Did you know that in a 12 month span, there were more than 700,000 payday loans taken out in BC? Consumer Protection BC licenses and regulates this industry in the Province. We want to tell you about an important announcement that may affect you if you have used the services of Cash Store Financial Inc. since 2009. We have just ordered Cash Store Financial Inc. to refund unlawful fees charged to their customers since late 2009. Please view the media release on our website for all the details.

Who knows what cemeteries, travel agents and payday lenders have in common? The answer: they are all licensed by Consumer Protection BC!

Did you know that payday lending became regulated in 2009? So what does this actually mean?

Consumer Protection BC licenses payday lenders both located in BC and those doing business over the internet or by telephone with BC consumers. We are also responsible for enforcing the laws regarding this industry.