The PayPod

The Canadian Payment Methods and Trends report and real-time payments

Payments Canada Episode 33

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Payments Canada released its annual Canadian Payment Methods and Trends report in early October, which analyzes retail payment transactions. In 2023, that number was 21.7 billion. The report compares year-over-year payment method trends and also focuses on how payment innovation has evolved Canadian purchasing behaviours and preferences. Wearables, Generative AI (GenAI) and home device and social platform purchases figured prominently, but with real-time payments coming to Canada, how will the payment landscape adopt, adapt and change? 


About The PayPod
The PayPod is Payments Canada’s multi-episode podcast that explores the trends and topics influencing payments in Canada and around the world.

In each episode, leading experts and respected thought leaders discuss the changing payment landscape, the needs of Canadians and the future of modern payments.

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