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Payday Loans in Nova Scotia - Costs, Rules & Smarter Borrowing Options in NS

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1 lenders in our network are licensed for payday lending. Payday loans cost $14 per $100 borrowed, the maximum allowed. You can borrow $100 to $1,500. Rates reviewed August 2026.

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Amount
$100 - $1,500
Rate
$14 per $100 borrowed
Funding
48 hours
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NOVA SCOTIA PAYDAY LOAN RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW
  • Payday loan fees are capped at $14 per $100 borrowed
  • Maximum loan is $1,500 and the maximum term is 62 days
  • You can cancel an online loan within 48 hours, or a storefront loan by the end of the next business day
  • Cancellation must be in writing, and the lender must provide the form and issue you a receipt
  • Nova Scotia's Utility and Review Board sets the maximum cost through public hearings
  • Lenders must be licensed through Service Nova Scotia
Source: Criminal Interest Rate Regulations (Canada Gazette) and Service Nova Scotia, verified August 2026
WHAT NOVA SCOTIA BORROWERS REQUEST
Pay Off Bills
31.8%
Other
28.7%
Medical Expenses
15.8%
Average request for pay off bills: $513; for other: $386 · Source: Smarter Loans platform data, H1 2026
WHERE NOVA SCOTIA DEMAND COMES FROM
Halifax 15.3% · Dartmouth 11.7% · Sydney 5.7% · Truro 3.5% · Glace Bay 3.2%
Share of Nova Scotia payday requests · Source: Smarter Loans platform data, H1 2026
WHAT A $500 LOAN COSTS FOR 14 DAYS IN NOVA SCOTIA
Payday loan ($14 per $100)
$70
Line of credit (34.37% APR)
$6.59
Instalment loan (9.99% APR)
$1.92
Interest for 14 days at each product's Nova Scotia rate. A payday loan is repaid in one payment; credit products repay over a longer schedule and can cost more in total if carried for months.

Common questions

Who sets payday loan rates in Nova Scotia?

Uniquely in Canada, Nova Scotia's Utility and Review Board sets the maximum cost of borrowing through public rate hearings, the same body that reviews power rates. The current maximum matches the federal $14 per $100 cap. The hearing records are public, which makes Nova Scotia the one province where you can read the evidence behind your loan's price.

How much does a $300 payday loan cost in Nova Scotia?

$42 in fees at the $14 per $100 maximum, repaid as $342 on your next payday. Nova Scotia's cap has fallen twice in recent years, from $19 to $15 and now to $14 under the federal ceiling.

How do I cancel a payday loan in Nova Scotia?

In writing, within 48 hours for an online loan or by the end of the next business day for a storefront loan. The lender must give you a cancellation form with the loan and must issue a receipt once you return the money. No reason is required and no cancellation fee is allowed.

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