Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: Up to $300
  • +Up to 3x on gas & EV charging
  • +Purchase protection included

Cons

  • –Foreign Transaction Fee (2.5%)
  • –No airport lounge access despite fee

Our Review

With the RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard, new cardholders get 15% extra cash back on their first $2,000 in spend for 3 months1, for up to $300 in cash back.

Thereafter, earn unlimited cash back13:

  • 3% cash back on groceries, dining and food delivery1
  • 3% cash back on gas, EV charging, rideshare and transit1
  • 3% cash back on streaming and digital gaming1
  • 1% cash back on all your other everyday purchases1

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.

The card also includes Out of Province/Country Emergency Medical, Flight Delay and Delayed Baggage, and Mobile Device Insurance2, in addition to Purchase Security and Extended Warranty and Auto Rental Collision/Loss Damage Waiver Insurance.

You also enjoy several 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 12-month DashPass subscription with DoorDash6
  • Access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide with Mastercard Travel Pass provided by DragonPass9

The annual fee is $120, and $50 per additional card.

Rewards

All Spending

1x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Gas

3x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Transit

3x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Groceries

3x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Restaurants

3x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Streaming

3x

Cash Back pts per dollar

Credit Card Rewards Calculator

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

Groceries3.00%
$700/month
Gas & EV3.00%
$200/month
Transit3.00%
$100/month
Restaurants3.00%
$300/month
Pharmacy1.00%
$50/month
Travel1.00%
$150/month
Bills & recurring payments1.00%
$250/month
Telecom1.00%
$150/month
Entertainment & streaming3.00%
$100/month
Office supplies1.00%
$0/month
All other spending1.00%
$500/month

Cashback earned

$636

$/yr

Estimated Value

$636

After Fees

+$516

1st Year Value

$816

incl. welcome bonus

Annual rewards breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 3.00%$252
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 3.00%$72
Transit$1,200/yr × 3.00%$36
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 3.00%$108
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1.00%$6
Travel$1,800/yr × 1.00%$18
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1.00%$30
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1.00%$18
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 3.00%$36
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1.00%$60
Total annual spend$30,000
Monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year2.12%
Total cashback earned$636

Travel Insurance

Travel medical (55-64)

Included

Travel medical (65+)

Included

Delayed Baggage

Included

Flight Delay

Included

Purchase Protection

Purchase Protection

Included

Extended Warranty

+2 year(s)

Mobile Device

Included

Auto Rental

Up to $65,000 / 48 days

View the insurance certificate (PDF)

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $120
  • Additional card fee
    $50
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    2.5%
  • Purchase Rate
    21.99%
  • Balance transfer rate22.99%
    Quebec21.99%
  • Cash advance rate22.99%
    Quebec21.99%

Eligibility

Personal Income

$80,000

Household Income

$150,000

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

Welcome Offer: Get 15% extra cash back on your first $2,000 in spend for 3 months. Apply by February 2, 2027.1

Benefits of the RBC® Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard‡

  • Earn UNLIMITED cash back13
  • Earn 3% cash back on groceries, dining, and food delivery1
  • Earn 3% cash back on gas, EV charging, rideshare, and transit1
  • Earn 3% cash back on streaming and digital gaming1
  • Earn 1% cash back on all your other everyday purchases1
  • Get exclusive access to The Mastercard Collection, experience exceptional global access to dining, entertainment and travel benefits7.
  • Shop, dine and relax with partners to receive Mastercard Travel Rewards cash back offers8. Simply use your RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard when you travel outside Canada.
  • Mastercard Travel Pass provided by Dragon Pass Membership gives you access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide, and access to exclusive offers from luxury retailers9.

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 12 month DashPass subscription6

Insurance

  • Out of Province/Country Emergency Medical Insurance2
  • Flight Delay and Delayed Baggage Insurance2
  • Mobile Device Insurance2
  • Purchase Security and Extended Warranty Insurance automatically protects eligible card purchases against loss, theft or damage for up to 120 days, and triples the manufacturer’s original Canadian warranty for up to two years.
  • Protection for your rental car with Auto Rental Collision/Loss Damage Waiver Insurance.

New ways to view and redeem your Cash Back Reward (Effective as of December 2, 2026)

  • Check your Cash Back balance anytime through Online Banking or the RBC Mobile App
  • Redeem your Cash Back Reward 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.

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

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