About the Loblaws / PC family gift card
Loblaw Companies Limited is one of Canada's largest grocery and retail companies. Their gift cards are typically usable across multiple banners in the Loblaw network, including Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Provigo, Independent City Market, Valu-Mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, T&T Supermarket, and others. Specific acceptance can vary, so check the back of the card for the list of participating banners.
Loblaws-branded gift cards and the broader PC (President's Choice) family give recipients flexibility to shop for groceries, household items, pharmacy products (at locations with a pharmacy counter), and the prepared-food sections.
Where to buy
- At customer service desks in any Loblaw-banner store.
- At gift-card racks across the same chain.
- Some grocery / pharmacy aggregators carry them on multi-brand racks.
How to check your balance
The most reliable balance check is in-store at the customer service desk of any Loblaws-banner location. They can scan the card and read the balance to you immediately. The official issuer site for the broader Loblaw banner is loblaws.ca.
- Visit any participating Loblaw-banner store (Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, etc.).
- Ask the customer service desk to check the gift-card balance.
- Or, look for the gift card section on loblaws.ca.
Using your card
Hand the card to the cashier at checkout. The available balance is applied first; any remainder can be paid with another method. The card can usually be combined with PC Optimum points for additional savings on eligible purchases.
Common questions
Does the gift card work at Shoppers Drug Mart?
Shoppers Drug Mart is part of the Loblaw Companies family but typically uses its own branded gift card. Check the back of the specific card for accepted banners; many newer Loblaw / PC gift cards are usable at Shoppers, but older or banner-specific cards may not be.
Can I use it for prescriptions or restricted items?
Some categories — alcohol (where sold), tobacco, lottery, postage, and prescription drugs in some provinces — may be excluded by law or by the retailer's policy. Check at the customer service desk if you have a specific use case in mind.
Does it expire?
Canadian provincial gift-card laws generally prevent retailer gift cards from expiring. Always confirm current terms with the retailer.
This guide is informational. Always verify current terms and accepted banners on loblaws.ca or in-store.