MILES CITY, MT.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—February 10th, 2014

PayGOV LLC (www.paygov.us) announced today that Miles City citizens are now able to pay utility payments by credit or debit card at the Utility office, over the Internet (http://milescity-mt.org/) or via 24/7 LIVE operators at 1-866-480-8552. Miles City is the latest Montana municipality to offer electronic payments. They join Columbus, Conrad, Ennis, Laurel, Hardin and West Yellowstone.
The City understands many residents face financial struggles. In order to remain sustainable it is vital that every avenue be explored to limit municipal costs while increasing revenue collection. The City is continually reviewing expenditures and cost savings initiatives to better service their citizens.

Special recognition must be conferred to Patricia Bishop who is spearheading the effort to expand payment options. “We have been seeking out the best options regarding electronic payment. Many of the solutions found were cost prohibitive,” explained Bishop “PayGOV was chosen after consulting other Montana municipalities. They have a superior reputation for customer service.”

PayGOV.US, a leading provider of electronic payment options based in Indianapolis, Indiana and 2009 Indiana Companies to Watch Award Winner, has similar agreements with government entities and utilities in over 38 states.

For more information contact Jonathan Stoops at [email protected] or 1-866-480-8552.

PayGOV.US assesses a nominal convenience fee processing these transactions. American Express®, MasterCard ®, Discover ® and VISA ® along with debit cards carrying a MasterCard ® or Visa ® are accepted by the program. Citizens using credit cards with bonus rewards programs can, depending on their card’s program, earn rewards, points, and cash-back on airline frequent flyer miles.