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The benefits of the WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard

There’s so many ways to save with all the great benefits you’ll get with your card, and not just on your travel.  

Earn WestJet dollars on your everyday spend1, get free checked bags2 and save money with your annual round-trip companion voucher3. You’ll also reach tier status faster with Status Lift4, get access to airport lounges5,6, discounts on fuel at Petro-Canada7 and more. 

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WestJet dollars

Welcome WestJet dollars

With our card, you’ll get welcome WestJet dollars just for making your first purchase with your new WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard.10 We’ll also give you additional WestJet dollars when you spend a minimum of $5,000 on your card in the first three (3) months of having it.


Earn WestJet dollars

Use your WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard for everyday purchases – no matter how big or small – and watch your WestJet dollars add up:1

  • 1.5% back in WestJet dollars on everyday purchases.  
  • 2% back in WestJet dollars on flights or packages with WestJet or WestJet Vacations.  
  • As a WestJet Rewards member you’ll also earn WestJet dollars as a percentage of the base fare on the flights, vacation packages and car rentals booked through WestJet.13 
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Redeem WestJet dollars

It’s your choice: use your WestJet dollars to pay for WestJet flights (including those operated by our codeshare partners), WestJet Vacations, Sunwing Vacations or WestJet Vacations Quebec packages.9 Redeem from as few as 15 WestJet dollars right up to the full amount on the base fare portion of fares.

Frequently asked questions


Baggage

Free first checked bags

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As the primary cardholder, you and up to eight guests travelling on the same reservation can check a bag for free.2 Please ensure that the WestJet Rewards ID that is associated with your card is included on your reservation to ensure that you are not charged. 

Please note, free bags are tied to the WestJet Rewards ID of the primary cardholder and the cardholder’s name must be on the reservation. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept cards shown at the airport or the WestJet Rewards ID of the secondary cardholder. Flights must be operated by WestJet. 

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Vouchers

Companion vouchers

Your card comes with an annual round-trip companion voucher.3 

Just purchase one round trip for yourself (the primary cardholder) and enjoy a reduced fare for the second guest on the same itinerary.3  

For travel within Canada and to/from the continental U.S. the companion fare starts from $119 (plus taxes, fees, charges and other Air Transportation Charges). Buy a Premium fare and the second guest is $219. 

The rest of the WestJet network starts from $399, plus an additional $100 for Premium cabin ($499), if voucher type is eligible (plus taxes, fees, charges and other Air Transportation Charges). 

Couple sitting in the premium cabin having drinks.

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Lounge voucher exchange

If you prefer, we also offer the option to exchange your companion voucher for four (4) lounge access vouchers.5 

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Lounges

WestJet partner lounges

Get access to WestJet partner lounges for yourself and your guests when you exchange your companion voucher for lounge vouchers5 or when you achieve Platinum, Gold and Silver tier status.  


Mastercard Travel Pass Program

Enjoy Mastercard Travel Pass Program provided by DragonPass and benefit from access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide, plus valuable airport dining and spa offers.6 Download the Mastercard Travel Pass app and register or visit https://mastercardtravelpass.dragonpass.com

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WestJet Rewards tiers

Status Lift

The WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard is taking you higher with Status Lift. As a cardholder you can get closer to achieving Silver, Gold or Platinum status with WestJet, through qualifying spend on your card.4 Depending on your status, you can enjoy benefits like lounge passes, priority boarding, advance seat selection, a higher WestJet dollar earn rate and more.


Lifestyle Benefits

Enjoy lifestyle benefits from our partners

Save more and earn more with benefits from WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard cardholder partners. 

DoorDash

Get a 12-month complimentary DashPass subscription – a value of almost $120 – when you link your WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard to your DoorDash account.8

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Gas on the nozzle

Petro-Canada 

Save 3¢/L on fuel and earn 20% more Petro-Points when you pay with your linked WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard.7

Rexall

Earn 50 Be Well points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases at Rexall when you scan your Be Well card and pay with your linked WestJet RBC® World Elite Mastercard.11

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Insurance and protection

Stay protected

Make sure you’re covered for the unexpected with valuable insurance benefits, plus the option for extended coverage.12 


Rates

Annual fee                                                     $119
Cash advance rate                                        22.99%*
Purchase rate                                                20.99%

Note: This card requires a minimum personal income of $80,000 or a minimum household income of $150,000. Please note, this premium card can impose higher acceptance costs on merchants.

* 21.99% if you reside in Quebec.

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