Shop Online with Debit

RBC Virtual Visa Debit is now available in the RBC Mobile app, which means you can shop online using the money in your bank account without the need for a physical reference card. All you need to do is activate it within the RBC Mobile app and you’re ready to start using it immediately.

Conveniently Shop Online

You can use your RBC Virtual Visa Debit card online at retailers like Amazon ‡ , Uber ‡ , iTunes ‡ and Netflix ‡ .

Pay with Money in Your Account

Feel in-control of your finances by paying directly from your bank account 2 . No surprise bills at the end of the month.

Get Peace of Mind

With 24/7 fraud controls and zero liability protection 3 , shopping with RBC Virtual Visa Debit is safe and secure.

How It Works

When you make an online purchase, choose “Visa” or “Visa Debit” as a payment option

Provide your RBC Virtual Visa Debit number, including the expiry date and CVV2 (the 3-digit secure code on the back).

Enter your name and billing address. Get a confirmation and you’re done!

RBC Virtual Visa Debit Goes Digital

RBC Virtual Visa Debit is now available in the RBC Mobile app, allowing you to shop online using the money in your bank account, without the need for a plastic card. Simply activate your card within the app and it’s ready to use.

Easy to Set Up

Your RBC Virtual Visa Debit card is already linked to your bank account. Activate it instantly within the RBC Mobile app to get started.

Pay with Money in Your Account

Feel in-control of your finances by paying directly from your account 2 . No surprise bills at the end of the month.

Use Safely Anytime

With 24/7 fraud controls and zero liability protectionliability protection 3 , shopping with RBC Virtual Visa Debit is safe and secure.

How It Works

When you make an online purchase, choose “Visa” or “Visa Debit” as a payment option

Provide your RBC Virtual Visa Debit number, including the expiry date and CVV2 (the 3-digit secure code on the back).

Enter your name and billing address. Get a confirmation and you’re done!

Instantly Activate Your RBC Virtual Visa Debit Card

Your RBC Virtual Visa Debit card is already linked to your chequing account as a free feature. Simply activate it within the RBC Mobile app to begin shopping! Don’t have RBC the Mobile app? Download it to get started.

How to Instantly Activate Your Card

Log into your RBC Mobile app

After selecting your primary chequing account, select the Manage Cards page (⋮ menu at top), and choose your primary Client Card number.

Choose 'Activate your Virtual Visa Debit' and follow the steps to review terms & conditions, and securely activate your new Virtual Visa Debit.

Your credentials are now active and ready to use! Just copy and paste into your browser and checkout.

Take a look through the tutorials to learn how to send money, deposit cheques, pay bills and more.

Activate Your Virtual Visa Debit Card Today

Don’t have the RBC Mobile app? Download it to get started.

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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner(s). Legal Disclaimer 1 RBC Mobile is operated by Royal Bank of Canada. Legal Disclaimer 2

This is the account you access with your RBC Royal Bank Client Card when you select the "Chequing" option on a merchant payment terminal or at an automated teller machine. RBC Virtual Visa Debit is not available to business clients.

Legal Disclaimer 3

Zero Liability provides protection against unauthorized use of your Virtual Visa Debit Number, provided you have taken reasonable precautions to protect your Reference Card and your Virtual Visa Debit Number, as set out in the RBC Royal Bank Virtual Visa Debit Agreement