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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Purchase protection included

Cons

  • Foreign Transaction Fee (2.5%)

Our Review

With the RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard, earn 12% cash back for the first three months^, on up to $2,000 in purchases.

Thereafter, earn 1.5% cash back2 on all your eligible purchases, including at Costco.

In addition, you benefit from several practical everyday advantages:

  • Instant fuel savings at Petro-Canada5
  • A 12-month complimentary DashPass subscription with DoorDash7
  • Additional Be Well points at Rexall6

Finally, the RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard also offers attractive insurance protections for your purchases and travel.

  • Purchase Security9 coverage for 120 days against theft or damage
  • Extended Warranty9 that triples the original Canadian manufacturer’s warranty for up to two additional years
  • Rental vehicle collision/loss damage insurance10

Rewards

All Spending

1.5x

Cash Back pts per dollar

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

Groceries1.50%
$700/month
Gas & EV1.50%
$200/month
Transit1.50%
$100/month
Restaurants1.50%
$300/month
Pharmacy1.50%
$50/month
Travel1.50%
$150/month
Bills & recurring payments1.50%
$250/month
Telecom1.50%
$150/month
Entertainment & streaming1.50%
$100/month
Office supplies1.50%
$0/month
All other spending1.50%
$500/month

Cashback earned

$450

$/yr

Estimated Value

$450

After Fees

+$351

1st Year Value

$351

incl. welcome bonus

Annual rewards breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 1.50%$126
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 1.50%$36
Transit$1,200/yr × 1.50%$18
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 1.50%$54
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1.50%$9
Travel$1,800/yr × 1.50%$27
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1.50%$45
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1.50%$27
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1.50%$18
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1.50%$90
Total annual spend$30,000
Monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.50%
Total cashback earned$450

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Included

Extended Warranty

+2 year(s)

Auto Rental

Up to $65,000 / 48 days

Interest Rates

  • Purchase Rate
    20.99%
  • Cash Advance
    22.99%
  • Foreign Transaction Fee
    2.5%

Eligibility

Personal Income

$80,000

Household Income

$150,000

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

Get 12% cash back for the first 3 months on up to $2,000 in total purchases^.

Apply by September 9, 2026.

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