Payment Options
The following methods of payment are accepted at the RM of Brokenhead Administrative Office:
- Cash
- Cheque
- Debit
- E-transfer
- Option Pay
- Money Order
- TIPPs (Tax Installment Payment Plan)
- Online Banking – Please allow 3-5 business days for processing of payment
- Telpay Online – only for existing clients, they are not accepting any new applicants
- A $30.00 fee will be charged for each NSF cheque and the receipt will be reversed
- We do not accept third party cheques
All payments will be received by the Municipality within 48 business hours, so please be sure to allow this processing time when making your payment. Also, make sure you know your daily and/or transaction processing limit when making credit card payments. Credit card Rewards are earned on entire purchase, including fees.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A secure drop box is located beside our front door for after-hour payments.
Pay by Mail
Mail payment to Municipality of Brokenhead, Box 490, Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0
In Person at the Municipal Office
Payments by cash, cheque, and debit can be made during business hours from 8:30am – 4:30pm. All cheques must be payable to the Municipality of Brokenhead. Cheques are conditional payment until honoured. Penalties will apply for any dishonoured payment. OptionPay is also available for credit card payment at the front desk.
Instructions for E-Transfers
Email: etransfer@rmofbrokenhead.ca
In the notes section, include your name, phone number and the account number the payment is to be applied to.
For Utilities, this is the 8-digit account number on your bill.
For Taxes, this is the Roll Number at the top right-hand corner of your tax bill.
Online Payments by Visa/Mastercard Debit or Credit Cards
Through OptionPay, our third-party payment processor, for a nominal processing fee you can make card payment through our website using the link above with OptionPay, or at the municipal front desk and outside on the door. All processing fees are charged by OptionPay and are not received by the Municipality.
You can pay the following bills with OptionPay:
- Property Taxes
- Utility Bills
- Accounts Receivable
**NOTE: Fees will be added for transactions made by credit/debit card. Please see the Option Pay information section below for more information on fees. In order to make payments online, you will require numbers from your invoice, email or permit. Choose the service type below for instructions on how to find your account details.
Locating Your Account and Bill Payment Information
Find Your Account
Please review the section below for information on how to find your account or customer number required to make a payment.
Property Taxes
Your SEVEN-digit tax roll number is on your Property Tax Notice. Enter the tax roll number as it appears – without spaces.
Utilities (Water, Sewer, Garbage and Recycling)
Enter your utility account number without the decimal.
Accounts Receivable
Enter your Customer number your invoice number (202_XXXX)
What is OptionPay?
OptionPay is a payment card system the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead uses for its online credit/debit card transactions. You can find out more information about OptionPay by visiting their website here.
Is there an added fee for using OptionPay to pay my RM of Brokenhead bills with my credit card?
Yes All transactions carried out through OptionPay follow a tiered schedule, starting at a minimum fee of $2.00. To see the full fee schedule for using this payment option, please visit their fee schedule here.
Why is there an added fee to pay with credit card?
The fees are administered through the Option Pay program for the use of their service, and not through the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead.
Is my credit card and personal information secure with this program?
OptionPay provides information on their security measures here. Please note that the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead takes no responsibility for, and accepts no liability, in the event of security breaches, technical difficulty, or other issues that may arise from your use for OptionPay. All users accept responsibility for their use of this service and do so at their own risk.