Bill Payment made easy

Awesome ways to pay for you may be directly with your credit card or via direct transfers but whichever way you take it, bill payment in Jamaica has never been easier than today. The advancements in technology over the last few years have allowed easier and more convenient options for bill payment across Jamaica. With the implementation of partial lockdowns of many businesses, conducting business in a virtual manner has been utilized way more than before. From opening a bank account online to paying bills from electricity to loans – the landscape for doing business has saved individuals lots of time. Many businesses that were in the process of developing online facilities are now fully functioning in that area, and the benefits of these services from ordering food online using courier services to deliver groceries ordered from the comfort of your home, are evident.

Pay Utility Bills

Whether it is your electricity, water or internet bills – paying online is an option as long as you have the relevant credit card or facility to do so. With most local banks establishing their own secure user apps, you may pay directly through your bank account online or through the app or website for the respective utility company. Why stand it line when you can do so from wherever you are at, office, home or on the go.

Order Fast Food

Before the pandemic, ordering food online was less sought after mainly because of the added cost for delivery which is at times the cost of a full meal. However, with more platforms for ordering food being established – the arena is much more competitive and as business would have it, prices are much more reasonable and if you look hard enough you may be able to find a good deal somewhere. With awesome ways to pay, ordering food has never been easier.

Order Groceries

Did you know you could order groceries directly through various supermarkets and either have it delivered to you or picked up by your bearer or courier service?

Well, yes this is available locally. Many persons have taken advantage of online shopping in this manner in light of the curfews and weekend lockdowns. You buy your groceries yes, but through an online platform.

Shop Online

Well we have been shopping online for years, it’s just less of a taboo for local stores today. Many local stores are now either fully online based or has a platform where you can order and pay directly through them. From clothing to household items, there is simply no need to leave the office at midday to go in stores .

Pay Taxes

Tax office lines are the biggest turn off for most Jamaicans. The line is always extended outside the office doors and at times has proven to be a complete waste of time, especially at lunch hour. But now, you can make payments online – which limits the amount of time required to visit the offices.

Excerpt below from the Tax Administration Jamaica’s website:

This year, additional payment options are available for the convenience of taxpayers, as National Commercial Bank customers are now able to use their online banking platform to pay their Property Tax by adding TAJ as a Payee. Additionally, property owners can avail themselves of the new on-thego convenience of the TAJ Mobile App which forms part of its suite of digital service points. The mobile application, which is accessible on the Google Play Store platform, is available only to users of Android devices at this time. It allows users to conduct several Property Tax related transactions to include:

• Payments

• Search for property details by Valuation and Strata numbers

• View and share your payment history

• Locate the closest Tax Office

View TAJ headlines, and set personal reminders for important dates to include for Property Tax. Persons utilizing any of the digital service channels are advised that they should have the valuation number of the property on hand when making the payment.