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CARM Payment Options

Importers have 180 days to obtain a release prior to payment bond from Oct 21 2024.

Those importers not wishing to obtain a bond would need to login to the CARM portal and pay via credit card or PAD.

Due date for monthly remittance is 10 weekdays after the 17th of every month, which includes holidays.

Making Payment via Credit Card

  • In the Financial section on your home page, click Make a Payment
  • Enter the amount you would like to pay and click Make payment. There is a $5000.00 limit per credit card transaction, so if your amount is $5000 or greater, you will need to submit multiple payment transactions.
  • Once you have read the terms and conditions, check the box beside I have read, understood, and agree to the Terms and Conditions listed above. Click Agree
  • Enter your card details. Click Pay.
  • Review and click Print to print your transaction receipt.

Apply Credits to Specific Invoices

  • The CBSA will apply existing credits to your account balance on the due date.
  • Select the specific transaction(s) to apply the credit. Then, click Submit.
  • Note: The amount of the credit must be enough to pay the total amount of the transactions. Partial payments will result in an error.
  • Review your Confirmation of successful credits allocation.

Setup your Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Agreement

 A pre-authorized debit agreement allows you to set up monthly pre-authorized deductions from your bank account.

  • Click Menu > Payments >Pre-authorized debit          .
  • Click Create a new PAD.
  1. Complete the required fields in the Banking Information section
  2. Review the Pre-Authorized Debit Terms and Conditions of Use and select the check boxes under Certification. Then, click Create a new PAD
  3. The Confirmation of successful submission message will be displayed.

Edit your Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Agreement

  • Click Menu > Payments > Pre-authorized debit.
  • Click the Edit icon under the Actions column
  • Under Banking Information, edit the fields you wish to change.
  • Review the Pre-Authorized Debit Terms and Conditions of Use and select the check boxes under Certification. Then, click Submit.
  • The Confirmation of successful submission message will be displayed.

How to Pay via your Canadian Bank Account

Online banking for importers via your financial institution

Importers making their own monthly payments are able to do so online through participating financial institutions.

When filing directly with the CBSA, you must use your financial institution’s online banking service under bill payments to make a payment online.

Step 1: Select the correct account

Use your business number ________________RM0001 as your account number. 

Step 2: Add the correct recipient (varies depending on your bank) It should show as one of the following options;

  • CBSA Duties Taxes Fees
  • CBSA Duties, Taxes and Fees
  • Canada Border Services Agency
  • Agence des Services Frontaliers du Canada
  • ASFC droits taxes frais

For further questions and confirmation regarding the payee’s name, please contact your financial institution directly.

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