Skip to main content

Compare Payment Processors

See how PaymentsPlus stacks up against other popular payment processors in Canada. Make an informed decision for your business.

At a Glance

Best Value
๐Ÿ’ณ
PaymentsPlus

Payment Solutions

Pricing:IC+ (custom; from ~0.20%*)
Monthly:$10
Contract:Month-to-month

Best for:

All business sizes

โฌ›
Square

Aggregator

Pricing:2.65% flat
Monthly:$0
Contract:None

Best for:

Very small businesses

๐ŸŸฃ
Stripe

Aggregator

Pricing:2.9% + $0.30
Monthly:$0
Contract:None

Best for:

Online-only businesses

๐Ÿ”ด
Moneris

Bank Processor

Pricing:Tiered (2.5-3.5%)
Monthly:$25-50
Contract:3-5 years

Best for:

Established businesses

๐ŸŸข
Helcim

Independent ISO

Pricing:Interchange + 0.30%
Monthly:$0
Contract:Month-to-month

Best for:

Mid-size businesses

๐Ÿ€
Clover

POS Platform

Pricing:Tiered (2.3-3.5%)
Monthly:$14.95-94.85
Contract:Varies by reseller

Best for:

POS-focused businesses

๐Ÿฆ
TD

Bank Processor

Pricing:Tiered (2.5-3.5%)
Monthly:$25-60
Contract:3-5 years

Best for:

TD banking clients

๐Ÿ›๏ธ
Desjardins

Bank Processor

Pricing:Tiered (2.5-3.5%)
Monthly:$20-50
Contract:3-5 years

Best for:

Quebec businesses

โšก
Lightspeed

POS Platform

Pricing:2.6% + 10ยข flat
Monthly:$89-289 (POS req.)
Contract:Annual

Best for:

Retail & restaurants

๐Ÿ”ท
Chase

Bank Processor

Pricing:IC+ (high markup)
Monthly:$25-100
Contract:3-5 years

Best for:

Enterprise ($500k+/mo)

Feature Comparison

Compare the features that matter most to your business

Feature comparison across payment processors
FeaturePaymentsPlusSquareStripeMonerisHelcimCloverTDDesjardinsLightspeedChase
Interchange-Plus PricingYesNoNoNoYesNoNoNoNoYes
Hardware Placement OptionsYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Next-Day FundingYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNo
Canadian Support TeamYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNo

Compiled from each provider's publicly published pricing and support documentation, accurate as of August 2026. Providers change their terms, and what any one merchant is offered can differ from published rates. Confirm current terms directly with the provider before deciding.

Detailed Breakdown

โฌ›
Square

Aggregator

Pricing

2.65% flat

Monthly Fee

$0

Contract

None

Equipment

Purchase ($49-799)

Funding

Next business day

Support

Phone, email & chat

Best for: Very small businesses

๐ŸŸฃ
Stripe

Aggregator

Pricing

2.9% + $0.30

Monthly Fee

$0

Contract

None

Equipment

Purchase (Stripe Terminal)

Funding

2 days standard; next-day available

Support

Email & chat

Best for: Online-only businesses

๐Ÿ”ด
Moneris

Bank Processor

Pricing

Tiered (2.5-3.5%)

Monthly Fee

$25-50

Contract

3-5 years

Equipment

Lease or purchase

Funding

Next business day

Support

Canadian phone

Best for: Established businesses

๐ŸŸข
Helcim

Independent ISO

Pricing

Interchange + 0.30%

Monthly Fee

$0

Contract

Month-to-month

Equipment

Purchase ($109-329)

Funding

Next business day

Support

Canadian phone & email

Best for: Mid-size businesses

๐Ÿ€
Clover

POS Platform

Pricing

Tiered (2.3-3.5%)

Monthly Fee

$14.95-94.85

Contract

Varies by reseller

Equipment

$49-1,799

Funding

1-3 business days

Support

Via reseller

Best for: POS-focused businesses

๐Ÿฆ
TD

Bank Processor

Pricing

Tiered (2.5-3.5%)

Monthly Fee

$25-60

Contract

3-5 years

Equipment

Lease ($50-100/mo)

Funding

1-2 business days

Support

In-branch & phone

Best for: TD banking clients

๐Ÿ›๏ธ
Desjardins

Bank Processor

Pricing

Tiered (2.5-3.5%)

Monthly Fee

$20-50

Contract

3-5 years

Equipment

Lease or purchase

Funding

1-2 business days

Support

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Best for: Quebec businesses

โšก
Lightspeed

POS Platform

Pricing

2.6% + 10ยข flat

Monthly Fee

$89-289 (POS req.)

Contract

Annual

Equipment

Included with POS

Funding

1-2 business days

Support

Montreal-based

Best for: Retail & restaurants

๐Ÿ”ท
Chase

Bank Processor

Pricing

IC+ (high markup)

Monthly Fee

$25-100

Contract

3-5 years

Equipment

Lease or purchase

Funding

1-2 business days

Support

Phone

Best for: Enterprise ($500k+/mo)

Why Choose PaymentsPlus?

  • True interchange-plus pricing with the lowest markups
  • Hardware placement options for qualified merchants
  • No long-term contracts or cancellation fees
  • Canadian-based support team who understands your business
  • Same-day funding available for qualified merchants
  • Modern technology with all the features you need

See How Much You Could Save

Get a free quote and compare your current rates to see your potential savings with PaymentsPlus.

Get Your Free Quote

No obligation. We'll respond within 24 hours.