Can you really pay your taxes with a credit card via Chexy?

Yes, Chexy allows you to pay your taxes to the CRA and Revenu Quebec by credit card with fees of only 1.75%. The payment is processed within 3 business days and appears in your government account within an additional 5 days.

How much does paying taxes by credit card cost with Chexy?

For individual accounts, Chexy tax fees are 1.75% for Canadian cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) and 2.5% for international cards. This is currently the most competitive rate in Canada, compared to PaySimply (2.49%) and Plastiq (2.5%).

Is it worthwhile to use Chexy to pay my taxes in 2026?

It's worthwhile if you use a card offering at least 2% back, such as the Scotiabank Platinum American Express Card or the SimplyCash American Express. You'll then get a net gain of 0.25% while accumulating points on an expense that is normally not eligible.

Which government agencies accept Chexy tax payments?

Chexy accepts payments to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Quebec. The system verifies your social insurance number and processes the payment securely directly to these government agencies.