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Payments Canada

We are responsible for Canada's payment clearing and settlement infrastructure, including associated systems, by-laws, rules, and standards.

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Connecting a fluid and vibrant economy

The Canadian economy depends on the exchange of billions of dollars each day. Payments Canada ensures that these financial transactions in Canada are carried out safely and securely. In 2022, Payments Canada systems cleared and settled $118 trillion or $475 billion every business day.

Rules icon Rules and documentation

By-laws, rules, standards and procedure documents are integral parts of the legal framework of the national payment systems that Payments Canada is legislated to establish and operate.

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FIBD icon Financial Institutions Branch Directory

The Financial Institutions Branch Directory (FIBD) provides routing numbers and addresses for branches of all Canadian financial institutions.

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Guides icon Support guides

Our payment guides explain payment processes, answer frequently asked questions and educate you on your rights and responsibilities.

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Payments Canada Presents the SUMMIT

The SUMMIT agenda for 2023 is now live. This event is the payment industry’s annual opportunity to learn, network and discuss the future state of payments in Canada.

 

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Apple expands testing of 'buy now, pay later' service to retail employees and record-breaking cryptocurrency adoption leads the IRS to release new reporting requirements.

 

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