{"id":139630,"date":"2023-08-02T08:34:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T12:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interac1.wpengine.com\/?post_type=content&#038;p=139630"},"modified":"2025-12-16T10:11:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T15:11:12","slug":"interac-debit-for-businesses-big-and-small-meeting-your-customers-where-they-are","status":"publish","type":"content","link":"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/en\/content\/business\/interac-debit-for-businesses-big-and-small-meeting-your-customers-where-they-are\/","title":{"rendered":"<i>Interac<\/i> Debit for businesses big and small: Meeting your customers where they are"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a world where business payment options depend on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/content\/business\/four-payment-shifts-canadian-business-owners-need-to-know\/\">widespread use, low cost, and a good funds model<\/a>, you need to accept payments in a way that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/content\/business\/navigating-the-big-shift-in-canadian-consumer-payment-choices\/\">your customers, staff, and partners prefer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why Interac<em> <\/em>Debit is your key to a convenient and fast retail experience that\u2019s designed to grow and move along with your business. Whether you have a physical location, take your storefront on the road, or sell exclusively online there\u2019s a simple, secure, and low-cost payment solution that benefits both you and your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does Interac Debit empower you and your business to do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Questions this section will answer<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>What is&nbsp;Interac&nbsp;Debit for?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Is&nbsp;Interac&nbsp;Debit only Canadian?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>What are the pros of using&nbsp;Interac<\/em>&nbsp;<em>Debit for my business?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>What is the difference between a credit card and an&nbsp;Interac&nbsp;Debit card?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We know customers value choice, and being able to pay for products and services whenever and however they want is a big part of that. That\u2019s why Interac<em> <\/em>Debit gives Canadians an easy to use, intuitive payment system that helps make checking out convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, Interac Debit is a trusted payment solution for those who hold an account with a Canadian financial institution \u2013 you must be with a Canadian financial institution in order to use Interac<em> <\/em>Debit. Using a physical debit card, mobile wallet, or an online portal, Interac<em> <\/em>Debit works differently from a credit card in that the payment method is connected to the customer\u2019s bank account and can move money from there directly into the merchant\u2019s. All done with real-time transaction approval, no chargebacks, and more time to ensure that you don\u2019t miss a sale opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the key benefits and features that Interac<em> <\/em>Debit offers your business?:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"accordion-block_aa3eb086179438a44840f8e20f2ff714\" class=\"accordion-content-block\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\">\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-center\">\n            <div class=\"cell small-12\">\n                            <ul class=\"accordion\" data-accordion data-deep-link=\"true\" data-update-history=\"true\" data-deep-link-smudge=\"true\" data-deep-link-smudge-delay=\"500\" id=\"deeplinked-accordion\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\">\n                                <li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#trusted-brand\" class=\"accordion-title\"><h6>Trusted brand<\/h6><\/a> <div id=\"trusted-brand\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Interac products have been a trusted part of Canadian life and business for more than 35 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#widespread-acceptance\" class=\"accordion-title\"><h6>Widespread acceptance<\/h6><\/a> <div id=\"widespread-acceptance\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Interac Debit is integrated across all Canadian financial institutions and is regularly used by businesses of all sizes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#good-funds\" class=\"accordion-title\"><h6>Good funds<\/h6><\/a> <div id=\"good-funds\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Interac Debit uses a &#8220;good funds&#8221; model that ensures funds are sent from your customer\u2019s bank account to your commercial account in real time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#best-in-class-security\" class=\"accordion-title\"><h6>Best-In-Class security<\/h6><\/a> <div id=\"best-in-class-security\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Interac Debit uses up to date security technology and practices to help ensure that your business has total control over who has access to your financial information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#no-chargebacks\" class=\"accordion-title\"><h6>No chargebacks<\/h6><\/a> <div id=\"no-chargebacks\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>With Interac Debit, customers can pay with money directly from their bank account, with real-time authorization from their financial institution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#fast-checkout\" class=\"accordion-title\"><h6>Fast checkout<\/h6><\/a> <div id=\"fast-checkout\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Interac Debit offers a fast way for your customers to pay, meaning minimal wait times, and more time for you to serve more customers. And faster processing time means your business gets faster access to funds sent directly to your account.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#payment-solutions-on-the-go\" class=\"accordion-title\"><h6>Payment solutions on the go<\/h6><\/a> <div id=\"payment-solutions-on-the-go\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW173788974 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173788974 BCX0\">Whether <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173788974 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173788974 BCX0\"> selling <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173788974 BCX0\">from<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173788974 BCX0\"> a food truck or at a convention, you can offer <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173788974 BCX0\">seamless checkout experiences<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW173788974 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173788974 BCX0\">, while attracting new customers with the convenience of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW173788974 BCX0\">Interac<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173788974 BCX0\"> Debit.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#e-commerce-solutions\" class=\"accordion-title\"><h6>e-Commerce solutions<\/h6><\/a> <div id=\"e-commerce-solutions\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>If you have an online storefront, getting paid can be as easy as ever with Interac Debit for e-Commerce payments. Streamline your customer\u2019s experience with a one-step payment at your online checkout whether you\u2019re selling in-app or in-browser.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#omnichannel-payments\" class=\"accordion-title\"><h6>Omnichannel payments<\/h6><\/a> <div id=\"omnichannel-payments\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW45515973 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW45515973 BCX0\">Interac<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45515973 BCX0\"> Debit offers omnichannel flexibility <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45515973 BCX0\">providing convenient payment options for your customers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45515973 BCX0\">. Whether in-store or online, they can <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW45515973 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW45515973 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW45515973 BCX0\">[<\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW45515973 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/en\/payments\/business\/accept-interac-debit-payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW45515973 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45515973 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">pay seamlessly<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW45515973 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW45515973 BCX0\">using<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45515973 BCX0\"> their physical debit card, smartphone (contactless or chip and PIN), or digital wallet<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW45515973 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW45515973 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45515973 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW45515973 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW45515973 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW45515973 BCX0\">]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-are-just-some-of-the-benefits-of-using-nbsp-interac-nbsp-debit-for-your-business\">Here are just some of the benefits of using&nbsp;Interac&nbsp;Debit for your business:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Low-friction checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower interchange fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy refunds and no chargebacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment is received immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to offer fast payment options from anywhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block-skywalker-block_ac6c4d409af311b7a8302c00fa92c5f3\" class=\"safe-area content-skywalker\" style=\"background-color:#edebe3; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px;\">\n    <style>\n                .content-skywalker h2 {\n            font-size: 36px;\n            padding: 0px;\n            line-height: 1.2;\n            }\n    <\/style>\n\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x align-left\">\n            <div class=\"small-12\">\n                                                    <h5><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXP47472198 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP47472198 BCX0\">How Much Could You Save With Interac Debit?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXP47472198 BCX0\">\u200b<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight  BCX0 SCXP241318735\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXP241318735\">When more customers pay with Interac Debit, low transaction fees <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight  BCX0 SCXP241318735\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXP241318735\">mean you can put more money back into your business. Use our calculator <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight  BCX0 SCXP241318735\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXP241318735\">and see what you could save.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink  BCX0 SCXP254295066\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/en\/payments\/business\/accept-interac-debit-payments\/#calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hyperlinktype=\"0\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight  BCX0 SCXP254295066\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-hyperlinkhascustomcolor=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun  BCX0 SCXP254295066\">Calculate Your Potential Savings<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Interac<em> <\/em>Debit works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Questions this section will answer:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>How can I use&nbsp;<\/em>Interac<em>&nbsp;Debit?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How do contactless payment transactions work?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How can mobile point of sale work for my business?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How do&nbsp;<\/em>Interac<em>&nbsp;Debit refunds work?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a large retailer, medical office, freelancer, or small business owner that operates with temporary stalls at farmer\u2019s markets or conventions, any business that takes payment can use Interac<em> <\/em>Debit. All you need is a Canadian commercial bank account and an acquirer to help you get set up and receive payment immediately from your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you take your business on the road with you? With Tap to Pay on iPhone and Tap to Pay on Android, it\u2019s easy to accept all types of contactless payments directly on a smartphone\u2014no need to carry around bulky hardware or POS terminals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re accepting Interac<em> <\/em>Debit payments on a traditional POS terminal or on your smartphone, payments are fast and authorized by the customer\u2019s financial institution in real-time, with no risk of a chargeback.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"843\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/07\/INT_101_Business_DebitOffer-1024x843.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140722 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/07\/INT_101_Business_DebitOffer-1024x843.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/07\/INT_101_Business_DebitOffer-300x247.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/07\/INT_101_Business_DebitOffer-768x632.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/07\/INT_101_Business_DebitOffer.png.webp 1166w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/843;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Completing a transaction is simple and secure:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the instructions to input the final amount owed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The customer will confirm the transaction amount on the smartphone or POS terminal and hold their debit card, mobile phone or wearable device in the specified location it for a moment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the transaction is authorized by the customer\u2019s financial institution, the payment will be transferred to your account in real time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detailed instructions visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/en\/how-to-use\/interac-debit\/how-to-offer-contactless-interac-debit-payments-on-a-point-of-sale-terminal\">How to Offer Contactless Interac Debit Payments on a Point-of Sale Terminal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/en\/how-to-use\/interac-debit\/how-to-accept-interac-debit-payments-with-a-card-reader\/\">How to Accept Interac Debit Payments with a Card Reader<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you need to issue a refund? Well, refunding a transaction is just as easy as making one as long as the customer is present with their debit card or mobile wallet. Once authorized by you, the money is quickly sent back to their account with no fuss.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get started with Interac<em> <\/em>Debit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Questions this section will answer:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Do you need a bank account for&nbsp;<\/em>Interac&nbsp;<em>Debit?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How do I get an&nbsp;<\/em>Interac&nbsp;<em>Debit terminal?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How do I set up a mobile payment system?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started with Interac<em> <\/em>Debit for your business, all you need is a Canadian commercial bank account and contact with an acquirer. From there you will guided on connecting your commercial bank account and you\u2019ll be good to go.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once connected to your account, depending on what payment options you set up, Interac<em> <\/em>Debit will allow your customers to pay through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your smartphone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A stationary physical NFC-enabled POS terminal for mobile and contactless payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mobile POS terminal and\/or mobile phone connected to a secure card reader with Software-Based Pin on Cots (SpoC) services, and\/or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-commerce and online storefronts such as Shopify that accept methods of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/content\/business\/digital-wallets-are-on-the-rise-five-reasons-your-business-needs-to-pay-attention\/\">payment such as Apple Pay and Google Pay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/business\/how-it-works\/find-an-acquirer\/\">Reach out to an acquirer<\/a> for more information on setting up each of the above options and giving your customer the freedom to pay however they want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-learn-how-to-use-specific-features-of-nbsp-interac-nbsp-debit-visit-our-how-to-guides\">To learn how to use specific features of&nbsp;Interac&nbsp;Debit, visit our How To guides:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/en\/how-to-use\/interac-debit\/how-to-offer-traditional-point-of-sale-contactless-payments-with-interac-debit\/\">How to Offer Traditional Point-of-Sale Contactless Payment with&nbsp;Interac&nbsp;Debit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/en\/how-to-use\/interac-debit\/how-to-accept-debit-payments-with-software-based-pin-on-cots-for-mobile-point-of-sale-transactions\/\">How to Accept Debit Payments with Software-Based Pin on Cots for Mobile Point of Sale Transactions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/en\/content\/business\/tap-to-pay-on-iphone\/\">How to Use Tap to Pay on iPhone<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we\u2019ve learned so far about Interac Debit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interac<em> <\/em>Debit brings choice to your customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s fast, convenient, and easy to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s also safe. Read on to learn more about the unique security features of Interac Debit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping your business and your customers safe &amp; secure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Questions this section will answer:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Is&nbsp;Interac&nbsp;Debit safe?<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Are mobile payments safe?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As commerce continues to transform and payment needs evolve, how we handle security should too. That\u2019s why Interac has a dedicated fraud management team that stays on top of the latest cybersecurity trends. And by leveraging the TSP platform, the tokenization of consumer financial information ensures that it isn\u2019t shared and the potential for fraud is reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-learn-more-about-interac-debit\">Where to learn more about Interac<em> <\/em>Debit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know more about how to bring the speed, convenience, and choice to your customers\u2019 shopping experience? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/business\/our-solutions\/interac-debit\/\">Learn more about how to use Interac Debit for business here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about Interac<em> <\/em>Debit as a consumer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/content\/business\/solutions-for-small-businesses-what-you-need-to-know-about-what-interac-e-transfer-can-do-for-your-business\/\">visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Let Interac<em> <\/em>Debit help make your business move fast.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"button-ochre-block_cac457cc63f2d795a21b5099f280d5e9\" class=\"button-link\">\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        \n                        <div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x align-center\">\n                        \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/business\/our-solutions\/interac-debit\/\" class=\"button-ochre\" aria-label=\"Get started today.\">Get started today.<\/a>\n            \n                            <\/div>\n                    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a world where business payment options depend on widespread use, low cost, and a good funds model, you need to accept payments in a way that your customers, staff, and partners prefer. 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