Flexible Repayment Terms
The minimum repayment term for any borrowed amount is 90 days, with a maximum of 210 days. The term can be extended, and clients can repay at any time, potentially benefiting from fee discounts.
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Funds are sent by Interac e-transfer once approved. Your exact APR, total cost of credit, and repayment schedule are disclosed in your loan agreement before you sign.
Select your required amount. Amounts approved are between $100 and $1500 each.
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Loans up to $1,500 are available to help you with your financial needs.
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Depending on your financial situation, you can repay your loan in 1-10 installments.
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Understand Your Payday Loan: Terms, Rates, and Repayment
The minimum repayment term for any borrowed amount is 90 days, with a maximum of 210 days. The term can be extended, and clients can repay at any time, potentially benefiting from fee discounts.
Your exact APR, all mandatory fees, and total cost of credit are itemized in your loan agreement before you sign, as required by federal and provincial cost-of-borrowing rules.
Repayment schedules vary by loan amount and term. See our Loan Options for representative payment schedules. Your exact APR, total cost of credit, and itemized fees are disclosed in your loan agreement before you sign.
Two of the most-searched online Canadian payday lenders, compared honestly.
| Payday Hero | iCash | |
|---|---|---|
| Application channel | 100% online (web + iOS/Android app) | 100% online (web + iOS/Android app) |
| Funding method | Interac e-Transfer | Interac e-Transfer |
| Loan range | $300 – $1,500 | $100 – $1,500 |
| Maximum cost | $15 per $100 (provincial cap) | $15 per $100 (provincial cap) |
| Application time | ~5 minutes | ~5–10 minutes |
| Decision time | Minutes | Minutes |
| Funding speed (business hours) | Minutes via e-Transfer | Minutes via e-Transfer |
| Bad credit considered | Yes — income-based underwriting | Yes |
| Cashback / loyalty | No | Has a cashback program for repeat borrowers |
| Customer support | Email + chat, business hours + | Email + chat, business hours |
Both lenders operate at the provincial regulatory maximum of $15 per $100 borrowed for payday loans. Headline costs are essentially identical. Differences show up in:
For both lenders, your full cost of borrowing, total payable, and repayment schedule are itemized in the loan agreement before you sign.
Both charge the regulatory maximum of $15 per $100 borrowed. iCash's cashback program may lower the effective cost for repeat borrowers; otherwise headline costs are very similar.
Both fund by Interac e-Transfer within minutes during business hours. Real-world speed depends more on your bank's e-Transfer processing window than on the lender.
iCash starts at $100 vs our $300 minimum, which can be a better fit if you only need a small amount. For larger loans both lenders perform similar income-based underwriting.
Yes. Each lender does independent underwriting. Be aware that simultaneous applications may show up on credit checks.
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Testimonials
I just wanted to say that I'm very happy with borrowing from Payday Hero. They're easy to work with and are flexible with their payment terms.
An online loan is a fast, hassle-free option designed for Canadians to access funds directly through the internet. The entire process—from application to approval—takes place online, making it a simple way to secure funds.
It's simple! Complete a quick application form online, receive a decision in minutes, and once approved, the funds are deposited straight into your bank account. Typically, you can have the money in less than an hour.
Our online loans offer more flexibility and better terms compared to payday loans. Instead of high fees and short repayment periods, we provide longer, more manageable repayment options tailored to your needs.
Eligibility is based primarily on your income, bank history, and age (you must be at least 18 years old). A soft or hard credit check may be performed as part of underwriting; it will be disclosed before you sign.
Your exact APR, all mandatory fees, and total cost of credit are itemized in your loan agreement before you sign. We disclose this in accordance with the federal Cost of Borrowing (Banks) Regulations and applicable provincial consumer credit law.
If you use online banking, no extra documents are needed. Otherwise, you’ll need to submit a pay stub, void cheque, recent bank statements, and a government-issued ID.
No, we are completely transparent about all fees. You'll know all the costs upfront, including any interest and brokerage fees, before you agree to anything.
Yes! You can repay the loan early without any penalties. In fact, we offer fee discounts for early repayment to help lower the total cost of borrowing.
Once your loan is approved, the funds are deposited directly into your bank account, often within an hour. We aim to offer a fast, convenient solution for your financial needs.
Applying is simple. Just fill out the application form on our website, and we'll guide you through the process from start to finish.