I’ve shopped at the Loblaws family of grocery stores for years. Their unique products (many from the President’s Choice line), as well as the shopping experience, quality, and value are all things that have kept me coming back. Then, last year, Loblaws came out with yet another reason for me to remain loyal – their PC Plus program.
I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve touted the benefits of having a PC Plus account. Usually it’s while I’m in line, paying for my groceries.
Er… not paying for them, actually.
I’ve racked up so many PC Plus points over the past year and a half that I’ve earned at least $500 worth of free groceries. (Yes… there are two zeros there. 🙂
People are often amazed when they see me swipe my PC Financial debit card to pay for three huge bins of food and the total is… $0?! (You can’t beat free!)
So, when I heard that my favourite points program was coming to No Frills, the frugalista in me was beyond excited!
Here’s how it works:
- Register for a PC Plus account (it’s free!)
- Swipe your card whenever you buy groceries at No Frills* Tip: earn extra points when you pay for your groceries with a President’s Choice Financial debit or credit card *Find your closest store by clicking here.
- Earn extra bonus points on items you buy regularly by loading the personalized offers sent to you weekly via email. Tip: get the PC Plus app on your smartphone to load offers and check your balance on the go (that’s what I do!)
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| A screenshot of my weekly offers. Some items are new (Larabar & Kraft Dinner); the rest are items we purchase regularly |
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| The organic produce section is awesome! (And this isn’t even all of it…) |
Other items, like PC Organics frozen fruit and applesauce cups, are a must-have when packing lunches for my picky kindergartener. I love knowing I can get all these items at my local No Frills store and the fact that I can now earn points on everything I purchase makes shopping there a no-brainer.
Check out some of the items I was pleasantly surprised to find at my local No Frills…
The PC Organics Power Fruit Blend, shown above, is a favourite in my house. We use it to make smoothies every day, so we go through a lot of it. Often, my PC Plus offers will include this item, so I often earn 1,000 points per bag – that’s $1.00 in points each! I stock up when it’s on sale, and this fruit ends up being cheaper than the non-organic frozen fruit.
Do you collect PC Plus points? If so, what’s your favourite tip for maximizing them? I’d love for you to share it!
I was really excited to hear this as well! We don't always go to no frills but it's nice to know I'll still collect points when I do!
I'm the same way… I love knowing no matter where I shop in the Loblaws family of stores, I'll get my points!! 🙂
You are right..you can't beat free. Especially when it comes to healthy food.
Exactly! When I saw all of the PC Organics products there, I was sold! Thanks!
PC Products are great. I really like their appies and organic lines, I can't wait until my store accepts PC Plus cards!
Yes, agreed! I've loved their organics for years… so glad No Frills carries them now!
I had no idea you could earn pints so quick!
Awesome that you can earn PC Points at No Frills!!!
I finally figured out this pc points thing. for the longest time I didn't realize you had to download yoru offers lol
I love PC, there products just keep getting better and better. I love the points program and how they send me each week offers just for me to load onto my card
I love my pc points card !at first I didnt know I had to load my offers but i quickly found out and am now saving a lot of points quickly ! its nice to be able to get something back for the things you are already buying !
I love the pc plus program, have to buy groceries, may as well get rewarded 🙂 Our local grocery store takes Pc plus so I do pretty good as far as points go and I love that it is tailored to me 🙂
i love the PC Plus Program!! i like how they send me each weeks new offers to me to load onto my card and that i'm earning points on items that i already buy 🙂
I love the pc plus program. I love how I get an email to load my offers every week before I shop.
Florence C
I was so happy that No Frills started offering pc points. They have such great prices, and I am earning way more points now.
I love how quickly the points accumulate, especially when I get some bonus offers. So great to get a discount on my groceries.
This is a helpful post! I just got signed up for PC points and wasn't exactly sure how it worked.
Love PC points, I cash them in whenever I get to $20 cause I can't wait haha.
great tips especially the app!
i love using my pc card! i cannot believe i didnt get one sooner. points collect so quick and easily and definitely has come in handy. $20 or more off our groceries!? ill take it
I love collecting my pc points. I just redeemed $40 yesterday. I try to match items up that are my offers and I have coupons for and a lot of the times they are on checkout51 or snapsaves too so that really maximizes the savings.
I have my pc card but I see that with the app and personalized offers I can collect points even faster. Cool!
I have a soft spot for PC brand products. I knew they would go far when I was visiting family in Colombia and there they were…AMAZING. Not just in Canada!
I signed up for a PC Plus last month. I don't get to No Frills often but I am looking forward to collecting points.
Wanda Jean P
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its good to see its at no frills too
I didn't know you could use PC points at No Frills, thanks!
I shop at No Frills frequently. Love the store…and find this PCPlus points article very helpful!
My daughter uses her PC points all the time, she gets all kinds of things for free
Love pc points! Love using PC mastercard at loblaws gas bar to gain extras! Have claimed hundreds in points already. PC plus even quicker.
I love PC Plus, I have over 20k points now!
sounds like a great program to sign up for