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Presidents Choice Financial MASTERCARD
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Unable to activate cards

by dontneedthecredit on Sep 29, 2021
1 out of 5 stars

I was security flagged for some reason after I had received the cards and was unable to activate them because when logging on to the PC Financial app as it was restricted. Called and waited and waited. Sent in my supporting documentation. Waited 3 weeks, tried to log in but still Access Restricted. Was told that my documentation did not check out!!! I've lived in the same owned home for over 30 years, I'm employed by the same employer for over 20 years and have excellent credit. Something is not making sense here. They solicited me to get the card, I thought I'd use it to collect more points - I don't need any more credit. Makes me suspicious of their intentions quite frankly. And the agent I spoke to on the 2nd occasion confirmed that I was flagged for something and that it was not random as I was told on the first call. Sounds like a lot of trouble to have a PC Mastercard! So it all worked out in the end.

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Horrible Service at PC MC

by Rob Webster on Aug 10, 2021
1 out of 5 stars

I applied for a PCF Mastercard. The card was forwarded to me at my new address and Canada Post refused to deliver it or return it to the sender. Then I called PCF and changed my address. They sent the card, but my file went to the security department who put a lock on my account. As a result, when I received the card, I could NOT activate it. They asked for proof of my new address which I sent immediately, then they asked for 5 days to read their email. I gave them 5 days. Then I called them. They informed me they would need another 2 days to read it. I gave them 2 days. Now I am tired of all their lies/dishonesty and will be destroying their credit card.

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MWE not living up to its name

by Ida T on Mar 15, 2021
2.3 out of 5 stars

I usually use my other cards for higher-value purchases for better benefits. The only benefit Master World Elite (MWE) is for a few groceries from buying at your store.

I am a long-standing customer of PC Financial which offered to me this Master World Elite (MWE) card that I did not even apply for.

I just got a letter saying that MWE put in a new rule to downgrade cards when a minimum of $15k/year spending is not met. If I want to get another MWE, I have to reapply. I use my other cards at other stores that offer personal shopping, deliveries, better reward points and exceptional customer services that help during this pandemic. Why would I subject myself to apply for another card especially when it's really only good for your store?

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Scotiabank® Gold American Express® Card

Scotiabank® Gold American Express® Card

Earn up to 40,000 bonus Scotia Rewards points in your first year (that's up to $400 towards travel). Earn 5 Scotia Rewards points for every $1 you spend at eligible grocery stores, dining and entertainment 

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Worst experience

by Di on Jan 4, 2021
1 out of 5 stars

I strongly suggest to think twice before applying for this credit card. I've got approved online, in 5 minutes and I did receive the card two weeks later. When I had called them to activate it, they've told me that the account was closed. When I asked them the reason why they provided me with some general reasons... none of them apply to either my score nor my profile (which is in excellent condition and I was never rejected for any type of request). Later, I had searched for reviews for this card/company and have discovered that overall they received very bad feedback. You might be tempted to apply for this card based on their 6-month offer @ 0.97% but you'll end up wasting your time or even worse.... having a bad experience with them afterwards... Read the reviews before making any decision.

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WORST Service!

by Grumpy on Dec 24, 2020
1 out of 5 stars

When you say you will call the cardholder, do it don’t just say it! I only used my card twice after I activate it, but using it on another store my card was declined! Thought you can use it anywhere?! It’s been one week but nobody is phoning me regarding my issue. Sorry, but you really have poor customer service, waited also for over a month to process my application but on your website, it says 5 to 7 business days only. You need to fix your service I guess.

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Customer Service

by sounimpressed on Apr 24, 2020
1 out of 5 stars

When I signed up for this card I selected that I want the payment to come from my checking account, not my savings account. But they started to take it out of my savings anyways and then blamed me that I filled out the form wrong and told me to resubmit it. So I did, correctly (again), and they still took it out of the wrong account anyways. After 3 calls over the next 3 months, they continued to assure me the problem would be fixed, and they continued to take the money from the wrong account. Always making me feel like I've made a mistake or misunderstood something. It blows my mind how after months they cannot fix such a simple issue. I do not recommend this card to anyone.

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Scotiabank® Gold American Express® Card

Scotiabank® Gold American Express® Card

Earn up to 40,000 bonus Scotia Rewards points in your first year (that's up to $400 towards travel). What else will you get:

 

  • Earn 5 Scotia Rewards points for every $1 you spend at eligible grocery stores, dining and entertainment
  • Earn 3 Scotia Rewards points for every $1 you spend at eligible gas stations, daily transit, and select streaming services
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend on all other eligible everyday purchases
  • Complimentary Concierge Services 24/7
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance coverage with 25 days of travel medical insurance for eligible persons under age 65

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They are scammers

by freedoms on Mar 5, 2020
1 out of 5 stars

I had a PC Mastercard 17 years ago, but I stopped using it 14 years ago. Because my last PC Master was scammed. Then, they sent me a letter. According to the letter, they would close my account, because there was no transaction for the last six months. So, I cut my last PC Mastercard. I paid for all the purchases. 17years later, I applied for PC Mastercard. They denied my application form. I called customer services... I waited for 30mins. According to them, I owe the company money. That's why they denied my application. I didn't know that I owed them money although I paid for everything! They haven't contacted me for 14years! Even though I questioned them, they didn't give me answers. They just gave me many excuses... My last Mastercard account closed completely, but I still have to pay for roughly $900. They couldn't do anything, even though I paid all my purchases off 14 years ago. I don't know where the $900 came from! I'm waiting for the $900 bill from PC Mastercard now. I recommend others never have PC Mastercard.

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Asked too much info

by CraftyDev on Feb 19, 2020
2 out of 5 stars

I have called about 8 times now and each time they ask me for more and more information and than say I will be good to activate the next time I call and I call and they transfer me to a specialist. Why they are called specialist? They ask for a bunch of my info and yet my account is still not open. At this point when I call back tomorrow, I'm going to say I don't want to activate it and not worry about it. Because literally, a dog could give me better information. Sorry guys but you do not help at all I have had my card for almost two weeks.

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Incompetent customer service

by ReadTheFinePrint on Mar 20, 2019
1 out of 5 stars

This company has pestered me to apply for their PC Financial MC. In an attempt to contact them for clarification of card features and application process when they sent me a pre-approval form, I was met with far more additional application hoops than originally indicated despite an impeccable record. I received multiple different answers from different customer service sources and honestly, there was so much lack of ability to follow up on my inquiries I requested no further communication from them. This was ignored and STILL, they repeatedly sent me junk mail. I have requested yet again to remove me from their contact. Absolutely a gong show. To anyone thinking of applying. Make sure you read ALL the fine print on this card as the rewards are far less than what it appears on their promo materials. Thankful I never got this card. Happy to continue on with my other products instead.

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Scotia Momentum VISA Infinite Card

Scotia Momentum VISA Infinite Card

Earn 10% cash back on all purchases for the first 3 months (up to $2,000 in total purchases). Plus, no annual fee in the first year, including on supplementary cards. A welcome offer value of $350. What else will you get:

 

  • 4% on eligible recurring bill payments and grocery store purchases
  • 2% on eligible gas station and daily transit purchases
  • 1% cash back on all other eligible everyday purchases
  • Complimentary Concierge Services 24/7 Visa Infinite Dining Series Visa Infinite Music Series Wine Country Wonders Luxury Hotel Privileges
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance & New Mobile Device Insurance coverage

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Worst experience

by Unknown on Jan 19, 2019
1 out of 5 stars

I had applied for this card. They asked for my photo id and I sent them. After a few weeks, I received the letter where they asked me again to send my photo id...

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