Expiry: Jun 19, 2026
If you hold an RBC Avion Visa Card (Only available to holders of the RBC Avion Visa Infinite, Avion Visa Infinite Privilege, or Avion Visa Platinum cards), one of the best moves you can make with your points is to transfer them to British Airways Avios — one of the most versatile airline currencies in the world.
RBC Avion points transfer to The British Airways Executive Club at a 1:1 ratio — meaning 10,000 Avion points becomes 10,000 Avios. Avios is the loyalty currency shared across the Oneworld Avios family, including British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar Airways, and Finnair — giving you enormous flexibility when it comes to redeeming for flights.
Once or twice a year, RBC runs a 30% transfer bonus promotion to British Airways Avios, typically in spring and around Black Friday. During this promotion, the transfer rate becomes 1:1.3, meaning 10,000 Avion points yields 13,000 Avios instead of the usual 10,000. The next promotion period is between May 11 and Jun 19, 2026.
From my point of view, the RBC Avion to British Airways Avios transfer is one of Canada's best points transfer partnerships. The 1:1 base ratio is solid, and the periodic 30% transfer bonus makes it genuinely exceptional. Whether you're dreaming of flying Qatar Qsuites to the Middle East, island-hopping across Europe on the cheap, or saving on a US domestic connection, Avios gives you the tools to make it happen. The key is patience — accumulate your Avion points, wait for the next 30% transfer bonus, and then move your points when the time is right.
Note: The British Airways Executive Club account must be in the same name as the RBC cardholder. A minimum of 10,000 Avion points must be converted to qualify.
