5 ways to get MacBook financing in Canada

Buying a new MacBook is expensive, and you may not be able to afford one with savings alone. Fortunately, several financing options are available in Canada to pay monthly for your MacBook, including retailer financing, low-interest credit cards and personal loans.

Below, we’ll compare your options to help you decide where to finance a MacBook and which option is the best for you.

Option 1: Get MacBook financing in Canada through Apple

• How Apple financing works. Shop online at Apple and select the “Pay monthly” option when prompted to check out, or click “Apply now” on the financing section of the Apple site to pre-qualify. Funding your MacBook is provided through Affirm and you’ll get 7.99% APR for 24 months.
• How to qualify. You’ll need to be at least the age of majority in your province or territory and a Canadian resident. Affirm will conduct a credit check to assess your eligibility, though there is no stated minimum credit score requirement. A valid debit card or Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) setup is required for repayments, as credit cards may not always be accepted. Mac purchase must be at least $199 to qualify for financing.

Option 2: Finance a MacBook using a personal loan

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Features of personal loans for MacBook financing

• How it works. You can get a personal loan from a bank, credit union, online lender or peer-to-peer lending site. Compare and apply for pre-approval with multiple lenders and pick the lender with the best offer. If approved, your money should be available within a few hours to two business days.
• How to qualify. You’ll need to be over the age of majority in your province, a Canadian citizen or resident and able to meet minimum income and credit score requirements. You may also need to be employed full-time to qualify with some lenders.

Option 3: Get MacBook financing in Canada through a third-party store

Apply for MacBook financing with the following third-party stores and get 0% interest for several months. All of these options offer financing programs that allow you to pay monthly for your MacBook, though terms and interest rates may vary.

We describe them below for popular stores that sell Apple products.

Simply Computing offers one MacBook financing option: EasyPlan.

MacBook financing by EasyPlan

• How it works. Simply Computing’s EasyPlan offers financing for up to 48 months. While it advertises up to 12 months of 0% financing, interest rates for longer terms are not disclosed. Customers must apply to receive a personalized rate.
• How to qualify. To be eligible, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident with a government-issued photo ID, a valid credit card from a Canadian financial institution, and a minimum credit score of 600.
• Benefits. Competitive offer of 12 months of 0% financing (conditions apply). You can also put money down to lower your monthly payments during your application process.
• What to watch out for. A hard credit check will be performed through TransUnion during your application process.

• How it works. Fill out an application with Best Buy’s financing partner, Fairstone. Once approved, select the MacBook you want from Best Buy’s inventory and choose Best Buy financing at checkout. Then, select a term of 3, 6, 12 or 18 months. You won’t pay interest on your purchase if you pay it off in the required timeframe, but an admin fee of between $29.99 and $99.99 may apply depending on the length of your term.
• How to qualify. Choose to validate your information through automatic bank verification. You can also scan your ID and take a selfie. You’ll need to be over the age of majority in your province, a Canadian citizen or resident, gainfully employed and able to meet minimum income and credit score requirements.
• Benefits. You can pay 0% interest for up to 18 months and there are many terms to choose from.
• What to watch out for. You’ll be subject to accrued interest charges if you don’t pay your term back in full on time (including retroactive interest). There’s also an admin fee between $29.99 and $99.99 on terms of 6 months or more.

• How it works. Apply for the Staples financing card to get financed through Flexiti. For purchases over $299 (which any MacBook would be), get 0% interest financing over 12 months. Pay off your purchase in 12 equal monthly installments.
• How to qualify. You must be at least 18 years old, provide a valid photo ID for in-store applications and have a valid email address. Your Staples Card can be used at Staples, Bureau en Gros, Staples.ca, and any retailer in the Flexiti Network.
• Benefits. You can pay 0% interest for up to 12 months and choose the term that suits your needs and desired monthly payment amount.
• What to watch out for. The after-promo rates are from 31.99% to 34.99% and you may have to pay retroactively if you miss payments or fail to pay off your loan on time. An administration fee of $29.99 applies for 6-month plans and $59.99 applies for 12-month plans. The annual fee is $39.99 for Quebec residents.

Jump+ offers two MacBook financing options: Affirm and Flexiti.

1. Affirm

• How it works. Spread the cost of your MacBook over 6, 12, 18 or 24 monthly payments. 0 to 30% APR applies depending on factors like your credit score and income.
• How to qualify. You’ll need to be over the age of majority in your province, a Canadian citizen or resident and able to meet minimum income and credit score requirements. A down payment may be required.
• Benefits. You may qualify for 0% interest if you have good to excellent credit. A down payment may be required.
• What to watch out for. You could pay up to 30% in interest.

2. Flexiti

• How it works. Finance your MacBook with 6, 12, 18, or 24 equal monthly payments. Interest rates start at 0%.
• How to qualify. You’ll need to be over the age of majority in your province, a Canadian citizen or resident and able to meet minimum income and credit score requirements.
• Benefits. You may qualify for 0% interest if you have good to excellent credit.
• What to watch out for. Higher interest rates apply if you don’t have strong credit. Admin fees apply. Only available in-store.

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Option 4: Finance a MacBook using a low interest credit card

• How it works. You can apply for a low interest credit card to pay for your MacBook. These cards usually come with interest rates between 8.99% and 12.99% and with annual fees between $25 and $35. Use your card to buy your MacBook and any accessories/coverage plans you need and then pay it back on your own schedule.
• How to qualify. Requirements will vary depending on the card you get. You’ll need to be at least 18 and a Canadian citizen or resident to qualify. Luckily, many low interest cards come with less strict eligibility requirements than regular credit cards, so you may be able to get one with a low income or less-than-stellar credit score.

Option 5: Finance a MacBook through a rent-to-own program

• How it works. Apply with a rent-to-own company like Easyhome to get MacBook financing. Rent-to-own programs let you pay a monthly fee to “rent” a new MacBook until you’ve made enough payments to pay it off in full. The only catch is that the product you buy will be split across dozens or even hundreds of payments, so you’ll end up paying much more than the upfront purchase price in the long run.
• How to qualify. Create an account and input your name and personal information. For Easyhome, there’s no credit check to apply and the website indicates that everyone is approved. You may need to meet other criteria with different lenders.

Can I get MacBook financing in Canada with bad credit?

Yes, you can get MacBook financing for bad credit in Canada, but you’ll likely need to pay much higher rates and fees to qualify. You may also need to work a bit harder to find a lender willing to finance you, depending on how low your score is.

You can start by applying for store financing, but if you struggle to get approved, you may want to explore personal loans. To lower your interest rates, consider securing your loan with an asset or enlisting a cosigner to get a better deal.

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Can I get MacBook financing with no credit check?

Most lenders require a credit check, but some rent-to-own programs and alternative lenders offer MacBook financing with no credit check. However, these no credit check lenders often come with higher costs and should be carefully considered before committing.

How much do MacBooks cost?

The costs below are pulled from the Apple website. You may pay higher costs for your MacBook if you get upgrades to the basic model. You could also find sale prices if you shop around and check various suppliers.

Type of MacBook	Starting price
MacBook Air (13″)	$1,499
MacBook Air (15″)	$1,699
MacBook Pro (14″)	$2,099
MacBook Pro (16″)	$3,299

Representative example: Max finances a MacBook Pro

Max needs a new laptop, and he loves the features and specs of the MacBook Pro. But with plenty of regular expenses to cover, he doesn’t want to dip into his savings to pay the $2,099 purchase price upfront. He knows he’ll be able to afford monthly payments on his MacBook Pro, so he compares financing options from four lenders to find the most affordable deal.

Check out the results of his comparison in the table below.

	Lender A	Lender B	Lender C	Lender D
Amount borrowed	$2,099	$2,099	$2,099	$2,099
Interest rate	7.99%	0%	9.99%	0%
Loan term	24 months	12 months	24 months	24 months
Admin fee	$0	$69.99	$0	$0
Total interest	$179.14	$0	$225.36	$0
Total cost	$2,278.14	$2,168.99	$2,324.36	$2,099
Monthly payment	$94.92	$180.75	$96.85	$87.46

Max decides to finance his MacBook with Lender D. Not only does this lender offer the lowest overall cost, it also has the most affordable monthly payment.

Frequently asked questions

• Can you finance MacBooks in Canada?

  There are several ways to finance a MacBook in Canada. For example, you can get financing if you buy the MacBook from the Apple store or a third-party store, or you can get financing directly from a lender and buy the MacBook wherever you want.

• Can you get a MacBook on a payment plan?

  Yes, you can. Many of the stores highlighted in this article let you finance a MacBook over several months. If you have good to excellent credit, you may be able to qualify for 0% MacBook financing, though you may need to pay admin fees with some lenders.

• What credit score do you need to finance a MacBook?

  There's no hard and fast rule for what credit score you need to qualify for MacBook financing, but lenders will also consider your income when deciding whether to offer you a loan. If you don't qualify, you can look at bad credit loans, but be prepared to pay very high rates. If it's not absolutely necessary, it may be better to wait and save up to buy a MacBook later.

• Is it a good idea to finance a MacBook?

  It can be a good idea to finance a MacBook if you use store financing with a 0% interest rate. Just make sure you pay your loan off by the due date and avoid missing any payments or you could end up paying retroactive interest rates for the whole duration of your loan (which can add up to hundreds of dollars). This applies even if you're a day late on your last payment or have only a couple dollars left owing on your balance by the time your term ends.

• Can you get 0% APR MacBook financing in Canada?

  Yes, several stores and lenders offer 0% APR MacBook financing for a limited time, allowing you to pay for your laptop in installments without interest. For example, Best Buy offers 0% APR financing through Fairstone for up to 18 months, while Staples provides a 12-month interest-free plan through Flexiti.