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WestJet RBC Mastercard review

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Annual Fee
$39.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Balance Transfer
22.99%
Balance Transfer
22.99%
Rewards
1 - 1.5% cashback
Rewards
1 - 1.5% cashback
Signup Bonus
$100 after spending $1,000
Signup Bonus
$100 after spending $1,000


7.4/10
Informr score
The WestJet RBC Mastercard currently has an Informr score of 7.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 6 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


WestJet RBC Mastercard is typically available to those with average credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be at least 18 years of age (AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK). 19 in all other provinces.
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


Money.ca
Money.ca

If you prefer to fly WestJet, don’t want to pay a high annual fee, or don’t meet the high minimum annual income requirement for other cards, then the WestJet RBC Mastercard is a solid choice. The welcome bonus is worth more than the annual fee and WestJet dollars are easy to redeem since they’re sim...

- Barry Choi, Money.ca
Rewards Canada
Rewards Canada

Overall this card makes great sense for a lot of Canadians who don't meet the income requirements for the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard and foresee themselves travelling on WestJet with a companion at least once per year. The companion voucher alone can pay for the card many times over. Add in...

- Rewards Canada
SAVVY New Canadians
SAVVY New Canadians

If you are a loyal WestJet customer and travel often, this card may be for you. However, remember that you are only limited to earning and redeeming WestJet dollars and cannot use them on anything else. If you want more travel insurance and benefits, consider applying for another top travel rewards...

- Enoch Omololu, SAVVY New Canadians
Money We Have
Money We Have

My WestJet RBC Mastercard review is positive. If you fly WestJet on a regular basis and you’re looking for a travel credit card that has a low annual fee but still provides flexibility, this is the card for you. The annual round-trip companion voucher within Canada for $199 plus taxes, fees, and cha...

- Barry Choi, Money We Have
MoneyGenius
MoneyGenius

The RBC WestJet Mastercard has a rating of 2.8 stars for a few reasons. It gains points for its welcome bonus, rewards earn rate, and included insurance. Unfortunately, it loses points because of its annual fee, relatively inflexible rewards program, and its lacklustre perks and insurance coverage.

- MoneyGenius

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 20.99%
Balance Transfer Interest Rate 22.99%
Cash Advance Interest Rate 22.99%
Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $39.00
Balance Transfer Fee 3%

Maximum

Cash Advance Fee $3.50

$5.00 fee for cash advances outside of Canada.

Foreign Transaction Fee 2.5%

Transactions made in a foreign currency will be converted and posted to your account in Canadian currency.

Over Limit Fee $29.00
Late Payment Fee $0.00
Promotions
Sign up bonus $100 after spending $1,000
  • On purchases within the first 3 months.
  • Get an annual round-trip companion voucher starting from $199 CAD (plus taxes, fees and charges) for round-trip travel within Canada and to/from the continental U.S.
  • Get 50 welcome WestJet dollars with your first purchase
Rewards
All Purchases 1% cash back
Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel 1.5% cash back

On purchases made with WestJet flights or WestJet Vacations packages using your card

Pharmacy No
Bills No
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders

$19 per year for each card

Travel Accident Insurance Yes
Car Rental Insurance Yes
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability No
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance No
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection No
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments Samsung Pay
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance
  • Get an annual credit card companion voucher for round-trip travel in Canada and the continental U.S. for $199 CAD (plus taxes, fees and other ATC charges)
  • Get $0 delivery fees for 3 months from DoorDash
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age

18 years in AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK. 19 years in all other provinces.

Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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