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RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard

RBC

Best for

Higher-income spenders who want simple flat-rate cash back with a few World Elite perks.

Apply on RBC

Annual fee

$99

FX fee

2.5%

Purchase APR

20.99%

Income req.

$80,000 personal / $150,000 household

Recommended credit score

725+

Approval difficulty

Hard approval

VaultNerd estimate based on the card's tier and income requirements — not an official issuer cutoff. Approval also depends on income, debt, and credit history.

Our verdict

A straightforward 1.5% flat-rate card, but the $25,000 cap, thin insurance and $99 fee leave it trailing the best flat-rate cash back cards in Canada.

Reward rates

All purchases

1.5% on the first $25,000 in annual purchases, 1% thereafter; no overall earning limit

1.5%

Pros

Simple flat-rate cash back with no category tracking
World Elite perks including lounge network access at a moderate fee

Cons

Rate drops to 1% after $25,000 in annual spend
No travel medical or trip cancellation insurance
No welcome bonus currently offered

Perks

Flat 1.5% cash back on everything including online and wholesale retailers
Mastercard Travel Pass (DragonPass) access to 1,300+ airport lounges
12-month complimentary DoorDash DashPass
Mastercard Travel Rewards offers when spending abroad
Free additional cards

Insurance

Purchase security and extended warranty (120 days; triples warranty up to 2 years)
Auto rental collision/loss damage waiver

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The VaultNerd Team

Researching and writing about Canadian credit cards and rewards since 2026.

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“RBC Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard Review — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/credit-cards/rbc-cash-back-preferred-world-elite-mastercard, updated June 2026.

Sources

RBC cardholder agreement and rates & fees disclosure
VaultNerd cards database