Adina implements 3% fee for card utility payments
The City of Adina will begin charging a 3% convenience fee for credit and debit card payments on utility bills starting Sept. 1, Mayor Jim Hland announced Wednesday.
The fee applies to all card payments made through the city's online billing software Invoice Cloud, by phone, in person or through autopay arrangements. Debit card transactions are also subject to the charge.
Hland said the fee is designed to recover costs the city pays to card payment processors, which totaled nearly $77,000 in 2024 for utility billing alone. The Utility Department processed more than 24,500 card payments last year, with processing fees currently absorbed by taxpayers through the city budget.
Residents can avoid the convenience fee by paying with checks, money orders or by setting up automatic bank account payments through Bank Pay or ACH transfers. Payment options and instructions for setting up Invoice Cloud accounts are available at adinaamn.gov/utility-billing.
The city plans to gradually implement convenience fees across all departments to recover card processing costs. Hland emphasized that the city does not profit from the fees, which are intended solely to offset processing expenses.
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Beginning September 1st, when you pay your city utility bill with a credit card, a 3% convenience fee will apply.
The city does not make a profit from the convenience fee. The fee has been implemented only to offset the cost the city pays to card payment processors on average and helps maintain the city's overall city budget.
In 2024, utility billing processed more than 24,500 card payments, resulting in nearly $77,000 in fees paid to card processors.
The city is gradually implementing convenience fees across all departments to help recover the costs associated with accepting credit card payments.
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City's online billing software platform for utility payments.
Automatic payment systems that allow customers to avoid the 3% convenience fee by transferring funds directly from bank accounts.
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Implementation of 3% Convenience Fee for Credit Card Utility Payments
Alternative Payment Methods to Avoid Convenience Fees
Citywide Convenience Fee Implementation Strategy
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