Avion to Avios 30% Transfer Bonus – May 11 to June 19, 2026
One of the best ways to unlock incredible value from your RBC Avion points is back. From May 11, 2026 at 12:01 AM (PT) to June 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PT), RBC is offering a 30% transfer bonus when you convert Avion points to British Airways Avios. RBC offers several transfer promotions each year. Last year, there were promotions for American Airlines AAdvantage and British Airways Avios. If you are collecting Avion with the intent of transferring to another program, you should always wait until a transfer promotion like this is running.
The Current Offer
During the promotional window, you’ll receive 13 Avios for every 10 Avion points transferred. That’s a 30% boost on your miles, which can make a big difference when planning redemptions for flights with British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, or other Oneworld partners.
Here are the key details:
- Promotion dates: May 11 to June 19, 2026
- Conversion rate: 10,000 Avion = 13,000 Avios
- Minimum transfer: 10,000 Avion points
- Eligible programs: British Airways Executive Club Avios
How to Convert Avion Points to Avios
Converting your points is a straightforward process, but there are a few important details to keep in mind.
- Visit the RBC Rewards website: Log into your Avion Rewards account.
- Navigate to the “Redeem” tab: From the top menu, select “Redeem.”
- Scroll to “Transfer Points”: You’ll find this under the “Invest with points” section.
- Choose “Convert to Another Program”: Select British Airways Avios as your partner.
- Enter your details: You’ll need your British Airways Executive Club number and the number of Avion points you wish to convert (minimum 10,000).
Once submitted, your points will be transferred. In our experience, this usually happens within 24 hours, but the official terms state up to 4 weeks.
Note: On the final confirmation page, you’ll only see the base amount (e.g., 10,000 Avion = 10,000 Avios). The 30% bonus does not appear on the confirmation page, but it will be applied automatically and show up in your Avios account within a few days. My latest transfer arrived in my Avios account in under 24 hours.
Where to View Your Avios Balance
You can track your Avios points directly on the British Airways website or at avios.com.
Eligible RBC Cards for Transfer
Not all RBC credit cards offer access to the full Avion Elite reward tier. To participate in this Avios transfer promotion, you’ll need to have an Avion Elite-earning card, such as:
- RBC Avion Visa Infinite
- RBC Avion Visa Infinite Privilege
- RBC Avion Visa Platinum
- RBC Avion Visa Business
If you currently hold an Avion Select or Avion Premium card, such as the RBC ION+, you must convert those points to Elite points before you can transfer them to British Airways. This also requires you to hold one of the Avion Elite-earning cards listed above. The internal conversion runs at a 1:1 ratio and can be completed within the RBC Rewards portal.
Is It Worth Transferring?
These bonuses appear roughly once or twice per year. The 30% bonus significantly improves the value proposition on higher-value redemptions, and if you already have a target redemption in mind, there is little reason to wait.
For many, this can be an excellent use of RBC Avion points
A 30% transfer bonus significantly improves the value proposition of Avios redemptions, particularly for premium cabin flights and short-haul partner awards.
Some of the best uses of Avios include:
- Short-haul flights on American Airlines or Alaska Airlines starting at just 7,500 Avios one-way
- Qatar Airways Qsuites business class between North America and the Middle East
- Iberia business class flights to Europe
- Multi-carrier Oneworld itineraries using partners such as Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific
One of the biggest advantages of Avios is flexibility. Avios can be transferred between British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Finnair at a 1:1 ratio, allowing you to move points between programs depending on which airline offers the best redemption pricing.
Personally, we regularly take advantage of these transfer bonuses to build our Avios balance for future Qatar Airways Qsuite redemptions, which remain one of the best business class products in the world.
When You Should Not Transfer
Despite the strong bonus, you should avoid transferring points speculatively unless you have a clear redemption plan in mind.
A few important things to remember:
- Avios transfers are irreversible
- Airline programs can devalue without notice
- British Airways long-haul flights can carry high fuel surcharges
- Award availability may disappear quickly and is never guaranteed
In most cases, transferring during a bonus makes the most sense when you already have a specific redemption planned or expect to use Avios in the near future.
Previous Promotions
RBC has run this promotion a number of times. Here is a record of past windows for reference:
| Promotion Period | Bonus |
|---|---|
| June 2 to July 11, 2025 | 30% |
| May 11 to June 19, 2026 | 30% |
We will continue to update this section as future promotions are announced.
Final Thoughts
The RBC Avion to British Airways Avios transfer bonus continues to be one of the better recurring transfer promotions available to Canadian travelers.
With a 30% bonus, RBC Avion points become significantly more powerful for booking flights across the Oneworld alliance, including premium cabin redemptions with Qatar Airways and Iberia. The ability to freely move Avios between British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Finnair adds another layer of flexibility that few airline currencies can match.
If you already have a planned redemption in mind, this promotion can substantially reduce the number of RBC Avion points needed for your trip. Just remember that transfers are permanent, and it is generally best to transfer only when you are ready to book.
The current promotion runs until June 19, 2026.
