PayTechs of Canada

Our goals

In the interest of our members, Canadian consumers, businesses, and government, we are a not-for-profit association working to improve Canada’s national payments system. We have three primary strategic goals:

Offer greater choice

Have an Open Banking framework implemented in Canada.

Improve critical infrastructure

Have a modern payment system deployed, such as a Real-Time Rail.

Broaden payment access

Have PayTech firms directly participate in the payment system.

Member benefits

As a member, you have the opportunity to challenge roadblocks facing PayTech firms and drive change that will provide your business with unparalleled opportunities. You will be informed of industry updates impacting your business and receive exclusive access to information through our members-only portal.

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What our members have to say

With an aligned mission to foster innovation and promote change within the payments industry, joining Paytechs of Canada is a logical step. We’re excited to amplify our voice alongside other like-minded companies.

Craig Attiwill,

Co-Founder & CEO,

Peloton Technologies

We’re pleased to join Paytechs of Canada to support their important efforts to champion innovation and foster competition in the Canadian payments space.

Alice Davidson,

Chief Legal Officer,

MOGO

High entry barriers and reliance on legacy AML rules-based architecture have contributed to a lack of competition in Canada. Being a member of PayTechs of Canada means that, together, we can drive positive change in the payments system and help Canada, its citizens, and the wider fintech ecosystem compete on a global scale.

Idan Keret,

CCO,

ThetaRay

Check out our latest

Paytechs of Canada welcomes Paysend as its newest member

Posted in: News

“Canada is among the most immigrant-reliant advanced economies, attracting people from all around the world. As a result, there is a growing need for better, safer money transfer solutions for those who need to send money to their family, friends and loved ones,” said Timur Shomansurov, Country Manager of Paysend in Canada. “Joining Paytechs of Canada will help contribute to our mission of helping Canadians connect globally and providing cost-effective money transfer services that are convenient and accessible.”

Canadians want better financial services, finds a recent survey

“At a macro level, we’ve long known that the Canadian financial services sector isn’t as productive as it could be because of barriers to competition and innovation, which is part of the reason why the government is modernizing its approach to financial sector policy,” said Alex Vronces, executive director of Paytechs of Canada. “These surveys shine a light on the often-neglected human cost of less competition and innovation for consumers and businesses.”

Paytechs of Canada submits response to pre-budget consultation