Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: Up to $100
  • +Purchase protection included
  • +No annual fee

Cons

  • –Foreign Transaction Fee (2.5%)

Our Review

The RBC Cash Back Mastercard is a credit card with no annual fee. New cardholders get 5% extra cash back on their first $2,000 in spend for 6 months1, for up to $100 in cash back.

Thereafter, earn unlimited cash back12:

  • 2% cash back on groceries10
  • 1% cash back on gas, EV charging, transit and rideshare10
  • 0.5% cash back on all your other everyday purchases10

From December 2, 2026, you can redeem your cash back at any time, starting at $1, through Online Banking, the RBC Mobile App or by phone11.

With the RBC Cash Back Mastercard, you also enjoy several convenient everyday benefits:

  • Instant fuel savings and 20% more Petro-Points at Petro-Canada3
  • 3x Canadian Tire Money with your linked Triangle Rewards account4
  • 50 Be Well points per $1 at Rexall5
  • A free 6-month DashPass subscription with DoorDash6

Rewards

All Spending

0.5x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Groceries

2x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Gas

1x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Transit

1x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Credit Card Rewards Calculator

See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

Groceries2.00%
$700/month
Gas & EV1.00%
$200/month
Transit1.00%
$100/month
Restaurants0.50%
$300/month
Pharmacy0.50%
$50/month
Travel0.50%
$150/month
Bills & recurring payments0.50%
$250/month
Telecom0.50%
$150/month
Entertainment & streaming0.50%
$100/month
Office supplies0.50%
$0/month
All other spending0.50%
$500/month

Cashback earned

$270

$/yr

Estimated Value

$270

After Fees

+$270

1st Year Value

$370

incl. welcome bonus

Annual rewards breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 2.00% (capped at $6,000/yr, then 1.00%)$144
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 1.00%$24
Transit$1,200/yr × 1.00%$12
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 0.50%$18
Pharmacy$600/yr × 0.50%$3
Travel$1,800/yr × 0.50%$9
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 0.50%$15
Telecom$1,800/yr × 0.50%$9
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 0.50%$6
All other spending$6,000/yr × 0.50%$30
Total annual spend$30,000
Monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year0.90%
Total cashback earned$270

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Included

Extended Warranty

+1 year(s)

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $0
  • Additional card fee
    $0
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    2.5%
  • Purchase Rate
    21.99%
  • Balance transfer rate22.99%
    Quebec21.99%
  • Cash advance rate22.99%
    Quebec21.99%

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

Welcome Offer: Get 5% extra cash back on your first $2,000 in spend for 6 months. Apply by February 2, 2027.1

Benefits of the RBC® Cash Back Mastercard‡

  • Earn 2% cash back on groceries10
  • Earn 1% cash back on gas, EV charging, transit, and rideshare10
  • Earn 0.5% cash back on all your other everyday purchases10
  • Earn UNLIMITED cash back12

Partner Benefits

  • Save 3¢/L on fuel and earn 20% more Petro-Points when you pay with an eligible linked RBC Credit Card3
  • Get 3x Canadian Tire Money when you link your eligible RBC card to your Triangle Rewards account, scan your Triangle Rewards card and pay with your linked RBC Card4
  • Link your RBC Credit Card and earn 50 Be Well™ points on every $1 spent on eligible purchases at Rexall5
  • Add your RBC Credit Card to your DoorDash account and get a free 6 month DashPass subscription6

Insurance

  • Your RBC Cash Back Mastercard includes Purchase Security and Extended Warranty Insurance.
  • Purchases made with your card are automatically protected against loss, theft or damage for up to 90 days from the date of purchase.
  • The coverage also doubles the manufacturer’s original Canadian warranty for up to one extra year.
  • Please keep your receipts in the event you need to make a claim, and refer to the Certificate of Insurance for complete details regarding this coverage.

New ways to view and redeem cash back (Effective as of December 2, 2026)

  • Check your cash back balance anytime through Online Banking or the RBC Mobile App
  • Redeem cash back at any time with a minimum of $1 through Online Banking or the RBC Mobile App or by calling in.11
  • There is no longer an automatic redemption in December: you now choose when and how to redeem your Cash Back Reward, for maximum flexibility and value.

Refer to the RBC page for up-to-date offer terms and conditions.

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