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
- Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin)
- Gift card
- Cash
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
- 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.