Yes. Edmonton 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. If the loan is for a power or gas bill, call the Utilities Consumer Advocate first.
Edmonton has about 1 million residents (2021 Census) and is Alberta’s capital, with large public-sector, health, education and industrial employers. Heating season runs for much of the year. Edmontonians apply online with Alberta-licensed lenders, with funds sent by e-Transfer.
Full rules: payday loans in Alberta.
Edmonton-specific things to know
- Winter disconnection limits. Alberta restricts electricity disconnections from October 15 to April 15, and natural gas from November 1 to April 15, and on days below zero.
- Already disconnected? The UCA’s Winter Utility Reconnection Program contacts disconnected customers and works with retailers to restore service. Call 310-4822, extension 4.
Free help in Edmonton
Income Support
Alberta Supports serves Edmonton: 1-877-644-9992. Emergencies, 24/7: 1-866-644-5135.
Utilities Consumer Advocate
Free help with power and gas bills, payment arrangements and reconnection: 310-4822 or ucahelps.alberta.ca.
211 Alberta
Edmonton food banks and rent help: dial 211 or visit ab.211.ca.
Edmonton neighbourhoods
- Downtown
- Old Strathcona
- Westmount
- Beverly
- Mill Woods
- Castle Downs
- Clareview
- Callingwood
- Terwillegar
- Windermere
- Summerside
- The Meadows
Nearby: St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Leduc