rate, which is higher than what almost any other card offers, even those with annual fees! Additionally, for a no-fee card, you gain access to an extensive list of travel benefits, many of which are typically offered only with cards that have annual fees. Therefore, we recommend this card to anyone who meets the income requirements, even if you are not a Rogers customer!
Is this card worth it?
This card is not by any means one of our favorite cards. For an annual fee it offers almost no notable benefits, with many no annual fee credit cards offering much more. The points earned are fine, but given the inflexibility of ION Avion points, it's very hard to get good value for the points earned, and it's much easier to earn more and do the same with some other credit card reward programs.
Pros
- Voted the Best Cash Back Card in Canada for Rogers, Fido and Shaw customers by FinlyWealth.
- Voted the Best No Annual Fee Credit Card in Canada by FinlyWealth.
- There is no annual fee which is a notable benefit for a card with such high rewards. Most cards with slightly lower reward rates typically include yearly fees.
- Many favorable benefits for travelers.
- Many benefits, such as trip cancellation insurance, are only available on credit cards with an annual fee. It is rare to see these benefits on a no-annual-fee card!
- Offers the flexibility to redeem cash towards Rogers, Shaw, or Fido services, potentially increasing your rewards.
- The roam-like benefit is a benefit unique only to this card.
- It is accepted at nearly all locations as it's a Mastercard.
Pros
- Save on fuel at Petro-Canada locations, with an overall 7 cents per litre value
- Great welcome bonus offer
- 3x points per $1 spent on high spend categories
Cons
- Harder to qualify due to the high credit score and income requirements.
- Out of all possible travel insurances, this card is missing Baggage delay and Hotel Burglary insurance. If these two insurances are essential to someone, this card needs to be paired with another travel card to cover them.
Cons
- The ION Avion membership isn't quite as flexible as regular Avion
- Insurance coverage is very limited


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