Papaya Global – Canada

Paying your global workforce from Canada?

Cut international payment fees by up to 50%. Fund in CAD or any other major currency, ensure compliance and guarantee your workers are paid on time—every time.

Using local rails backed by J.P. Morgan and Citibank infrastructure, we deliver secure payments to 160+ countries.

CANADA

Cross-border payment and liquidity solutions tailored to Canadian companies’ needs

Fund in CAD, pay out in 130+ currencies

Fund your dedicated account in CAD to launch corporate payments in the local currency of 160+ countries.

Streamlined, faster, lower-cost payments on one platform

Optimized rails with same day payments and competitive fees, reducing cross-border payment costs.

Transfer corporate payments

Pay globally to vendors, employees, contractors, local authorities and more, under one platform.

Open a virtual IBAN account

Quick KYC to open your virtual IBAN account in up to 14 days, on tier-1 banking infrastructure.

Smart liquidity solutions

Optimize cross-border payments and enhance liquidity through faster, low-cost transactions and currency access.

Leverage Tier-1 banking infrastructure

Our innovative technology, combined with the stability and global presence of J.P. Morgan and Citibank

95%

same-day global payments

99.7%

successful payments

160+

countries where you can pay in local currency

Streamline your cross-border payments from Canada

Local Funding, Global Reach

Fund in CAD, pay out globally. No need for multiple foreign accounts like Canadian banks require. Your funds stay secure with J.P. Morgan.

Rapid Cross-Border Payments

Track payments to 160 countries in real time. Unlike Canadian SWIFT transfers, we guarantee landing dates with full visibility.

Optimized FX Rates & Reduced Fees

We beat Canadian banks on FX rates and fees. Save significantly on every international payment you make.

Exotic Currency Support

Reach 130 currencies, far beyond Canadian banks’ limits. Pay locally even in hard-to-access markets that challenge your competitors.

Seamless Automation

Integrate systems to eliminate manual entry common with Canadian banks. Process thousands of payments in one click.

Efficient Mass Payments

Surpass Canadian banks’ international payment capacity. Ideal for managing seasonal workers abroad or rapid global expansion.

Real-time Monitoring and Fraud Prevention

Our real-time monitoring outperforms Canadian banks’ reactive approach. Secure your global transactions from start to finish.

Leverage Tier 1 Bank Infrastructure

Combine fintech agility with major bank networks. Get faster settlements and better rates than typical Canadian bank offerings.

Feature

KYC process to open a virtual IBAN account

Cross-Border Payment Speed

FX Rates

Transfer Fees

Currency Coverage

Payment Options

Funding

Real-Time Tracking

Automation

Recurring Payments

Mass Payments

Exotic Currency Support

Integration with Payroll

Guaranteed Landing Date

Flexible Funding Options

Feature

KYC process to open a virtual IBAN account

Up to 14 days

Cross-Border Payment Speed

Up to 2 days for most transactions

FX Rates

Optimized wholesale rates

Transfer Fees

Reduced fees

Currency Coverage

130+ currencies, including exotic currencies

Payment Options

Bank accounts, cards, e-wallets

Funding

Funding in CAD

Real-Time Tracking

Full visibility on all transactions

Automation

Data connectors and API for seamless integration

Recurring Payments

Easy setup for automatic recurring payments

Mass Payments

Process multiple transactions in multiple currencies with a single payment file

Exotic Currency Support

Extensive coverage for niche markets

Integration with Payroll

Direct integration capabilities

Guaranteed Landing Date

Available for all transactions

Flexible Funding Options

Fund in CAD, or choose one of 14 major currencies supported

Canadian banks

Feature

Canadian banks

KYC process to open a virtual IBAN account

Canadian banks

Few weeks to a few months, depending on the bank

Cross-Border Payment Speed

Canadian banks

3-5 business days on average

FX Rates

Canadian banks

Often less competitive, with wider spreads

Transfer Fees

Canadian banks

High SWIFT fees for international transfers

Currency Coverage

Canadian banks

Usually handle limited major currencies (such as USD, EUR, GBP)

Payment Options

Canadian banks

Primarily bank-to-bank transfers

Funding

Canadian banks

Funding in CAD

Real-Time Tracking

Canadian banks

Limited tracking capabilities

Automation

Canadian banks

Often require manual processes

Recurring Payments

Canadian banks

May require manual initiation

Mass Payments

Canadian banks

Flexibility depends on each bank

Exotic Currency Support

Canadian banks

Limited options for exotic currencies

Integration with Payroll

Canadian banks

Often requires separate systems

Guaranteed Landing Date

Canadian banks

Not typically guaranteed

Flexible Funding Options

Canadian banks

Usually limited to account currency

See Canada PaymentsPedia, case study, and blog

Explore a Canadian corporation’s journey to efficient global workforce payments

Case Study
How a leading Oil and Gas multinational company overcame challenges in managing cross-border payments from Canada
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Blog
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Global workforce payments for Canadian companies

For secure, on-time payments funded in Canadian dollars and paid in 160 countries in their local currency, talk to one of our payments experts

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Canada cross-border workforce payments FAQS

Is Papaya Global regulated in Canada?

We operate in Canada through Azimo Canada Inc., a local entity belonging to the Papaya Global Group and regulated by local Canadian authorities. For details, please check our payment licenses page

Can I fund payments in Canadian Dollars (CAD) for international transactions?

You can fund your global payments in CAD, and we’ll handle the conversion to the local currencies.

How does Papaya Global’s FX pricing compare to Canadian banks?

We offer highly competitive FX rates that are typically more favorable than those offered by Canadian banks, potentially saving you significant amounts on large or frequent transactions.

Can Papaya Global handle payments to Canadian tax authorities?

Our system supports payments to tax authorities in Canada and internationally, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

What types of businesses in Canada can benefit from Papaya Global’s payments services?

Any Canadian business with international payment needs can benefit, including tech companies, manufacturers, and service providers with global operations or remote international workers.