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Fee-free payment options available for Idaho Falls residents as utility processing costs increase

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IDAHO FALLS — If you live in Idaho Falls, your utility payments may be increasing.

In a news release last month, the city announced a fee increase for those paying with credit and debit cards. Venmo and one-time Electronic Funds Transfer payments will not see a fee increase.

The fee increase has been imposed by the company that processes those payments. Currently, processing fees are $3.95; that will increase to $4.50. This money will go directly to the processor.

The city doesn’t control the cost of processing fees. That’s why they offer a number of fee-free payment options. These include autopay EFT payments, cash and check.

That does not include those other one-time EFT payments. So for Venmo, and one-time Electronic Funds Transfer payments, the fee will still be $3.95.

The fee increases will go into effect on March 26.

Anyone with questions about utility payments can contact the City of Idaho Falls Utility Division at (208) 612-8280 or by email at utilities@idahofallsidaho.gov.

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