Make a payment for individuals
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Choose an option to make a payment, either online, in person, or by mail.
The CRA considers your payment made on the day it is either processed by a Canadian bank or credit union, or received by the CRA.
Pay online
Online banking
Pay online through your Canadian bank or credit union
Processing time: Considered paid on same or next business day (varies based on your bank or credit union)
You can make a payment or schedule future payment(s) to the CRA through the mobile banking app or website of your Canadian bank or credit union.
Pre-authorized debit (PAD) payments
Authorize CRA to take scheduled payment(s) from your Canadian bank or credit union account
Processing time: Must be set up at least five business days prior to your payment date
Set up a payment schedule (even for a single payment) directly in CRA’s secure My Account to authorize the CRA to withdraw set amount(s) from your Canadian chequing account.
Debit card payments
Pay online directly to the CRA using CRA's My Payment service
Processing time: Considered paid on same or next business day (varies based on your bank or credit union)
My Payment is a secure CRA service that lets you make payments directly to the CRA using your bank access card (Interac Debit, Visa Debit, or Debit Mastercard).
You cannot use credit cards with My Payment.
Credit card, PayPal, Interac e-Transfer payments
Pay through a third-party service provider (service fees apply)
Processing time: Varies based on service provider
Pay with credit card, debit card, PayPal or Interac e-transfer using a third-party service provider. Third-party service providers charge a fee for their services.
Disclaimer: The CRA does not endorse companies
The CRA does not endorse websites, companies, products, services, or publications. They are provided for convenience only.
Wire transfer and internationally issued credit card payments (option for non-residents)
Pay by wire transfer or internationally issued credit card (service fees apply)
Processing time: Considered paid on same or next business day (typically three business days to process)
Payment option for non-residents who need to make a payment to the CRA and do not have a Canadian bank account.
Not accepted online
- Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin)
- Gift card
Know how to recognize a scam.
Pay in person
You can make payments in person using the following options:
Canadian bank or credit union (cheque or debit)
Processing time: Considered paid as of the date stamped
Pay at your Canadian bank or credit union by cheque or debit. You should bring your printed remittance voucher(s).
Processing time: Considered paid as of the date stamped
Pay at a Canada Post location by debit or cash. You need a quick response (QR) code to apply your payment to the correct CRA tax account. Canada Post charges a fee for their service.
Pay by mail
You can send your payment by mail
Processing time: Considered paid once received by the CRA (allow time for mail delivery)
Mail your Canadian cheque or money order payment with your remittance voucher.
Not accepted by mail
- Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin)
- Gift card
- Cash
Know how to recognize a scam.
Confirm your payment
To follow-up on a payment you made, refer to Confirm your payment is received.
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