Pay By Text
NSTAR has a new, fast and secure way to pay your bill each month
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Pay By Text! This service is provided through a partnership
with Western Union.
When you sign up for Pay By Text you can pay your bill directly from your bank account. After signing up you'll receive a text message five days before your bill should be paid and when you are ready, reply "YES NST" to that text message and your bill will be paid. No personal information is sent via text messages during the entire process.
Visit Western Union's web site to get started today! Make sure to have your NSTAR account number handy (it can be found at the top of your latest NSTAR bill).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pay By Text cost?
There is no charge to receive a message or make a payment
through Pay By Text, however, text messaging and data rates from
your mobile phone provider may apply.
Can I use this service as a bill reminder and use another
payment option to pay my bill?
Yes. If you do not want to pay by text, do not reply to your
monthly payment reminder.
Is Pay By Text secure?
Yes. Personal payment information is set up either online or
by phone and no personal information is ever sent via text
message. Also, Pay By Text is powered by one of the oldest and most
trusted companies in the U.S. - Western Union.
Does my mobile phone provider support it?
Pay By Text is supported by most of the major cell phone
carriers in the Boston-area. For a full list of carriers as well
as terms and conditions, visit the
Western Union's web site.
Can I change my mind and stop participating in Pay By Text?
Yes. At any time reply "STOP" to discontinue service.
How do I change payment information?
You can change your pay by text bank account by visiting the
Western Union's web site.
Payment deductions are only for your account's open balance. If you are looking to make a partial payment, please use one of our other payment options - such as One Time Payment.
