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A side-by-side comparison of ratings, customer experience, products, fees, and pros & cons to help you choose the right bank.
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Manulife Bank of Canada and PC Financial® are evenly matched on our overall rating (3.8 each) — compare their products and fees below to decide.
Overview
Manulife Bank of Canada has no chequing account listed.

4.4 Our rating
on PC Financial's website
Welcome Bonus
Receive 150,000 PC Optimum™ points
Regular Interest
Up to 2.2%
Monthly Fee
$0
Account Type
Chequing • Personal
Earn 150,000 PC Optimum™ points (equivalent to around $150) by opening a new account then setting up direct deposit on your payroll or pension worth at least $1,500. Keep receiving the deposit for three straight months.**
Account Fees
Monthly Fee
$0
eStatement
Included
ATM Fees
Own Network
$0
Canadian ATMs
$1.5
USA
$3
International
$3
Manulife Bank of Canada has no credit card listed.
on PC Financial's website
Welcome Bonus
20,000 PC points ($20 value)
Annual Fee
$0
Interest Rates
21.99% / 22.97%
RECOMMENDED CREDIT SCORE
2.3/5
This is a great card to have in your arsenal if you frequently shop at Shoppers Drug Mart®, Loblaw's owned chains, and ESSO and Mobil gas stations, as you will earn significant rewards in these categories. The additional benefits, such as out-of-province medical insurance, car rental damage insurance, and concierge service, are impressive and typically only come with cards that have annual fees; however, you can access these benefits for free with this card. We do not recommend using this as your primary credit card but as a supplement to another primary card, especially because there are no fees. This is because the rewards on purchases outside the mentioned shops are very average, and many other cards offer much more substantial rewards for general use.
Pros
Cons
Rewards
Insurance
Coverage
Travel Medical Insurance (64 & under)
Car Rental Damage & Theft
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Benefits
Details
Concierge Services
Identity Theft Assistance
Eligibility
Credit Score
Annual Income
All products offered
1 product
Savings
Manulife Advantage Account
5 products
Chequing
PC Money™ Account
Manulife Bank is “Canada's first branchless bank,” with its parent company well-known among Canadians. The digital bank has $33.5 billion in assets and is ranked by Forbes as number seven in Canada on its list of the World’s Best Banks 2026. It also has Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) coverage on deposits.
Offering a much narrower lineup versus the biggest banks in Canada, Manulife Bank has one main bank account, which acts as a hybrid between chequing and savings. It also has Visa-branded credit cards, though does not offer Mastercard or American Express. The bank’s lineup is complete with mortgages and lines of credit, but its ongoing, non-promotional borrowing rates are less competitive, especially compared to offers available through digital banks.
One of the standout features of Manulife Bank is its integration with Manulife Financial, which allows customers access to insurance and wealth management services alongside daily banking. For those who already use Manulife products, it can provide a simple way to manage everyday banking with other financial needs.
PC Financial offers banking services from President’s Choice Bank, which is a Schedule I, federally regulated bank in Canada. Given this setup, the banking products at PC Financial have coverage of up to $100,000 from the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). EQB, parent of EQ Bank, acquired PC Financial in July 2026. Prior to this, the bank was a subsidiary of Loblaws.
PC Financial has a smaller offering than many other Canadian banks. It has only one main account that operates as a no-monthly-fee chequing account with the ability to add on a savings feature, giving you the best of both worlds. Its interest rate applies to all balances in the savings side of the account and is quite competitive considering there is no minimum balance.
The bank also has just a few Mastercard credit cards, with no Visa or American Express options. Lines of credit and mortgages are also not available. It lacks in business banking and insurance products as well, making it a better choice for those who don’t need a full-service banking relationship.
Overall rating
3.8
3.8
Customer experience
3.2
3.1
Best for
Manulife Bank is ideal for Canadians who want digital banking from an established financial institution. Is it particularly attractive to those who already use Manulife for insurance, wealth management, or borrowing.
PC Financial is ideal for digital banking customers who want no-fee everyday banking and the ability to earn PC Optimum rewards.
Pros & cons
Pros
Schedule I federally chartered bank with backing from The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
Integration with Manulife Financials’ broader offering
CDIC insurance coverage on eligible deposits
Access to over 2,600 surcharge-free ATMs in Canada through Manulife Bank or The Exchange Network
Hybrid banking, which combines interest with everyday banking features
Cons
No physical branch locations
Less banking options compared to the Big Six Canadian banks
Mixed customer reviews
Business banking is not a complete offering
Rewards ecosystem is less competitive
Regular savings rates are not market-leading
Pros
Access to 740 PC Financial ATMs in Canada
No monthly account fees with no minimum balance requirements
CDIC coverage through President’s Choice Bank
Unique chequing account offering which allows you to earn interest on a portion of the account
Ability to earn PC Optimum points
Cons
Physical branches not available
Fewer banking options compared to the bigger Canadian banks
Digital-first bank with no in-person service
Cannot deposit or write cheques
No business banking
No insurance offering

3.9 Our rating
on Manulife Bank's website
Welcome Bonus
Get an additional 1.5% in interest for new customers
Regular Interest
1.5%
Monthly Fee
$0
Earn an extra 1.5% on top of the regular 1.50% variable interest rate when you make a deposit your new Advantage Account*
* 3.00% promotional rate is for new deposits to a new personal, non-registered, Canadian-dollar Advantage Account. The promotional interest rate is made up of the regular posted annual variable interest rate of 1.50% and the variable annual promotional rate of 1.50%. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly beginning on the date the account is opened and continuing 730 days (2 years) on net new deposits to a maximum of $500,000. Any change to the regular interest rate will result in a corresponding change to the promotional interest rate. The offer is limited to one account per client and cannot be combined with other offers. The offer and rates are as of July 2, 2026 and subject to change without notice. Click here for full terms and conditions (PDF).
PC Financial® has no savings account listed.