Repayment terms
Your exact repayment term, due dates and payment amounts are shown in your loan agreement before you sign.
Payday Hero offers an online application for short-term personal loans. Each application is reviewed, approval is not guaranteed, and processing times vary.
Funds are sent by Interac e-transfer once approved and the agreement is accepted. Transfer timing depends on the review, business hours and your bank. Review the complete cost and repayment schedule before signing.
Select your required amount. Amounts approved are between $100 and $1500 each.
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Apply online and review your complete loan offer before deciding whether to accept it.
Payday Hero offers short-term personal instalment loans from $300 to $1,500. Applications are subject to review, and submitting an application does not guarantee approval or a particular loan amount.
Review every disclosure carefully and do not accept a loan unless its payments fit your budget.
The amount offered depends on your eligibility and application review.
Approved funds are delivered by Interac e-Transfer after the required agreement and verification steps. Timing varies.
Online applications are accepted at any time. Review and funding times vary.
Every application is reviewed. Approval and the requested loan amount are not guaranteed.
Your agreement shows the exact term, payment dates and payment amounts before you sign.
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Understand your personal instalment loan terms, costs and repayment schedule.
Your exact repayment term, due dates and payment amounts are shown in your loan agreement before you sign.
Review the APR, interest, all mandatory fees, total cost of borrowing and total amount repayable before accepting an offer.
Compare the complete repayment schedule and cost disclosure with your budget. Applying does not require you to accept an offer.
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 | Online | Confirm the current process with iCash |
| Decision time | Minutes | Minutes |
| Funding timing | Varies; approved funds sent by e-Transfer | Confirm current timing with iCash |
| 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.
Processing and funding times vary by application, verification, business hours and bank. Confirm current service details directly with each 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 can be applied for through the internet without visiting a branch. The application is reviewed against eligibility and underwriting criteria, and approval is not guaranteed.
Complete the application online and provide the information needed for review. If approved and you accept the agreement, funds are sent by Interac e-Transfer. Review and transfer times vary, and approval is not guaranteed.
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.
After an approved applicant accepts the loan agreement, funds are sent by Interac e-Transfer. Delivery depends on review completion, business hours and the receiving bank, so no specific funding time is guaranteed.
Applying is simple. Just fill out the application form on our website, and we'll guide you through the process from start to finish.