Can You Use Pc Optimum Points For Travel?

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You can’t redeem PC Optimum for travel

, but you can earn PC Optimum points by booking with your credit card through PC Travel. PC Travel flights and PC Travel vacations don’t seem to be a great deal though, and there are better deals to be had elsewhere.

How much is 5000 Optimum points worth?

Well, 5,000 points are worth

$5

, so you can basically get your cereal at 50% off. In this case, you might as well stock up on cereal and collect all those extra PC Optimum points.

What is PC travel?

PC Travel is

a travel site exclusive to President’s Choice Financial Mastercard holders

. Use your card to earn up to 3x the points on your travel purchases.

Can I use my PC points to buy a gift card?


Points are not redeemable for the purchase of gift cards

.

Can you redeem PC points at self checkout?


The only possible way to redeem your points right now is to use the self-checkout

(but even that requires some skill; read below for details). You have been warned!

Can I redeem PC Optimum points for gas?


PC OptimumTM points can be earned on fuel purchases at Esso and Mobil stations including all grades of gasoline and diesel

. Additionally, at Esso stations, and select Mobil stations where advertised, points can also be earned on car wash services and most convenience store purchases.

How many PC points is a dollar?

All PC Optimum members earn

15 points

per dollar on eligible purchases at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix. When you pay with your PC MoneyTM Account you will earn an additional 10 points per dollar.

How do I use PC insiders travel credit?

One thing to note is that you only get the PC Travel credit only if you subscribe for the annual PC Insiders program. You can redeem the $99 PC Travel credit by

booking something through PC Travel

. You either use the travel credit or you lose it, since it cannot be transferred or refunded.

Does PC credit card have travel insurance?

Unlike the other two PC Financial Mastercards, the PC Financial® World Elite MasterCard® comes with a few insurance features, including:

10 days of travel emergency medical insurance (under age of 65)

Car rental collision/loss damage waiver insurance.

How many optimum points is $100?

PC Optimum points Reward Value* 10,000 $10 50,000 $50
100,000


$100

Do PC points expire?

No, as long as your account is in good standing, you can let your PC Optimum points accumulate in your PC Optimum points account for as long as you want, until you decide to redeem them.

How many Optimum Points can I redeem at once?

Just redeem in increments of

10,000 PC Optimum points

thereafter right at the checkout. For example: If you have 37,000 PC Optimum points you are eligible to redeem your PC Optimum points for $30 in free grocery rewards (20,000 PC Optimum points minimum redemption, plus an increment of 10,000 PC Optimum points).

Can I use my PC Optimum Points online superstore?

If you’re a PC Optimum Member,

you can earn and spend points on all your online purchases, just as you would in-store

. As soon as you have 10,000 PC Optimum points, you can spend them for up to $10 worth of free stuff at any participating store or online at shoppersdrugmart.ca/beauty and JoeFresh.ca.

How much is 50000 Optimum points worth?

50,000 PC Optimum points work out to $50 in value, so essentially, you’re spending

$100 only

. You can redeem these points towards anything from Shoppers’ surprisingly extensive catalogue, which includes wireless headphones, video games, media streamers and cameras.

Can you add PC Optimum points after purchase?


You are required to present your Card prior to payment in order to receive PC OptimumTM points

. PC OptimumTM points will not be granted on previously-completed purchases where a valid Card was not presented prior to payment.

How do I turn my PC points into cash?

How to redeem your PC Optimum points. As soon as you have collected 10,000 PC Optimum points, you can redeem them 10,000 at a time for $10 off your purchases at any participating stores, or online at the Shoppers Drug Mart or JoeFresh websites.

Can I use my optimum points at No Frills?

Information.

You can earn PC Optimum points at almost 4,500 participating retail locations

, including stores like Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Joe Fresh and Shoppers Drug Mart.

Why can’t I use my optimum points?

The fix: Any member with a question or concern about their current point balance—whether related to the conversion, or points from purchases—should

contact the customer care team at 1-866-727-6468

. Alternatively, they can start a ‘points inquiry’ through the app or online at PCoptimum.ca.

Can I use PC Optimum points for Esso car wash?

With the launch of the expanded loyalty program,

PC Optimum

TM

members can now start redeeming points at Esso stations

– 10 cents off per litre (maximum 40 litres) when redeeming 4,000 points and a free car wash when redeeming 10,000 points. There is a limit of one redemption per day.

How does the PC Optimum points work?

Earn points on the food and products that you buy most. Earn 15 points on almost every dollar you spend at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix.

Earn PC Optimum points when you purchase fuel at more than 2000 EssoTM and MobilTM stations across Canada

.

Is optimum insiders subscription worth it?

Earn PC Optimum points on every purchase


PC Insiders is only worth it if you’re maximizing your earn rate

. Normally, you would only earn PC Optimum points with in-store or targeted offers. However, if you were to sign up for a PC Financial Mastercard, you would earn PC Optimum points on every purchase.

Is PC Optimum insider worth it?


The PC Optimum Insiders subscription fee is worth paying if you regularly spend a minimum of about $100/month on PC Brand & Joe Fresh products

. That’s $1200 spent in 1 year that earns back 120,000 points, which can be redeemed for $120 off your bill. At that point, you’re basically breaking even.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.