Offers
Welcome Offer
Eligible new applicants for the RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard can receive a welcome bonus of up to $300 cash back:
- Get 15% extra cash back for the first 3 months on up to $2,000 in total purchases1. Apply by February 2, 2027.
Earning Cash Back
The RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard earns cash back for all purchases made on the card:
- 3% cash back on groceries, dining, and food delivery.
- 3% cash back on gas, EV charging, rideshare, and transit.
- 3% cash back on streaming and digital gaming.
- 1% cash back on all other everyday purchases.
There is no cap on earning rates, meaning you can earn unlimited cash back.
Redeeming Cash Back
RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard holders who have a minimum cash back balance of $25 will be paid out annually on the February monthly credit card statement.
Note: As of December 2nd, 2026, auto-redemption in December will no longer be available, allowing you to choose when and how to redeem your Cash Back Reward for maximum flexibility and value. Cardholders can redeem cash back at any time with a minimum of $1 through Online Banking or the RBC Mobile App or by calling in.
Benefits
3₵/L Savings at Petro-Canada
Link your RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard with a Petro-Points membership to instantly save 3₵/L on fuel at Petro-Canada stations and earn 20% more Petro-Points.
3x Canadian Tire Money
Link your RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard to your Triangle Rewards account to get 3x Canadian Tire Money when you scan your Triangle Rewards card and pay with your linked RBC card.
Earn More Be Well Points at Rexall
Link your RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard with a Rexall Be Well account and get 50 Be Well points for every $1 spent on eligible products at Rexall. Redeem Be Well points faster for savings in-store on eligible purchases where 25,000 Be Well points = $10.
Doordash DashPass Subscription
Add your RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard to your DoorDash account to receive a 12-month complimentary DashPass subscription (a value of almost $120). Cardholders will enjoy unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees on orders of $15 or more when they pay with their eligible RBC credit card.
Fees & Eligibility
| Personal Income | $80,000 |
| Household Income | $150,000 |
| Annual Fee | $120 |
| Foreign Exchange Fee | 2.50% |
| Purchase Rate | 21.99% |
| Cash Advance Rate | 22.99% |
| Balance Transfer Rate | 22.99% |
Insurance Coverage
The RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard offers six types of insurance coverage:
- Out of province/country emergency medical insurance
- Flight delay and delayed baggage insurance
- Rental car collision and loss damage coverage: Comprehensive coverage for cars up to $65,000 MSRP
- Mobile device insurance
- Purchase security: Coverage for accidental physical damage or theft for 120 days from the date of purchase (up to $50,000 per calendar year)
- Extended warranty: Triples the manufacturer’s original warranty up to a maximum of two years
Review the RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard insurance certificate for terms and conditions surrounding the insurance coverage on this card.
Other Cash Back Cards
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$480 cash back and $125 FlyerFunds Estimated value: $605 Ends Oct 31, 2026 |
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$300 cash back and $150 FlyerFunds Estimated value: $450 Ends Nov 1, 2026 |
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$350 cash back Estimated value: $350 |
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$250 cash back Estimated value: $250 |
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$250 cash back Estimated value: $250 |
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1 This offer only applies to new applications for an RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard credit card received between October 1, 2026 and February 2, 2027 (“Offer Period”) and approved by Royal Bank of Canada (“Royal Bank”), subject to the conditions below. Additional cardholders(s) (co-applicant and authorized user(s)) on the RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard credit card account, as well as existing cardholders on any RBC Royal Bank personal credit card transferring to an RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard credit card during the Offer Period, are not eligible for this offer.
You will earn an additional $15.00 back for every $100.00 (15% Cash Back Credit) in Net Purchases (including pre-authorized bill payments) charged to your RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard account within the first 3 months from your account opening date (“Period”), on up to $2,000 in Net Purchases (“Welcome Bonus”), for a total Welcome Bonus of up to $300 in Cash Back Reward. Once you have reached $2,000 in Net Purchases or 3 months from your account opening date, the standard earn rate applicable to your credit card type will apply. The Welcome Bonus is in addition to the standard Cash Back Credit earn rates. Cash Back Credits 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 cash back credits earned by the amounts originally charged. The Welcome Bonus will be credited to your Cash Back Account within 4-6 weeks after each Statement Date within the Period, provided your credit card account remains open and in good standing at that time “Good standing” meaning that your Credit Card Account must not be past due for more than two (2) consecutive credit card account statement periods, closed, charged off or in credit revoked status.
If you close or change your RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard credit card for another type of RBC Royal Bank credit card before the Welcome Bonus has been credited to your account, you may lose the benefit of this offer. This offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other offer. Royal Bank reserves the right to cancel, modify or withdraw this offer at any time without notice, even after your application has been approved, 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 in its sole discretion. For complete details on the RBC Cash Back Program including standard earn rates and crediting of Cash Back Rewards, please refer to the RBC Cash Back Program Terms and Conditions at www.rbc.com/cashbackterms.
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