FortisBC
Pay your FortisBC bill by credit card.
FortisBC takes Mastercard, Visa and Visa Debit through KUBRA EZ-PAY, which charges 1.75% on credit cards. With Chexy, put it on your credit card for 1.75%: Chexy pays FortisBC by bank bill payment and you collect your card’s rewards.
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How to
How to pay your FortisBC bill by credit card
1
Sign up for Chexy
Create your account and verify your identity. It takes a few minutes.
2
Add FortisBC
Search for FortisBC and enter your FortisBC account number from the top of your bill. Natural gas and electricity are separate payees.
3
Enter the amount and pick your card
Enter what your bill shows and the due date. You see the fee before you confirm.
4
Chexy pays FortisBC
FortisBC gets an ordinary bank payment and you collect your card’s rewards.
What you can pay
What you can pay
Your FortisBC bill
FortisBC gets an ordinary bank bill payment with your account number on it.
- Your natural gas bill. Payee: FortisBC natural gas.
- Your electricity bill. Payee: FortisBC electricity.
1.75% per payment on Canadian-issued cards, 2.5% on international cards. Shown before you confirm.
Your business FortisBC bills
From a Chexy business account.
- Commercial FortisBC bills. Paid by bank bill payment with your business account number.
1.99% per payment from a Chexy business account. No monthly or setup fees.
Timing
When FortisBC gets paid
- 4 business days before it’s due
- Chexy charges your card.
- By the due date
- Chexy sends the payment to FortisBC by bank bill payment.
Example
What paying your FortisBC bill by card can earn
A $150 bill
On a 3% cashback card you earn
$4.50
Chexy’s 1.75% fee is $2.63, so your card is charged $152.63.
Illustrative estimate. Assumes the selected reward rate applies to all included payments. Before card annual fees and interest. Card eligibility and earning caps apply.
Paying your FortisBC bill by credit card: questions
Can I pay your FortisBC bill with a credit card?
Yes. FortisBC takes Mastercard and Visa through KUBRA EZ-PAY for 1.75%. Chexy charges your card and pays FortisBC by bank bill payment, for 1.75% on Canadian cards.
I have FortisBC gas and electricity. Do I add both?
Yes. They’re separate accounts with separate payees: FortisBC natural gas and FortisBC electricity.
Which number do I enter?
Your FortisBC account number, at the top of your bill. Pick FortisBC natural gas or FortisBC electricity to match the bill.
What does it cost?
1.75% of the payment on Canadian-issued cards (2.5% on international cards), shown before you confirm. Business accounts pay 1.99% for commercial utilities.
Can I put it on autopilot?
Yes. Schedule it once and every bill gets paid on time, and collects rewards.
Does FortisBC need to sign up?
No. They receive an ordinary bank payment in the amount you entered, on the date you scheduled.
The fine print
- Natural gas and electricity are billed separately. Add the one that matches your bill, or both.
- FortisBC’s own card option is KUBRA EZ-PAY: 1.75% on Mastercard or Visa credit cards, 0.75% on Visa Debit, charged on every payment.
- American Express works for utilities only with eligible billers picked from Chexy’s search bar; Visa and Mastercard work either way.
- Rewards are set by your card issuer, not by Chexy.
- Chexy accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards in your name. Prepaid cards aren’t supported. Some categories (mobile, internet, gym and car leases) need Visa or Mastercard, and for utilities and taxes American Express works with eligible billers only. Logos show accepted networks, not an endorsement.
Sources: FortisBC: ways to pay your bill · What bills can I pay with Chexy? · How much does Chexy cost? · Chexy utilities. FortisBC is not affiliated with Chexy.
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Put your FortisBC bill on your card.
1.75% per payment on Canadian-issued cards, 2.5% on international cards · 1.99% per payment from a Chexy business account