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Additional Users
By adding other users to your RBC Royal Bank credit card account, you can take advantage of a number of great benefits, including:
- Additional users earn Avion® points, partner rewards or Cash Back credits on purchases made on your account†
- All spending on your account is consolidated on one monthly statement, with transactions made by different cardholders clearly marked
- The Family Card Option lets you control spending as you set the credit limit available for that user
Comparing Your Options
Not sure whether you should add a Co-Applicant, Authorized User or an Authorized User with the Family Card Option to your account? We’ve laid it all out for you below. When you’re ready to add a user, follow the next steps for the option that’s best for you.
| Co-Applicant | Authorized User | Family Card Option | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The basics | Jointly responsible with the Primary Applicant for the balance owing on the account – regardless of who incurred the charges | Not responsible for any balance owing on the card | Not responsible for any balance owing on the card |
| Credit limit | Shares the full credit limit available | Shares the full credit limit available | Has a pre-set limit assigned from the full credit limit available |
| Redeeming rewards |
Can redeem Avion points and can request Cash Back credits that are earned on the account. Cannot request and redeem partner rewards |
Not able to redeem any Avion points or Cash Bank credits earned on the account | Not able to redeem any Avion points or Cash Back credits earned on the account |
| Accessing account information | Can access information about any transactions made on the account | Can only access information about their own transactions | Can only access information about their own transactions |
| Number of cardholders | Can add 1 Co-Applicant to your account | Can add up to 9 Authorized Users | Can add up to 9 Authorized Users, including Authorized Users in the Family Card Option |
| Age of cardholders | Primary and Co-Applicant must be at least 18 years old | Must be at least 18 years old | Must be at least 14 years old |
Adding a Co-Applicant
When you add a Co-Applicant to your RBC Royal Bank credit card, you’re sharing responsibility for your credit card account, and doubling your ability to earn rewards and cash back. Here’s how it works:
- The Co-Applicant is considered a joint borrower on the account. That means both of you are responsible for payment of the credit card account balance, regardless of who incurs the charges
- Together, you share the credit limit for the account
- Both of you can make purchases and take cash advances
- Co-Applicants can redeem Avion points and can request Cash Back credits that are earned on the account, but other partner rewards are only available to the Primary Applicant
- The Co-Applicant can access information about any of the transactions made on the credit card through RBC Online Banking® or by calling 1-800-769-25121-800-769-2512.
- Maximum of 1 Co-Applicant is permitted per Account
- Co-Applicants may only be added to an Account that is in good standing at the time the request is processed
- Co-Applicants are responsible for adhering to the terms of the RBC Royal Bank Credit Card Agreement
- An annual fee may apply for the Co-Applicant, depending on the type of Account
- A Co-Applicant cannot be added to a moi RBC Visa credit card account
How to Add a Co-Applicant
Print, complete and sign (make sure both of you sign the form).
Mail it in to this address: RBC Royal Bank
c/o Administration Department
P.O. Box 8400, Stn. Terminal
Vancouver, BC V6B 9Z9
Or, visit an RBC Royal Bank branch with your Co-Applicant. Both of you will need to bring two pieces of ID and sign the form.
Find a branchAdding an Authorized User
Adding an Authorized User to your account means others can share the benefits of your card and enjoy the convenience that comes with using an RBC Royal Bank credit card. And, you’ll earn points and rewards whenever your Authorized Users make purchases on your account. Here’s how it works:
- An Authorized User is not responsible for payment of any balances owing on the account.
- Purchases made by the Authorized User earn Avion® points, partner rewards or Cash Back credits, depending on the card you have.
- All Avion points, partner rewards or Cash Back credits earned are in the name of the Primary Applicant – the Authorized User can’t redeem them.
You can either provide your Authorized Users with access to your entire credit limit, or choose the Family Card Option if you’d like to set their limit.
- All spending is consolidated into one monthly statement, and each user’s transactions are clearly identified.
- Your Authorized User can access information about their own transactions, but do not have access to transactions made by other cardholders on the same account.
- You can add up to 9 Authorized Users on your Account
- Authorized Users may only be added to an Account that is in good standing at the time the request is processed
- Authorized Users are responsible for adhering to the terms of the RBC Royal Bank Credit Card Agreement
- An annual fee may apply for each Authorized User, depending on the type of Account
- Authorized Users (with access to full Account credit limit or under the Family Card option) may be added to an Account by the Primary Applicant or Co-Applicant unless the Primary Applicant’s occupation is identified as a ”student”
How to Add an Authorized User
Print, complete and sign (make sure both of you sign the form).Mail it in to this address: RBC Royal Bank
c/o Administration Department
P.O. Box 8400, Stn. Terminal
Vancouver, BC V6B 9Z9
Other ways to add a user:
Visit an RBC Royal Bank branch with your Co-Applicant. Both of you will need to bring two pieces of ID and sign the form.
Find a branchSelect your credit card on the Accounts Summary Page and choose “Add an Authorized User"
Adding the Family Card Option
With the Family Card Option, you can give your Authorized Users access to credit, and set spending and cash advance limits at the same time. Here’s how it works:
- An Authorized User under the Family Card Option is not responsible for payment of any balances owing on the account
- Any purchases they make earn Avion® points, partner rewards or Cash Back credits for the Primary Applicant
- Card activity has no impact on the Authorized User’s credit bureau score
- It’s an ideal solution for parents who want to give their maturing child access to funds while they teach the responsibilities that come with credit
- Also a convenient way to give caregivers and nannies access to credit within set limits
- All spending is consolidated into one monthly statement, and transactions made by different users are clearly identified
- Authorized Users with the Family Card Option can be added to an account by either the Primary or Co-Applicant on the account.
- A Primary or Co-Applicant cannot be added as an Authorized User.
- You may add up to nine Authorized Users per account.
- An annual fee may apply for each Authorized User.
- Authorized Users can only be added if your account is in good standing at the time the request is processed.
- Authorized Users with the Family Card Option must be at least 14 years of age and a resident of Canada.
- Transactions are authorized or declined based upon information available at that time. Transactions which would cause a card limit or cash advance limit to be exceeded are ordinarily declined; however, there may be instances where amounts are charged to a credit card account in excess of an applicable card limit or cash advance limit.
How to Add an Authorized User with the Family Card Option
Print, complete and sign (make sure both of you sign the form). Ensure you have indicated on the form the credit limit that you wish to assign to the Authorized User. Otherwise, the Family Card Option will not be activated.Mail it in to this address: RBC Royal Bank
c/o Administration Department
P.O. Box 8400, Stn. Terminal
Vancouver, BC V6B 9Z9
Or, visit an RBC Royal Bank branch with your Co-Applicant. Both of you will need to bring two pieces of ID and sign the form.
Find a branchSelect your credit card on the Accounts Summary Page and choose “Add an Authorized User"
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