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Make it matter.

When more of us pay with Interac Debit or Interac e-Transfer, more money stays with Canadian businesses.

More money stays in Canada when we support local businesses – and this helps power our economy.

79%

of Canadians recently surveyed by Interac agree supporting local businesses feels more important now than last year¹

68%

of Canadians surveyed believe how they spend their money has a direct impact on their local community¹

1.3M

The number of small businesses in Canada²

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Make it Canadian.

Small businesses are the hearts of our neighbourhoods.

The backbone of our economy.

And right now they need our support.

We can help by making choices that keep more money in Canada. Like using low-fee payment solutions that enable small businesses to keep more of what they earn. Or choosing payment products that are 100% Canadian.

That way, we can keep more of our money where it belongs: right here in our communities.

Shop local, tap Canadian with Interac Debit

Get started by adding Interac Debit to your phone

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Send money, make it Canadian with Interac e-Transfer

Make your busy life easier with Interac e-Transfer

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Interac Debit

Every tap with Interac Debit keeps more money where it belongs — right here in Canada, in your business, in your community.

When your customers choose Interac Debit, you can get:

Lower transaction fees compared to other payment methods, meaning you keep more of what you earn
Instant payments and fast access to your money
No chargebacks, no hassles. Just convenient payments.

You can now accept Interac Debit in even more places

Tap to Pay on iPhone Tap to Pay on Android

Interac e-Transfer for Business

Trust a 100% Canadian payment option that helps you move money seamlessly.

When you choose Interac e-Transfer for Business:

Customers can pay you instantly
You can pay your vendors, suppliers, or contractors without delays
There’s no physical cash to manage, no cheques to fill out and mail, no headaches

Interac e-Transfer empowers small businesses to do more

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Choose to pay Canadian with Interac

Choose Interac Debit at checkout, in-store and online

Look for the Interac logo when you pay and help local businesses by keeping their transaction fees low.

Make Interac Debit your default payment method in your digital wallet

Set Interac Debit as the preferred payment option in your mobile wallet – Apple Pay or Google Pay – to easily support local businesses with every tap.

Use Interac e-Transfer to pay local businesses

Forget the hassle of cheques and cash. Send or receive money securely from your bank account – in near real time.

Explore local businesses

Find what you need nearby, and help keep your community strong and resilient.

Investing in our communities

To support our communities, Interac works with organizations and associations across Canada to connect Canadian small businesses with resources and grant opportunities, promote financial literacy, educate consumers on how to avoid fraud, and build a stronger, more inclusive Canada.

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$1.3M +

Our investment in community-led organizations in 2024

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From Dollar One is an online hub that gives you free resources so you can simplify payments, protect your business and meet your customers’ evolving needs.

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¹https://www.interac.ca/en/content/news/interac-survey-canadians-new-spending-mindset-benefits-main-street/

²https://chamber.ca/unveiling-the-portrait-of-small-businesses-in-canada-insights-and-challenges/

It's your money, Canada.