Which online payment methods to accept in Canada?

The top five online payment methods for Canada: VISA, MasterCard, Interac, American Express and PayPal. Interac is a Canadian alternative payment method which allows shoppers to pay online through their trusted home banking application.

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Canada
E-commerce Market Profile

Find below the key stats for the Canadian ecommerce market.
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Currency

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Household Internet Access Rate

Internet Country Code

.ca

B2C E-commerce Market Size

Population (+ Global Rank)

37.7 million (2020) (#38)

Online Payment Methods

International credit cards (MasterCard, Visa), Interac Online (internet banking scheme)

Country GDP (+ Global Rank)

$1,774,000,000,000 (#17)

National E-commerce Association(s)

GDP per capita (+ Global rank)

$48,400 (#34)

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MasterCard

MasterCard is one of world's best known online payment methods and dominant credit card brands. MasterCard is truly a global payment brand, supporting 150 currencies with over 35 million acceptance locations (point-of-sale and online) in over 210 countries.

VISA

Visa is one of world's best known online payment methods and largest credit card brand. Visa truly is a global payment brand with acceptance at point-of-sale and online in over 170 countries.

American Express

American Express is a credit or charge card that can be used for online payments. American Express is amongst the major credit card brands in the world.

PayPal

PayPal is the online payment method that enables people to send money and to shop online without sharing financial information. Shoppers can pay from their PayPal preloaded balance, directly from their bank account or stored credit cards like MasterCard and Visa.

Apple Pay

The Apple Pay payment service allows consumers to pay contactless, in-app and on desktop through the newest Apple Macbook and iMac's. Consumers are able to securely store credit and debit card details into their Apple Pay wallet and confirm payment by simply scanning their fingerprint with Apple's Touch ID or by using Face ID.

Direct Debit

A direct debit is a transaction whereby funds are withdrawn from the customer's bank account. When a shopper selects the direct debit payment option upon checkout, the merchant is allowed to charge the purchase amount and collect it from the shopper's bank account.

Interac Online

INTERAC Online allows Canadian shoppers to pay for goods and services online, directly from their trusted online bank environment. Merchants benefit from secure and immediate debit payments with relatively low transaction costs.

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E-commerce Market Profile

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Household Internet Access Rate

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B2C E-commerce Market Size

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Online Payment Methods

Country GDP (+ Global Rank)

National E-commerce Association(s)

GDP per capita (+ Global rank)

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Online Payment Methods in Canada

MasterCard

VISA

American Express

PayPal

Apple Pay

Direct Debit

Interac Online

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Which online payment methods to accept in Canada?

CanadaE-commerce Market Profile

Currency

Household Internet Access Rate

Internet Country Code

B2C E-commerce Market Size

Population (+ Global Rank)

Online Payment Methods

Country GDP (+ Global Rank)

National E-commerce Association(s)

GDP per capita (+ Global rank)

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Online Payment Methods in Canada

MasterCard

VISA

American Express

PayPal

Apple Pay

Direct Debit

Interac Online

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Canada
E-commerce Market Profile

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