Quick answer
Yes. Airdrie residents can borrow up to $1,500 online from an Alberta-licensed lender, at no more than $14 per $100, repaid over 42 to 62 days. Check a lender’s licence with Service Alberta’s online lookup before you apply.
Airdrie has about 74,000 residents (2021 Census) and is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, with many young families who commute into Calgary. Airdrie residents apply online with Alberta-licensed lenders, with funds sent by e-Transfer.
An Airdrie examplePriya sees an ad for “instant loans, any credit.” Before applying, she searches the company name in Service Alberta’s licence lookup and finds no Payday Loan licence. She calls the Consumer Contact Centre at 1-877-427-4088 to report it, then applies with a licensed lender. Her $400 loan costs at most $56.
Full rules: payday loans in Alberta.
Airdrie-specific things to know
- Look up the licence. All payday lenders in Alberta must hold a Payday Loan licence. Service Alberta’s “find if a business is licensed” tool shows whether one does.
- Report problems. Alberta’s Consumer Contact Centre takes questions and concerns at 1-877-427-4088, weekdays.
Free help in Airdrie
Income Support
Alberta Supports serves Airdrie: 1-877-644-9992. Emergencies, 24/7: 1-866-644-5135.
Utility bills
Utilities Consumer Advocate: 310-4822.
211 Alberta
Airdrie and Rocky View food banks and rent help: dial 211 or visit ab.211.ca.
Airdrie neighbourhoods
- Downtown Airdrie
- Bayside
- Kings Heights
- Ravenswood
- Reunion
- Coopers Crossing
- Hillcrest
- Midtown
- Sagewood
- Williamstown
- Cobblestone Creek
- Canals