MILFORD —The town of Milford announced the launch of its new online bill payment Customer Portal.  
Milford residents can now use a modernized payment experience with updated payment methods, channels and enhanced communications features, according to a news release from the town.
By upgrading from its legacy system to the new Customer Portal from an electronic bill presentment and payment provider, Paymentus, Milford now provides a host of features to make receiving, managing and paying bills easier than ever, the release states. The new Customer Portal offers:
• Expanded credit card options inclusive of Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express.
• Popular digital wallets including PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Amazon Pay.
• AutoPay to drive added convenience.
• eBills delivered by both text and email.
• Walmart Bill Pay for cash-preferred customers.
“We really wanted to expand our offerings to give our residents the ability to pay how they want, when they want,” said Tricia Gall, clerk-treasurer of Milford. “The new Customer Portal takes us well beyond checks and money orders, and really helps us maximize the power of our online portal. We are very excited to give all of our residents a modern experience that we believe will exceed expectations.”
Recent research has shown consumers increasingly prefer using credit and debit cards to pay their bills, while digital wallet usage continues to grow, especially among younger customers. These mobile-first payment types offer anytime, anywhere convenience, proven to raise customer satisfaction, stated the release.
Visit milford-indiana.org to learn more.