Beginning December 1, 2011 consumers who wish to make payments to the City of Sequim using credit and debit cards may do so by accessing GovPayNetSM. GovPayNet accepts major credit and debit cards for payments twenty-four hours a day, seven days week. They can be accessed through the City’s website (www.sequimwa.gov), directly online (www.govpaynow.com) or by phone (1-888-604-7888). Cardholders can make payments on their own behalf or on behalf of friends or family. They need only have some basic information regarding the payment, easily provided by the City of Sequim
Cardholders pay a fee to GovPayNet at the time of their transaction. There is no fee to the City of Sequim for participation in the GovPayNet basic service. Improving the convenience of consumer transactions with the City of Sequim means more frequent and timely payments and reduced expenses.
GovPayNet accepts the major credit, debit and pre-paid debit card brands—MasterCard®, Visa®, American Express® and Discover®. The consumer pays the fee for using the service. On the next business day, GovPayNet will reconcile the day’s payment with the government office and then electronically forward payment in full to the City’s bank account.
GovPayNet is the category leader in accepting credit and debit cards, on behalf of consumers, to government agencies. More than 1,400 agencies in over 40 states rely on GovPayNet to process payments from nearly a million consumers annually. In 2010, GovPayNet processed over $130 Million in payments to government agencies. Making GovPayNet available to consumers is an excellent opportunity for the City of Sequim to be at the forefront in offering a convenient, flexible way to pay their government obligations. For more company information, visit the website at www.GovPayNet.com or call GovPayNet toll-free at (888) 561-7888.