Western Union has been delivering its services in different parts of the world and is a trusted and well-reputed money transfer service. Billions of its customers send and receive funds through more than 500,000 agent locations in more than 200 countries. The service provider is not just known for funds transfers globally but has made it possible for many customers residing in the United States of America to pay utility bills easily and effortlessly.
Western Union has partnered with companies like National Grid to remove the hassle of paying bills the old way. In this article, we will discuss how you can use Western Union to pay your National Grid electricity bill.
About National Grid
National Grid plc formerly known as National Grid Transco is a British multinational company. It operates in the United Kingdom, Northeastern America and provides services to several customers in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Moreover, before 1990 the transmission activities in England and Wales were under the Central Electricity Generating Board and later in the 90s these activities were transferred from CEGB to the National Grid Company plc.
National Grid is one of the world’s largest transmission companies which distribute utilities like electricity and gas. It has played a very vital role in connecting millions of people to a safe, reliable and efficient energy resource.
How to pay the National Grid bill online with Western Union?
Paying online bills have been easier now and one can pay all the utility bills without going out as Western Union provides online bill payment service as well.
To pay National Grid bills online through western Union there are a few steps which have to be followed.
- First, visit Western Union Bill Payment
- Enter the name of the service provider in search biller tab
- Enter the amount you want to pay (you can send up to $5000)
- Enter the account number and click or tap “Continue”
- If you are paying less than $3000 then you will be able to pay through debit/credit card. If you have to pay $3000 and above you will have to pay in-store.
At the end, after entering all the required information click or tap on continue and you are good to go.
How much does it cost to pay the National Grid bill online through Western Union?
All the companies that provide money transfer services charge a certain amount as a transfer fee.
Same is the case when a transaction is made through Western Union. Paying National Grids bills through Western Union will also have a fee but for an amount of $3000 and above. The transfer fee for an amount mentioned above will be $1.25.
Refund Policy for bills
Changes, cancellations and refunds are only possible if they are approved by the company to which money has been sent using Western Union online bill payment services. After the company’s approval, the refund would be through Western Union money transfer or Western Union will issue the refund to the debit/credit card that was used to pay for the transaction. However, Western Union cannot guarantee a refund once a payment has been sent.
