Learn about payments methods we accept and how to register to make a payment. Then when you're ready, make a payment in the way that works best for you.
Automatic Payments
Credit card
Things to know
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The credit card must be in the account holder’s name.
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Accepted credit cards (Canadian and international): Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
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All Canadian prepaid cards are accepted, except:
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Prepaid Ideal Choice Mastercard
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Prepaid Vanilla Mastercard
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Registration for pre-authorized payment must be completed at least 48 hours prior to the withdrawal date.
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If you set up Automatic Payments for your first bill, you also need to make a one-time payment to avoid late payment fees.
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Bills generated with a balance of $5 or less will not be charged to your credit card unless they are first or final bills.
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The charge for your monthly bill will be applied to your credit card approximately 14 days after the monthly bill is issued
To set up or change automatic payment method:
On Fido.ca:
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Log in to My Account and click Set up Automatic Payments.
On our Interactive Voice Response System:
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Call 6-1-1 on your Fido phone or 1-888-481-3436 and press * for our self-service menu.
What happens if my payment is declined?
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If your payment is declined, we will try to withdraw the payment 3 more times, 7 days after each attempt.
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If payment is declined on the last attempt, a fee for the declined payments may apply, depending on where you reside.
Bank account
Things to know
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Only cheques from Canadian financial institutions are accepted.
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Bills generated with a balance of $5 or less will not be charged to your bank account unless they are first or final bills.
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The charge for your monthly bill will be applied to your bank account approximately 14 days after the monthly bill is issued.
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The registration for pre-authorized payment must be completed at least 48 business hours prior to the withdrawal date.
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If you set up Automatic Payments for your first bill, you also need to make a one-time payment to avoid late payment fees.
To set up or change automatic payment method:
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On Fido.ca:
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Log in to My Account and click Set up Automatic Payments, or
- If you’re having trouble with this method, you can upload a void cheque or direct deposit form from a Canadian financial institution with the online Pre-authorized debit form. Please note that it may take longer to update your payment details.
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By mail or by fax:
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Print and send the completed, signed paper Pre-authorized debit form, a recent bill and a void cheque or direct deposit form by mail or fax to 1-888-290-3436. Allow 6 weeks for first withdrawal.
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Address:
Fido Solutions Inc.
C/O Fido Back Office Team
800 De La Gauchetière Street West, Suite 4000
Montréal, Québec H5A 1K3
What happens if my payment is declined?
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If your payment is declined, we will try to withdraw the payment one more time, 7 days after the initial attempt.
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If payment is declined on the last attempt, you may be charged $50 for insufficient funds, depending on where you reside.
Credit Cards
Things to know
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You will receive an email confirmation of the transaction.
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For payments made on our Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System, you will receive a confirmation text message on your phone.
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Payment is applied immediately to your account when done on fido.ca or by calling us (IVR).
On fido.ca
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Log in to My Account and click Make A Payment under the Billing & Payments section.
On our Interactive Voice Response System
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Call *28 on your Fido phone or 1-888-481-3436 and press * for our self-service menu.
Financial Institutions (Internet and telephone banking, ATM and teller)
Payment will be applied to your account after 5 business days.
For Internet and telephone banking:
- Log into My Account and select Pay Now from the Overview tab.
- Next, select Pay through your bank as your method of payment. A pop-up window will appear.
- Note the Payee Name (FIDO) and Bank Payment ID number displayed in the window. (You’ll need this info for step 4.).
- Select your financial institution from the options provided. Once selected, a separate page will open to your bank’s website.
- Sign in to your bank and add Fido as a payee, if setting this up for the first time.
For ATM and teller payments:
Please check with your bank for an updated list of branch locations and hours of operation.
Available only to customers who receive a monthly paper bill. Your printed online bill will not be accepted as it is not encoded with a payment bar at the bottom. Therefore, you will need the original bill.
Through the mail
Things to know
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Payment methods accepted are money order and cheque.
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The payment will be applied to your account approximately 5 business days after the payment is received.
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Charge for insufficient funds (returned cheque): a fee for the declined payments may apply, depending on where you reside.
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Payable to: Fido Solutions Inc. The account number must be indicated on the front of the cheque or money order and the payment stub must be included in the envelope.
Mailing addresses:
Québec and Atlantic regions | British Columbia, Alberta and Midwest regions | For all other regions |
Fido Solutions P.O. Box 11442 Montréal, QC H3C 5J2 |
Fido Solutions P.O. Box 8878 STN Terminal Vancouver, BC V6B 0H6 |
Fido Solutions P.O. Box 9100 Don Mills, ON M3C 3P9 |