CHECK BEFORE ACTINGThis offer was last reported 105 days ago, on July 24, 2026. Registration deadlines and bonus windows close. We do not track whether this one is still live, so check the program's own page before acting on it.
What happened
- $100 cash contribution: 10,000 points (regularly 12,000)
- $9.95 trade commission: 995 points (regularly ~1,200)
- Minimum redemption: 2,500 points (regularly 3,000) This promotion addresses a historical weakness in the Avion program by providing a clean 1-cent escape hatch, comparable to Scene+ or Amex Membership Rewards, but directed into investment accounts rather than statement credits or travel
RBC is running a limited-time promotion allowing Avion Rewards cardholders to redeem points toward contributions in an RBC Direct Investing account at an enhanced rate of 1 cent per point, up from the standard 0.83 cents. This represents a 20% increase in value. The promotion runs until July 31, 2026. Trades must settle by August 4, 2026. Eligible accounts include RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, RESP, and non-registered cash accounts. Key redemption rates during the promo: