Price and points are separate
A price match asks for the price of an identical product to be adjusted to a qualifying competitor price. A PC Optimum offer awards points when its specific conditions are met.
Because offers vary, do not assume every price-matched purchase will earn the same points. Read the offer terms and check the completed order.
| Factor | Price match | PC Optimum offer |
|---|---|---|
| Main purpose | Lower the purchase price | Award points on eligible activity |
| What controls it | Product comparison and support review | The individual offer terms |
| What to verify | Adjusted item price | Points posted to the account |
| Best habit | Use exact local matches | Load relevant offers before shopping |
Read the offer before calculating the saving
Check:
- Eligible brands or product categories
- Minimum spend
- Number of units required
- Online, pickup, or in-store restrictions
- Start and end dates
- Whether the offer can be combined with other promotions
Count points after they post
If an order appears to earn 5,000 points, record the points after they post. Do not treat them as guaranteed cash while deciding whether an expensive product is worthwhile.
Personal offers, store promotions, and targeted point events do not all behave the same way. The individual offer and the final receipt are the authoritative records for that purchase.
Use both on planned purchases
- Build the cart around products you need
- Load relevant PC Optimum offers
- Check exact products for lower local prices
- Submit valid price-match requests early
- Review the adjusted order and points afterward
This keeps both benefits tied to planned purchases.
Check the final cost
Start with the price after approved adjustments, then subtract the value of points that posted. This avoids counting an unconfirmed offer as part of the saving. See the Canada-wide guide for how price matching fits into the bigger savings picture.