https://forums.redflagdeals.com/royal-b … v-2719461/
My 2024 experience: Painless. Set hydro + Enbridge as PAPs + 2 bill payments. Closed in-branch after hold period. Pro tip: Open near deadline to minimize account time ($16.95/mo fee).
Receiving email likely required for eligibility based on the discussion last time, so YMMV (if anyone tried last time without, please comment with data point)
How to earn 65K Avion points
1. Open eligible RBC chequing + enroll in Value Program by June 1, 2026
2. Complete 2 of these by Aug 10, 2026:
-Payroll/pension direct deposit
-2 pre-authorized payments (PAPs)
-2 bill payments to service providers
3. Keep account + qualifying activities active until June 1, 2027
Eligibility: New personal banking clients only (no RBC chequing + no prior promos in past 5 years).
Points awarded via email notification starting Feb 10, 2026 (up to 10 business days after qualifying).
Full terms and conditions:
https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/pba/op … tions.html
Statistics: Posted by Mint — Jan 24th, 2026 9:11 pm