How to Pay Your CRA Tax Bill
Pay through your bank — no CRA login needed.
Personal tax deadline: April 30, 2026
1
Open your bank app and tap "Pay Bills"
Look for Pay Bills, Bill Payments, or Add Payee. Works with all major Canadian banks.
2
Search for "CRA" as the payee
Each bank words it slightly differently:
- RBC / TD / Scotiabank: Search "CRA"
- BMO: Search "CRA" or "Canada Revenue"
- CIBC: Search "Revenue Canada" or "CRA"
- Tangerine / EQ Bank: Search "Receiver General" or "CRA"
All of these are the same payee — the CRA.
3
Choose the right CRA payee
Select based on what you're paying:
CRA (REVENUE) 2025 TAX RETURN — Personal income tax balance owing
CRA (REVENUE) TAX AMOUNT OWING — Prior year or overdue tax
CRA REVENUE TAX INSTALMENT — Quarterly tax prepayments
Account number to enter
Your 9-digit Social Insurance Number (SIN), no spaces or dashes (e.g. 123456789).
4
Enter the amount and confirm
Enter the amount, review, and submit. Save your confirmation number as proof of payment.
Payment Confirmation
Payment Successful
$2,340.00
Paid toCRA (REVENUE) 2025 TAX RETURN
Account number123 456 789
DateApril 30, 2026
Confirmation #RBC-2026-8847291
Example — your screen may look slightly different
Not sure how much you owe?
Check your Notice of Assessment from the CRA, or send us a message in the portal.