PC Financial · Mastercard · PC Optimum

Reviewed 2026-07-06 · By The Points Standard editorial team

PC Insiders World Elite Mastercard

5.0/10 · Pass$120/yr (Waived first year)

A fee-based upgrade over PC's free World Elite card, justified mainly by the PC Express Pass. Confirm current earn rates directly before applying.

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Standard Score breakdown — Pass

Six weighted components, each rated 0–10. "Contributes" is the rating × weight — add all six and you get the 5.03/10 Standard Score above.

Component (weight)RatingContributes
First-year value (30%)
4.51.35
Ongoing value (20%)
5.01.00
Flexibility (15%)
5.00.75
Perk usability (15%)
5.50.82
Low friction (10%)
6.00.60
Strategic fit (10%)
5.00.50

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The numbers

Annual fee$120
Welcome bonusCheck the current offer at pcfinancial.ca — figures were not independently confirmed as of this review
Est. bonus value$0
First-year net value$150

Earn rates

Loblaw banners (groceries, gas, pharmacy)Higher than PC World Elite Mastercard — exact multiplier not confirmed
Everything else1%+

Why it earns its score

  • Includes a PC Express Pass (~$99 value) for unlimited free grocery delivery/pickup
  • Higher earn rates than the no-fee PC World Elite Mastercard across key categories
  • Same $80K personal / $150K household income requirement as the free tier

Where it loses points

  • $120 fee when a nearly identical no-fee PC World Elite Mastercard exists
  • Exact earn-rate multipliers weren't independently confirmable this pass — verify directly before relying on them
  • Best value depends on using the PC Express Pass regularly

Who it's for

Heavy Loblaw-banner households who use PC Express grocery delivery/pickup often enough to offset the fee.

Who should skip it

You don't use PC Express delivery — the no-fee PC World Elite Mastercard likely nets more value.

Included insurance

Travel medical · Trip cancellation/interruption · Mobile device insurance · Rental car coverage

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Source: issuer card page · Last reviewed 2026-07-06. Details change often — confirm current terms with the issuer before applying.