Pay at your own pace, the Affirm advantage

Affirm is one of Canada’s leading installment payment platforms, providing shoppers with payment solutions at their favourite retailers, both in-store and online. By selecting Affirm as a payment method at checkout, customers can enjoy their purchase immediately while splitting up the cost.

  • No impact on credit score: Using a Pay-in-4 Affirm payment plan won’t impact your credit score.
  • Quick and convenient checkout: Place your order quickly and easily by choosing Affirm as your payment method at checkout. Enter a few details to get a quick decision and complete your purchase.
  • Enable Autopay for easy payments: Turn on AutoPay and Affirm will automatically charge payments from your chosen payment method.

How it works

1
Select Affirm at checkout

Shop around and select Affirm as your payment option at checkout.

2
Get set up

Use your Mobile phone number and email to set up y our Affirm plan within 60 seconds. Subject to eligibility check and approval.

3
Enjoy your purchase

Confirm your payment plan and you're done! Enjoy your purchase today while making flexible payments over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the payment options for Affirm?

Payment options through Affirm Canada Holdings Ltd. (“Affirm”).

Your rate will be 0–31.99% APR (where available and subject to provincial regulatory limitations). APR offered is based on creditworthiness and subject to an eligibility check. Not all customers will be eligible for 0% APR.

Payment options depend on your purchase amount, may vary by merchant, and may not be available in all provinces/territories. Actual payment option terms will be shown at checkout. A down payment (or a payment due today) may be required.

Affirm accepts debit cards and PAD as forms of repayment on payment options. Select payment options may be eligible for repayment in the form of credit cards. Please review the terms and conditions of your credit card when using it as a form of repayment.

Sample payment options may be:

An $800 purchase could be split into 12 monthly payments of $72.21 at 15% APR, or 4 interest-free payments of $200 every 2 weeks.

For more information, please see: https://www.affirm.com/en-ca/how-it-works

Are there requirements to use Affirm?

Pay monthly:

Yes. You'll need:

  • To be the legal age of majority in the province or territory in which you reside
  • To be a resident of Canada
  • A Canadian bank account or Visa/Mastercard debit card (your debit card must have the Visa or Mastercard logo)
  • Available payment methods may vary depending on the payment plan selected
  • An SMS-capable Canadian phone number and an email address
  • To meet the minimum cart size required to use Affirm as a payment option at checkout

Pay in 4:

Yes. You'll need:

  • To be the legal age of majority in the province or territory in which you reside
  • To be a resident of Canada
  • A Canadian Visa, Mastercard, Amex, or Discover credit card, or a Visa or Mastercard debit card (with the Visa/Mastercard logo), which can be used for online transactions
  • An SMS-capable Canadian phone number
  • To meet the minimum cart size required to use Affirm as a payment option at checkout

How do I sign up?

If your basket is eligible for monthly payments with Affirm, the option will be presented at checkout. After confirming your phone number, you’ll be sent a one-time SMS password to confirm your identity. You’ll then enter a few details for a quick decision. If you’re approved, you will have the option to set up your repayment method with Affirm and accept the terms of your payment plan.

Does applying for Affirm impact an applicant’s credit score?

To learn more about Affirm and credit checks, please read this FAQ article on the Affirm help site.

What is Affirm's Interest rate?

For more information on interest or fees, please read this FAQ article on the Affirm help site.

I was not able to complete a Affirm transaction. What happened?

Unfortunately, Affirm is not able to provide payment plans to every applicant. This could be due to the information on your credit file, or because Affirm was not able to verify your identity or your payment method.

How can I track my payments and access my Affirm account?

To view your account information and track upcoming payments, please login to the Affirm customer portal using the phone number you used to sign up with. Having trouble? Please get in touch with the Affirm team.

How do I make my payments?

Affirm will help you set up convenient, pre-authorized payments via your Canadian bank account, or a Visa/Mastercard debit card. Available payment methods may vary depending on the payment plan selected.

How do returns work if I paid using Affirm?

Purchases made using Affirm are subject to SecondShop's standard return policy. Any returns will be processed by SecondShop, and your Affirm balance will be reduced, cancelled, or refunded accordingly. If SecondShop has provided a refund to you via a gift card or store credit, you must still continue repaying your installment plan in full.

Where can I find Affirm’s terms and conditions?

You can find them here.