Pre-authorized Debit
Opt for peace of mind and sign up for Pre-authorized Debit!
Opt for peace of mind and sign up for Pre-authorized Debit!
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If you don’t already have a Customer Space, now’s the time to create it!
When you sign up for Pre-authorized Debit, the amount of your bill is automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the due date. Information about payments is kept in your Customer Space.
Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) is a payment method whereby you authorize Hydro‑Québec to automatically withdraw the amount of your monthly or bimonthly electricity bill under your electricity service contract at the applicable rates from your bank account (personal or business Pre-authorized Debits).
Pre-authorized Debits will be made using the banking information in your confirmation letter. You must also declare that you have provided Hydro‑Québec with all the signatures or permissions required for this bank account.
If you change your financial institution, branch or account number, you must notify Hydro‑Québec promptly by calling our customer services offices at the number on your bill.
You consent to the disclosure of any information contained in your Pre-Authorized Debit application to your financial institution, provided that such disclosure is made in compliance with the rules governing PADs.
If a payment cannot be debited due to insufficient funds in your bank account, it will be debited on the 15th day following the date of refusal, or the next business day, if the 15th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. You will then be billed any applicable charges.
You may revoke your Pre-Authorized Debit authorization at any time upon five days’ notice by calling Hydro‑Québec, or you may use a cancellation form available from your financial institution or the Canadian Payments Association Web site, www.cdnpay.ca. You can obtain more information on your right to cancel a PAD agreement from the same sources.
Depending on the date your request is received, one last installment may be debited from your bank account.
Hydro‑Québec may cancel the service
PAD cancellation does not terminate your electricity service contract. Therefore, you’re still responsible for paying your electricity bills, either by mail, online or through your financial institution.
You have certain recourse rights if any debit does not comply with this agreement. For example, you’re entitled to reimbursement of any debit that is not authorized or is not consistent with this PAD agreement. For more information on your rights of recourse, contact your financial institution or visit www.cdnpay.ca.
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When you sign up for Pre-authorized Debit, you allow Hydro‑Québec and your financial institution to withdraw the balance of your electricity bill on the due date, with no transaction fees.
You must pay the amount due in full before signing up for Pre-authorized Debit.
Make managing your account even easier by using all three services: Online Billing, Pre-authorized Debit and the Equalized Payments Plan.
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