What type of account is PC money? (2024)

What type of account is PC money?

The PC Money Account is a bank account reimagined. It works like a bank account, but you can use it worldwide, even online, anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. It allows customers to earn 10 PC Optimum™ points for every dollar they spend, everywhere they shop, similar to other PC Financial

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Is the PC money account a bank account?

PC Money™ Account. The only bank account that rewards you with PC Optimum™ points for banking and spending. Get up to $400 in average annual value**. No monthly fee, no minimum balance, and free Interac e-Transfer® services.

Is the PC money account like a credit card?

Unlike a typical Mastercard^® credit card, the PC Money^™ Account directly withdraws your own funds to make a transaction, instead of drawing from a portion of your available credit due to be paid back to the bank.

What type of card is PC Financial?

The President's Choice Financial^® Mastercard^® is your key to free. It's easy, you'll earn PC Optimum points for every dollar you spend on your PC Financial^® Mastercard everywhere you shop. So the more you use the card the more points you'll earn. All with no annual fee.

What is the bank name for PC Financial?

President's Choice Financial (French: Services financiers le Choix du Président), commonly shortened to PC Financial, is the financial service brand of the Canadian supermarket chain Loblaw Companies.

Is a money account a checking account?

Money market accounts combine some features of savings and checking accounts. They may come with check-writing privileges or a debit card, like a checking account. But typically the number of withdrawals permitted each statement period is limited to six, as with a savings account.

Can I deposit money into my PC money account?

You can transfer funds to your PC Money™ Account by setting it up as a recurring bill payment with your other bank, by linking an external account, or sending yourself an Interac e-Transfer®. Sending yourself an Interac e-Transfer® is the fastest way to fund your account.

Can I withdraw cash from PC money account?

You can withdraw cash from your PC Money^™ Account without incurring fees through one of our many PC Financial ATMs. You can also withdraw cash from a 3rd party ATM, subject to a fee (see fee schedule).

Can you pay bills with PC money account?

You can pay your internet, phone, utilities, and credit card bill – like your PC® Mastercard® – from your PC Money™ Account to earn up to 5,000 points every month.

Is PC money account safe?

Yes. We use 2-factor authentication and encryption, helping keep your account and money secure. If you suspect suspicious activity on your account, you can easily lock and unlock your card, online or through the PC Financial app.

Is a PC money account a Visa debit?

The PC Financial Money Account is a type of bank account used for paying bills and making purchases, both online and in-person. It comes with a PC-branded Mastercard that's more of a debit credit card than full fledged credit card and can only be used where Mastercards are accepted.

Is PC Financial an online bank?

Let's get digital. Manage your money anywhere, anytime with the PC Financial app or online.

Can I use my PC Financial card anywhere?

The PC Financial Mastercard is accepted at millions of member locations worldwide. Whether you're shopping, on vacation or dining at your favourite restaurant your card is there for you.

Who owns PC banking?

How do you pay PC Financial?

Does PC Financial have bank fees?

There is no monthly or annual fee associated with a PC Money^™ Account. For a list of fees that may apply to certain transactions or services, please click here (opens in a new window) .

What is a money money account?

A money market account is a type of account offered by banks and credit unions. Like other deposit accounts, money market accounts are insured by the FDIC or NCUA, up to $250,000 held by the same owner or owners. Money market accounts tend to pay you higher interest rates than other types of savings accounts.

What is a money bank account?

Money market account: Money market accounts are similar to savings accounts, but they typically require you to maintain a higher balance to avoid a monthly service fee. Both savings and money market accounts have variable rates.

How much money can I keep in my bank account without tax?

Banks must report cash deposits totaling more than $10,000. Business owners are also responsible for reporting large cash payments of more than $10,000 to the IRS.

How long does a PC money account transfer take?

Transferred funds from an external account to your PC Money™ Account may be held for up to five business days (not including weekends and holidays) before you can access them from your account to ensure that the transaction from your external bank account has been completed.

What are the daily limits for a PC money account?

How much money can you keep in a bank?

There is, however, a limit on how much of your money is protected by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The FDIC insures bank accounts in the very rare event of a bank failure. As of 2022, the FDIC coverage limit is $250,000 per depositor, per account ownership type, per financial institution.

Is PC money account a prepaid card?

Every purchase you make using your prepaid Mastercard associated with your PC Money Account will earn you PC Optimum points. Plus, you can earn up to 50,000 welcome bonus points when you first sign up.

What is the benefit of PC money account?

The PC Money Account is a bank account reimagined. It works like a bank account, but you can use it worldwide, even online, anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. It allows customers to earn 10 PC Optimum™ points for every dollar they spend, everywhere they shop, similar to other PC Financial products.

Does PC Financial hold direct deposit?

Funds are deposited into your account on the Tuesday and a five-business-day hold is applied. The hold will be released the following Tuesday in the evening calculated as follows: Wednesday = 1 day, Thursday = 2 days, Friday = 3 days, Monday = 4 days, Tuesday = 5 days.