by Jen Mallia
Last updated: 11:55 AM ET, Thu August 14, 2025
Business owners and business travellers take note: RBC and WestJet are promoting the “first and only” business travel card to provide instant airline status to cardholders. Successful applicants for the new card will be granted Silver tier status on WestJet for the first year, and for subsequent years based on a minimum spend. That means cardholders will have access to all the perks of Silver tier status: free first checked bag, lounge access passes and priority check-in and boarding.
The card also grants Tier 1 access to WestJet Biz Business Travel Program. This online booking tool was designed to help small to medium sized businesses with better travel management. Tier 1 qualifies members for discounted flights, helping to save more on each business trip.
Cardholders will also be able to collect WestJet rewards, save on travel and be covered by travel insurance (including trip interruption and trip cancellation insurance.) Primary cardholders will receive a welcome bonus of 35,000 reward points.
"Small and medium-sized businesses have supported WestJet from the day we started flying; that's why we're proud to introduce a card that not only rewards business spending but also enhances the travel experience from the moment cardholders arrive at the airport," said Steve McClelland, Vice-President, Loyalty, WestJet. "With instant Silver status, free checked bags and access to WestJet Biz, this card is thoughtfully designed to help value conscious small and medium sized business owners turn everyday business expenses into meaningful travel rewards with greater flexibility, control and efficiency."
The annual fee for the card is presently $175. Applicants must meet certain conditions to qualify for the card. Please see www.westjet.com/newbusinesscard for more details. To apply, visit your local RBC branch or call 1-866-783-6292 to speak to an advisor.
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