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RBC® Cash Back Mastercard

Everything you need to know about the RBC® Cash Back Mastercard, an entry-level cash back credit card option issued by RBC®.

Updated on: September 5, 2023

Annual fee

$0

Interest rates:

20.99% purchases 22.99% cash advances (21.99% QC) 22.99% balance transfers (21.99% QC)

Earning rate:

2% cash back† on grocery purchases up to $6,000 1% cash back† on grocery and non-grocery purchases above $6,000 0.5% cash back† on non-grocery purchases up to $6,000

Insurance:

Poor

The RBC® Cash Back Mastercard is a card geared towards students, newcomers to Canada, or individuals with new or recovering credit files who want to build a strong relationship with RBC® while earning some cash back.

Bonuses & Fees

Currently, there's no welcome bonus on the RBC® Cash Back Mastercard.

There's no annual fee and supplementary cards are also free.

Earning Rewards

The RBC® Cash Back Mastercard earns 2% cash back on groceries up to $6,000 and 1% on groceries above $6,000. Otherwise, it earns 0.5% cash back on non-grocery purchases up to $6,000 and 1% cash back on non-grocery purchases above $6,000. This is a relatively weak offering, especially in comparison to the Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card, which allows you to earn 2% cash back in up to three categories (including groceries).

Redeeming Rewards

There are two ways to redeem RBC® cash back:

  • Upon reaching a cash back balance of at least $25, call RBC® (1-800-769-2512) to credit the entire amount to your account
  • Automatically credited every January and appears on February statement

Perks & Benefits

The RBC® Cash Back Mastercard provides 3¢/L saving on fuel at Petro-Canada, along with earning 20% more Petro-Points.

Also new cardholders get $0 delivery fees for 3 months from DoorDash.
To receive this offer, you must add your eligible RBC credit card to your DoorDash account to:
  • Get a 3-month complimentary DashPass subscription – a value of almost $30
  • Enjoy unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fees on orders of $15 or more when you pay with your eligible RBC credit card

Insurance Coverage

The RBC® Cash Back Mastercard offers a doubling of the manufacturer’s warranty up to one additional year as well as provides 90 days of purchase protection.

†Terms and conditions apply. RBC is not responsible for maintaining the content on this site. Please click on the Apply Now link for the most up to date information.

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