What To Do When You Can’t Pay Your MDU Bill
MDU, or Montana-Dakota Utilities provides electric and/or gas service to customers in: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Energy bills are typically lower in the summer and higher in winter as a result of the outdoor climate changes throughout the year. If this makes it difficult for you to pay your bill on time every month, this advice will help you.
How To Pay The Bill
The way you pay your MDU bill depends on the state where your service is. Various payment methods are available, including MDU online bill pay.
Pay online: For MDU online bill pay: visit Western Union Speedpay at: https://paynow7.speedpay.com/MontanaDakota/index.asp . There is a $3.95 convenience fee charged by Western Union for using this service. If you make your payment after 4 p.m. central time, your payment will be credited to your account the following business day.
Pay by phone: To make your MDU bill payment by phone, call Western Union Speedpay at 1-866-263-5185 and have your account number ready. There is a $3.95 convenience fee charged by Western Union for using this service. Customers also have the option to speak to a customer service representative by calling 1-800-638-3278 anytime between 7:30 am and 6:30pm central time to process the payment. Payments made after 4 p.m. will be credited the following business day.
Automatic deduction: Customers who wish to have their payment automatically deducted from their bank account should fill out this form with a voided check or savings account deposit slip and mail it to: Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Attn: Customer Support
P.O. Box 7608
Boise, ID 83707-1608
Pay stations: To make a MDU payment at a drop box or payment station visit the drop box location page to determine where the closest drop box is. If you pay your bill this way, you will need to allow up to five business days for processing. For faster processing, use a paystation near you.
Pay by mail: To pay your MDU bill by mail, send the payment and the bill stub to:
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
PO Box 5600
Bismarck, ND 58506-5600
Questions About Your Billing Statement or Account?
Customers see your MDU billing statement or account on a monthly basis, but do you understand all of the assessed fees? If you do not understand the charges or fees, we suggest you visit the MDU Customer Resource Page. You can also receive additional information by calling a qualified customer service representative at 1-866-263-5185.
How The Penalty Fees Work
MDU charges customers a wide variety of fees associated with service. The typical fees include:
Late payment – 1% of the past due amount.
Security deposit – The amount is equal to 1/6th the amount of your average bill.
Connection fees – $18 per instance
I Can’t Make A Payment
If for any reason you are unable to make your MDU payment for the month, please call 1-800-638-3278 and inquire about energy assistance programs available in your local area. These programs are designed to help customers with low income or temporary hardship meet their utility bill obligations so they can keep their services without interruption.
LIHEAP: The federal government distributes funds to all 50 states for the LIHEAP Home Energy Assistance Program. You must apply for benefits. Applicants are required to prove income before being granted benefits. This is a low-income program supporting primary heating and cooling bills.
Will They Work With Me To Pay My Bill?
Yes, MDU will work with you to pay your bill so you can keep your services on. If you are a customer with experience dealing with this company, please share your story below. Tell us how they helped you resolve the issue.
