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RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard review

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Annual Fee
$99.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.99%
Balance Transfer
22.99%
Balance Transfer
22.99%
Rewards
1.5% cashback
Rewards
1.5% cashback
Signup Bonus
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7.4/10
Informr score
The RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite 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?


RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard is typically available to those with good 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
Yes Have a minimum personal income of $80000.

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 We Have
Money We Have

While there are some benefits to the RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard, the earning rate is low compared to some of the best cash back credit cards in Canada. In addition, the lack of benefits is disappointing. If you bank with RBC and want to stick with them, this card is perfectly acc...

- Barry Choi, Money We Have
Rewards Canada
Rewards Canada

The RBC Cash Back World Elite Mastercard is the bank's premium cash back offering that offers a really good base cash back earn rate of 1.5% for up to $25,000 in purchases annually. On top of this is has good purchase insurance coverage and airport lounge access membership. Outside of that however t...

- Rewards Canada
Money.ca
Money.ca

The RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard is for that affluent upper-middle class working professional who prefers simplicity and transparency with their credit card loyalty programs. They want to accumulate cash back rewards, but they don’t want to have to think about it. It’s for the pers...

- Money.ca
SAVVY New Canadians
SAVVY New Canadians

The RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard is an excellent cash back credit card you can use to earn unlimited cash back at a rate of 1.5% on all your purchases. It’s a shame you can’t increase the earning potential for categories like groceries or gas. But the additional benefits, including...

- Enoch Omololu, SAVVY New Canadians
Yore Oyster
Yore Oyster

The RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard is premium cash back credit card issued by the Royal Bank of Canada, one of the largest banks in Canada. It offers a flat cash back rate of 1.5% on all purchases with no annual limits, and it has a moderate annual fee of $99. With this card, you wil...

- Victor, Yore Oyster

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 $99.00
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 No
Rewards
All Purchases 1.5% cash back (on first $25000 spent)

1% thereafter

Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel No
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details

Link your card and instantly save 3¢/L on fuel and always earn 20% more Petro-Points at Petro-Canada.

Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
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 Yes
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection No
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments No
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Complimentary Boingo Wi-Fi account
  • Mastercard Airport Experiences provided by LoungeKey
  • Get $0 delivery fees for 12 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 $80,000 per year
Temporary Residents No
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