Chexy
2nd placeBest for maximizing credit card rewards
Net annual value
$300 / year
- Fees
- −$420
- Credit card rewards
- +$720
- Sign-up bonus
- $20 & up to 36,000 Aeroplan points
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Top picks for rent
Full rent guide- Best for cashback:Neobanc
- Best for rewards:Chexy
- Lowest fees:Neobanc (Interac)
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Supported platformsNeobancChexyCasa
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$2,000/ month
$500$5,000
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Ranked by estimated annual net value after fees · Compared across supported Canadian bill-payment platforms.
Highest estimated net value
Neobanc
Estimated annual value on your rent: ~$480/year.
Optimized for recurring payments · Fee-adjusted rewards
Why this wins: At higher rent levels, the 6-month rolling 2% cashback (rent-only) plus 0% Interac fees produces the strongest fee-adjusted net value.
Neobanc
WinnerBest for maximizing cashback
Net annual value
$480 / year
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- Fees
- $0
- Cashback
- +$480
- Sign-up bonus
- Up to $50
Casa
3rd placeBest for minimizing fees (in select setups)
Net annual value
$60 / yearup to $480 / year
- Fees
- −$420
- Credit card rewards
- +$480
- Sign-up bonus
- N/A
Best only if you qualify for the 0% fee setup (Scotiabank Passport Visa).
Estimated annual net value shown · Recommendations based on net value after fees.
Updated regularly for Canadian platform fees and offers. How recommendations are calculated →
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Top credit cards to pair with Neobanc
$175American Express · Amex
American Express Business Platinum
CompatibleWhy: Compatible with Neobanc — ~$950/yr in net rent rewards.
vs current: ~$950/yr in net rent rewards via Neobanc.
+$2,400$799/yr
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$200Scotiabank · Visa
Scotiabank Momentum Visa Infinite
Best for recurring billsWhy: Earns 4% on recurring bills — pairs naturally with Neobanc's utilities, mortgage and credit-card bill rails.
vs current: ~$30/yr in net rent rewards via Neobanc.
+$600First Year Free
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$100TD · Visa
TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite
Best for recurring billsWhy: Earns 4% on recurring bills — pairs naturally with Neobanc's utilities, mortgage and credit-card bill rails.
vs current: ~$50/yr in net rent rewards via Neobanc.
+$1,100First Year Free
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Reasons are generated from each card's fee, rewards model and platform compatibility — not from advertiser influence. See methodology.
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Your estimate above compares supported setups after fees. Full reviews cover funding methods, credit reporting, eligibility, and trade-offs.
How it works
From payment to potential rewards
Choose an eligible payment method, compare its costs, and keep the rewards that leave you ahead.
01
Pay with your credit card or Interac e-Transfer
Use a credit card or Interac where supported. Mortgage payments use eligible chequing, debit, or Interac funding—not a credit card.
02
Your recipient is paid in CAD
The platform forwards your payment to the Canadian recipient using its supported payment method. Check eligibility and delivery timing first.
03
Earn rewards; build credit where supported
Eligible payments earn card rewards or platform cashback, less fees. Credit reporting applies only to supported payments and providers—not every bill.
FAQ
Rent questions, answered
Common questions about optimizing rent payments in Canada.
Only if the platform reports payments to a credit bureau. Chexy reports to Equifax Canada. Neobanc reports to both Equifax and TransUnion. Casa does not currently report to bureaus.
Depends on your card. A 2x travel card valued at ~1.5¢/point earns ~3% back, easily covering Chexy's 1.75% fee. A flat 1% cashback card likely won't break even.
Yes — Chexy and Neobanc accept Amex. Casa is Visa-only. Before creating an account, it's worth checking the current Chexy promotion or the latest Neobanc offer so you sign up through the best available bonus.
We compare net annual value (rewards minus fees), supported funding methods (Interac vs credit card), credit-bureau reporting, and category coverage. Recommendations are independent and updated regularly.
Yes. Platforms like Chexy, Neobanc, and Casa act as the merchant — they charge your card and forward EFT or Interac e-Transfer to the biller's Canadian bank account.
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