Make a payment for individuals - Payments to the CRA

Choose a option to make a payment, either online, in person, or by mail.

Pay online

Online banking

Processing times: Typically 1 to 3 business days

Make a payment or schedule future payments to the CRA through your Canadian financial institution

Interac Debit, Visa Debit, or Debit Mastercard (using
CRA My Payment)

Processing times: Typically 1 to 3 business days

CRA My Payment is a service that allows you to make online payments directly to the CRA (does not include credit cards)

Pre-authorized debit (PAD)

Processing times: Must be set up at least 5 business days prior to your payment date

Schedule future payments in My Account to authorize the CRA to withdraw set amounts from your Canadian chequing account

Credit or debit card, PayPal, or Interac e-transfer

Processing times: Varies based on service provider

Only available through PaySimply and Plastiq (service fees apply)

Wire transfer

Processing times: Typically 1 to 3 business days (considered paid once received by the CRA)

For non-residents who need to make a payment to the CRA and do not have a Canadian bank account

Not accepted online

Know how to recognize a scam.

Pay in person

Financial institution (cheque or debit)

Processing times: Typically 1 to 3 business days (considered paid as of the date stamped)

Pay at your Canadian bank, financial institution, or credit union using a printed personalized remittance voucher

Canada Post location (debit or cash)

Processing times: Typically 1 to 3 business days (considered paid as of the date stamped)

Pay at a Canada Post location with a QR code, to apply your payment to the right CRA account (service fees apply)

Pay by mail

Cheque or money order

Processing times: Typically 10 business days (considered paid once received by the CRA)

Mail your remittance voucher with your Canadian cheque or money order payment

Not accepted by mail

Know how to recognize a scam.

Confirm your payment

To follow-up on a payment you made, refer to: Confirm your payment is received.