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Start with 20,000 PC Optimum Points, worth about $20.
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🛒 PC OptimumIts strongest published earn rate in our data is 3.0% on groceries. With no annual fee, it can be easier to keep long term without needing rewards to offset a yearly cost.
Checked 2026-08-09 · Official issuer catalogueHow to earn it
Available to new President's Choice Financial Mastercard cardholders. Terms and conditions apply.
Confirm final approval criteria and current rates directly with the issuer.
The PC World Elite Mastercard is the premium no-annual-fee card in the PC Financial lineup and requires a minimum annual income of $80,000 personal or $150,000 household, generally targeting applicants with strong credit profiles and established borrowing history.
ClearFin estimate on Canada's 300–900 scale. This is not an issuer cutoff or approval guarantee; lenders may use different bureau scores and underwriting criteria. PC Financial does not publish a minimum credit score requirement. Approval is based on factors including income, credit history, debt obligations, payment history, and overall creditworthiness. Meeting the income requirement alone does not guarantee approval.
Reward limits: PC Financial does not impose annual or monthly spending caps on the PC World Elite Mastercard earn structure. Cardholders earn 30 PC Optimum points per $1 spent at participating Loblaw banner grocery stores and Joe Fresh, 45 points per $1 spent at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix, at least 30 points per litre at Esso and Mobil stations, and 10 points per $1 spent everywhere else. The issuer explicitly states there are no limits on earning PC Optimum points.
Redemption values and availability may vary by option and can change.
Redeem PC Optimum points at participating stores under the program's current minimums and terms.
Consider these extras by the value they add to purchases and experiences you already use.
Purchase Assurance
Coverage against theft, loss, or accidental damage for eligible purchases during the first 90 days after purchase.
Extended Warranty
Doubles the manufacturer's original warranty for up to one additional year on eligible purchases.
Travel Emergency Medical Insurance
Emergency medical coverage for eligible cardholders under age 65 for trips of up to 10 days.
Car Rental Collision/Loss Damage Waiver
Collision damage and theft coverage when renting eligible vehicles and declining the rental agency's coverage.
Identity Theft Assistance Service
Access to assistance services designed to help prevent identity theft and support identity restoration.
24/7 Concierge Service
Access to concierge assistance for dining reservations, event tickets, gift delivery, travel planning, and other personal requests.
Mastercard Global Service
Emergency card replacement and emergency cash advance assistance while travelling.
Free Additional Cardholders
Add authorized users at no additional annual fee.
Security Monitoring and Alerts
Fraud monitoring, account security notifications, transaction alerts, and proactive suspicious activity monitoring.
No included coverage is verified in ClearFin's current catalogue.
This does not prove that coverage is unavailable. Confirm the issuer's current certificate and benefit guide before relying on protection.
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Worth noting
A practical reading of where the card earns, what the fee buys, and which limits matter.
3% back at Loblaws grocery, 4.5% at Shoppers, 3¢/L at Esso & Mobil. 1% on dining, transit & else.
Groceries receive the strongest estimated return at 3.0%. Purchases outside the accelerated categories earn an estimated 1.0%.
There is no annual fee to recover, which can make the card easier to keep for credit-history length or occasional use. Interest and other transaction fees can still apply.
This card is most relevant for someone who spends consistently on groceries and gas and prefers to avoid a yearly fee.
Compare the purchase interest rate, foreign-transaction fee, approval requirements, reward limits, and insurance certificates. Pay particular attention to merchant-category rules because a store may not receive the reward rate its products appear to suggest.
Issuer terms apply. ClearFin is not affiliated with this provider. How we make money. Card facts were checked against the issuer's official source. The issuer's current catalogue was checked. Any field not explicitly listed remains marked as unverified rather than estimated.
