Payments Canada organization
Overview
Payments Canada is the non-profit organization that owns and operates Canada's national payment clearing and settlement infrastructure, including the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS) for retail payments and the Lynx system for high-value payments. It is responsible for the rules, standards, and risk management of these systems. The organization works with financial institutions and the Bank of Canada to ensure the safety and efficiency of the country's payment ecosystem.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Payments Canada connects to 2 tracked entities, most strongly to Bank of Canada, Canada.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 2 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
partnered_with | Bank of Canada | 99% |
headquartered_in | Canada | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Payments Canada?
Payments Canada is the non-profit organization that owns and operates Canada's national payment clearing and settlement infrastructure, including the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS) for retail payments and the Lynx system for high-value payments.
Who does Payments Canada partner with?
Payments Canada is partnered with the Bank of Canada.
Where is Payments Canada headquartered?
Payments Canada is headquartered in Canada.