RBC® Avion® Visa Infinite Privilege Card

Canadian Flag RBC® Avion® Visa Infinite Privilege Card

Annual Fee: $399

Issuer: RBC

Policy Version: November 2023

Last Updated: 2026-02-08

Policy Information

Claims Contact

  • website: www.rbcinsurance.com
  • phone domestic: 1-866-774-2878
  • phone international: 905-816-2584

Global Limits

  • who is covered: Cardholder, Spouse, Dependent Children, Additional Cardholders
  • trip duration limit: 31 days (under age 65) or 7 days (age 65 and older)

Coverage Summary

Coverage Area Covered? Limit Conditions Exclusions
emergency medical Start Claim
✅ Yes
Unlimited
  • You must be a permanent resident of Canada
  • You must have a valid government health insurance plan
  • You must call the insurer before receiving emergency treatment
  • Coverage extends if you are hospitalized or delayed by a common carrier
  • Conditions that were not stable in the 90 days before travel (180 days if age 75+)
  • Trips taken against medical advice
  • Routine care or elective treatments
  • Injuries from high-risk sports like mountain climbing or skydiving
  • Pregnancy complications within 9 weeks of due date
travel accident Start Claim
✅ Yes
$500,000
  • Must be travelling on a common carrier (plane, train, ship)
  • Full fare must be paid with card or Avion points
  • Loss must occur within 365 days of accident
  • Coma exclusions apply for payments
  • Self-inflicted injuries or suicide
  • Act of war or terrorism
  • Active military service
  • Pilots or crew members
  • Abuse of alcohol or drugs
trip cancellation Start Claim
✅ Yes
$2,500 per person
  • Trip must be paid in full with card or Avion points
  • You must cancel with the travel provider immediately (next business day) after the cause occurs
  • You must notify the insurer immediately
  • Coverage applies to non-refundable prepaid travel arrangements
  • Known or anticipated events prior to booking
  • Travel for the purpose of visiting an ill person whose condition causes the claim
  • Financial difficulties or unwillingness to travel
  • Pregnancy complications within 9 weeks of due date
  • Travel advisories related to COVID-19
trip interruption Start Claim
✅ Yes
$5,000 per person
  • Trip must be paid in full with card or Avion points
  • Covers unused prepaid arrangements and transport home
  • Travel must be undertaken when medically possible
  • Report to insurer immediately
  • Pre-existing conditions not stable for 90 days prior to travel
  • Participation in professional sports or high-risk activities
  • Criminal offenses or illegal acts
  • Chronic use of alcohol or drugs
  • Travel against government advice regarding COVID-19
trip delay Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,000 total ($500 per day)
  • Full cost of ticket must be paid with card or Avion points
  • Delay must be due to missed connection, delayed flight departure, or denied boarding
  • No alternative transportation was made available by the airline
  • You must have checked in with the air carrier
  • Delays caused by insufficient connection time booked
  • Denied boarding due to immigration or authorities
  • Criminal acts or illegal activities
  • War, rebellion, or nuclear contamination
  • Losses incurred at the final destination of the return trip
lost baggage Start Claim
✅ Yes
$2,500 total
  • Full cost of ticket must be paid with card or Avion points
  • Baggage must be checked or carried on board
  • Loss must occur while in transit
  • Must obtain a report from the air carrier
  • Animals, perishables, and household effects
  • Money, tickets, securities, and documents
  • Professional or occupational items
  • Wear and tear or gradual deterioration
  • Illegal acts or confiscation by authorities
delayed baggage Start Claim
✅ Yes
$750 per person / $3,000 max
  • Coverage applies to emergency purchases of essentials
  • Full ticket cost must be paid with card or Avion points
  • Baggage must be checked with an air carrier
  • Must obtain a delay report from the airline
  • Purchases made after baggage is returned
  • Losses at the final destination of the return trip
  • Failure to check baggage within minimum time guidelines
  • Denied boarding by authorities
rental car Start Claim
✅ Yes
Actual Cash Value
  • Must decline rental agency's collision/loss damage waiver
  • Must pay full rental cost with card or Avion points
  • Coverage is for one vehicle at a time
  • Must report damage to police and insurer
  • Trucks, pick-up trucks, and cargo vans
  • Vehicles used for commercial delivery or Uber/Lyft
  • Exotic vehicles (Ferrari, Porsche, etc.)
  • Off-road use
  • Driving while intoxicated
cell phone protection Start Claim
✅ Yes
$1,500
Ded: 10% of depreciated value
  • Coverage applies to new devices purchased with card
  • Also covers devices funded by a plan if monthly bills are paid with card
  • Limit of 2 claims per 12 months (4 per 48 months)
  • Must obtain approval before repairing or replacing
  • Accessories and batteries
  • Devices purchased for business use or resale
  • Refurbished or used devices
  • Cosmetic damage not affecting functionality
  • Theft from baggage unless hand-carried
purchase protection Start Claim
✅ Yes
$50,000 per year
  • Item must be paid in full with card or Avion points
  • Covers loss or accidental physical damage
  • Coverage is excess to other insurance (e.g. homeowner's)
  • Gifts given to family members are covered
  • Living plants or animals
  • Consumables or perishables
  • Money, travelers cheques, or tickets
  • Jewelry in checked baggage
  • Motorized vehicles and drones
extended warranty Start Claim
✅ Yes
$50,000 per year
  • Triples the original manufacturer's warranty up to 2 extra years
  • Total warranty (original + extended) cannot exceed 5 years
  • Original warranty must be valid in Canada
  • Item must be paid in full with card or Avion points
  • Items purchased for commercial use
  • Motorized vehicles
  • Items with lifetime warranties
  • Used or refurbished items
  • Living plants or animals

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