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How do I qualify for an RBC business or commercial credit card?

It depends on the type of RBC credit card, the program you apply for, and whether you’re an existing RBC client already. RBC offers credit cards for small, medium, or large businesses. To find the right credit card for your business needs, and the documentation required to be eligible, explore our business and commercial programs or use our Digital Business Tool to get a recommendation for your business.

Does a business or commercial credit card build my business credit score?

Yes, your business-related expenses, payments, and usage habits will help in building your business credit score for future financing needs.

Do I need a separate credit card for my business?

A business or commercial credit card dedicated to your business needs is a great idea. Depending on the credit card and program selected, a business or commercial credit card offers numerous benefits such as:

Keeping track of business expenses and simplifying tax filing
Maximizing cash flow with an interest-free grace period (17 - 21 days depending on the type of credit card)
Building better relationships with suppliers by paying on time
Getting access to multiple credit cards for employees to help manage expenses and payments
Building your business credit score for future credit needs
Earning rewards with built-in programs such as Avion Rewards or Cash Back with eligible cards
Redeeming Avion points for personal use or reinvesting them back into the business.

Does a business or commercial credit card affect my personal credit score?

No, your business or commercial credit card will not affect your personal credit score. Your business credit score is built off the financial history of the business itself, not your personal spending habits. The business or commercial credit card should be registered under your business name for tax purposes as well as to build your business credit score.

Why should I get a credit card for my business?

Whether you’re a start-up or an established business, you’ll need to manage cash flow, pay suppliers, track business expenses, and more. A business or commercial credit card gives you access to business-specific benefits such as extended days payable, simplified reporting and controls, and accelerated rewards, all while building credit for future borrowing needs. Compare some of the business and commercial credit cards RBC has to offer, or explore our business advice section to get solutions and savings that can help your business thrive.

Can I use my personal RBC credit card for business expenses?

Yes, you can use your RBC personal credit card for business expenses, but a business credit card will simplify tracking your business expenses, making payments, managing cardholders and filing taxes. A business credit card is also essential for building credit for your business, which can help you access business loans in the future. Plus, with many of our RBC business or commercial credit cards, you could benefit from the Liability Waiver Program (opens in a new tab), which protects businesses against certain unauthorized charges that may be made by employee cardholders.

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Air Travel Reward redemptions from the Air Travel Redemption Schedule start at 35,000 Avion points for a round trip long-haul flight to almost anywhere in Canada or the United States, exclusive of Hawaii or Alaska, with a maximum ticket price of $750. All applicable taxes, service fees and surcharges are the responsibility of the traveller. For more details, including information on redeeming for first class and business class seats, visit: www.avionrewards.com/travel/index.html. For general redemption terms, conditions and restrictions that apply to the Avion Rewards program, please visit: avionrewards.com or call 1-800 ROYAL 1-2 (1-800-769-2512).

Annual cash back cap: $650.

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All insurance is subject to limitations and exclusions. Please refer to the insurance certificates included in your Welcome Kit for complete details.

You will earn $0.50 back for every $100.00 (0.50% Cash Back Credit) in Net Purchases (including pre-authorized bill payments). Cash Back Credits are not earned on cash advances (including balance transfers, cash-like transactions and bill payments that are not pre-authorized charges that you set up with a merchant), interest charges or fees, and credits for returns and adjustments will reduce or cancel the Cash Back Credits earned by the amounts originally charged. For complete details, please refer to the RBC Cash Back Program Terms and Conditions at: www.rbc.com/cashbackterms.

Provided your New Cash Back Balance is $25.00 or more, Cash Back Credits earned during the year will i) automatically be credited to your January Account balance and appear on your February monthly statement, ii) and/or be credited to your account at any other time, upon request. Cash Back Credits are not earned on cash advances (including balance transfers, cash-like transactions and certain bill payments that are not pre-authorized charges that you set up with a merchant), interest charges or fees, and credits for returns and adjustments will reduce or cancel the Cash Back Credits earned by the amounts originally charged. For complete details, please refer to the RBC Cash Back Program Terms and Conditions at www.rbc.com/cashbackterms.

To receive the 35,000 Welcome Avion points (“Welcome Points”), your application must be approved by us. The Welcome Points will appear on your first credit card statement after your application has been approved. Only the primary business owner on the account is eligible for the Welcome Points; additional business owner(s) and cardholder(s), existing RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business cardholders, as well as existing RBC Avion Visa Business cardholders, applying for or transferring to the RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business credit card are not eligible for this offer. This offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other offer. Royal Bank of Canada reserves the right to cancel, modify or withdraw this offer at any time, including if we suspect that you may be manipulating or abusing it, or engaging in any suspicious or fraudulent activity, as determined by Royal Bank of Canada in its sole discretion.

You will earn: (i) 1.25 Avion point per $1 in net purchases you make with your card, up to a maximum of $75 000 in net purchases per Annual Period, and (ii) 1 Avion point per $1 in net purchases you make with your card in excess of $75 000 during an Annual Period, unlimited. “Annual Period” means the twelve (12) full monthly statement periods each year, starting with your January monthly statement and ending with your December monthly statement or, if you are a new Avion Visa Infinite Business cardholder, the period starting on the day your card is issued and ending with your December statement. Each year, on the first day of your January monthly statement, your annual net purchase amount, for the purpose of determining your earn rate only, will automatically reset to zero. Please note that monthly statement periods don't necessarily line up with the beginning and end of a calendar month. Avion points are earned on net purchases only; they are not earned on cash advances (including balance transfers, cash-like transactions and bill payments that are not pre-authorized charges that you set up with a merchant), interest charges or fees, and credits for returns and adjustments will reduce or cancel the points earned by the amounts originally charged. For more details on the Avion Rewards program, please visit: rbcrewards.com/terms-and-conditions.

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Avion points are earned on qualifying net purchases only; they are not earned on cash advances (including balance transfers, cash-like transactions and bill payments that are not pre-authorized charges that you set up with a merchant), interest charges or fees, and credits for returns and adjustments will reduce or cancel the points earned by the amounts originally charged.

All rewards are subject to availability and may change without prior notice. For complete terms, conditions and restrictions that apply to the Avion Rewards program, please visit: rbcrewards.com/terms-and-conditions or call 1-800 ROYAL^® 1-2 (1-800-769-2512).

This feature is only available to Primary Business Cardholders. Employees who also have a personal RBC Avion Visa card or RBC Avion Visa Infinite card are not eligible to combine points. If there are multiple Business Owners I) combining Avion points between business and personal RBC Avion Visa or RBC Avion Visa Infinite cards is only available to one Business Owner, II) Avion points from all Avion Visa Business Infinite cards can only be combined into the account of one Business Owner, and III) only that Business Owner will also be able to combine Avion points between his/her business and personal RBC Avion Visa or RBC Avion Visa Infinite cards.

To receive the 35,000 Welcome Avion points (“Welcome Points”), your application must be approved by us. The Welcome Points will appear on your first credit card statement after your application has been approved. Only the primary business owner on the account is eligible for the Welcome Points; additional business owner(s) and cardholder(s), existing RBC Avion Visa Business cardholders, as well as existing RBC Avion Visa Infinite Business cardholders, applying for or transferring to the RBC Avion Visa Business credit card, are not eligible for this offer. This offer may not be combined or used in conjunction with any other offer. Royal Bank of Canada reserves the right to cancel, modify or withdraw this offer at any time, including if we suspect that you may be manipulating or abusing it, or engaging in any suspicious or fraudulent activity, as determined by Royal Bank of Canada in its sole discretion.

You will earn i) $1.00 back for every $100.00 (1% Cash Back Credit) in Net Purchases you make (including pre-authorized bill payments) and, ii) for the first 3 full monthly statement periods (approximately 3 months from the date your Account is opened), you will earn an additional $1.00 back for every $100.00 (1% Cash Back Credit welcome bonus, for a total of 2%) in Net Purchases you make (including pre-authorized bill payments), up to a maximum combined Cash Back Credit of $650.00 per Annual Period, when you use your RBC Business Cash Back Mastercard to pay. For clarity, the additional 1% Cash Back Credit welcome bonus will only apply for the first 3 full monthly statement periods in your first Annual Period. Provided your New Cash Back Balance is $25.00 or more, Cash Back Credits earned during the year will i) automatically be credited to your January Account balance and appear on your February monthly statement, and/or ii) be credited at any other time, upon request. Cash Back Credits are not earned on cash advances (including balance transfers, cash-like transactions and bill payments that are not pre-authorized charges that you set up with a merchant), interest charges or fees, and credits for returns and adjustments will reduce or cancel the cash back credits earned by the amounts originally charged. From time to time we may offer bonus cash back promotions and will disclose the terms and conditions in the offer details. For complete details, including the meaning of capitalized terms, please refer to the RBC Cash Back Program Terms and Conditions at: www.rbc.com/cashbackterms. Royal Bank of Canada reserves the right to withdraw or amend this benefit at any time.

Subject to credit approval. The variable annual interest rate will be determined based on information you provide on the application and any credit bureau information. The annual interest rate is based on the Prime Rate plus an additional premium that ranges between 2.9% and 11.9%. Your premium will be calculated on an annual basis and could only change once a year. Prime Rate means the annual rate of interest Royal Bank of Canada announces from time to time as a reference rate for determining interest rates on Canadian dollar commercial loans in Canada. Our Prime Rate in effect on the first business day of the month will be the Prime Rate we use for the purposes of calculating your annual interest rate for the statement period ending in that month, even if our Prime Rate has changed during the month. The Prime Rate may fluctuate from time to time. It can be found in all our branches or online at www.rbcroyalbank.com/rates.

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