With grocery prices continuously increasing, it’s more important than ever to find ways to save.
Rewards programs like PC Optimum are a great way to get something extra from your essential purchases and make your regular trips to the grocery store a little less painful.
We’ve put together a list of 7 ways to maximize the number of PC Optimum points you earn at Loblaws, No Frills, and beyond, so that you can get free groceries more often.
How To Save at Loblaws, No Frills, and Beyond with PC Optimum
Check your offers
Earning PC Optimum points at eligible grocery stores actually works quite differently from how you earn at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix.
In fact, if you’re expecting to just scan your member card and get a set number of points for every dollar you spend at your local Loblaws or No Frills, you’re in for a rude surprise.
The only ways to earn PC Optimum points at your favourite eligible grocery store are by purchasing specific products that are found in your personalized offers, through special promotions, or listed in the store/in the flyer.
You can find your offers by logging in on the PC Optimum website or app and clicking on « Offers. » Under this tab, you’ll usually find the chance to earn points on items you purchase often, and on promotional items that change each week.
To make sure you’re earning on all possible items, be sure to check for new offers once a week, as they tend to update around the same time as the new store flyer comes out.
Activate digital coupons
Another way to maximize the number of PC Optimum points you earn at Loblaws, No Frills, or whichever participating grocery store you shop at most is by activating your digital coupons and exclusive offers.
The available digital coupons are often different for each person and each store brand. Additionally, when you open your PC Optimum app or the website and click on Digital Coupons, you’ll notice that your coupons are generally just for your « home store, » which is the store you shop at the most.
A nice feature of the PC Optimum offers and coupons is that there are occasionally chances to stack multiple earning opportunities together and earn even more points on a single item.
For example, if you activated the digital coupon for PC Crackers circled above and combined it with the pre-loaded offer below, you could earn up to 850 PC Optimum points for each package of crackers you buy.
That’s nearly a dollar’s worth of points just for checking the PC Optimum app and clicking a checkbox.
Watch for member specials and in-store offers
If you’re looking for a more classic way to save on groceries, you’ll definitely want to keep your eyes on each store’s flyers (both online and in-store) and on in-aisle signage to watch for weekly opportunities to earn points.
Additionally, Loblaws, No Frills, and other participating grocery stores regularly offer special discounted pricing for PC Optimum members.
Essentially, you’ll see these tiered prices listed in the flyers and on in-store signage, with one price for non-members and another price for PC Optimum members. To enjoy this member perk, just make sure to scan your card at check-out to access the lower price.
Get more on Moredays
One of the most lucrative chances to build your PC Optimum points balance and save at Loblaws, No Frills, and loads of other eligible grocery brands is by shopping during a Moredays event.
During these savings events (which usually happen 2-3 times a year), there are opportunities to earn thousands of points, giving you the ability to save big on loads of your regular product choices.
Spend with a PC Financial credit card
If you really want to boost your ability to save on groceries at Loblaws, No Frills, and beyond, you may want to consider getting one of the 4 PC Financial credit cards so you can earn PC Optimum points on all your purchases.
PC Financial offers the following 4 card options, with the first three available for no annual fee:
$20ⓘMilesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$20Total$20Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Milesopedia first-year estimateⓘFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$20Total$20Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
The PC Mastercard offers a 20,000 PC Optimum™ welcome bonus after you spend $50 in the first two months, all with no annual fee. It’s an ideal entry-level card to start earning points within the Loblaw ecosystem.
1% back in points at Loblaw banner grocery stores, including LoblawsMD, No FrillsMD, Real Canadian SuperstoreMD, MaxiMD, and other locations3.
At least 3¢ per litre back in points on fuel at Esso and Mobil stations
2.5% back in points at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix
1% back in points at Joe Fresh
1% back in points everywhere else
This way, you earn between 1% and 3% back on your purchases at PC Optimum stores. Your points can then be redeemed for discounts at checkout or a $7 credit per 10,000 points applied directly to your card balance.
With its 90-day purchase assurance, extended warranty, and Mastercard Global Service, this card offers valuable protections for a no-annual-fee card.
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Offer valid for new President’s Choice Financial® Mastercard® cardholders who apply by December 31, 2026. Earn a one-time bonus of 20,000 PC Optimum™ points when you spend $50 CDN or more in total qualifying purchases at participating Loblaw banner grocery stores, The Mobile Shop™ stores, Joe Fresh® stores, Shoppers Drug Mart® stores, Pharmaprix® stores, Esso™ or Mobil™ stations in Canada within 60 days of account approval. Visit pcoptimum.ca for participating stores. Qualifying purchases must be made with your new PC Financial® Mastercard®. Date of account approval is the date of the PC Financial® email confirming that your PC Financial® Mastercard® is approved.
Qualifying purchases excludes refunds, cash advances, balance transfers, interest charges, fees, credit or debit adjustments. Any refunds or merchant credits received during the offer period will reduce your total purchase amount for the purposes of this offer. Cannot be used with any other promotions or offers. Offer has no cash value. Your President’s Choice Financial® Mastercard® account must be open and in good standing at the time points are awarded. Offer applies to new accounts only. This introductory offer is limited to one per new PC Financial® Mastercard® account and may be terminated or changed at any time without notice. Allow 4-6 weeks from qualifying purchase(s) for bonus PC Optimumᵀᴹ points to be awarded.
1 If you are approved for the Basic Rate PC Financial® Mastercard®, your rates will be as follows. Purchase interest rate: 26.99%, Cash Advance interest rate: 27.97%. The Basic Rate is not available in Quebec. For more information, please refer to the Application Disclosure Summary.
2 Earn a minimum of 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar on all of your purchases charged to the credit card. Any bonus PC OptimumTM points offers available to all PC Financial® Mastercard® customers are calculated based on the regular earnings rate of 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar spent. This offer may be terminated or changed at any time.
3 Our grocery stores means affiliated Loblaw banner grocery stores. Visit pcoptimum.ca for details on participating stores where the PC OptimumTM program is offered. Minimum redemption is 10,000 PC OptimumTM points (worth $10 in free rewards) and in increments of 10,000 PC OptimumTM points thereafter, at participating stores. You can redeem the PC OptimumTM points you earn for eligible purchases, or for any other purposes of which we may advise you from time to time. Some redemption restrictions apply. Visit pcoptimum.ca for details and full store list.
4 Points amount shown includes the 10 points per dollar for all purchases with the PC Financial® Mastercard®. In addition, earn at least 10 PC OptimumTM points per purchased litre of gasoline or diesel fuel at EssoTM and MobilTM stations in Canada when you pay with your PC Financial® Mastercard®. You will also earn at least 10 PC OptimumTM points per litre available to all PC OptimumTM loyalty members at EssoTM and MobilTM stations in Canada. Earn an additional 10 points per litre of premium gasoline (Octane 89, 91, 93) at EssoTM and select MobilTM Stations. You could earn even more points at Mobil™ stations located adjacent to a Loblaw banner grocery store. Exact earn rate is available at the station. Should fuel prices fall below $1/L, causing total points per litre awarded to fall below 30 points per litre, points will be topped up to ensure a minimum of 30 points per litre are awarded in all transactions paid with a PC Financial® Mastercard® at EssoTM and MobilTM locations. For full details including how points are awarded to your PC OptimumTM account and rounding rules, visit pcfinancial.ca/en/legal-stuff/pc-optimum-mastercard/.
5 All PC OptimumTM members earn 15 points per dollar on eligible purchases at Shoppers Drug Mart® and Pharmaprix® stores. When you use your PC Financial® Mastercard® you will earn additional points per dollar: 10 points per dollar for PC Financial® Mastercard® cardholders; 20 points per dollar for PC Financial® World Mastercard® cardholders; 30 points per dollar for PC Financial® World Elite® Mastercard® cardholders; and 35 points per dollar for PC InsidersTM World Elite® Mastercard® cardholders.
6 Purchase Assurance and Extended Warranty are underwritten by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida. Details of coverage, including definitions, benefits, limitations, and exclusions, are outlined in the Certificate of Insurance delivered with your card or included with the Welcome Documents delivered to your online Notification Centre at pcfinancial.ca.
7 Cash advances are accessible only up to your available cash limit and your current cash advance interest rate applies from the date of the transaction.
8 Earn 40 PC OptimumTM points per dollar on qualifying purchases made with a PC InsidersTM World Elite® Mastercard® credit card at participating Loblaw banner stores. For these purchases you will earn the regular 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar plus an extra 30 PC OptimumTM points per dollar charged on your card(s) for a total of 40 PC OptimumTM points per dollar. Any bonus PC OptimumTM points offers available to all PC Financial® Mastercard® customers are calculated based on the regular earnings rate of 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar spent.
®/TM Trademarks of Loblaws Inc., used under license.
Mastercard® is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Bank is a licensee of the marks.
Shoppers Drug Mart®, Pharmaprix® and logos are trademarks of 911979 Alberta Ltd., used under license.
®/TM Esso is a trademark of Imperial Oil Limited. Imperial Oil, licensee. Mobil is a trademark of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries. Imperial Oil, licensee.
President’s Choice Financial® Mastercard® is provided by President’s Choice Bank.
The PC OptimumTM loyalty program is provided by President’s Choice Services Inc.
$20ⓘMilesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$20Total$20Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Milesopedia first-year estimateⓘFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$20Total$20Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
With a welcome bonus of 20,000 PC Optimum points after spending $50 in the first two months and no annual fee, the PC World Mastercard is a solid option for regular customers in the Loblaw ecosystem. Here’s what it offers:
3.5% back in points at Shoppers Drug Mart and Shoppers Drug Mart
At least 3¢ per litre back in points at Esso and Mobil stations
Earn 2% back in points at Loblaw banner grocery stores including Loblaws®, No Frills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Maxi® and more3.
1% back in points everywhere else
In practical terms, this represents between 1% and 3.5% back on your purchases at PC Optimum partner stores. Your points can be redeemed for discounts at checkout or converted into a $7 statement credit for every 10,000 points.
The card also includes a 24/7 concierge service, 90-day purchase assurance, an extended warranty, and Mastercard Global Service in case of emergency — all without paying a single dollar in annual fees.
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All rates and fees for the PC® Mastercard®.
Offer valid for new President’s Choice Financial® Mastercard® cardholders who apply by December 31, 2026. Earn a one-time bonus of 20,000 PC Optimum™ points when you spend $50 CDN or more in total qualifying purchases at participating Loblaw banner grocery stores, The Mobile Shop™ stores, Joe Fresh® stores, Shoppers Drug Mart® stores, Pharmaprix® stores, Esso™ or Mobil™ stations in Canada within 60 days of account approval. Visit pcoptimum.ca for participating stores. Qualifying purchases must be made with your new PC Financial® Mastercard®. Date of account approval is the date of the PC Financial® email confirming that your PC Financial® Mastercard® is approved.
Qualifying purchases excludes refunds, cash advances, balance transfers, interest charges, fees, credit or debit adjustments. Any refunds or merchant credits received during the offer period will reduce your total purchase amount for the purposes of this offer. Cannot be used with any other promotions or offers. Offer has no cash value. Your President’s Choice Financial® Mastercard® account must be open and in good standing at the time points are awarded. Offer applies to new accounts only. This introductory offer is limited to one per new PC Financial® Mastercard® account and may be terminated or changed at any time without notice. Allow 4-6 weeks from qualifying purchase(s) for bonus PC Optimumᵀᴹ points to be awarded.
1 If you are approved for the Basic Rate PC Financial® Mastercard®, your rates will be as follows. Purchase interest rate: 26.99%, Cash Advance interest rate: 27.97%. The Basic Rate is not available in Quebec. For more information, please refer to the Application Disclosure Summary.
2 Earn a minimum of 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar on all of your purchases charged to the credit card. Any bonus PC OptimumTM points offers available to all PC Financial® Mastercard® customers are calculated based on the regular earnings rate of 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar spent. This offer may be terminated or changed at any time.
3 Our grocery stores means affiliated Loblaw banner grocery stores. Visit pcoptimum.ca for details on participating stores where the PC OptimumTM program is offered. Minimum redemption is 10,000 PC OptimumTM points (worth $10 in free rewards) and in increments of 10,000 PC OptimumTM points thereafter, at participating stores. You can redeem the PC OptimumTM points you earn for eligible purchases, or for any other purposes of which we may advise you from time to time. Some redemption restrictions apply. Visit pcoptimum.ca for details and full store list.
4 Points amount shown includes the 10 points per dollar for all purchases with the PC Financial® Mastercard®. In addition, earn at least 10 PC OptimumTM points per purchased litre of gasoline or diesel fuel at EssoTM and MobilTM stations in Canada when you pay with your PC Financial® Mastercard®. You will also earn at least 10 PC OptimumTM points per litre available to all PC OptimumTM loyalty members at EssoTM and MobilTM stations in Canada. Earn an additional 10 points per litre of premium gasoline (Octane 89, 91, 93) at EssoTM and select MobilTM Stations. You could earn even more points at Mobil™ stations located adjacent to a Loblaw banner grocery store. Exact earn rate is available at the station. Should fuel prices fall below $1/L, causing total points per litre awarded to fall below 30 points per litre, points will be topped up to ensure a minimum of 30 points per litre are awarded in all transactions paid with a PC Financial® Mastercard® at EssoTM and MobilTM locations. For full details including how points are awarded to your PC OptimumTM account and rounding rules, visit pcfinancial.ca/en/legal-stuff/pc-optimum-mastercard/.
5 All PC OptimumTM members earn 15 points per dollar on eligible purchases at Shoppers Drug Mart® and Pharmaprix® stores. When you use your PC Financial® Mastercard® you will earn additional points per dollar: 10 points per dollar for PC Financial® Mastercard® cardholders; 20 points per dollar for PC Financial® World Mastercard® cardholders; 30 points per dollar for PC Financial® World Elite® Mastercard® cardholders; and 35 points per dollar for PC InsidersTM World Elite® Mastercard® cardholders.
6 Purchase Assurance and Extended Warranty are underwritten by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida. Details of coverage, including definitions, benefits, limitations, and exclusions, are outlined in the Certificate of Insurance delivered with your card or included with the Welcome Documents delivered to your online Notification Centre at pcfinancial.ca.
7 Cash advances are accessible only up to your available cash limit and your current cash advance interest rate applies from the date of the transaction.
8 Earn 40 PC OptimumTM points per dollar on qualifying purchases made with a PC InsidersTM World Elite® Mastercard® credit card at participating Loblaw banner stores. For these purchases you will earn the regular 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar plus an extra 30 PC OptimumTM points per dollar charged on your card(s) for a total of 40 PC OptimumTM points per dollar. Any bonus PC OptimumTM points offers available to all PC Financial® Mastercard® customers are calculated based on the regular earnings rate of 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar spent.
10 Concierge Services are provided by Assurant Services Canada Inc. (ASCI). Details of service, including definitions, benefits, limitations, and exclusions, are outlined in the Terms and Conditions delivered with your card or included with the Welcome Documents delivered to your online Notification Centre at pcfinancial.ca.
®/TM Trademarks of Loblaws Inc., used under license.
Mastercard® is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Bank is a licensee of the marks.
Shoppers Drug Mart®, Pharmaprix® and logos are trademarks of 911979 Alberta Ltd., used under license.
®/TM Esso is a trademark of Imperial Oil Limited. Imperial Oil, licensee. Mobil is a trademark of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries. Imperial Oil, licensee.
President’s Choice Financial® Mastercard® is provided by President’s Choice Bank.
The PC OptimumTM loyalty program is provided by President’s Choice Services Inc.
$20ⓘMilesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$20Total$20Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Milesopedia first-year estimateⓘFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$20Total$20Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
The PC World Elite Mastercard currently offers a 20,000 PC Optimum points welcome bonus after spending $50 in the first two months, with no annual fee. With this Card:
4.5% back in points at Shoppers Drug Mart® and Pharmaprix®5
Get 3% back in points at Loblaw banner grocery stores including Loblaws®, No Frills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Maxi® and at Joe Fresh.
At least 3¢ per litre back in points on fuel at Esso and Mobil
1% back in points per dollar spent everywhere else
This means you get between 1% and 4.5% back on your purchases made at PC Optimum stores. You can then use your points for discounts at checkout or convert them into $7 credit per 10,000 points directly on your card balance.
Additionally, this card includes travel medical insurance, rental car collision insurance, a concierge service, and 90-day purchase assurance—rare benefits for a no-annual-fee card.
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All rates and fees for the PC® Mastercard®.
Offer valid for new President’s Choice Financial® Mastercard® cardholders who apply by December 31, 2026. Earn a one-time bonus of 20,000 PC Optimum™ points when you spend $50 CDN or more in total qualifying purchases at participating Loblaw banner grocery stores, The Mobile Shop™ stores, Joe Fresh® stores, Shoppers Drug Mart® stores, Pharmaprix® stores, Esso™ or Mobil™ stations in Canada within 60 days of account approval. Visit pcoptimum.ca for participating stores. Qualifying purchases must be made with your new PC Financial® Mastercard®. Date of account approval is the date of the PC Financial® email confirming that your PC Financial® Mastercard® is approved.
Qualifying purchases excludes refunds, cash advances, balance transfers, interest charges, fees, credit or debit adjustments. Any refunds or merchant credits received during the offer period will reduce your total purchase amount for the purposes of this offer. Cannot be used with any other promotions or offers. Offer has no cash value. Your President’s Choice Financial® Mastercard® account must be open and in good standing at the time points are awarded. Offer applies to new accounts only. This introductory offer is limited to one per new PC Financial® Mastercard® account and may be terminated or changed at any time without notice. Allow 4-6 weeks from qualifying purchase(s) for bonus PC Optimumᵀᴹ points to be awarded.
1 If you are approved for the Basic Rate PC Financial® Mastercard®, your rates will be as follows. Purchase interest rate: 26.99%, Cash Advance interest rate: 27.97%. The Basic Rate is not available in Quebec. For more information, please refer to the Application Disclosure Summary.
2 Earn a minimum of 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar on all of your purchases charged to the credit card. Any bonus PC OptimumTM points offers available to all PC Financial® Mastercard® customers are calculated based on the regular earnings rate of 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar spent. This offer may be terminated or changed at any time.
3 Our grocery stores means affiliated Loblaw banner grocery stores. Visit pcoptimum.ca for details on participating stores where the PC OptimumTM program is offered. Minimum redemption is 10,000 PC OptimumTM points (worth $10 in free rewards) and in increments of 10,000 PC OptimumTM points thereafter, at participating stores. You can redeem the PC OptimumTM points you earn for eligible purchases, or for any other purposes of which we may advise you from time to time. Some redemption restrictions apply. Visit pcoptimum.ca for details and full store list.
4 Points amount shown includes the 10 points per dollar for all purchases with the PC Financial® Mastercard®. In addition, earn at least 10 PC OptimumTM points per purchased litre of gasoline or diesel fuel at EssoTM and MobilTM stations in Canada when you pay with your PC Financial® Mastercard®. You will also earn at least 10 PC OptimumTM points per litre available to all PC OptimumTM loyalty members at EssoTM and MobilTM stations in Canada. Earn an additional 10 points per litre of premium gasoline (Octane 89, 91, 93) at EssoTM and select MobilTM Stations. You could earn even more points at Mobil™ stations located adjacent to a Loblaw banner grocery store. Exact earn rate is available at the station. Should fuel prices fall below $1/L, causing total points per litre awarded to fall below 30 points per litre, points will be topped up to ensure a minimum of 30 points per litre are awarded in all transactions paid with a PC Financial® Mastercard® at EssoTM and MobilTM locations. For full details including how points are awarded to your PC OptimumTM account and rounding rules, visit pcfinancial.ca/en/legal-stuff/pc-optimum-mastercard/.
5 All PC OptimumTM members earn 15 points per dollar on eligible purchases at Shoppers Drug Mart® and Pharmaprix® stores. When you use your PC Financial® Mastercard® you will earn additional points per dollar: 10 points per dollar for PC Financial® Mastercard® cardholders; 20 points per dollar for PC Financial® World Mastercard® cardholders; 30 points per dollar for PC Financial® World Elite® Mastercard® cardholders; and 35 points per dollar for PC InsidersTM World Elite® Mastercard® cardholders.
6 Purchase Assurance and Extended Warranty are underwritten by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida. Details of coverage, including definitions, benefits, limitations, and exclusions, are outlined in the Certificate of Insurance delivered with your card or included with the Welcome Documents delivered to your online Notification Centre at pcfinancial.ca.
7 Cash advances are accessible only up to your available cash limit and your current cash advance interest rate applies from the date of the transaction.
8 Earn 40 PC OptimumTM points per dollar on qualifying purchases made with a PC InsidersTM World Elite® Mastercard® credit card at participating Loblaw banner stores. For these purchases you will earn the regular 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar plus an extra 30 PC OptimumTM points per dollar charged on your card(s) for a total of 40 PC OptimumTM points per dollar. Any bonus PC OptimumTM points offers available to all PC Financial® Mastercard® customers are calculated based on the regular earnings rate of 10 PC OptimumTM points per dollar spent.
10 Concierge Services are provided by Assurant Services Canada Inc. (ASCI). Details of service, including definitions, benefits, limitations, and exclusions, are outlined in the Terms and Conditions delivered with your card or included with the Welcome Documents delivered to your online Notification Centre at pcfinancial.ca.
®/TM Trademarks of Loblaws Inc., used under license.
Mastercard® is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Bank is a licensee of the marks.
Shoppers Drug Mart®, Pharmaprix® and logos are trademarks of 911979 Alberta Ltd., used under license.
®/TM Esso is a trademark of Imperial Oil Limited. Imperial Oil, licensee. Mobil is a trademark of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries. Imperial Oil, licensee.
President’s Choice Financial® Mastercard® is provided by President’s Choice Bank.
The PC OptimumTM loyalty program is provided by President’s Choice Services Inc.
$120ⓘMilesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueAnnual fee rebated$120Total$120Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Milesopedia first-year estimateⓘFirst-year valueAnnual fee rebated$120Total$120Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
With the PC Insiders™ World Elite Mastercard®, you get:
50 PC Optimum points per dollar spent at Shoppers Drug Mart
40 PC Optimum points per dollar spent at Loblaws and Joe Fresh stores
30 PC Optimum points per litre of gas at Esso and Mobil
10 PC Optimum points per dollar of purchases everywhere else
This means you get between 1% and 5% on your purchases made at PC Optimum stores. You can then use your PC Optimum points for rebates at the checkout of these PC Optimum stores. Plus, the first year is free!
In addition, you can get unlimited grocery deliveries and pickups for $0 with a free PC Express Pass subscription (an annual value of $99.99), valid for eligible orders of $35 or more.
Annual fee
Primary card$120
Additional card$0
Annual income required
Individual$80,000
Household$150,000
Conversion fees
2.5%
Earning rate
50xPharmacy
40xGroceries
10xAll spending
Value
1st Year Value$612
2nd Year Value$336
Travel insurance
Travel medical (under 55)Included
Travel medical (55-64)Included
Purchase protection
Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 31 days
Depending on which card you choose, you can earn up to 3 PC Optimum points per dollar spent at grocery stores, plus you could enjoy perks like travel insurance coverage, extended warranty on eligible purchases, and savings on gas.
And, of course, these earning rates are on top of any points you earn by shopping with your offers, digital coupons, and special member pricing.
Earn at your favourite participating grocery stores
The PC Optimum program is owned by Loblaws Companies Ltd., and is available at all of their grocery store brands, including:
Loblaws
No Frills
Real Canadian Superstore
Zehrs
Fortinos
Valu-mart
Freshmart
Your Independent Grocer
T&T Supermarket
Maxi
Provigo
and more!
This means that when buying groceries, you can not only earn PC Optimum at Loblaws and No Frills, but also at all of the above store brands and more!
However, keep in mind that while some of the offers you find on the PC Optimum app and website are for products that can often be found at all grocery stores, many other offers, coupons, and pricing are specifically for your home store, so you likely won’t be able to use them across all brands.
Bottom Line
With the PC Optimum program, you can earn your way to grocery store savings each week by doing a bit of research, having a plan/strategy, and keeping your eyes open while you peruse the aisles.
Given this, if you shop at Loblaws, No Frills, or any of the other Loblaws-associated grocery stores, you should definitely have a PC Optimum card since it’s free to join and it only takes a little time to set yourself up to save on groceries and more.
How many PC Optimum points do I earn at Loblaws, No Frills, and other grocery stores?
The number of PC Optimum points that you earn at Loblaws, No Frills, and other grocery stores within the Loblaws Co. Ltd. brands depends on the current offers available in-store, in the flyer, on the program website, and through your account.
Unlike at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix, where you earn a base number of points per $1 spent at the stores, earning points at grocery stores is done through special offers and promotions.
You can find out how many points you earned on your recent grocery shop by checking the bottom of your receipt or by looking at your PC Optimum account information.
How do I redeem my PC Optimum points for free groceries?
You can redeem your PC Optimum points for free groceries at any of the participating grocery stores once you’ve got at least 10,000 points.
Once you’ve got 10,000 points, you can redeem them for $10 off your groceries by asking the cashier at check-out, choosing the option at self-checkout, or using the points when making an online grocery order.
How do I get PC Optimum offers and coupons?
To get your PC Optimum offers and coupons, simply sign in to your PC Optimum account on the program’s website or app.
You can then click on offers to see the different special offers and points-earning opportunities that are currently available. You’ll also want to click on Digital Coupons to activate additional savings.
Do my PC Optimum points expire?
No, your PC Optimum points don’t expire. However, if your account is inactive for 2 years, it may be closed, so make sure to earn or redeem points at least once every 24 months.
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