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Presidents Choice Financial MASTERCARD Consumer Reviews

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Presidents Choice Financial MASTERCARD
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Not a good card!

by PS on Apr 23, 2019
2 out of 5 stars

I've signed up to get a pc MasterCard months ago and still cannot review my transactions on their app. I call and all they say is that they are working on it and are escalating it but its been almost half a year and still nothing! I cannot stand the way they are handling this! Every time I call they pretend like they are doing something by putting me on hold and come back with no valid answer! Very very disappointed with many things about their customer service and now I am looking for a better card! It's not a good card at all!

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Bad communications

by HassanZ on Feb 23, 2019
2 out of 5 stars

I decided to pay off my credit, unfortunately, there was around 200$ outstanding amount which I wasn't aware of. After three months they sent me to the collection and ruined my credit score despite my stable financial situation. (Veterinarian).. They never called me despite they have my cell. Very unprofessional !!!

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horrible new website

by dwayne.w on Jan 17, 2019
2 out of 5 stars

The new website and security features really are a pain in the neck. I'm always locked out, and then when I get in, there's no way to download transactions. If you want to view transactions on the website, they're spaced out so far apart you can only see a few at a time even on the big screen. I loved their old website and have been with them for many years, but this new website is making me seriously consider switching credit cards.

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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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Does not work with Mint

by JB on Jan 11, 2019
2 out of 5 stars

This card is ok. Some good features but they just blocked access to Mint, so if you use the site, this card will become a major headache for you. It's a real shame. If it wasn't for the Mint blockage, I wouldn't have cancelled my card

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Online site is worthless

by going elsewhere for credit on Dec 5, 2018
2 out of 5 stars

I do all of my banking online. Not the safest way to bank but my job had me travelling a lot and I needed to be able to do banking this way. The PC Mastercard site is garbage. I ALWAYS HAD TROUBLE LOGGING ON. Now with their new enhanced security, they are forcing you to use Google Chrome according to the customer service rep I spoke to since I cannot log on with Firefox. Google already knows way too much about me just cause I use Android, they don't need to know my CC history as well. I am paying off my balance and cancelling my card. If a large corporation cannot develop a site that works with ALL browsers, how secure is it really?

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no longer my favorite

by FreddieSaxon on Nov 16, 2018
2 out of 5 stars

This was one of my favourite credit cards until they did this to me. I hadn't received a statement in a while, so decided to log in and check, but I couldn't log in...I got something about fraud prevention and that I need to re-certify my login by doing some reset of password and them sending me an authentication id. Tried this, failed, got locked out, told to try in 10 mins, 2 hours, and then 2 days...that's when I asked to speak to a supervisor or manager. Turns out they have switched something over, said they sent me an Email about it, which I never received...in this switchover they also reset all notification settings to blank, and that's why I never received a reminder that my balance was due on Nov 7...but it was on Nov 15 that this nightmare began for me. So I paid my bill and was told that after interest rate charges show up on my account that I should call them back about it. A few mistakes they made here...number 1. They say they sent an Email, but because this is MONEY, they should have put a CLICK TO CONFIRM in that Email to ensure two-way communication was achieved successfully...number 2. Zapping notifications was a mistake that could have been avoided if a seamless transition and true customer care was a concern in their switchover. Even if they remove interest charges, this episode makes me rethink who I am doing business with. On the subject to money, I have a zero tolerance for incompetence, which I think was demonstrated here. Customer service is the one and only way that I evaluate a company, 'nuff said.

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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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What a joke.

by kathy on Oct 12, 2018
2 out of 5 stars

It was all fine and I enjoyed the rewards until they switched to Optimum and there was no way to connect and no online help. Mastercard cut. So deceptive in that at first they give you rewards but then no way to get them.

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3 days card cancelled

by em on Oct 5, 2018
2 out of 5 stars

I have had a very frustrating experience over the past few days with PC. I applied and was accepted for a PC MasterCard...the points incentive was very exciting for me as I own a small business and often make large purchases monthly. The card (and sister card for my partner) came in the mail 7 business days after the application was sent, approving me for an available $12,000 credit. I called and activated both cards, made about 4 or 5 purchases over a weekend, and then a final large purchase over $1500 on Monday. On my way home, I went to stop for a coffee and saw my card was declined. Thinking maybe the account had been flagged due to the big purchase, I called to clear up whatever was going on. The representative I spoke with then told me my account had been frozen, and that I needed to pay back half of what was owing on the card (about $1000) and send in a photo of my utility bill and a drivers license to re-activate the account. Now...this has been 3 DAYS of purchases. Not a month. Not a week. 3 DAYS. I asked over and over again WHY this was happening, and she said the application department needed to review my status. A very vague way of saying "we screwed up, and now we need to hold your account and you need to pay the money back". My partner's card was also frozen, which means we both are now left without a credit card for...how long? When I asked how long this process would take to rectify IF I DID pay the $1000 they were requesting, I was told anywhere from 5-7 business days for the documents to be viewed, and another 5-7 business days for the card to be re-activated. Now, as a business, I can assure you that I can't wait around for 3-4 weeks to be able to purchase merchandise and services. This experience has been a horrible hassle, and when my money is paid off, I will be cancelling this card. I've applied for another credit card in the meantime...but I am SOOO unhappy with how they treated me as a new customer, and how unhelpful they were in answering my questions.

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Terrible waiting time

by Shom on Sep 27, 2018
2.5 out of 5 stars

25-30 minutes waiting time each time I call customer service. I only use this Mastercard at selected grocery stores for points. Points are the only reason I have this card. If Costco had all grocery items, I would have shopped there to get 2% back instead of using PC Mastercard. Many years ago, my card was hacked, they had accused me of some charges and had made my life miserable for a few months. Customer service is simply horrible, this card and Canadian Tire Mastercard. Lesson: Never again subscribing for any store-based credit card.

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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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Will I ever get my card?

by PCFinancial on Apr 10, 2018
2 out of 5 stars

I have been waiting for my card since February. I applied for the card because the offer looked good and my supermarket of choice is NoFrills. Even though I sent in my full Proof of Income Statement as soon as I received the request, I heard nothing for 5 weeks. The first time I finally phoned to follow up, they initially said I sent the wrong documents. They checked again with me on the line and said that they were the right documents after all, sorry for the delay and that the team would work on it and call me back. After they didn't call back, I phoned them and they once again told me they would send it to the appropriate team. They did call me back this time and said again I sent the wrong documents. I asked if they could check again and they said that they could not and I could only resend the documents again. It is now approaching 6 weeks and it still does not look like I will get my credit card anytime soon.

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