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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.97%
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.97%
Balance Transfer
22.97%
Balance Transfer
22.97%
Rewards
10 - 45 points
Rewards
10 - 45 points
Signup Bonus
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Signup Bonus
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8.2/10
Informr score
The PC® Mastercard® currently has an Informr score of 8.2 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 8 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


PC® Mastercard® is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be at least 18 years of age (AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK). 19 in all other provinces.
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


Wealth Rocket
Wealth Rocket

If you’re looking for a solid no-fee starter rewards card with easy qualifications, the PC Financial Mastercard should be your first choice. With a flexible points program and easy redemption process, a PC Financial Mastercard can boost your savings. While they fall a little short of their competito...

- Candice Reeves, Wealth Rocket
Yore Oyster
Yore Oyster

The PC Financial Mastercard is your ideal credit card with no annual fee and a high earning rate for eligible purchases. This credit card is best for individuals who often shop at PC Financial stores and participating merchants. Its PC Optimum points are designed only to be redeemed for grocery item...

- Victor, Yore Oyster
SAVVY New Canadians
SAVVY New Canadians

This card has no annual fees and offers shoppers opportunities to earn PC Optimum points they can redeem for free groceries. It also offers basic insurance coverage, including purchase protection and extended warranty, and a low promotional balance transfer rate.

- Enoch Omololu, SAVVY New Canadians
MoneySense
MoneySense

The PC Financial Mastercard is a solid no-fee starter rewards card with easy qualifications, and it gives regular Canadians entry-level access to the PC points program. Cardholders can earn hefty rewards points at Shoppers Drug Mart and on gas, but it falls a little short on grocery returns when com...

- Keph Senett, MoneySense
MoneyGenius
MoneyGenius

If you love PC Optimum, this card is an easy way to increase your earn rate – while also getting points for every $1 you spend at Loblaws (and everywhere else). The fact that it’s for no annual fee makes it an easy addition to your wallet – with a balance transfer promo to top it all off. That being...

- MoneyGenius

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 20.97%
Balance Transfer Interest Rate 22.97%
Cash Advance Interest Rate 22.97%
Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $0.00
Balance Transfer Fee 1%
Cash Advance Fee $3.50

$5.00 fee for cash advances outside of Canada.

Foreign Transaction Fee 2.5%

Transactions made in a foreign currency will be converted and posted to your account in Canadian currency.

Over Limit Fee $29.00
Late Payment Fee $0.00
Promotions
Sign up bonus

Get a 100000 points after your first purchase at a participating store where President's Choice® products are sold or at an Esso™ or Mobil™ station in Canada

Rewards
All Purchases 10 points per $1 spent
Restaurants No
Gas No
Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel 30 points per $1 spent

On purchases made at pctravel.ca

Pharmacy 45 points per $1 spent

On purchases at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores

Bills No
Additional Details

30 points per litre when you fuel up at Esso and Mobil stations in Canada

30 points per $1 spent on Joe Fresh stores

Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance No
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability No
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance No
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection Yes
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments No
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits

Mastercard Global Service

Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age

18 years in AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK. 19 years in all other provinces.

Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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