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PC Financial is a Canadian financial-services brand associated with Loblaw Companies.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

PC Financial is a Canadian financial-services brand associated with Loblaw Companies. It is best known for its PC Optimum-linked credit cards and the PC Money Account, a no-monthly-fee account that earns PC Optimum points. As of December 2025, Loblaw announced an agreement for EQB to acquire PC Financial, pending regulatory approvals.

Overview

PC Financial is a Canadian financial brand used by Loblaw Companies for consumer financial products. The brand is commonly used as the short form of President’s Choice Financial. It is closely linked to the PC Optimum loyalty program and to products marketed under the President’s Choice name.

Products and services

Corporate structure and ownership

The brand is associated with Loblaw Companies and operates through subsidiaries including President’s Choice Bank for banking and Mastercard products, and PC Financial Insurance Brokers for insurance. In December 2025, Loblaw announced an agreement for EQB to acquire PC Financial, subject to regulatory approval.

Rewards program integration

PC Financial products are designed around PC Optimum points. Cardholders and account holders can earn points on eligible everyday spending, especially within the Loblaw retail ecosystem. The brand’s credit cards are issued by President’s Choice Bank and earn PC Optimum points on purchases.

Key facts

  • PC Financial is commonly used as the short form of President’s Choice Financial.
  • The brand is tied to Loblaw Companies and operates through subsidiaries including President’s Choice Bank and PC Financial Insurance Brokers.
  • Its current consumer products prominently include PC-branded Mastercard credit cards and the PC Money Account.
  • The PC Money Account is marketed as a no-monthly-fee account that earns PC Optimum points and offers an optional savings feature.
  • Loblaw announced in December 2025 that EQB would acquire PC Financial, subject to regulatory approval.
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Canadian context

PC Financial is a distinctly Canadian brand tied to Loblaw, PC Optimum, and Canadian retail spending patterns. It is relevant to Canadian consumers because its products are designed around Canadian banking, residency eligibility, and loyalty rewards at Canadian merchants.[2][9][12]

Frequently asked questions

What is PC Financial?
PC Financial is a Canadian financial-services brand associated with Loblaw Companies, best known for its PC Optimum-linked credit cards and PC Money Account.
How do I open a PC Financial account?
PC Money Account applications are completed online. The stated requirements include being a Canadian resident and at least 16 years old, and providing a SIN if adding the savings feature.
PC Financial vs Tangerine
PC Financial is primarily a rewards-linked financial brand centered on PC Optimum points, while Tangerine is a broader digital bank. PC Financial’s current consumer focus is narrower and more loyalty-program oriented.
PC Financial credit card review
PC Financial’s no-annual-fee cards are generally positioned as strong rewards cards for people who shop at Loblaw-owned or PC Optimum-partner locations, because they earn points rather than direct cash back.
PC Financial mortgage rates
Current public sources provided here do not show active PC Financial mortgage products. Mortgage products were transitioned out of the banking side in 2017.
PC Financial customer service
Publicly available source material does not provide a full customer-service profile. A support email listed for the mobile app is talktous@pcmastercard.pcfinancial.ca.

References

  1. PC Financialhttps://www.pcfinancial.ca/en/
    Supports: Brand positioning, PC Optimum rewards messaging, and current product marketing.
  2. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President's_Choice_Financial
    Supports: Brand identity, ownership structure, and relationship to Loblaw and President’s Choice Bank.
  3. CreditResources.cahttps://creditresources.ca/banking/pc-review-presidents-choice-banking-rewards-canada-2026/
    Supports: Historical note that banking products moved to Simplii in 2017 and that PC Financial now focuses on credit cards and the PC Money Account.
  4. Forbes Advisor Canadahttps://www.forbes.com/advisor/ca/credit-cards/reviews/pc-financial-mastercard/
    Supports: General credit-card review points, no annual fee, and rewards positioning.
  5. PC Financialhttps://www.pcfinancial.ca/en/credit-cards/world-elite/
    Supports: Issuer information and PC Optimum points earned on purchases.
  6. PC Financialhttps://www.pcfinancial.ca/en/pc-money-account/
    Supports: PC Money Account features, residency and age requirements, and savings feature.
  7. Google Playhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.pcfinancial.bank&hl=en_US
    Supports: Support contact email for the PC Financial mobile app.
  8. Ratehubhttps://www.ratehub.ca/blog/how-the-pc-optimum-program-works/
    Supports: PC Optimum redemption mechanics and the relationship between points, credit cards, and the PC Money Account.