Quench your thirst, save time, save money: Tap in to a free utility bill
From now until December 31, 2008 every customer that signs up to receive electronic billing for 2009 will be entered in a drawing to win free utilities for a year. The award includes any of the services a customer gets on their City Utilities bill. Those services could include all or a combination of water, sewer, stormwater and garbage. The award paid by STAR Financial is limited to not more than $600.00 for the year.
That's right 12 months of a free utility bill!
STAR Financial is funding the endeavor for customers that sign-up for online billing. Those customers already receiving online billing were put into a drawing and a winner was chosen in October for all current e-billing customers who were signed up before September 30, 2008.
“Nationwide statistics show that last year, for the first time ever, the number of households paying bills online topped those paying by check. Our world is changing and the expediency of online billing and paying online is something customers want,” said Phil GiaQuinta, Utility Services Manager.
Fort Wayne City Utilities has seen an increase in the number of households going to online billing. Last year City Utilities saw nearly a 70% increase in households using online billing. Currently more than 12,000 households are receiving online billing and 15,000 are paying their bill online.
“Customers really like this option. It's not only fast, easy and convenient, but it gives them a way to track their payment history. When they go online, they can see the previous 12 month payment history. Of course we still gladly accept checks and those customers wanting to pay in person will continue to receive quality service in our office,” said GiaQuinta.
Online billing saves the City money because it uses less paper and reduces mailing costs. For customers it keeps the clutter of bills out of their household and allows them a convenience of paying with the click of a button and saving money on the costs of stamps and checks.
Again, all customers who register for online billing between, October 1 and December 31, 2008, will be entered in the contest for “Free Utilities for a Year." The drawing will be January 5, 2009, at which time the winning customer will be notified via email.
Winners must continue e-billing for a period of 12 months to receive the maximum award.
Winners are limited to an award of not more than $600 per year.
Employees of the City of Fort Wayne and those living in their household are not eligible.
For more information go to www.fortwaynecityutilities.com