RBC is offering a 30% bonus on points moved from RBC Avion to the British Airways Club, as Prince of Travel reported on November 2, 2026. Every 10,000 Avion points you transfer become 13,000 Avios. If you hold an RBC Avion card and have a business class trip in mind, this makes that seat cost you fewer of your own points.
What is the RBC Avion transfer bonus?
It is a limited time boost on transfers from RBC Avion to British Airways Avios. Normally, Avion points move to Avios one for one. Right now, RBC adds 30% on top.
So 10,000 Avion points turn into 13,000 Avios. Move 50,000 and you get 65,000. Move 100,000 and you get 130,000. The math is simple, and that is part of why this one is easy to like.
The story we saw did not give an end date. Bonuses like this tend to run for a set window and then stop, so check the RBC Avion site before you count on it.
Is 30% more Avios actually worth it?
Yes, if you are going to use the Avios soon. A 30% bonus is real value, not a gimmick. It means every point you earned on your card now goes further.
Honestly, this is one of the better transfer bonuses a Canadian card holder gets. Most people with RBC points spend them in the RBC travel store at a fixed value. That is easy, but it usually leaves value on the table. Moving points to an airline program is where the bigger wins tend to be, and a bonus makes that gap wider.
The catch is the same as with every transfer. Once points leave RBC, they do not come back. If you move them and then cannot find a seat, you are holding Avios you may not need. That is why the order matters: seat first, transfer second.
Where can you use Avios for business class?
You can use Avios on British Airways and on its partner airlines in the oneworld alliance. That opens up a lot of the world, not just London.
A few general things to know about Avios:
- British Airways flights often come with high carrier charges on award tickets, so the cash you pay on top can be large. Look at the full cost before you book.
- Partner airlines can carry much lower fees, which often makes them the smarter use of your Avios.
- Avios is shared by several programs, including Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Iberia and Aer Lingus. In most cases you can move Avios between them, which gives you more ways to find a seat.
Our view: the best use of this bonus is a long haul business class seat you were going to book anyway. That is where Avios usually stretch the furthest, and where 30% more points makes the biggest difference.
Should you transfer your RBC Avion points now?
Only if you have a trip in mind and you have found the seat. If you do, this is a good week to move your points. If you do not, skip it and wait for the next bonus.
Here is the simple plan:
- Pick the trip and dates.
- Search for an award seat with Avios on British Airways or a partner.
- Check the taxes and fees on that exact seat.
- Transfer only what you need from RBC Avion, then book right away.
Seats can disappear between the search and the booking, so do not wait days after the transfer. Points sitting in an airline account do not earn you anything extra.
If you run a business and put real spending on your cards, those points add up faster than most people think. You can see what your spending buys in business class trips before you move a single point.