How to finance a PlayStation 5 in Canada

If you want to finance a PS5 in Canada, there are a few different options to choose from. You can get in-store financing that includes buy now pay later options, or you can consider taking out a personal loan, buying a PS5 with your credit card or using a rent-to-own program.

Each PS5 financing option has its own pros and cons, so keep reading to find out which one is right for you.

1. Finance a PS5 through the store

How it works: In-store financing is a convenient way to finance a PS5. 0% or low-interest financing is available to borrowers with good credit, and you typically have between 6 and 24 months to pay off your purchase.

List of stores with PS5 financing in Canada

Check out the table below for a sample of stores that offer PS5 financing in Canada. If you’d like a more comprehensive list, take a look at our A-Z list of store financing.

Store	Finance features
Best Buy	● 0% interest during promo period (non-promo rate not disclosed online) ● Monthly payments for 3/6/12/18 month terms (after which interest applies)
Canada Computers	● 0% – 39.99% AIR (max 35% in Quebec) ● Monthly payments for 6 or 12 month terms (after which interest applies)
Costco	● 6.99% – 8.99% APR ● Monthly payments over 6/12/24 month terms
Easyhome	● 29.99% – 46.96% APR ● Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly payments over 9 to 84 months
Newegg	0% interest buy now pay later financing over 6 weeks with the Zip payment platform
The Source	Buy now pay later financing with Affirm. Interest rates of 10+% on purchases over $200.

2. Get PS5 financing through a personal loan

How it works: You can take out a personal loan with a local credit union or private lender to cover your PS5 purchase. Banks’ minimum loan amounts start at $3,000 to $5,000, and you don’t want to take on more debt than you need to. You can pay off a personal loan within 3 - 60 months, but small loan amounts usually have short loan terms.

Compare personal loans for PS5 financing

3. Finance a PS5 using a credit card

How it works: If you have a credit card with a low purchase rate, you could use it to purchase a PS5. Some cards offer rates of around 8.99–12.99%. Alternatively, some retailers offer their own credit cards, which you can use in-store to earn cash back and other rewards.

4. Finance a PS5 through a rent-to-own program

How it works: With a rent-to-own plan, you rent the PS5 for a predetermined period and make regular payments. You can qualify for a program even if you have bad credit, and when the rental period ends, you take ownership of the PS5. However, be aware that rent-to-own programs are very expensive, and you could end up paying as much as 2–5 times the upfront purchase price. As a PS5 is not an essential purchase, it’s best if you steer clear of this option.

Can you finance a PS5 with bad credit?

If you’ve got a low credit score, there are a few PS5 financing options available. You could take out a personal loan with an online lender that specializes in bad credit loans or sign up for a rent-to-own program, while some in-store finance providers will also offer financing to buyers with less than perfect credit. However, no matter which option you choose, you can expect high interest rates and you’ll end up paying significantly more than the upfront purchase price of a PS5. As a result, you’re better off avoiding financing a PS5 with bad credit.

Can you finance a PS5 with no credit check?

Yes, if you finance a PS5 through a rent-to-own program, you won’t need to undergo a credit check. This can make rent-to-own seem like an attractive option for people with bad credit, but be careful.

As we’ve already mentioned, rent-to-own programs are extremely expensive. You’ll be much better off considering other options – such as improving your credit score or saving money in a high-interest savings account – before buying a PS5.

How does buy now pay later work with PS5 financing?

Many retailers team up with third-party providers to offer buy now pay later (BNPL) financing as a payment option. All you have to do is select it as your preferred payment method at checkout.

Pay in installments

A BNPL plan lets you spread the PS5 purchase price out over several installments. While the exact terms and conditions vary, a common approach is to pay one-quarter of the purchase price when you checkout, then make 3 more payments every 2 weeks over the next 6 weeks.

For example, if you’re spending $800 on a PS5 bundle, you would pay the following:

• $200 when you checkout
• 3 payments of $200 every 2 weeks

Risks of BNPL

Make sure you’re aware of the risks and pitfalls of BNPL financing:

• Fees if you miss a payment
• Making impulse purchases
• Not having enough room in your budget to make your repayments
• Signing up for multiple BNPL purchases and losing track of payments
• Complicated returns process for items purchased through a BNPL plan

How to qualify for 0% financing

While there are many retailers and financing providers that advertise 0% financing, these deals aren’t available to all PS5 buyers. You’ll often need good to excellent credit and a clean credit history to qualify for a no-interest purchase. The finance provider will run a hard or soft credit check before approving you for 0% PS5 financing.

The finance provider will also have minimum purchase limits you’ll need to exceed if you want to access 0% financing. You’ll need to spend anywhere between $100 to $1,000 or more, depending on the provider and plan you choose.

How much is PS5 monthly financing in Canada?

If you want to pay for a PS5 monthly, there are several factors that will affect the total cost of paying for your purchase. These include the following:

• Purchase price. The price varies depending on whether you get a Digital Edition or Disc Version PS5, whether you add any controllers or games to your bundle and where you shop.
• Interest rate. Finance providers may assess factors like your credit score and income before deciding on your interest rate.
• Loan term. Longer financing terms allow you to enjoy more manageable monthly repayments, but if you’re paying interest on the purchase price, they mean you’ll end up paying more money in the long run.

To give you an idea of how much your PS5 financing will cost, let’s take a look at an example.

Representative example: Spencer gets PS5 financing

Spencer is a keen gamer and wants to add a PS5 to his home setup. But on his part-time income and with plenty of other regular bills to pay, finding the cash to cover the upfront purchase price of $600 is something of a challenge. Spencer decides to compare a range of financing options to find the most affordable way to buy a PS5. Check the table below for the results of his comparison.

	Lender A	Lender B	Lender C	Lender D
Amount borrowed	$600	$600	$600	$600
Interest rate	0%	8.99%	11.99%	0%
Loan term	12 months	24 months	24 months	6 months
Admin fee	$69.99	$12	$0	$39.99
Total interest	$0	$58.95	$77.79	$0
Total cost	$669.99	$670.95	$677.79	$639.99
Monthly payment	$55.83	$27.96	$28.24	$106.67

Spencer decides to apply for financing from Lender D. He likes the fact that there are no interest charges to worry about, and the monthly payment amount is a good fit for his budget.

Frequently asked questions

• Does the PS5 have a finance option?

  No, there is no official PS5 finance option from Sony Canada. However, there are several other PS5 financing options available, including in-store financing, purchasing with a credit card or using a personal loan.

• Can you pay for a PS5 monthly?

  Yes, you can pay for a PS5 monthly using in-store financing or by using a personal loan to purchase a PS5 and then making monthly repayments to pay off what you owe.

• Can you buy the PS5 on the PlayStation Canada website?

  No, the PS5 console is not available to purchase on the PlayStation Canada website.

• Can you finance a PS5 at Best Buy?

  Yes. Best Buy offers buy now pay later financing through Fairstone on purchases over $149.99 before taxes. However, at the time of writing, this financing was in its beta phase, so it was only available to randomly selected customers.