Nova Scotia Power
Pay your Nova Scotia Power bill by credit card.
Nova Scotia Power takes Visa and Mastercard through EZ Pay, which charges a 1.75% processing fee. With Chexy, put it on your credit card for 1.75%: Chexy pays Nova Scotia Power by bank bill payment and you collect your card’s rewards.
$2B+
bills processed
200K
Canadians on Chexy
$40M
rewards earned
How to
How to pay your Nova Scotia Power bill by credit card
1
Sign up for Chexy
Create your account and verify your identity. It takes a few minutes.
2
Add Nova Scotia Power
Search for Nova Scotia Power and enter your 8-digit account number. Banks list the payee as Nova Scotia Power Inc.
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 Nova Scotia Power
Nova Scotia Power gets an ordinary bank payment and you collect your card’s rewards.
What you can pay
What you can pay
Your Nova Scotia Power bill
Nova Scotia Power gets an ordinary bank bill payment with your account number on it.
- Your electricity bill. The amount due on your bill.
- Equal Billing amounts. Nova Scotia Power can spread your year over 12 equal monthly payments.
1.75% per payment on Canadian-issued cards, 2.5% on international cards. Shown before you confirm.
Your business Nova Scotia Power bills
From a Chexy business account.
- Commercial Nova Scotia Power 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 Nova Scotia Power gets paid
- 4 business days before it’s due
- Chexy charges your card.
- By the due date
- Chexy sends the payment to Nova Scotia Power by bank bill payment.
Example
What paying your Nova Scotia Power bill by card can earn
A $200 bill
On a 3% cashback card you earn
$6.00
Chexy’s 1.75% fee is $3.50, so your card is charged $203.50.
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 Nova Scotia Power bill by credit card: questions
Can I pay your Nova Scotia Power bill with a credit card?
Yes. Nova Scotia Power takes Visa and Mastercard through EZ Pay for 1.75%. Chexy charges your card and pays Nova Scotia Power Inc. by bank bill payment, for 1.75% on Canadian cards.
Which payee name does Nova Scotia Power use?
Nova Scotia Power Inc., with your eight-digit account number.
Which number do I enter?
Your 8-digit Nova Scotia Power account number. In online banking the payee is Nova Scotia Power Inc.
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 Nova Scotia Power need to sign up?
No. They receive an ordinary bank payment in the amount you entered, on the date you scheduled.
The fine print
- Nova Scotia Power’s own card option is EZ Pay, for Visa and Mastercard, with a 1.75% fee charged by the vendor.
- The Equal Billing plan spreads your annual electricity cost over 12 equal monthly payments.
- 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: Nova Scotia Power: ways to pay · What bills can I pay with Chexy? · How much does Chexy cost? · Chexy utilities. Nova Scotia Power is not affiliated with Chexy.
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Put your Nova Scotia Power 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