Richmond Hill has partnered with Paymentus Corporation, a third-party service provider, to bring you the convenience of paying your water bills online with your Visa or Mastercard. A service fee of 2.25% of the payment amount is charged by Paymentus for each payment up to a maximum of $10,000 per payment. This is paid by the payer.
How do I access this service?
To access this service, please visit our
Water Customer Portal. You will be asked for your 12-digit water account number, contact information, your credit card information and how much you want to pay. Richmond Hill does not receive any of your credit card information. Please note the processing time for payments made with your credit card is five business days.
Why is there a service fee?
Paymentus charges a 2.25% fee for use of their service. This fee covers payment handling and processing charges. Richmond Hill does not receive any part of the service fee.
Can I pay with my credit card by phone or in person?
We do not accept credit card payments by phone and Access Richmond Hill Advisors cannot accept credit card payments. However, kiosks that link to the secure website provided by Paymentus will be available at Access Richmond Hill for those who want to pay by credit card in person.
Can I pay by credit card on my due date?
Credit card payments take up to five business days to be processed by Paymentus and provided to the City of Richmond Hill. Please pay in advance of your due date to ensure the payment is received by Richmond Hill on time.
How will my transaction be confirmed?
You will receive an email from Paymentus within a few minutes of making the payment. The email will be sent to the email address you provide during the payment process. Please check your junk mail folder if you do not receive an email confirmation after a few minutes.
Who can I speak with if I have questions after making a payment?
For any water bill related queries or issues, please contact Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8949.
How will the payment appear on my credit card statement?
When you pay your water bill online using your credit card two separate charges will appear on your credit card statement. The first charge will indicate your water bill payment made to Richmond Hill and the second charge will indicate the 2.25% service fee charged by Paymentus.
Can I enroll on a pre-authorized debit plan using my credit card?
No. Richmond Hill does not offer a pre-authorized debit plan for credit cards.
Learn more about our Pre-Authorized Debit Plans.