The Payment Source Blog

Canadians are increasingly adopting prepaid cards as a tool to help them manage their finances. The Canadian Prepaid Providers Organization (CPPO) recently released its second annual benchmark study, entitled Canadian Open-Loop Prepaid Market: 2016 that shows 17 percent growth of the open-loop prepaid card market in Canada between 2015 and 2016.

Yes, you heard correctly! It’s officially two weeks until Christmas. What does this mean aside from the obvious of drinking hot cocoa with marshmallows and wearing onesies by the fireplace? It means that it’s time to think about the gifts you will be purchasing for your friends and family. Now, if you’re anything like me, you know that last minute shopping can be a tedious and often overwhelming task. You’re racing in and out of crowded stores only to find out that your perfect gift just isn’t there!