Payments Canada is a public purpose, non-profit organization responsible for the critical infrastructure of Canada's financial system. Established by the Canadian Payments Act, it owns and operates the country's payment clearing and settlement systems, including Lynx (Canada's high-value payment system) and the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS). The organization's mandate is to promote the efficiency, safety, and soundness of Canada's payment systems. It facilitates the secure exchange of billions of dollars daily between its member financial institutions, underpinning the Canadian economy.

Founded in

Canada