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Pay Securely with Interac Debit Contactless Payments

Everyday purchases made fast and easy

Pay your fare with just a tap.

Now the way you pay for coffee, can be the way you pay for transit. Interac Debit contactless payments lets you tap and go using your debit card or smartphone. Plus, it eliminates the extra steps of purchasing tickets and passes. Discover more about how Interac is making transit simpler.

Discover more about how Interac is making transit simpler

Who knew getting through the checkout line faster could be so safe? You’re good to go with a secure tap of your debit card (or mobile device).

So pay quickly and securely for those groceries or that new top, and take comfort in transaction limits.

How-to: Make a contactless payment with Interac Debit

The wonder of one-step payment: it’s so simple, all you do is tap your card or mobile device on the terminal. Once you hear the beep, you’re good to go.

Want to use your mobile device to pay? Head here to learn more.

Learn more about Transaction Limits in our Security section.

Which financial institutions offer Interac Debit contactless payments?

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Check out in an instant the way you want: Interac® Debit contactless payments on your mobile wallet lets you tap at checkout using your phone through Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay.

Simply load your debit card onto your mobile wallet.  And the next time you dash out to grab milk or a snack, feel free to take just your phone. When you see that at checkout, tap your phone or watch and you’re done.

How does Interac Debit contactless payments on mobile wallets work?

Check the list to confirm that your bank or credit union participates. Learn more below for tips on how to add your card to your mobile wallet.

How-To: Pay contactless with Interac Debit on Apple Pay*

  1. Open your mobile wallet.
  2. Look for the (+) and follow the instructions to load up your card. (For Apple Wallet, you will see a prompt to add a debit card.)
  3. Make sure you have  Interac Debit selected before you tap. Happy checkout.
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How-To: Pay contactless with Interac Debit on Google Pay**

  1. Download Google Pay
  2. Tap the (+) and follow the instructions to add your card information. That’s it.
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How-To: Pay contactless with Interac Debit on Samsung Pay

  1. Once you’ve downloaded Samsung Pay onto your phone, sign into your account.
  2. Follow the instructions to add your debit card and you’re good to go. Just swipe up on the home screen, pick Interac Debit and use your fingerprint ID or type in your PIN.

Just swipe up on the home screen, pick your card and use your fingerprint ID or type in your pin.

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Tip: Interac Debit with Apple Pay or Google Pay

You can use Interac Debit to pay with Apple Pay and Google Pay at participating merchant mobile websites and apps. Learn more here.

Leading digital security

Did you know that Interac has a global-leading track record in reducing payment fraud? When you pay with your mobile wallet, we replace your information with a secure token, so confidential details are never shared with a merchant or anyone else.

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The following financial institutions are currently offering Interac Debit on Apple Pay:

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The following financial institutions are currently offering Interac Debit on Google Pay:

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The following financial institutions are currently offering Interac Debit on Samsung Pay:

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*For a list of compatible Apple Pay devices see support.apple.com/en-ca/. Apple, the Apple logo, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple Pay and Touch ID are trademarks of Apple Inc.

*The Contactless Indicator is a trade-mark of EMV Co. LLC. Used under license.

**Google, Google Pay and the Google logo are trademarks of Google INC. ***All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.