Interac®

Real-time payments to grow your revenue

Reduce costs and improve conversion by accepting Canada’s favourite online payment method.

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PAY

Accept frictionless, real-time payments

Automatically redirect customers to their bank to approve payments using Request Money. It’s a trusted, low-friction experience.

No card numbers to enter.

For digital-only banks, customers can send funds with Interac
e-Transfer® using the provided details.

The best payment experience, reaching 100% of Canadian bank accounts.

Interac Request Money
Interac e-Transfer

POPULAR FEATURES

Direct top-ups

Add a top-up button anywhere in your app or website, so customers can pay without going to the checkout page.

Smart bank routing

Your payments are automatically routed across Canada’s top banks to minimize downtime.

QR code

Quick-scan for an easy way to pay on desktop, taking advantage of biometric authentication.

Risk suite

Real-time decision engine that uses 20 years of data and machine learning to stop fraud before it happens.

Custom branding

Add your logo, name, and colors to boost brand trust and drive better conversion.

Global bank preference

The customer’s last-used bank is auto-selected across all businesses using Paramount.

PAYOUT

Send instant payouts

Send funds to customers with just an email address using Interac e-Transfer.

Have a bank account number? Instantly deposit funds with no customer action required.

Build loyalty by getting money back to customers faster!

Interac e-Transfer
Interac to a bank account

POPULAR FEATURES

Verified payouts

Use Autodeposit to verify names and payout with Interac—no matter how the customer paid.

Smart routing

Your payments are automatically routed across Canada’s top banks to minimize downtime.

EFT routing

Automatically route high-value payments through the EFT rail for added reliability.

VERIFICATION

Verify personal identifiable information

Complement payment processes with bank-sourced identity information.
Validate the customer name for KYC, KYB, and AML checks, ensuring you stay compliant.
It’s fast and seamless for customers.

POPULAR FEATURES

REPORTING

Action insights with detailed reporting

Available through either our merchant portal or robust reporting API, discover real-time transaction reporting.

Make strategic decisions and maintain efficient operations by tracking conversion rates, transaction volumes, and peer comparisons.

Better decisions with data at your fingertips.

POPULAR FEATURES

Track conversion rates

Analyze conversion data compared to industry peers to improve cashier flow and grow revenue.

View transaction volumes

Filter transactions by type to monitor payins, payouts, and identity verification.

Export large datasets

Export up to 500K rows
and download custom reports for reconciliation and internal reporting.

Hear what our customers have to say

Individual

“For those who don't own a credit card or are trying to get out of the habit of using one, Interac is a great option, and people can still enjoy shopping online.”

-Frank C.
Paramount Customer

Business

“Paramount is pivotal in our journey to transform from a challenger brand to a local favourite in Canada.

Their deep expertise, strong bank connections, and established infrastructure ensure our customers have access to the trusted, localized solutions they expect.”

-Thomas Vermeulen
Director of Marketing, PowerPlay

Partner

“Paramount Commerce allows us to offer a best-in-class solution for money transfer operators and their customers.

By utilizing Paramount’s instant payout capabilities, we are setting a new standard for cost efficiency, speed, and transparency in international money transfers to Canada.”

-Hassan Chatila
Vice President – Global Head of Network, TerraPay

The benefits are indisputable

Improve reach

Nationwide coverage means more approvals from all Canadian banks.

Real-time transfers

Fast processing for payins and payouts meets user expectations.

Trusted by millions

Interac e-Transfer is familiar
and used by 9 in 10 Canadians.

Smart savings

Lower transaction fees than traditional credit and debit card payments.

Bank-level security

Receive funds from verified bank accounts to protect your business.

Reduce chargebacks

Reduce chargebacks and fraud with
customer-initiated payments.

Do more with Interac

Find out how real-time payments can lower costs, reduce chargebacks, and increase sales.

Talk to us