Moneris and ChargeAutomation: Automated Canadian Payments
Moneris is one of the payment gateways ChargeAutomation connects with, and it is Canada's largest payment processor by transaction volume, serving more than 325,000 merchant locations across the country. For hotels and vacation rentals operating in Canada, Moneris provides POS systems, payment terminals, and gateway or API services that support major card networks and digital wallets.
This article covers what Moneris offers on its own and how ChargeAutomation builds guest payment automation on top of it.
Key Takeaways
Moneris is Canada's largest payment processor by transaction volume, serving more than 325,000 merchant locations.
Moneris supports Interac alongside major international card networks and digital wallets.
ChargeAutomation connects with Moneris as one of its supported payment gateways for Canadian hospitality operators.
Reservations processed through Moneris follow the same automated deposit and verification rules as any other connected gateway.
Pairing Moneris with ChargeAutomation combines Canadian payment network support with guest verification and upsell automation.
What Moneris Offers
Moneris processes more than 3.5 billion debit and credit transactions annually across its merchant network, supporting Interac, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, UnionPay, Discover, Diners Club International, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. The platform includes point-of-sale systems, payment terminals, ecommerce and checkout tools, and fraud-prevention features built for Canadian merchants.
Moneris also offers hospitality-adjacent tools for dine-in and quick-service payments, including tip handling and contactless or mobile payment support. On its own, Moneris is a payment processing platform rather than a guest verification or check-in workflow.
Here is what becomes part of the same automated flow once Moneris connects to ChargeAutomation:
Guest payments processed through Moneris alongside other gateways
Security deposit pre-authorization
Guest ID verification and digital signature
Scheduled or one-time payment charges
AI-timed upsell offers
How ChargeAutomation Uses Moneris
ChargeAutomation connects to Moneris as one of its supported payment gateways, letting Canadian operators collect guest payments through Moneris within the same automated flow used across all connected gateways. This pairs Moneris’s Canadian card network support with ChargeAutomation’s guest verification, security deposit pre-authorization, and upsell automation.
Reservations processed through Moneris follow the same check-in and payment rules as reservations processed through any other connected gateway.
Setting up Moneris inside ChargeAutomation typically involves the following steps:
Add Moneris as a connected gateway in ChargeAutomation
Confirm your existing Moneris merchant account details
Set payment and deposit rules that apply across all connected gateways
Test a sample transaction through Moneris
Enable guest verification and upsell automation
What This Combination Automates
Once Moneris is connected, payments processed through it follow the same scheduling, deposit, and verification rules configured across ChargeAutomation.
This is particularly useful for Canadian hotels and vacation rentals that want Interac and other locally preferred payment methods handled within the same automated guest flow as international card payments.
Here is what typically becomes part of the same automated flow:
Support for Interac and other Canadian-preferred payment methods
One consistent payment and verification flow regardless of gateway
Fewer manual reconciliation steps across payment methods
A payment processor built specifically around the Canadian market
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ChargeAutomation work with Moneris in Canada?
Yes. ChargeAutomation connects with Moneris as one of its supported payment gateways for hotels and vacation rentals operating in Canada.
Best payment gateways for Canadian hotels?
Moneris is Canada's largest payment processor by transaction volume and is one of the gateways ChargeAutomation supports, alongside other international options, for hotels operating in the Canadian market.
Does Moneris support Interac payments?
Yes, Moneris terminals accept Interac alongside Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, UnionPay, Discover, Diners Club International, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.
How many merchants does Moneris serve?
Moneris serves more than 325,000 merchant locations across Canada and processes more than 3.5 billion debit and credit transactions annually.
Is there a cost to use Moneris with ChargeAutomation?
ChargeAutomation is free to start with no contract required, though Moneris's own processing fees apply separately based on its standard pricing. Start for free at chargeautomation.com
