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flag EQ Bank acquires PC Financial’s Mastercard and money accounts in 2026 to expand its reach and compete with Canada’s big banks.

flag EQ Bank, Canada’s seventh-largest bank, is pursuing a major acquisition of PC Financial’s Mastercard portfolio and PC Money accounts in a deal expected to close in 2026, partnering with Loblaw and its PC Optimum loyalty program to boost visibility and trust. flag The move aims to expand EQ Bank’s reach into grocery stores and ATMs nationwide, helping the digital-only bank compete with the Big Six despite lacking branches, credit cards, and wealth management services. flag CEO Chadwick Westlake, who took over in August 2025 after the sudden death of Andrew Moor, said the acquisition is pivotal for growth. flag The bank has cut about 8% of its workforce to improve efficiency and is managing rising credit losses, particularly in its mortgage portfolio. flag Analysts are divided, with some warning of higher credit risk from the card business and others calling the deal strategically sound and potentially transformative.

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