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2 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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★★★★★ 5.0 (4)
Amount
$100 - $1,500
Rate
$14 per $100 borrowed
Funding
48 hours
Best for Borrowers who need a payday advance in a province where their options are limited · Payday loan
★★★★★ 4.6 (16)
Amount
$100 - $1,500
Rate
$14 per $100 borrowed
Funding
48 hours
Best for Borrowers who want a payday advance and a longer-term line from the same provider · Payday loan

Where the rules differ by province

Payday lending is provincially regulated: the fee you can be charged per $100, how much of your pay a lender can advance, and your cancellation window all depend on where you live.

Provincial differences · verified August 2026
Province Fee per $100 Max advance Cooling-off
Alberta $14 50% of net pay 2 business days to cancel
British Columbia $14 50% of net pay Two full business days to cancel
Manitoba $14 30% of net pay 48 hours to cancel
New Brunswick $14 30% of net pay 48 hours to cancel
Newfoundland and Labrador $14 50% of net pay 48-hour cooling-off
Nova Scotia $14 50% of net pay 48 hours to cancel an online loan
Ontario $14 50% of net pay 2 business days to cancel
Prince Edward Island $14 No net-pay percentage limit; $1,500 maximum applies of net pay Two business days to cancel
Quebec No payday lending regime; instalment and micro loans operate under the 35% federal cap instead
Saskatchewan $14 50% of net pay Cancel by end of next business day
Northwest Territories No payday lending regime
Nunavut No payday lending regime
Yukon No payday lending regime
Source: Criminal Interest Rate Regulations and provincial regulators, verified August 2026. Full detail on each provincial page.
Canada borrowing snapshot · H1 2026
Canadians requested an average of $495. 100% asked for under $5,000. top purpose: pay off bills.
Source: Smarter Loans platform data, H1 2026 · Full data in the Lending Demand Index
Requests by purpose · H1 2026
Pay Off Bills
36.7%
Other purposes
29.4%
Medical Expenses
12.1%
Source: Smarter Loans platform data, H1 2026. See the Lending Demand Index

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Common questions

How much does a payday loan cost in Canada?

$14 per $100 borrowed in every province with a payday regime, a federal maximum in force since 2024. On a $300 loan that is $42 in fees, repaid as $342 on your next payday. Every licensed lender charges at the cap, so comparing on price is pointless; compare on funding speed and repayment flexibility instead.

Are payday loan rules the same in every province?

The fee cap is, but the protections are not. Alberta requires repayment in instalments over at least 42 days rather than a single payment. Manitoba and New Brunswick cap the loan at 30% of your net pay where most provinces allow 50%. Saskatchewan allows only one payday loan at a time. Ontario and Newfoundland require an extended payment plan after repeat borrowing. Quebec has no payday regime at all.

What is the cheaper alternative to a payday loan?

For anything above a few hundred dollars, an instalment loan or line of credit almost always costs less. A $500 payday loan costs $70 in fees for two weeks; the same $500 on a line of credit at 34.99% costs under $7 over the same period. The payday product is faster and easier to qualify for, which is what you are paying for.

Can I cancel a payday loan after signing?

Yes, in every province with a regime, though the window differs. Ontario, Alberta and PEI give two business days. BC gives two full business days. Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland give 48 hours. Return the principal and you owe nothing, and no reason is required.

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