
Get up to $240 cash back
Apply Now$171
First-year value
$240
cash back
$99
Annual fee
Based on the minimum spend required to earn the full welcome bonus.
12% cash back for the first 3 months on up to $2,000 in total purchases^
Offer ends September 9, 2026
All Purchases
(up to $25,000/year, 1x after)
Last updated: December 10, 2025
The RBC® Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard is marketed as a premium cash back card, with a simple earning structure for those who want a decent return on their spending without having to concern themselves with bonus categories.
The RBC® Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercardǂ is currently offering a welcome bonus of 12% cash back for the first three months on the first $2,000 in purchases^, worth up to $240 in cash back. To qualify, apply by September 9, 2026.
The annual fee is $99†, with free supplementary cards†. A minimum personal income of $80,000 or household income of $150,000 is required.
The RBC® Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard earns:
There are no bonus categories to track, and cash back is earned on net purchases only (not on cash advances, fees, or interest).
Cash back is automatically credited to your account each January and appears on your February statement. You can also request a credit at any time, provided your cash back balance is at least $25.
The RBC® Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercard includes a handful of benefits†.
DashPass from DoorDash†
Get a complimentary 12-month DashPass subscription when you add your eligible RBC credit card and activate the offer.
This gives you:
Link your RBC card and automatically enjoy:
Rexall: Earn More With Be Well™†
Scan your Be Well card and pay with your linked RBC card to earn:
Moi Rewards at Metro, Food Basics & More†
With your Moi Rewards card and linked RBC card, earn:
As a World Elite Mastercard cardholder, you receive:

Get up to $240 cash back
Apply NowLast updated: December 10, 2025
The RBC® Cash Back Preferred World Elite Mastercardǂ offers basic insurance coverage, which is below par for a World Elite card: