Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Using My AccountĪnother payment option is the Pre-Authorized Debit. However, some third-party service providers may be able to process credit card payments and forward them to the CRA. Here is a complete list of these third-party service providers.Ĭredit card payments are not accepted by the CRA. Visa debit cardholders cannot use My Payment, but may be able to pay through the services of a third-party service provider. My Payment can be used with debit cards from many Canadian financial institutions.
You can set up a My Payment account online through the CRA’s website. The CRA accepts payments made with Interac debit cards through the My Payment platform. Note that you do not need a remittance voucher when making your payment electronically. This will ensure that you get credit for the payment.
Use your social insurance number as your account number. The CRA will most likely appear as one of the following: Once you have signed into your regular bank account, look for the CRA under the add a payee function. Your CRA payment can be set up just like any other payment to a supplier. The CRA has agreements with almost all of the major financial institutions in Canada. Online payments are also accepted by the CRA. This option is particularly useful if you are living outside of Canada when you need to make a payment. Most financial institutions also offer the possibility of wire transfers to the CRA. These should be made out to the Receiver General of Canada and mailed to the address on the back of your remittance voucher, or, if you do not have this voucher, mail your check, with your Social Insurance Number or Business Number written in the memo field of your cheque to: The CRA accepts traditional forms of payment, such as cheques or money orders. Some third-party services can process payment to the CRA using your credit card.Cheque, money order, or wire transfer (non-residents).Whether it is for income taxes, the goods and services tax, or one of the benefits programs administered by the CRA, you have several payment options available to you. From time to time you may need to pay an amount to the Canada Revenue Agency.