Riyadh: The National Water Company (NWC) has introduced an installment program for household connections to facilitate payment for water and sewerage connections. This is to provide easier payment mechanisms for its customers.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the company stated in a recent press release, "We have launched an installment service for water and sewerage house connection fees through two main options. Customers can choose to pay the installment directly at the company or through credit cards from Bank AlJazira, Riyad Bank, Saudi Awwal Bank, Saudi Investment Bank, Emirates NBD, or Al Rajhi Bank."
NWC emphasized that the payment options will meet customers' needs. It said that the monthly installment amount through the company starts from SAR200 in addition to the first payment of the service, which amounts to SAR3500, without specifying a time limit for the installment, as it ends with the completion of the total amount. It also noted that the installment amount and duration through banks are subject to the installment agreement plan with the bank, which will appear to customers in detail in its digital channels if they choose to installment through banks. Additionally, NWC pointed out that the installment scheme offered by the company is a quick solution for easily ordering and connecting to the service.
NWC confirmed that the expansion of connecting homes to water and sewage networks will contribute to reducing the movement of tankers within districts that result in traffic congestion. The expansion of network coverage will preserve the infrastructure of roads and the urban landscape in cities, in addition to meeting the obligation to connect all properties to the sewage network according to the Water and Wastewater Services Guide to preserve the environment and improve the quality of life.
The company highlighted that it has also introduced an installment payment program for invoiced water services bills, in addition to the partial payment of the monthly bill. This comes as part of the NWC's endeavor to enhancing service quality, simplifying customer experiences, and providing convenient access to top-tier services through its e-channels.